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Unfortunately...

The concern was entirely reasonable.

Because whenever Su Yueqing appeared, peace rarely lasted long.

At that exact moment, far deeper inside the manor, one particular Young Madam was still completely unaware that multiple members of the Xi family were currently worried about her potential contribution to today’s chaos.

Back at the entrance, another carriage slowly appeared in the distance.

Unlike the previous arrivals, this carriage was larger.

More elaborate.

And carried a familiar insignia.

The moment Lin Meiyun saw it, her entire body stiffened.

Xi Ronghua noticed immediately.

"What is it?"

Lin Meiyun didn’t answer.

Her eyes remained fixed on the approaching carriage.

Beside her, Xi Lanyin unconsciously followed her mother’s gaze.

Then she froze as well.

Because she recognized that insignia.

Everyone did.

The carriage belonged to the Prime Minister’s residence.

The carriage continued approaching.

Closer.

And closer.

Until it finally stopped directly outside the gates of the Xi Manor.

The surrounding conversations gradually quieted as many guests turned toward the entrance.

After all, the Prime Minister’s family rarely attended social gatherings personally.

A servant quickly stepped forward and opened the carriage door.

Lin Meiyun’s heartbeat accelerated.

Xi Lanyin held her breath.

Then the first figure stepped out.

And the moment everyone saw who it was...

Several expressions changed instantly.