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Xiao Ran, who always enjoyed watching the drama unfold, deliberately added fuel to the fire, watching He Shi with great interest and secretly wondering how she should deal with the situation.

Madam He stared at Xiao Ran in disbelief, then turned her gaze to Xiao Mu. Only when she saw the faint hint of gloom on Xiao Mu's face did she snap out of her daze, instantly realizing the grave mistake she had made.

"General, is this true?!" Madam He's voice trembled slightly.

Xiao Mu glanced at her coldly, his anger still burning, and said in a detached tone, "Otherwise, do you think I was going to hurt Wan'er?"

He Wan was slightly taken aback upon hearing this. Judging from their expressions, she knew Xiao Mu was already angry. But how could she let such a golden opportunity slip by so easily…

"Uncle, I'm sorry." He Wan slowly raised her head, her eyes like a clear spring, and said softly, "Aunt He just cares too much about Wan'er. I hope Uncle won't blame Aunt He."

As soon as she finished speaking, she made a gesture as if she wanted to kowtow and beg for forgiveness. However, before her head could even touch the ground, tears dripped onto the floor with a "drip".

Her pitiful appearance was enough to make anyone feel sorry for her. Madam He was naturally heartbroken, and even her father showed a look of pity on his face when he saw her.

But Xiao Ran astutely discerned the deeper meaning in He Wan's words. On the surface, her words seemed to be pleading for He Shi, an act sure to win her favor and demonstrate her understanding and empathy. However…

Madam He and her father, absorbed in He Wan's feigned weakness, likely failed to discern anything amiss. Xiao Ran, however, was different. Having lived through her past life, she saw He Wan's true colors. He Wan's actions cleverly absolved her of responsibility, making it seem as if all the blame lay solely with Madam He. But upon closer reflection, wasn't it He Wan herself who first feigned concern and stirred up trouble?

Ah, what a clever little white rabbit!

Xiao Ran stepped forward to help He Wan up, then looked at her father and pleaded, "Father, today is a joyous day. Please don't let He Wan and Auntie be sad."

Xiao Mu had no choice but to give up, glancing at Madam He with a hint of disappointment in his eyes. It was as if he were saying, "You, as the matriarch, are not even as good as a junior."

Of course, this is He's perspective. As for whether Xiao Mu actually thinks that way... that's something He should investigate.

"He Wan, get up."

"Yes, Uncle." He Wan slowly stood up.

Xiao Mu thought for a moment: "In the end, it was my own impatience that led me to not ask for your opinion. Wan'er, would you be willing to become the adopted daughter of my General's Mansion?"

Although He Wan didn't speak, her next action already showed her attitude. She knelt straight in front of Xiao Mu and kowtowed.

“Of course Wan’er is willing. If it weren’t for Uncle, Aunt He…” He Wan turned to look at Madam He beside her, bowed her head and said, “Wan’er would have starved to death on the streets long ago. How could I possibly hope for the warmth of a home? Now that Uncle is willing to take Wan’er as his adopted daughter, how could Wan’er refuse?”

As she spoke, she kowtowed again, this time looking up at Xiao Ran.

"I just wonder if this has hurt Sister Ran's feelings? If Sister Ran is angry, Wan'er doesn't want to be the villain who destroys her family..."

Xiao Ran didn't speak, but just stared straight back at her, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Xiao Mu, unaware of the undercurrents between women, simply sensed something amiss and interjected to explain:

"Of course not! It was your sister Ran who suggested it."