“What—” Third Miss Meng truly lost her composure this time. A panic gripped her heart, as if her secrets had been exposed. Her body trembled slightly, and perhaps her overreaction drew the attention of everyone around. “No, I meant, how did Second Sister encounter a venomous creature? And it’s so serious?” As soon as she…

Even though Han Shi had been advised by Xiao Cao beforehand, she was still shocked when she saw Meng Xinlan. Fortunately, she managed to maintain her composure and didn’t lose face. However, she internally wondered whether even after recovering, Meng Xinlan might be left disfigured. The thought that the Meng family tried to hide the…

“Fourth Sister, we’ve only just left the city, and now you want to go back?” Wenren Ying felt a bit reluctant. They seldom had the chance to leave the city for some fresh air—maybe just a few times a year. Xiao Cao reached over and pinched her cheek with a smile, “I’m not dragging you…

Moreover, it was the Emperor himself who relegated him to the lowest rank. Even with favors from Prince Dun, other officials would be cautious before employing him. So, while it might appear that Yuan Qiyu still had opportunities, the reality was that unless he had extraordinary luck, there was little chance of him getting back…

It’s not like other things; this matter concerns the very survival of an entire family. How could Wenren Ying remain calm in the face of such a crisis? Even if she could afford to ignore Cheng Wenzheng, she couldn’t bear to see the Wenren family fall. So, it was no wonder she was so worried.…

Xiao Cao nodded slightly, then watched them leave. Unknowingly, she fell into a daze again. A long while later, she snapped out of it, patting her face. Without washing up, the torn pieces of cloth she had previously ripped off weren’t discarded—they were wrapped around her waist. Now, soaking two pieces in water, she left…

“Wei Shizi, just bear with it for a bit, don’t be afraid, it’s alright.” Xiao Cao turned her head and comforted him. Wei Tingyu was extremely anxious, yet his wife was treating him as if he were a stranger, trying to console him! Wei Jincheng hadn’t completely lost his head to fury yet. Seeing that…

The alley behind was eerily quiet. Xiao Cao could only see a few figures turning the corner with Wei Shizi being carried on someone’s shoulder. She quickened her pace, but as the weather had cooled down in the past two days, the layers of clothing she was wearing began to feel cumbersome. Without a second…

Wenren Ying and You Shi nodded slightly. Wenren Ying knew that Li Ruoshui was strange, but it didn’t stop her from liking her poetry. Wenren Yang spoke slowly, “After all, poetry is just a minor art.” Xiao Cao chuckled, “Indeed.” As expected, Fourth Sister was the most considerate. Everyone else’s words just hurt. Wenren Ying…

“Not saying anything, huh? Then I’ll start first.” Wenren Yang began speaking again at a steady pace, going over each of the points he had previously mentioned. The content wasn’t much, just a few hundred words for each situation. He spoke eloquently, as if spouting essays effortlessly. Halfway through, the attentive waiter brought some tea.…