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Chapter 246 Diamond Cut Diamond
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Ning Xueyan walked over and bowed to Madam Dowager before sitting down beside Ning Qingshan. She glanced at the people in the room and figured out what Madam Dowager was thinking about. "Obviously, Madam Dowager also takes the two princes for granted as our family members. What makes her so confident?"
"Your mother is greeting the guests outside, so I let you have fun here for a moment. Otherwise, you may complain that I am unreasonable and keep you working all the time," Madam Dowager said with a smile, looking gracious.
"Grandmother, I know you are the best to us," Ning Qingshan responded her cleverly, as if it was normal without Ning Lingyun's presence.
"Shan'er, you are so sweet!" Madam Dowager was joyful at Ning Qingshan's words. She patted her on the head with a smile and said, "Well, I am tired. I will have a rest in the inner room. Keep chatting! You are all young people, so if there is any misunderstanding, just explain it face to f
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