Yunfu frowned and asked, "Who dares to bully my cousin-in-law?"

Chun Tao was about to explain when Xiao Ran stopped her.

She looked at Yunfu and smiled slightly, "That's not true."

Yunfu clearly didn't believe it and pressed Chuntao for details: "Who exactly is it!?"

Xiao Ran walked up to Chun Tao and then took Yun Fu's hand: "Really, no. Even if someone bullied me, do you think your cousin-in-law would get away with it?"

Yunfu had already guessed a few candidates and was even preparing to complain to her cousin, but after hearing Xiao Ran's assurance, she frowned again.

“Okay, I believe you, cousin-in-law…” Yunfu pouted, “If anyone really bullies you, just tell me… oh no, tell my cousin, and he will definitely stand up for you!”

Xiao Ran nodded slightly.

She was unwilling to reveal her personal grievances to outsiders, as it was ultimately her own business and she did not want innocent people to be dragged into it.

Furthermore, if she were to inform Chu Ling of this matter, and he were to intervene, He Wan's methods could very well escalate this private affair into a conflict between the two nations. She was unwilling to cause greater turmoil because of her personal grudge; for her, the current situation presented the perfect opportunity to carry out her revenge plan.

She cleared her throat, her voice carrying a hint of firmness: "Have you ever heard of the name 'Xiangtong Post Station'?"

Upon hearing this, everyone fell into deep thought, but all shook their heads, indicating they didn't know. Only Chun Tao hesitated for a moment, her expression showing doubt.

Xiao Ran's gaze fell on Chun Tao, quietly waiting for her response.

Chun Tao, being the most senior member of the household, must have thought of something. She hesitated, then said, "This servant seems to have heard of it..."

Everyone looked at her.

“At that time, I was still young and was learning etiquette from my nanny. My nanny had a relative who would always sneak out to deliver messages while the general’s wife was having dinner in the evening. I was playful when I was young and liked to sneak out of the mansion to buy candy. I happened to hear the name of that post station by chance…” Chun Tao tilted her head and hesitated, “It seems to be called ‘Xiangtong’.”

It turns out that Xiangtong Post Station had long been connected with people from the General's Mansion.

Xiao Ran asked, "Is that old woman still alive? What is her name?"

“This servant does not know if she is still alive…” Chun Tao shook her head: “This servant only knows that her name is Zhao Mama.”

Xiao Ran remained silent.

Chun Tao comforted her, "Don't worry, Miss, I'll try to think of something else..."

"No need."

Chun Tao couldn't remember; perhaps that Granny Zhao had done something behind her back that she had no idea about.

Xiao Ran stood up.

"I am relieved to see that you are all well today. Stay here for now, do not return to the manor, and do not tell anyone else that I have been here."

Xia He said firmly, "Don't worry, Miss, we will take good care of ourselves. But you, Miss..." She knew that Xiao Ran must have made up her mind, so she didn't try to stop her and said, "Be careful in everything."

Xiao Ran nodded and then led Yun Fu out of the teahouse.

Seeing Xiao Ran's silence, Yun Fu's heart began to pound, and she asked, "Sister-in-law, what are your plans?"

Xiao Ran was silent for a moment, then looked up and said, "Yun Fu, do me a favor."

Yunfu patted her chest: "Just give the instructions, sister-in-law."

Xiao Ran whispered something to her, and Yun Fu nodded in response.

Suddenly, shouts came from behind.

"Miss Xiao."

Xiao Ran turned around and saw that it was Chen Zijin who had chased after her.

Seeing that Chen Zijin seemed to have something to say, Yunfu excused herself to help Xiao Ran with her work.

Chen Zijin asked, pausing for a moment, "Miss Xiao... have you found the person who owns the jade pendant?"

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