Although Fan Ruyin knew she could find an opportunity to coax Qiao Xuan away from the group later, perhaps when they entered the manor or during a moment of privacy, it wasn't the same as acting outside the manor's confines.
If anything were to happen to Qiao Xuan within the manor, it would bear no connection to the Fan family, making it easier to evade blame…
As she watched two young ladies accompany Qiao Xuan towards the east, Fan Ruyin's satisfaction grew. She couldn't help but mutter under her breath, "They're asking for trouble…"
Her words barely escaped her lips when Qiao Xuan turned and caught her gaze.
Startled, Fan Ruyin's eyes widened in panic, feeling as if she'd been caught red-handed.
But Qiao Xuan merely offered a smile before departing with the two young ladies.
Relieved, Fan Ruyin let out a sigh, gently patting her chest as her heart raced.
