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Renbao fell into a deep sleep after returning from the chrysanthemum appreciation banquet.

Su Shuying went to the study to find Su Xuance: "Father."

Su Xuance beckoned to her, and after she sat down, he took out two packets of pastries from the drawer: one packet of osmanthus cake and one packet of mung bean cake.

"I bought these on the way back. They're the flavors you and Renbao like," Su Xuance said gently. "I haven't asked you before, but you were bullied at Mingxuan Hall. Why didn't you tell your father?"

Su Shuying's eyes welled up with tears. She lowered her head and subconsciously rubbed her fingertips together. "Father is busy. They're just jealous that their daughter has a good younger sister. I'm not angry."

"A tree that stands out in the forest will be felled by the wind; a person who excels among others will be envied. It's not Renbao's fault, but you and the others also dislike you." Su Xuance stood up, walked to her side, and patted her head. "Renbao's return has brought us great blessings and good fortune. She is young and has been separated from us for three years, so your mother and I inevitably neglected you. Please forgive us, Shuying."

Su Shuying's tears rolled down her cheeks, and she explained incoherently, "Dad, I'm not angry because of Renbao. I love Renbao very much, and I hope everyone loves her and lets her grow up carefree."

"I know, it's because you're so sensible that I often feel guilty, wondering if I haven't done enough." Su Xuance wiped away her tears and gently comforted her, "You and Renbao are equally important in your mother's and my hearts."

Su Shuying nodded emphatically: "I know."

She could feel her parents' love for her.

"Do you know why I haven't harmed your uncle yet?" Su Chengxiao said.

Su Shuying looked up and shook her head: "He helped Su Tang frame Renbao today."

Su Xuance's eyes sharpened, and he sighed softly: "He protected me when I was young, fulfilling his brotherly duty. As my talent for studying unfolded, everyone's attention focused on me."

He was never seen, and gradually, he became silent.

I carried the hopes of the Marquis's family on my shoulders, daring not to breathe a word, and I never cared about him.

Su Shuying pondered, "Is Father still clinging to old feelings?"

"I learned something from Renbao: he pawned his soul in exchange for the opportunity to serve as an official in the imperial court."

"He chose a path of no return from the very beginning," Su Xuance said, his feelings complicated.

Su Shuying was stunned: "My uncle is so obsessed with becoming an official."

Su Xuance said, "The greater a person's desires, the more likely they are to be devoured if they lack the corresponding abilities."

As for Su Tang, Ren Bao said it was her karma in the mortal world, and when the time was right, the karma would dissipate, and Su Tang would face her own ending.

Su Shuying nodded.

"Master, people from the palace have arrived." Lai Fu's tone was somewhat hurried. "They seem to be coming with great force."

Su Shuying was a little nervous: "Father."

"Don't be afraid." Su Xuance patted her shoulder. "I'll go take a look first."

Su Shuying watched his retreating figure, her heart clenching.

"Lord Su, is the young Celestial Master in the manor?" Granny Cui, who was behind Eunuch Liu, asked anxiously as soon as she saw Su Xuance.

Su Xuance nodded and tentatively asked, "Has something happened in the palace?"

"His Majesty requests that the young Celestial Master come to the palace. It's extremely urgent," Eunuch Liu said quickly.

Su Xuance was about to wake Renbao when he turned around and found Renbao standing prettily at the gate of the mansion, holding a peach wood sword.

"Father, I'm awake." Renbao rubbed his sleepy eyes. "Let's go, to the palace!"

Granny Cui hesitated all the way, but as they approached the palace gate, she couldn't help but ask, "Little Celestial Master, did you foresee what it is?"

Renbao lifted one eyelid, hummed in a childish voice, and said, "You can't say it now."

Granny Cui swallowed nervously, her forehead covered in sweat: "Will it be safe?"

Renbao hummed in agreement, then added, "I can't tell you, you'll find out in a bit."

Granny Cui became even more anxious.

The little celestial master seems to have said everything, yet also seems to have said nothing at all.