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On the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month, at Fuqu Courtyard.

Inside the courtyard, the maids hurried about, busily tidying up the items. While gently instructing the maids to be careful and not to clumsily break the precious items brought by Granny Yang, Madam He greeted Granny Yang with a warm smile and exchanged pleasantries.

"Granny Yang, you've been so kind to me these past few days, Siji." Madam He took a gold-inlaid wooden box from Siji's hands. "This is a piece of mutton-fat jade that the Emperor bestowed upon the General a few years ago. The General felt sorry for me, so he had a pair of jade bracelets made for me..."

She slowly opened the wooden box, inside which lay a pair of mutton-fat jade bracelets. The jade was white and lustrous like solidified fat, warm and delicate, with a soft luster like the flowing moonlight.

“Granny, look at this jade bracelet. Its color is warm and delicate, and it is clear and flawless. Such a fine item should naturally be matched with a person of noble character like you.”

With that, a perfectly timed smile played on her lips as she gently yet undeniably placed the wooden box containing the jade bracelet into the hands of the maidservant beside Granny Yang.

Upon seeing this, the maid's expression instantly tensed, a hint of panic flashed across her face, and her eyes instinctively turned to Yang Mama. She waited for her mistress's instructions and didn't dare to utter a sound.

“I appreciate your kindness, Madam.” Yang Mama suddenly grasped Xiao Ran’s hand and said, “But I am too old to be worthy of this jade bracelet. I think only the two young ladies in the manor are worthy of it.”

As she spoke, she gently slipped the jade bracelet onto Xiao Ran's wrist and carefully compared it to her wrist.

Under the sunlight, the mutton fat jade bracelet was bright and translucent, as if it blended into Xiao Ran's skin. The warm luster flowed around her wrist, making her slender wrist appear even whiter and more delicate.

"This..." Madam He forced a smile, her gaze falling on the jade bracelet on Xiao Ran's wrist, but her heart ached as if pricked by needles. However, she knew she couldn't afford to break off relations now, especially not in front of Granny Yang.

If Granny Yang were to complain to the general and accuse her of "favoritism," it would be a great loss.

Her eyes flickered slightly, a smile spreading across her face as she said softly, "Ran'er looks absolutely stunning in this jade bracelet..."

"Really? Then thank you for the compliment, Auntie." Xiao Ran's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile. Her gaze fell tenderly on the jade bracelet on her wrist, as if she loved it dearly.

"Then give the remaining one to Miss Wan," said Granny Yang calmly, instructing the maid beside her.

The maid understood immediately and handed the other jade bracelet to He Wan's maid, Qing Shan, as if the jade bracelet had become a hot potato, and it was awkward to ask her to accept it or not.

"Thank you, Granny Yang." He Wan smiled slightly, her expression calm and composed, her demeanor exuding a graceful and generous air.

Unlike her mother, she did not try to hide her displeasure. Instead, she accepted the jade bracelet calmly, gently stroking its warm and smooth texture, as if she were genuinely grateful for the gift.

Her posture was elegant and poised, neither lacking in manners nor lacking in composure, which inspired admiration in everyone.

Granny Yang nodded slightly, a hint of approval flashing in her eyes, seemingly quite satisfied with He Wan's behavior.

She turned to Madam He and said indifferently, "The palace banquet will be held in a few days. I have some things to tell the young ladies privately. Please excuse me for the time being."

He was taken aback by what she heard, and a wave of doubt washed over her. What could it be that even she couldn't bear to hear? Just as she was about to ask, she inadvertently noticed He Wan shaking her head slightly, indicating that she didn't need to say anything more.

Although Madam He was puzzled, she had no choice but to suppress her doubts, give a reluctant reply, and leave with her maids.

The courtyard fell silent for a moment, leaving only Granny Yang and the two young ladies.