Chapter 1448

Back then, if it weren’t for Sima Liuyue losing control and trying to hurt Baili Xia, Mu Xiaojiu wouldn’t have taken action.

In other words, the first place originally belonged to Sima Liuyue.

So, the person behind it doesn’t seem to genuinely intend to help Sima Liuyue.

If they were helping her, why would they let her mess up even knowing she could win first place?

Could it be that even Sima Liuyue herself didn’t know she was hypnotized?

On the day of the competition, Baili Xia explained in detail what happened to Nangong Xu once again.

The more she thought about it, the more she felt that there was indeed something wrong with Sima Liuyue that day.

If she was indeed hypnotized, then who was the person behind the hypnosis?

Nangong Xu listened patiently.

After listening, he nodded slightly.

“Last time, when the Sima Family’s house caught fire, we also investigated.

It is said that two people were found burned beyond recognition in the room, and one of them was already dead.”

Baili Xia was startled: “Could there be something strange about Sima Liuyue?”

“At that time, everyone just thought that the one who died was a maid.”

“After all, family scandals are not to be made public.

To avoid stirring things up, the Sima Family hastily buried the person and considered it settled.”

“As for which maid actually died, the Sima Family didn’t say, and outsiders have no way of knowing.”

Things like this often happen in wealthy households.

The servants and security at home are certainly warned strictly not to speak out.

So, unless someone is determined to investigate, outsiders would know very little about these things.

But, given the current situation, an investigation has become inevitable.

Nangong Xu didn’t continue speaking.

Baili Xia saw his demeanor and knew he had suspicions about Sima Liuyue too.

“It’s a pity that Brother has been away these days, otherwise, he could investigate this.”

There was a hint of disappointment in Baili Xia’s words.

Nangong Xu glanced at Baili Xia.

He knew where Mu Xiaoyao had gone, but he couldn’t tell Baili Xia about it.

“I’ll notify Xiaoyao and let him look into this matter.”

After a pause, he continued: “For now, you shouldn’t worry about other things.

Focus on recovering from your injuries first.”

Baili Xia nodded emphatically: “Yes, I understand.”

Looking at Nangong Xu, there was a pleading look in her eyes.

“Master, please keep this secret for me.”

Seeing the pitiable look in her eyes, a faint smile appeared on Nangong Xu’s face.

Finally, he nodded, which was considered an agreement.

With Nangong Xu’s promise, the stone in Baili Xia’s heart finally settled.

Nangong Xu had some light congee and side dishes brought over and accompanied her in the side hall to eat.

After she finished eating and he instructed her to rest in her room, he went to see the old master.

Baili Xia returned to her room alone.

The short distance of just over a dozen meters, she walked exceptionally slowly.

She kept thinking about the people around her, each so outstanding, yet each so good to her.

Suddenly, the past worries seemed to fade away.

Replacing them was a feeling called happiness.

Being like this now is actually quite good, isn’t it?

A little more tolerance and understanding, and life would have more beauty and joy.

Opening the door and walking into the room, Baili Xia immediately saw a shadow sitting on the sofa.

Baili Xia’s heart tightened.

Without a moment’s hesitation, she quickly closed the door.