If anything were to happen to that girl, it could potentially implicate Lord Shao, making the situation difficult to explain.
From Sun Bai's perspective, he had simply escorted her home, ensuring her safety with the presence of his subordinates and two acquaintances. He had believed it would be a straightforward task, but he hadn't anticipated the ensuing rumors.
In reality, the moment the girl accidentally shattered the glass lamp on Shao Yunduan, events spiraled out of his control.
Both Shao Yunduan and Sun Bai remained unaware of the rumors circulating about them. For Shao Yunduan, it was a minor incident that he swiftly left behind, delegating to Sun Bai without further concern. As for Sun Bai, he too saw the night's events as uneventful and quickly moved on.
With the demands of post-Spring Festival responsibilities looming, neither of them gave much thought to the incident thereafter.
Thus, he found himself at a disadvantage…
This was the unfolding narrative.
