Chapter 1162

Upon hearing this, Tang Jixin immediately went on guard: “Who are you? Have you placed a spy in the Bei Family?”

Otherwise, why would she know so much?

Even, she knew the most intimate details!

These matters, even her husband doesn’t quite know because…

it’s been a long time since her husband had shared a bed with her.

Baili Xia tried to offer comfort: “You don’t need to panic…”

“I’m not panicking!” Tang Jixin interrupted loudly, clearly looking guilty.

But the smile at the corners of Baili Xia’s lips had faintly dissipated.

Despite being the Madam of the Bei Family, the future mistress, Tang Jixin didn’t have an ounce of the mistress’ dignity.

Instead, she seemed more flustered and anxious.

In this house, her life was miserable.

Despite the wealth and power, why was it so?

Baili Xia didn’t feel like smiling anymore, because suddenly, she felt pity for her.

“What kind of look is that?” Catching the sympathy in her eyes, Tang Jixin instantly flared up.

“What do you mean?

What are you thinking?

What do you think you know?

You…”

“Madame Bei, in fact, Brother You loves you very much.” Out of nowhere, Baili Xia blurted out something utterly baffling, interrupting her tirade.

Tang Jixin was utterly lost, clueless as to what the girl was aiming at.

One moment, she was looking at her with pity, the next, she claimed her son loved her dearly.

Love…

In the grandiose mansions of the rich, such a word is unnecessary.

Only she needed to know…

that she loved her son immensely—that was enough.

As for whether her son loved her back, it wasn’t important at all.

Or rather, it would be better if her son didn’t love her.

That way, the son would have one less weakness.

Only those utterly without weakness are strong enough to be deemed perfect beyond reproach.

Her changing facial expressions, Baili Xia could see clearly.

She couldn’t comprehend what kind of family environment could breed such meekness and carefulness, but it seemed, Madame Bei was indeed living a terrible life.

And her misery, at least in part, was her own making.

“Madame, I’m really not feeling well, could you sleep beside the bed, so it’s convenient for me to sit and give you a massage?” she reiterated.

Tang Jixin looked at her without speaking or showing any reaction.

“Madame Bei must have heard of my cousin’s medical skills…”

“I know, Mr. Nangong is world-renowned for his medical expertise, and the Nangong Family’s medical heritage has been passed down for generations, well-known by the older generation.”

Tang Jixin understood her implication, but was puzzled as to why this girl would genuinely want to give her a massage.

She was so antagonistic towards herself, it was impossible for her to truly wish her well.

Could it be she wanted to harm her?

“What’s the matter? Scared?” Baili Xia easily saw through her thoughts, raised an eyebrow, and smiled.

“You are Brother You’s mother, being afraid of such a trivial matter, lacking courage like that, might embarrass your son.”

“Nonsense, when have I ever been afraid of you?” Saying so, Tang Jixin actually slipped off her shoes and lay down beside the bed.

Head facing out, it was the perfect position for Baili Xia to massage her.

Baili Xia didn’t say anything else; she pulled up a chair to sit beside her head and reached out to touch her temples.

Yet, at the moment her hand extended, Tang Jixin instinctively recoiled.

Turning to look at her, Tang Jixin’s face darkened: “I warn you, don’t try any tricks.

If anything happens to me, you won’t leave the Bei Family alive.”

“I understand, I want to live a few more years, rest assured.”