Xiao Ruyan covered her face, staring at Bai Tuantuan in shock.

Bai Tuantuan looked coldly at Xiao Ruyan: "My relationship with Prince Ning is one of friendship. Don't use your despicable thoughts to judge our relationship."

This action naturally attracted a lot of attention.

Xiao Ruyan bit her lip and turned to leave.

Bai Tuantuan watched Xiao Ruyan's retreating figure and narrowed her eyes: "Something's not right."

The ladle was about to speak when the iron pot stopped it, shaking its head before severing its connection with Bai Tuantuan. It slowly said, "There are some things she has to discover for herself. If we tell her everything, how will she learn and grow?"

[I really don't understand what Heaven is thinking.] The spoon pouted. [Bai Tuantuan's journey has been difficult, and just when things were finally going smoothly, all this trouble comes up again. Is Heaven out of its mind?]

"Boom!"

Bai Tuantuan glanced at the sky: "Why is it thundering when the sun is so bright?"

Su Shishi walked over, also somewhat puzzled: "I don't know. By the way, Tuantuan, do you have any news? Has the Marquis of Zhongyong found anyone?"

Bai Tuantuan shook her head: "The Emperor has already taken measures, and now all we can do is wait. I would like to go to Fenghua Town, since I am quite familiar with it."

"Oh, right, you grew up in Fenghua Town." Su Shishi looked enlightened.

"Ha, they're just some country folk. If they're gone, they're gone. In my opinion, there's no need to send them any help..."

"Zheng Yinrong." Bai Tuantuan stood up and looked at Zheng Yinrong with a mocking expression. "I used to think you were just a spoiled rich girl, but now I understand, you're just stupid! Brainless!"

"You!" Zheng Yinrong slammed her hand on the table. "What right do you have to insult me!"

"Do you know the meaning of 'if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold'? Do you know that Fenghua Town is part of our Shengning Kingdom? Do you know that the country bumpkins you speak of are also people of Shengning Kingdom, our compatriots?"

Bai Tuantuan asked several questions in a row, and looking at Zheng Yinrong's flickering eyes, she sneered: "Also, if it weren't for us country folk growing food and making clothes, where would you get your food and clothes? If you look down on country folk so much, then don't use the fruits of their labor!"

"You, you're being unreasonable!" Zheng Yinrong glared angrily at Bai Tuantuan.

"I think the county princess is right."

Mu Xiangyang walked over: "They are all people of Shengning Kingdom, we cannot abandon them."

Mu Xiangyang's words made Bai Tuantuan glance at him in surprise, but she didn't say anything.

Zheng Yinrong blushed, stomped her foot, and ran out.

Xiao Ruyan quickly followed.

However, the two had just run to the door when they ran into the teacher, which made them very embarrassed, but they could only return to their seats.

After class, Bai Tuantuan looked at the energy at her fingertips and manipulated it to explore around.

No, not anywhere.

This shouldn't be happening!

How come I can't sense Ning Nanxiao's essence when I clearly left a trace of my own essence in his body?

"Bai Tuantuan." Mu Xiangyang, sitting behind Bai Tuantuan, called out softly.

Bai Tuantuan turned her head and received a crumpled piece of paper. When she opened it, the contents made her eyes widen in shock.

As soon as get out of class ended, Bai Tuantuan rushed into the grove.

Soon, Mu Xiangyang also arrived.

"How did you know Ning Nanxiao's whereabouts?" Bai Tuantuan asked directly.

Mu Xiangyan shook his head: "I received a message by carrier pigeon last night. It was sent by Ning Nanxiao. He asked me to give it to you directly."

"Why not just pass it on to me..." Bai Tuantuan stopped mid-sentence.

It's impossible for the message to have reached her; after all, if someone did it intentionally, they would definitely be wary of the Bai family.

But Mu Xiangyang wouldn't, because he is the grandson of Prince Ping, and Prince Ping and the Bai family are not on good terms. No one would expect Ning Nanxiao to ask Mu Xiangyang for help.

Bai Tuantuan opened the letter, which contained only three words: "small woods".

Bai Tuantuan's eyes lit up, and she immediately understood. After burning the letter, she ran out.

Mu Xiangyang shrugged as he watched Bai Tuantuan's retreating figure.

As soon as I stepped outside, I saw Zheng Yinrong.

"I never imagined that the grandson of the dignified Prince Ping would become a follower of a country bumpkin. I wonder what benefits Bai Tuantuan promised you that made you all speak up for her!"

Mu Xiangyang glanced at Zheng Yinrong indifferently: "If Lord Zheng knew that his granddaughter was so cold-hearted, I wonder how he would feel."

"What do you mean?" Zheng Yinrong stared intently at Mu Xiangyang. "Mu Xiangyang, don't forget, we're engaged!"

"Really?" Mu Xiangyang glanced at Zheng Yinrong. "Who agreed?"

"You!" Zheng Yinrong gripped her handkerchief tightly. "It was arranged by Prince Ping and my grandfather. You have no choice but to agree!"

After saying that, Zheng Yinrong ran away.

After Xiao Ruyan followed, she saw Zheng Yinrong's angry expression, her eyes flickered slightly, and she stepped forward and said, "Cousin, blame Bai Tuantuan. If she didn't have the title of county princess, how could she gain the respect of others?"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Yinrong's eyes lit up: "You're right, I'm going to strip her of her title as county princess!"

"What's your idea?" Zheng Yinrong looked at Xiao Ruyan and asked quickly, "Give me an idea."

Xiao Ruyan hesitated for a moment, but after whispering a few words in Zheng Yinrong's ear, Zheng Yinrong was stunned and frowned: "No, this is going too far."

"I just wanted to remove her status as a county princess, not to ruin her reputation."

Zheng Yinrong shook her head: "Change to another one."

Xiao Ruyan lowered her eyes and said slowly, "Cousin, it was just a scare tactic, it's not real."

"Let me think about it."

Hearing the school bell ring, Zheng Yinrong had no choice but to go to class.

Finally, get out of class ended, and Bai Tuantuan rushed out of the classroom, where she saw Feng Yue.

"Grandmother?" Bai Tuantuan was overjoyed. "Grandmother, what brings you here? Did you see the message I sent out?"

"I saw it." Feng Yue took a handkerchief and wiped Bai Tuantuan's forehead, saying softly, "Ruo Tang has conveyed the message. Don't worry, I have already asked your maternal grandfather to pass the message to your eldest uncle. The Ning family will be fine."

Bai Tuantuan breathed a sigh of relief, then...

"ah……"

Bai Tuantuan gasped softly, clutching her chest and bending over in pain.

"Tuantuan? What's wrong?" Feng Yue was shocked and quickly checked Bai Tuantuan's pulse. The erratic pulse shocked Feng Yue.

Once on the carriage, Bai Tuantuan used her vital energy to regain her composure: "Grandmother, I need to go back to Fenghua Town."

Feng Yue frowned and said, "Fenghua Town is extremely dangerous right now. If anything unexpected happens..."

"Let's discuss it when we get back."

Bai Tuantuan responded and closed her eyes. Just now, the vital energy responded, and Ning Nanxiao was barely hanging on...