The handkerchief of a woman is a personal item, generally kept secure. Unless given voluntarily, it's difficult for it to end up in the hands of a man, especially an outsider like Fan Jian.
Logically, there should be no opportunity to interact with County Lord Xiaozi.
County Lord Xiaozi's words just now amounted to admitting that the handkerchief was hers, causing others to speculate about their relationship.
The hall was abuzz with whispered gossip.
Yang Qingfeng rapped the gavel: "Silence, County Lord Xiaozi, it's your turn to speak."
County Lord Xiaozi steadied her emotions and began her story.
On that day, she followed the Lady's instructions to accompany the young master from the residence on an outing.
The young master expressed a desire to visit the Red-Sleeved Pavilion.
County Lord Xiaozi couldn't persuade him otherwise, so she had to wait outside.
