Chapter 1619

Baili Xia nodded and sat down at a spot slightly away from the old master.

Her gaze lightly drifted towards Ning Anran, neither hurried nor slow, perfectly timed.

Perhaps having lived in the mansion for so long, Baili Xia had learned to conceal her true thoughts in front of outsiders.

Ning Anran was aware that she was being watched, but the gaze held nothing unusual.

So she didn’t take it to heart.

This time, she didn’t even bother with formalities.

Having been reprimanded by Mr.

Xiaojiu last night, he strictly forbade her from entering the Sihai Residence.

Even now, she was still brooding over the incident.

She had done so much for Mr.

Xiaojiu, everything she did was with his interests in mind.

But Baili Xia did nothing, and Mr.

Xiaojiu cherished her deeply.

What exactly does Mr.

Xiaojiu like about Baili Xia?

Even after all this time, couldn’t she learn that?

The servants made two trips, bringing up all the prepared breakfast.

The old master gestured to Ning Anran and Baili Xia, signaling them to start eating.

Out of respect for the old master, since he hadn’t moved his chopsticks, neither of them would start eating.

The old master smiled faintly, then reached for the chopsticks, picking up a piece of food, ready to eat.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through Baili Xia’s mind, her expression changed, and she quickly stood up.

Reaching out, she knocked the food from the old master’s grasp to the floor.

“You…”

The old master looked at her, momentarily stunned.

Everyone else in the side hall looked at her in shock, not knowing what she intended.

Feng Gang was the first to react, quickly stepping forward.

“Miss Xiaxia, what are you doing?” His voice clearly held displeasure.

“Grandfather was just poisoned yesterday, how can you be so careless today?”

She looked at the old master and gently said, “Grandfather, let me test the food for poison first, then you can eat.”

“Miss Xiaxia, this is…” Feng Gang wanted to say something.

But catching sight of the old master extending his right hand, he swallowed his words.

Since an incident had occurred last night, Feng Gang was especially cautious this morning.

He closely monitored the entire breakfast preparation process, making sure there was no opportunity for trouble.

After the meal was prepared, he had even asked a doctor to specifically test it before allowing the old master to eat.

These facts were known to the old master, but nonetheless, he still chose to let Baili Xia test it.

Though the old master did not nod, Baili Xia knew he agreed.

She reached into her pocket, taking out a packet of silver needles and selected a few.

“Xiaxia, are you going to test for poison with silver needles?”

Ning Anran watched her actions with a hint of surprise on her face, “Can such an ancient method truly work?”

Baili Xia glanced at her casually, unwilling to reply.

After learning her true colors last night, she had no interest in dealing with her now.

However, when she looked at the old master again, she realized now was not the time to reveal her anger.

“Some poisons might not be detectable with advanced instruments but can be discovered using ancient methods.”

Ning Anran lightly nodded, appearing convinced and seemingly agreeing with Baili Xia’s reasoning.

Looking at her, no one could tell that inside, she was filled with intense hatred towards Baili Xia’s actions.

Showing loyalty in front of grandfather, when was it ever her turn?

She just couldn’t fathom why, with Baili Xia being such a nuisance here, Uncle hadn’t dealt with her yet?