Jiang Xuelin's heart stirred.
Hongluo returned at this time, so she must have brought Li Wenruo back with her. It seems that she was right after all.
She didn't want to think the worst of people; she was just taking precautions because of what the Chengyi Earl's Mansion had done to Li Wenruo. She never expected that these precautions would actually come in handy.
Thinking of this, Jiang Xuelin put the whip back on the weapon rack, took a handkerchief to wipe her hands, and looked at Fu Hanlai who came over because of Zilu's appearance, "Honglu is back."
Fu Hanlai immediately understood Jiang Xuelin's meaning.
The two of them didn't go back to change their clothes, and dressed like that, they went to a secluded courtyard in a corner of the Prince's mansion, led by a maid.
The place was prepared in advance; although the courtyard was small, it had everything one could need.
Back then... it was just a backup plan. It wouldn't have been a waste of much effort if it wasn't used; it was just a matter of mentioning it briefly.
This was Li Wenruo's first time leaving the manor, and she was quite nervous, especially since it was the Prince Ping's manor. Fortunately, Hongluo was there to keep her company, which made her feel a little more at ease.
"Princess Consort, Prince!"
When Li Wenruo heard Hongluo stand up to bow, he also stood up and bowed respectfully. However, just as he bent halfway down, a pair of warm hands grabbed his hands, and he was lifted into the air and gently placed on a cushioned chair.
She couldn't help but look up at the young woman, who was dressed neatly and smartly, and whose appearance was completely unlike that of a crown princess.
"Hello Wenruo, we've all heard your brother mention you. No need for formalities. Your feet aren't fully healed yet, so try not to put weight on them. We'll have a doctor check if they can recover in the future."
The little girl's feet had been bound for several years and were in a state of broken bones, so Jiang Xuelin had no intention of asking her to bow.
Moreover, she felt pity for this girl.
Li Wenruo stared blankly at the woman smiling at her, and blushed when faced with that smile as bright as the rising sun.
"Ritual is essential and cannot be abandoned."
"What's wrong with that? Our young master and your brother are good friends. Just treat him as your brother. Why bother with formalities with your own brother?"
This girl is really thin.
I need to take good care of myself; it looks like I'll need Hongluo to continue looking after me for a while.
“That’s right. Your brother is a good friend of mine. You can stay here in peace and don’t worry. He will come to find you when he has time,” Fu Hanlai reassured him.
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