Zhan Lan returned to the General Mansion; she knew that her mother and grandfather must be at the main entrance to welcome them.
But at such a moment of glory, she did not wish to appear.
To the people of the General Mansion, they had won another battle for Nanjin, a cause for jubilation.
But for Zhan Lan, she had merely rewritten the immediate fates of her father and elder brother.
Next, she had to face another crisis.
Zhan Lan didn't dare to let her guard down for a moment, either physically or mentally.
She arrived alone in the desolate backyard.
From a great distance, she saw Xiao Tao and Liu Xi waiting to greet her at the door.
"Miss! You're finally back!" Xiao Tao hurried over and hugged Zhan Lan.
Liu Xi also gave Zhan Lan a slight smile, her eyes shining.
Zhan Lan felt warmth in her heart; thankfully, she still had loyal servants. She smiled and said, "You two must have had a hard time while I was away!"