In the crowd, a little girl wearing a pink tulle dress and with golden curly hair caught his attention. The girl had eyes like sapphires.
Her skin was as white as cream, and she was timidly hiding behind her attendants, secretly observing her surroundings.
This is Jenny.
Pei Nian'an hesitated for a moment, then walked towards her holding the little rabbit, tilting her head up and revealing a bright smile.
He handed the rabbit to her.
Jenny paused for a moment, looking into Pei Nian'an's clear eyes, then at the lifelike little rabbit, a curious glint appearing in her eyes.
Although she couldn't understand Pei Nian'an's words, she could feel his kindness.
He carefully took the rabbit and then took out a colorful glass bead from his pocket and handed it over.
And just like that, the two children, who couldn't speak the same language, became friends instantly through their eyes and gestures.
Pei Nian'an took Jenny's hand and led her to see the novel goods in the caravan, pointing out colorful silks to her every now and then.
A moment later, she picked up a sweet candied fruit and offered it to Jenny's lips. Jenny smiled so much that her eyes curved into crescent moons.
He also pulled Pei Nian'an to gesture what his hometown looked like. The two squatted on the ground, chattering away, completely oblivious to the chaos around them. The scene was exceptionally innocent and heartwarming.
Meanwhile, Shen Qingtang received the news and rushed to the post station.
Upon entering, they saw Karen and the others glaring angrily at the caravan's crew, while Lu Jiaojiao hid to the side, feigning tears. "Friends who have traveled from afar, I wonder where my caravan has offended you?"
Shen Qingtang stepped forward, her tone calm yet authoritative.
Karen saw Shen Qingtang and was about to lash out when she heard Shen Qingtang speak a string of fluent foreign words.
His pronunciation was standard, and his tone was natural; I was momentarily stunned.
Lu Jiaojiao's expression also changed, and a hint of panic flashed in her eyes. She did not expect Shen Qingtang to say such a thing!
“You…how do you know our language?” Karen asked in surprise.
Shen Qingtang smiled faintly, turned her gaze to Lu Jiaojiao, and her tone suddenly turned cold: "Before answering your question, why don't you take a look at the true face of this 'victim'?"
As she spoke, she stepped forward, grabbed Lu Jiaojiao's wrist, and brought the "scars" on her arm to Karen's face. "Look, everyone, these so-called 'abuse marks' are just painted on with rouge and paint. They can be wiped off with a single touch."
She casually picked up a handkerchief from the side, dampened it with water, and gently wiped her face.
The "scars" on Lu Jiaojiao's arm faded immediately, revealing smooth skin.
Lu Jiaojiao was so frightened that she tried to struggle, but Shen Qingtang held her down firmly, preventing her from moving.
Shen Qingtang's voice, though spoken in a foreign language, was clearly heard by everyone: "Back then, her parents wanted to take advantage of me. They lied and claimed she was my daughter, trying to force her into my life. But she colluded with outsiders and repeatedly plotted to frame me and my family, even trying to harm my son, Nian'an."
Shen Qingtang pointed to Pei Nian'an, who was playing with Jenny not far away, her eyes full of tenderness.
Her tone was filled with heartache: "Did you all see that child? He is my biological son. Lu Jiaojiao was jealous of my kindness towards Nian Anhao and resented that I did not satisfy her greed, so she fabricated these lies to try to sow discord between you and me and ruin my business."
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