Granpa Shu gave a gasp and said, "The ancient King of Dian crowned the twelve families of these ranis, royal brothers, and fellow courtiers as the Twelve Treasure-guardian Families accoding to the twelve zodiac signs. My family stands for the Mouse, and, Xiaolongnv, your family is the Dragon Family." Long Xi curiously asked, "And the Twelve Treasure-guardian Families refer to the families of Mouse, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Boar. Is that right?" "Princess" said, "Exactly. I guess you find it strange that I dress up in this way, right? But I have to. My late great grandfather, my grandfather's grandfather, was the last prince of the Ming Dynasty. He left a behest that all his progeny should never forget their own country and should always dress in the costumes of Ming Dynasty. That is why I am always wearing them except when on the way of escape." Quick-tempered Niu Xi found her off the point ag
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