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"This matter is entirely the fault of this constable... Therefore, I must speak to my father, since it was I who begged him to bring this man into the Kyoto Guard. In the end, it is still my daughter's fault..."

Xiao Ran looked somewhat guilty and pondered for a moment.

Upon hearing this, Magistrate Shen was greatly alarmed. He had only intended to shirk responsibility, but he had completely forgotten that this constable had powerful connections.

He raised his hand and lightly patted his forehead, feigning sudden realization, and said:

"Oh dear, look at my memory, why am I talking nonsense? It was another constable who led me here, not Constable Duan."

"I see... It seems that Magistrate Shen's governance has been inadequate. I've thought about it for a while, and I think it would be best to inform my father about this."

After saying this, Xiao Ran closed the jewelry box and turned to leave with Xiao Lan.

Shen Zhishi was unwilling to give up and wanted to chase after him, but Duan Li stopped him with his hand.

He had just turned around to glare angrily at Duan Li when he heard Nangong Ming say from the side:

"I think it would be best for Magistrate Shen not to lay a hand on General Xiao's daughter in the street, or you will be the one who suffers."

Threatened, Governor Shen had no choice but to abandon the idea. For some reason, his mind seemed a bit foggy today, and he repeatedly acted out of line.

He slapped away Duan Li's hand that was grabbing his sleeve, bowed respectfully to Nangong Ming, and said:

"Thank you for your guidance, Your Highness. However, I was worried that Miss Xiao might misunderstand my intentions, so..."

However, Nangong Ming did not appreciate the gesture and ignored it, instead turning his head and slowly walking in the direction Xiao Ran had left.

After taking a few steps, Nangong Mingfang slowly spoke:

“Once she makes up her mind, she will never go back on it.”

……

The evening clouds were crimson, the afterglow faded, and a few drops of cold dew quietly condensed. In the Falling Pear Garden of the General's Mansion, two people walked in gracefully, and instantly, several maids hurriedly came forward to greet them.

"Miss!" Chun Tao exclaimed with delight as she hurried over and handed the hot water bottle to Xiao Ran.

Xiao Ran gently raised her delicate hand to take it, then immediately handed it to Xiao Lan.

Xiaolan quickly released her hands from her ears, hugged the hot water bottle tightly, and made soft "huffing" sounds as she breathed on it.

Seeing this, Xiao Ran couldn't help but smile; this little girl seemed to be even more afraid of the cold than she was.

Xia He, holding a shawl, approached gracefully and gently draped the soft shawl over Xiao Ran's shoulders. As she carefully tied the straps, she whispered:

"Girl, she's arrived."

Xiao Ran nodded slightly, then gracefully walked towards the inner courtyard.

Seeing this, Xiaolan was about to follow, but Chuntao stopped her with her hand.

"Sister Chuntao, where is the young lady going? Why are you in such a hurry..." Xiaolan's gaze fell on the jewelry box in her hand, and she secretly wondered if the young lady had taken her belongings yet.

Chun Tao smiled, her eyes slightly narrowed, and slowly reached out to take the jewelry box from her hand, then gently stroked the top of her head.

"Xiao Lan, this is a young lady's private matter. As her maids, it's best if we don't ask too many questions."

Xiaolan nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

It seems that as a maid, I still have many things I don't understand, and I really need to ask my two elder sisters, Chun Tao and Xia He, for advice.

……

Upon entering the inner courtyard, Xiao Ran looked up and saw He Wan sitting on a swing. She seemed a little timid, gently fiddling with the swing ropes, and the swing began to sway slowly.

Upon seeing Xiao Ran approaching, He Wan quickly stopped the swing, a sweet smile blooming on her face as she called out in a clear voice.

"Sister Xiao".