A female coroner arrived at the Jingzhao Prefecture.

Chapter 203 From now on, may we all be well.
Mu Qingcheng's heart skipped a beat. Knowing Mu Xun as she did, she almost instinctively stepped in front of Bai Zhizhi, forcing a dry smile, "Don't be angry, don't scold her. Children say the darndest things, don't take it to heart!"

Lu Xun's eyes reddened, his face full of embarrassment. Because of Mu Qingcheng's words, he glanced at Bai Zhizhi again and asked Mu Qingcheng in a low voice, "How old is she? Why does she speak so tactlessly?"

"Seventeen!"

Bai Zhizhi clung to Mu Qingcheng's shoulder, peeked out at an angle, and smiled brightly and innocently, "I'm not a child anymore, I've already come of age!"

Lu Xun was caught off guard again. The strict etiquette had taught him to be a gentleman, upright and gentle, but when he suddenly encountered Bai Zhizhi, who was frank and humorous and disregarded etiquette, he was at a loss for how to deal with her!

Mu Qingcheng was both amused and exasperated. She turned around, took Bai Zhizhi's hand, and said, "Young Master Lu, please forgive my rudeness. My sister is naturally innocent and carefree. In my eyes, she has always been a little girl who hasn't grown up. Please forgive her for her impoliteness."

Upon hearing this, Lu Xun's expression immediately relaxed, and he blurted out, "Since she's your sister, she's also my sister. I won't hold it against her..."

"Lu Shaoqing!"

Mu Qingcheng interrupted, her eyes turning cold. "The young master's status is too high for us to presume to associate with. Zhizhi is grateful to Young Master Lu for saving me, and has prepared a small gift to express her gratitude. However, your family is of a higher social standing..." She turned to the side, glancing at the large and small gift boxes piled on the ground. "Now that the gifts and the person have arrived, this matter is considered settled."

"green……"

"I resign from my humble position!"

Mu Qingcheng didn't give Lu Xun a chance to speak at all, and took Bai Zhizhi's hand to leave.

In his haste, Lu Xun instinctively reached out and grabbed Bai Zhizhi's arm. Bai Zhizhi glanced at him, her face beaming with a smile, "What's wrong? Does Young Master Lu think my gift is too insignificant?" "Not at all!" Lu Xun hurriedly released her, speaking rapidly, "Saving people is what I truly felt; there's no need for thanks. Coroner Mu, I didn't know you were coming and hadn't arranged for the servants beforehand, causing you some inconvenience. But since you're here, let's come inside for a chat, shall we?"

The door behind us creaked open!
The guard knelt on the ground, nervously pleading for forgiveness: "It was my fault for not recognizing your greatness, Your Highness. Please forgive me, and please forgive me, Coroner Mu!"

Mu Qingcheng turned around and looked up at the vermilion gate. The plaque hanging high above the gate, with the four large gilded characters "Huai'an Marquis's Residence," seemed like an insurmountable chasm, widening the distance between them.

Four years of separation and differences in status have created some barriers that are difficult to overcome once they are established.

Suppressing the turmoil within him, Mu Qingcheng feigned calmness and said, "I appreciate Young Master Lu's kindness. You are the heir apparent, and I am a coroner; we are worlds apart and should not be involved. From now on, may we each find our own peace!"

After speaking, she took Bai Zhizhi's hand and walked away quickly.

Before today, she was angry with Mu Xun, but she never thought of severing ties with him. Just now, she suddenly realized that even though they had been family for eight years, their starting points and ending points were different. Everyone has their own destiny. Since they have parted ways, there is no need to hold on to the past.

Lu Xun was overcome with grief and chased after him for a few steps, but he hesitated because of the people passing by outside the mansion gate and was afraid of attracting attention, so he had to give up.

Upon returning to the manor, Lu Xun summoned his personal bodyguard, Lu Feng, and instructed him, "From now on, you must keep a close eye on Mu Qingcheng and Bai Zhizhi. Once they leave the capital, you must ensure their safety and keep track of their whereabouts!"

(End of this chapter)