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Fu Hanwen was still unloading things from the cart in the outer courtyard, unaware of what was happening in the hall.
Seeing Lady Guan's unusual expression, the villagers urged, "Xiao Ruo, quickly help your mother inside to rest."
Xiao Ruo, suspecting nothing, helped Lady Guan into the house.
As soon as they entered, Lady Guan drew Xiao Ruo to the bedside, sat her down, and looked at her face with a serious expression, asking, "Xiao Ruo, be honest with me, did you take Xiangxiang to Qingping City with Hanwen?"
Xiao Ruo's heart skipped a beat, "Mother..."
"I want the truth!" Lady Guan cut off Xiao Ruo's train of thought, giving her no chance to dodge with excuses.
"Mother, I'm sorry, we only lied to you because we didn't want you to worry," Xiao Ruo admitted, lowering her head.
Lady Guan suddenly stood up, her voice trembling slightly, "You really took Xiangxiang to the military camp. How could you be so reckless? What would I do if anything happened to you..."
