Ning Zhao hung the sachet as he walked out of the yamen. At the corner near the entrance, he noticed a woman acting suspiciously. Frowning, he quickly approached her. "This is a restricted area. Idle people are not allowed to linger. Didn’t you know?"

Bai Yaoyao was startled, looking up to see a man standing in front of her, exuding a righteous aura… and he was quite handsome.

Her tendency to be attracted to good looks kicked in, and she spoke in a soft, gentle tone, "I didn’t mean to. I was just looking for someone."

The Bai family’s daughters were all exceptionally beautiful, each with their own charm. Although Bai Yaoyao was not as stunning as Bai Qingqing, she still had bright eyes and a radiant smile that made her striking.

Her seemingly frightened expression made Ning Zhao feel a little awkward. He scratched the back of his head. "Oh, I see. I was rude. But who are you looking for? You could ask someone to take you in. It’s easy to be misunderstood if you’re hiding like this."

Bai Yaoyao was secretly impressed. Though he looked good, he was so blunt and direct, not even saying something comforting. He must not have any girls who like him!

"I’m looking for Lord Ning. Do you know him?"

"Huh? You’re looking for me? You know me?"

Ning Zhao blinked in confusion, and Bai Yaoyao looked even more perplexed. "You are Lord Ning?"

"Indeed, it’s me, but I don’t know you."

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Bai Yaoyao’s expression almost faltered. Her lips twitched slightly as her eyes scanned him up and down carefully before finally lingering on the sachet at his waist.

So this is the "good man" my sister was talking about? Well, sometimes she does make people angry, and it seems she was right about him.

So, it really is him.

Bai Yaoyao quickly covered her mouth with her handkerchief, her eyes wide with surprise and joy. "It’s really you! I’m from the Bai family of the Duke of Ying’s estate. I heard you were on official business at the estate, and I became curious…"

"You’re a daughter of the Bai family? No wonder…"

Ning Zhao thought to himself, no wonder she’s so beautiful. The rumors weren’t wrong; the daughters of the Bai family truly deserve the title of beauties.

But his "no wonder" was interpreted by Bai Yaoyao in another way, as though her visit was something he had expected.

If my sister is close to him, then it wouldn't be strange for him to say that.

Bai Yaoyao’s gaze toward Ning Zhao had turned into a scrutinizing one. She wanted to observe him a bit more, but Ning Zhao cupped his hands and prepared to leave. "I still have business to attend to. If there’s nothing else, please head back. Don’t come here too often, it might be dangerous."

After he said that, he left without hesitation. Bai Yaoyao stood behind him, tapping her chin, lost in thought. He really does seem to match the description of a "kind-hearted, good man." She muttered to herself, "This trip feels a bit pointless. He doesn’t look like someone with any hidden motives. I was overthinking it."

Relieved, she still found it a little strange that my sister would like someone so straightforward and blunt. She couldn’t imagine what their relationship would be like. She was quite curious.

On her way back, Bai Yaoyao happened to hear a group of children singing a nursery rhyme as they ran through the street. She didn’t pay much attention at first, but then, while shopping, she bumped into a child who was singing the same rhyme.

Bai Yaoyao didn’t scold the child but instead squatted down to comfort her. "Don’t cry, don’t cry. I’ll have someone buy you a bag of candy. These that fell on the ground aren’t good to eat."