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"Lady," said the servant boy hesitantly, "I dare say, we should avoid provoking the Rong family if we can. After all, their daughter is now a Noble Lady in the palace. The weight of their power is too much for us. Our Mei Garden cannot withstand it."
Muniang pursed her lips before replying, "I have my own sense of propriety. You may go now." She understood what the servant boy was worried about. Not knowing who supported Mei Garden from behind, he naturally spoke without confidence. Muniang was touched to have someone care so much about the safety of Mei Garden.
Having received his instructions, the servant boy bowed and departed.
