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Xiao Ruo had a chat with her father before leaving, and as she came out, she saw a familiar figure heading towards the entrance of the village from afar.
That figure was none other than her mother-in-law.
Judging from Lady Guan's hastened pace, she was evidently in a rush for some urgent matter, which made Xiao Ruo feel uneasy. Without a second thought, she followed.
Lady Guan was moving so quickly that Xiao Ruo couldn't catch up. Just as she was about to call out, she suddenly noticed a luxurious carriage parked at the entrance of the village, and her mother-in-law was already approaching it.
Xiao Ruo paused in her steps and saw a maid-like young girl step down from the carriage, followed by a lavishly dressed woman in her forties who was well-maintained.
The woman's face was full of haughtiness, and after getting off the carriage, she revealed an undisguised insincere smile to Lady Guan, "Elder sister-in-law, it's been a long time."