Chapter 1289

Having a child, for a man, is something that requires almost no effort at all.

But for a woman, it’s a different story.

Ten months of pregnancy—women must go through it personally.

Without enough time, there’s simply no way to casually bring a child into the world.

“So you’re saying, as long as I conduct a verification with the four Bei Family gentlemen one by one, I can determine whose child I am?”

Baili Xia turned to look at Nangong Xu: “Master, is that right?”

Nangong Xu met her gaze and nodded: “You can use the process of elimination.”

Baili Xia tightly clenched her palms.

If that’s the case, perhaps her identity would soon be confirmed.

“However, you only need to do the verification with three of the Bei Family gentlemen.”

Mu Xiaoyao’s calm voice interjected: “I just mentioned earlier, Mr.

Bei Fengjin was adopted.”

“Then…” Baili Xia was still looking at Nangong Xu, “When…”

“Wait for my word.” This kind of thing isn’t something that can be handled immediately.

First, it must be arranged to acquire something from each of the gentlemen, and then attempt the verification when there’s no one keeping watch.

The second son, Bei Shengri, and the fourth son, Bei Junnian, are relatively easy to deal with since they’re still at home.

The eldest, Mr.

Bei Kuangri, went out with the patriarch for some affairs and hasn’t returned yet.

These matters can’t be rushed.

“Brother, I… want to take a walk.” Baili Xia suddenly said.

“Still thinking about stirring up trouble?” Mu Xiaoyao leaned back in his chair, his long legs crossed, “Pour me a glass of water.”

Baili Xia didn’t hesitate at all and immediately turned around to pour him a glass of water.

One giving orders, the other obedient—it felt like second nature.

Very soon, the glass of water was handed over to Mu Xiaoyao.

Mu Xiaoyao took it, and drank over half the glass in one go, before coldly staring at her.

“Nangong Yun holds significant power here.

More importantly, her mother wields greater power—at least a fifth of the bodyguards in the Bei Family estate are under her command.”

“I know what you’re about to say.” Baili Xia pouted her lips slightly, annoyed at the subject.

“I wasn’t intentionally picking a fight with her.

I just couldn’t stand the fact that she bullies Madame Bei—Madame Bei is, after all, Brother You’s mother.”

“Did Bei Tianyou say anything about it?” Mu Xiaoyao raised an eyebrow.

Baili Xia bit her lip and shot him a glare.

This was precisely why she had some complaints about Bei Tianyou.

His own mother was clearly being bullied, yet he hadn’t said a single word.

What kind of son is that anyway?

“In any case, the fight already happened, her face was hurt.

If you don’t protect me, Brother, I’m doomed.”

She sat down beside Mu Xiaoyao and tugged at his sleeve: “Brother, you’ll shield me, won’t you?”

“You’re aware that without protection, you’re doomed, yet you still dare to provoke Nangong Yun?”

From behind, Nangong Xu’s voice drifted over with a hint of helplessness.

“Master, I truly didn’t provoke her first. She was the one who tried to use that snow ferret to ruin my face.”

Feeling Mu Xiaoyao’s large palm abruptly tightening, Baili Xia let out a breath, knowing her brother was worried about her, and her heart warmed.

“In truth, she’s aware I’m here, and whether I provoke her or not, she’ll still come after me. Simply backing down doesn’t mean she’ll let me off.”

Since that’s the case, why not strike back?

Standing there and taking hits for nothing wasn’t her style.

“Fine, then don’t retreat.

From now on, if she dares to bully you again, hit her as hard as you can.” Mu Xiaoyao spoke coldly, “If you can’t beat her, I’ll help you.”