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Seeing Xiao'er look at him with suspicion, Shangguan Xuanyi gently tapped her forehead: "She's the daughter of General Li and the not-yet-wed wife of Shaowei."

Xiao'er nodded.

The Li family was famous for its loyalty and courage.

General Li, one of the founding generals, had two sons. One of them had been killed early in battle, leaving no descendants. The other was the current General Li, who was stationed in the far northwest for many years. He had one son and one daughter. His daughter, Mingfang, had grown up in the military camp and was resolved to become a female general.

"Why didn't we see her at the Longevity Festival?"

"The country of Xiyue was unstable at that time. General Li could not leave."

"Does that mean it's now pacified? Otherwise, they wouldn't be presenting sea buckthorn fruit."

"Yes." Shangguan Xuanyi nodded.

The country of Xiyue, sea buckthorn fruit!