Chapter 1439

Jin Ye Pavilion is the courtyard of Mr.

Bei Fengjin, the fifth Mr.

of the Bei Family.

The glimpse I caught that night on the peak of Hongxia Mountain kept lingering in my mind.

Bei Fengjin, Fengjin…

Mrs.

Hong’s hands, Uncle’s gaze at her, just like how Fengjin used to look at You’er…

Is this Fengjin now inside the courtyard?

For all these years, staying in his own place, what has he been doing?

Endlessly refining medicine, perhaps?

But no matter how successful one is in refining medicine, if he doesn’t come out, fame and fortune will never be his.

Could there truly be someone so noble that they would not take any credit for their efforts?

Leaving all achievements to the Bei Family?

Perhaps such a person does exist, yet it inevitably makes one feel a sense of regret.

In the midst of this reverie, suddenly someone behind her quickly walked up beside her.

Baili Xia only felt her vision blur, and she was already in his embrace.

A familiar male fragrance drifted to her nose, instantly warming every nerve in her body.

Wherever and whenever, it seemed that as long as he was by her side, everything could be calm and reassuring.

But Mu Xiaojiu soon let her go, restoring the safe distance that should exist between them.

The warmth in Baili Xia’s heart slightly faded.

At this moment, she could already understand many of his emotions, yet her heart was still in disarray.

Looking up, meeting his still calm gaze, she moved her lips, a question buried in her heart for too long finally couldn’t be held in anymore.

“If… you could choose, would you let me and Brother get engaged?”

Mu Xiaojiu looked at her, his heart slightly pained, yet inexplicably warmed.

She wasn’t completely unaware; it’s just that many things couldn’t be clearly spoken.

He turned his face away, looking at the words Jin Ye Pavilion ahead.

“When you’re alone, don’t be impulsive, and don’t do things you can’t manage.”

He ultimately wasn’t willing to answer…

Baili Xia’s gaze dimmed a little, but at least she showed no concern on her face.

Uncle’s leaving soon, why make him uncomfortable?

He…

will also feel uncomfortable, won’t he?

The heart is made of flesh, Uncle…

he is also someone with blood and flesh!

“I understand,” Baili Xia lowered her head, using that moment to cover up the bitterness in her heart.

If she could understand him, why should she feel bad inside?

If she lightened up, wouldn’t everyone feel better?

“Are you leaving?” When she looked up again, calmness had returned to her eyes.

“Yes.” Mu Xiaojiu nodded.

Baili Xia said nothing more, and walked with him back to the front courtyard.

Ye Hua was waiting in the front courtyard.

Baili Xia knew they still had many things to do.

She truly shouldn’t delay him any longer.

Ye Hua got off the car and opened the door for Mu Xiaojiu.

As Mu Xiaojiu was about to get in the car, he suddenly turned to fix his gaze on Baili Xia standing to the side, staring intently at her.

But he didn’t speak, and Baili Xia had no idea what he meant.

That gaze…

so earnest, so…

deep.

She wasn’t sure if she saw it wrong, but just a moment ago, she indeed saw in his eyes a profound love for her.

Not wanting to doubt, and not daring to doubt, for now, let her assume she saw it wrong.

“Uncle, aren’t you…”

“If I could choose, I would never.”

Leaving this statement, Mu Xiaojiu took a long stride and got in the car.

Ye Hua felt a bit bewildered, not understanding the meaning of their conversation.

Seeing Baili Xia standing there in a daze, saying nothing, he scratched his head and smiled bashfully.

“Miss Xiaxia, I… we have to go.”