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If one is not at the center of power, it's hard to perceive these undercurrents in the Capital City. It's quite normal for Lady Meng to be unaware of such matters. Although Miao Xian didn't explicitly say, after so many years as husband and wife, as soon as she heard his words, she knew her daughter wasn't lying to her, and her expression changed immediately.
"How could this be... clearly everything was going fine..." Lady Meng said incredulously.
"Mother, all of this is just temporary. We just don't want to invite trouble. We'll return once everything settles, don't worry about us," Xiao Ruo reassured. "Besides, now that we've reunited, if you really miss us, you can visit us in Jinzhou, or we can come back for a short stay."
"No, no, no, since the Capital City is not peaceful, you'd better not come back. If there's an opportunity, I'll come to Jinzhou to see you." Lady Meng said immediately.
"Mother..."
