Chapter 1622

The silver needles had been inserted for almost half an hour, any longer and it would be harmful to the body.

Baili Xia was out of options, so she stood up and removed the needles one by one.

If she didn’t speak now, she feared she’d lose her chance forever.

“Grandfather…” she called softly.

Ning Anran immediately turned his gaze to the elder lying on the bed.

“Hmm?” The old man responded gently, waking from his peaceful slumber.

“Finished?” He opened his bleary eyes and looked at Baili Xia with a calm voice.

Baili Xia nodded, helping him to sit up in bed.

“The residual toxins in your body will be partially expelled, but not entirely cleared. These days, it’s best to give you acupuncture daily for better results.”

The old man gently nodded, his words carrying a hint of resignation.

“I just don’t know if there’s enough time.

When possible, I’ll ask Feng Gang to reach you.”

“Okay.” Baili Xia paused and added.

“Since this poisoning is manmade, this person might still harm you. In the future, you should have Feng Gang inspect each meal, just in case.”

Out of helplessness, Baili Xia held many words back, suppressing the urge to say them.

Since she couldn’t tell him the truth now, she’d first prevent any further harm.

The old man glanced at Baili Xia, with thoughts swirling in his mind.

After a moment, he nodded heavily, “Alright, I will.”

…

Coming out of the old man’s room, Mu Xiaoyao watched Baili Xia closely, as if harboring something in his gaze.

Baili Xia was aware of his gaze, but at times like this, she could only act as if nothing were amiss.

Brother…

ultimately, he’s on Uncle’s side…

Her heart ached; in this house, there wasn’t a single person she could trust.

They walked silently in the courtyard for a while before Mu Xiaoyao suddenly spoke, “You have worries.”

Baili Xia was startled, looked up at him, trying to muster a smile.

Mu Xiaoyao coldly chuckled, “If it’s not a genuine smile, I’d advise you to keep it to yourself.”

A smile uglier than a cry, does she need to be so fake even in front of him?

Baili Xia lowered her head, staying silent.

Her mind was in turmoil, but when she lifted her head again, her smile had brightened.

“Do I have to be so clear?

I’m just…

truly anxious inside.”

“Afraid someone might still harm the old man?” Mu Xiaoyao stared at her, pondering.

“He treated you like that before, aren’t you angry?”

“Why should I be angry? It’s not his fault. Besides, when he didn’t know in the beginning, he was sincerely good to me.”

She quickened her pace, walking forward.

Behind her, only indifferent, unreadable words were left, “At that time, he treated me better than any of you, his grandsons and granddaughters.”

“His kindness will be remembered for thousands of years, I always keep that in mind.”

Mu Xiaoyao walked slowly behind her, watching her silhouette grow more delicate in the sunlight.

Todays she’s…

different.

He couldn’t quite pinpoint how, but she seemed unlike her usual self.

Today’s girl, not only carries many burdens but also some thoughts…

Some thoughts she wants to hide.

Mu Xiaoyao understands Baili Xia quite well, among all the women he knows, he knows her the best.

Even if she does her best to conceal her discomfort, he still sees it clearly.

This girl, what is she really thinking?