Chapter 1301

“Can you tell me the truth now?” Bei Tianyou held his cup, quietly watching her.

Baili Xia took a deep breath, deciding she wouldn’t keep it hidden anymore.

Hiding things—it can sometimes push emotions between people further and further apart.

“That day, you shouldn’t have been so indifferent about your mother.”

She knew her words might not be entirely correct, but he was the one who asked her to speak.

If her words were out of line, it was his own doing.

“Her hand was clearly injured by Nangong Yun’s snow mink. Those scratches—it’s impossible for a fall to cause such wounds.”

She fixed her eyes on Bei Tianyou, her heart still a little stifled as she spoke about the matter.

“You knew.

It’s impossible for you not to have noticed.

But why did you act like you didn’t care?

She’s your mother!”

“So, this is why you’ve been cold and distant with me these past two days.”

Bei Tianyou looked at her indifferently, his words devoid of any emotion.

“You seem…

awfully concerned about my mother.

If I recall correctly, the first time you came to the Bei Family, my mother didn’t exactly treat you kindly.”

“That doesn’t count as any real grievance.” Baili Xia pursed her lips, brushing it off casually.

“She’s just looking out for you.”

A mother wholeheartedly protecting her son—yet, what about the son?

In this world, as long as a mother does something for her child, the things she does always carry a trace of forgiveness.

At least, for most people.

Especially since Tang Jixin hadn’t done anything outrageous, nor had she truly caused Baili Xia to suffer.

“You’re the kind of person…” Bei Tianyou raised his hand, his fingertips lightly rubbing his brow.

“Yes, I’m meddling in things that aren’t my concern. But I’ll still say this: She’s your mother. You ought to treat her with more care.”

She had said all she wanted to say.

She had no right to comment much on matters of wealthy families—she simply wished Tang Jixin could have a better life.

“You really…” Bei Tianyou lowered his hand, his gaze steady as it locked onto her.

“Intervene in a lot of things you shouldn’t.”

Baili Xia bit her lip and moved as if to stand up and leave.

Yes, she was meddling.

Other people’s business—what did it have to do with her?

It was just that… she still believed he was the same man who had taught her to shoot arrows, who was willing to give her his beloved horse.

That man she called Brother You, not Mr.

Bei.

But now, should she finally wake up?

No matter what, those were only his family matters!

“But I,” Bei Tianyou’s calm voice rose again, just as Baili Xia was about to get up, “somehow, I like this part of your character.”

Baili Xia froze, staring at him blankly, unable to process it.

Was he scolding her or praising her?

“I’ve lived in the Bei Family for so many years, and apart from—”

He didn’t finish the sentence after “apart from.” Instead, he paused, changing course.

“—I haven’t really seen anyone like you.”

In wealthy families, there are few people genuinely concerned for others.

Even if they’re not malicious, most are content with minding their own affairs.

Almost no one takes on the burdens of others.

Unless, that person has power far beyond what’s necessary.

But Baili Xia didn’t have such power.

She, practically speaking, had nothing at all.

Facing off with Nangong Yun, she went ahead regardless—just for someone who had once treated her unfairly?

A woman like this.

This kind of kindness.

How long had it been since he last encountered it?

“Sit down, have some tea, and calm yourself.”

Bei Tianyou personally poured a cup of tea and handed it to her, his gaze seemingly carrying with it a faint trace of warmth.

Baili Xia doubted her own eyes.

Bei Tianyou… he seemed like someone who never smiled.