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Xiao Ran slowly walked out of the room, and this was the scene that came into view.

She coughed lightly, startling the two of them into separating instantly.

Yunfu jogged up to greet her, her eyes full of concern: "Sister Xiao, are you feeling better?"

"I feel much better after a short rest." Xiao Ran's eyes sparkled, and a smile played on her lips. "What were you all doing just now?"

Yunfu lowered her head, gently shaking her sleeve, refusing to answer.

Duan Rong's face flushed red, but he still tried to remain calm and said, "I apologize for making Sister Fu angry just now..."

Xiao Ran gave a meaningful "oh," noticing the subtle, unspoken affection between the two.

She covered her mouth and chuckled: "It's a good thing for a real man to be able to bend and stretch. But since you've angered Yunfu, you should make amends properly."

"How should we compensate them?" Duan Rong scratched his head.

Xiao Ran glanced at Yun Fu and smiled, "Spring is in full bloom, how about I punish you by making you make a sachet as an apology?"

Yunfu's eyes lit up immediately.

Duan Rong complained incessantly: "A sachet? How would a grown man like me know how to make one?"

“If you don’t know how, then learn.” Xiao Ran glared at him reproachfully. “Do you think we girls are born knowing how?” Then she turned to her side: “Yun Fu, don’t you think so?”

Yunfu buried her face in her shoulder, her voice filled with undisguised joy: "Then Yunfu will be waiting for Brother Duan's sachet!"

As they were chatting and laughing, the door to the main room creaked open. Xiao Mu and Chu Ling walked out one after the other; the former had a gloomy expression, while the latter remained calm.

Xiao Ran stepped forward, her gaze lingering briefly on Chu Ling.

"Father."

Xiao Mu gave a curt "hmm," his tone unfriendly.

The impatient Duan Rong rushed forward: "General, what exactly is going on? How did General Chu come to know you?"

Xiao Mu glanced at Xiao Ran and sighed, "Let her speak."

Now I really have to explain.

......

Pear petals drift on the water, creating ripples. An afternoon in Huyang County should be leisurely, spent either boating on the lake or enjoying tea and admiring the flowers.

However, a roar that clashed with the tranquility erupted from a house by the water.

"What?! He actually tried to kill you too?" Duan Rong glared at Chu Ling, making no attempt to hide his hostility.

Xiao Ran quickly explained, "That was all a misunderstanding. He kept protecting me afterwards..."

"I was indeed reckless back then." Chu Ling said calmly, but his gaze towards Xiao Ran was gentle as water: "If time could turn back, I would definitely kill that version of myself."

Their eyes met, filled with affection.

Duan Rong was speechless for a moment: "But, but this is... After all, I am Ran's brother. Your behavior is dangerous. I am still not at ease entrusting Ran to you."

Xiao Mu coughed lightly and gave Duan Rong a warning look: "General Chu is going to return to the capital with us this time, so watch your words."

Xiao Ran looked surprised.

Chu Ling explained, "The State of Chu has important matters to discuss with the State of Jing. Furthermore..."

He gave Xiao Mu a meaningful look and then stopped talking at the right moment.

There is clearly more to the story between the two.

Chu Ling clasped his hands in apology: "Brother Duan, I will never let A Ran suffer even a little more."

Duan Rong stared for a moment, but ultimately said nothing.

Xiao Mu waved his hand and said decisively, "Go pack your things. We'll set off for the capital tomorrow."

Xiao Ran unconsciously clenched her sleeves.

it's time.

It's time to settle the blood debt in the capital.

The debts owed by the He mother and daughter should be recovered with interest.