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"Oh my!" Madam He walked over: "So you are an honored guest from the State of Chu. Please come in quickly."

As he spoke, seeing Yunfu's appearance, he was delighted: "She really is a beauty." Then he thought of something, "It's a pity that Wan'er isn't here, otherwise you two would definitely get along very well."

What Mrs. He said wasn't wrong. In a sense, He Wan and Yun Fu were indeed similar people.

He Wan was just pretending, while Yun Fu was genuinely innocent and naive.

Yunfu retorted without any politeness, "Sister Xiao and I get along very well. If we really get along as well as you say, why didn't she come to greet me today?"

Yunfu was spoiled and pampered in the Chu Kingdom. It was only because she gained a cousin that she became interested and went to work as a doctor in the military camp. In fact, she was still noble at heart and would not tolerate others' doubts.

Mr. He was embarrassed.

“Auntie means to apologize to Yunfu.” Xiao Ran took Yunfu’s hand. “My sister is now married into the royal family, so naturally she doesn’t have time.”

Who isn't royalty? Her cousin is even the younger brother of the Chu Emperor.

Thinking about it, Yunfu wrinkled her nose and snorted, ignoring Madam He.

He glanced at her listlessly, then turned to Xiao Ran: "Ran'er, you've suffered in the army, you look a bit thinner."

As she spoke, she pretended to wipe away two tears: "Unlike my useless daughter, who only knows how to enjoy life. I wish I could drag her out of the palace, but the Fourth Prince is of noble birth and dotes on Wan'er very much."

Xiao Ran smiled and said, "Then I'll have to catch up with my sister tonight."

……

In the evening, Xiao Ran followed Xiao Mu into the palace.

It was a triumphant banquet specially organized by Emperor Jingyang for Xiao Mu, and everyone from the General's Mansion was to be present.

As soon as Xiao Ran sat down, she saw He Wan in front of the hall.

Her attire was exactly like when she was a princess in her previous life, except now she had to serve men.

The fourth prince, Ruixuan, sat slenderly at the table. A maidservant came forward to pour wine, and He Wan raised her glass, but Ruixuan interrupted her.

He Wan had no choice but to put it back on the table, and the two did not exchange a single word.

Xiao Ran shifted her gaze back.

Yun Fu is not by my side now; she went to find Chu Ling, apparently to discuss something.

She sat with Xiao Mu.

After the music ended, Emperor Jingyang slowly walked out, accompanied by the Crown Prince.

Emperor Jingyang had a few new wrinkles on his face, making him look older, and his voice was more steady.

He asked, "Where is Minister Xiao?"

Xiao Mu rose and bowed, saying, "Your subject is here."

Emperor Jingyang smiled and said, "Excellent, excellent! Minister Xiao, you are truly brave and unparalleled! Your contribution in repelling the Western Xia army is indispensable. Now, tell me, what reward do you desire?"

"Your Majesty, I do not seek any reward. Leading troops into battle and defending the country is my duty." Xiao Mu hesitated for a long time, then looked at Xiao Ran beside him: "It's just that my daughter followed me to Huyang County and suffered greatly..."

Emperor Jingyang pondered for a moment: "Minister Xiao truly has a pair of wonderful daughters. The younger daughter is full of tricks in the palace, which delights me, while the elder daughter has rendered meritorious service on the border. They are truly a perfect pair, one skilled in literature and the other in martial arts, which makes even me envious..."

He Wan stood up and bowed respectfully, and Emperor Jingyang also nodded slightly to her.

Xiao Ran found it strange.

Two years ago, when He Wan left the capital, she was already disliked by Emperor Jingyang. Now, she has not only successfully married into the palace and become Emperor Jingyang's daughter-in-law, but she has also won Emperor Jingyang's favor.

He Wan wasn't stupid after all; she knew how to find a way out for herself.

Although the Fourth Prince was not a good match, what she needed was status and the opportunity to get close to the most distinguished person.