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"Yes! And my hairpin..."

"My earrings are too..."

The voices of the noble ladies rose and fell, sweeping in like a gust of wind.

Xiao Ran raised her eyes, her gaze sweeping lightly over the noble ladies who had spoken up for her earlier, her mind clear.

—It turns out they came up to me simply because they'd spotted my jewelry.

He's face flushed crimson instantly, her lips trembled, but she couldn't utter a complete sentence:

"me……"

Before she could finish speaking, her body went limp, and she fainted.

Chaos erupted around them, and everyone rushed forward to help.

He Wan quickly stood up, her expression calm:

"I'll take my aunt to the side room to rest."

After saying that, she helped Mrs. He leave in a hurry, as if fleeing this place that was comparable to a battlefield.

Xiao Ran's lips curled slightly, a hint of mockery flashing in her eyes.

What a loving mother and daughter! He pretended to faint, and He Wan immediately understood and cooperated perfectly.

Such tacit understanding can be considered a testament to the deep bond between mother and daughter.

However, she didn't intend to hold it against him. Getting Lady He out of the palace banquet was part of her plan all along.

Just then, the girl in the splendid dress slowly walked to Xiao Ran's side, her face showing a hint of unease, completely losing the aggressive aura she had just displayed.

“Miss Xiao…” she said softly, with a hint of hesitation.

Xiao Ran turned around, a faint smile on her face:

"Sister, is something the matter?"

The elegantly dressed girl bit her lip, a blush of embarrassment rising on her face:

"Um... I misunderstood earlier. I heard you were a daughter of the General's Mansion, so... I'm really sorry!"

Xiao Ran's expression remained calm, but a faint hint of disappointment flashed across her eyes:

"It's alright, Ran'er understands."

Her tone was casual, but it made the elegantly dressed girl feel even more ashamed, and she didn't know what to say for a moment.

Xiao Ran gently touched the hairpin in her hair, her smile gentle and sweet:

"My sister said that the hairpin in Ran'er's hair is yours..."

She paused, then looked gently at the elegantly dressed girl:

"After the palace banquet, Ran'er will return her to her sister."

"really!?"

The elegantly dressed girl stared wide-eyed, her face filled with surprise.

Her reaction immediately caught the attention of the girls around her, and they all crowded around, their eyes filled with anticipation.

"Miss Xiao...where is my hairpin?"

Another girl asked cautiously.

Xiao Ran smiled slightly, her tone composed:

"When the time comes, everyone can come and collect it together."

"Thank you, Miss Xiao!"

The girls were overjoyed and thanked her profusely.

The elegantly dressed girl had a complicated expression and said in a low voice:

“Miss Xiao is not the same as the rumors say… It’s shallow of us to still think of her that way.”

As soon as he finished speaking, many girls echoed his sentiments.

Xiao Ran gently shook her head, a hint of relief in her eyes, her tone gentle yet firm:

"It's alright, rumors are just rumors. My sister was troubled by them before, but there was nothing she could do. Over time, she's come to terms with it. The innocent are innocent, and how the world sees things is not something my sister can control."

Her tone was gentle, yet carried an undeniable composure, as if the rumors had never bothered her in the slightest.

The group exchanged glances, a mixture of guilt and admiration welling up within them.

"Sister Xiao is so generous, we older sisters are truly ashamed..."

The elegantly dressed girl spoke firmly to the group of girls behind her:

"From now on, I'm determined to be friends with Sister Xiao!"

"Listen up, all of you! From now on, anyone who dares to say a bad word about Sister Xiao will be my enemy!"