Chapter 2223

Baili Xia followed behind them, holding Zimo’s long dress train in her hand.

Although she wasn’t the one getting married, it felt like a personal experience.

She felt happy for Zimo, yet was anxious about the situation in the medical room.

As they entered the yard, dozens of tables were neatly arranged on both sides of the red carpet.

All the guests stood up, watching the newlyweds stepping in.

Mu Lingchuan was getting married, and all of Jin City was aware.

The guests they invited were all prominent figures, including government officials, business tycoons, and celebrities from various fields.

Of course, several important media outlets were also present at such an event.

Many attendees were people Baili Xia had heard of before.

But seeing all of them here still left her astounded.

Some of them were people she thought she’d never have a chance to meet in her life.

Like that superstar over there, who used to be her idol, was also present today.

But right now, she didn’t have time to be star-struck, as Mu Lingchuan was already leading Zimo to the entrance of the hall.

The joyful “Wedding March” abruptly stopped as the emcee, holding a microphone, stepped forward.

“Today is a joyous occasion…”

Although the emcee was also a TV presenter, his words were obviously routine.

In her heart, Baili Xia silently scoffed at him.

She glanced around and saw Mu Dongyu sitting on the left as a senior on the groom’s side.

But his wife, Dong Xiangxiang, was not seated beside him, instead sitting at a distant table.

At this moment, Dong Xiangxiang’s almond-shaped eyes were wide open, not appearing very happy.

Baili Xia chuckled inwardly at this greedy woman, who previously caused Mu Dongyu quite a lot of trouble.

It seems Mu Dongyu has finally realized her true nature now.

On the other side were Mu Haoguo and his wife Shang Ting.

Next to them, a few empty seats were left, presumably for Uncle and Mu Xuri.

Seeing the empty seats, Baili Xia suddenly remembered that Uncle and Brother still hadn’t returned.

She felt a slight worry in her heart, knowing they wouldn’t forget something so important.

Could something have happened to them?

Remembering what she overheard Mu Xuri and Tian say yesterday, her heart tightened with unease.

She glanced up at the emcee, who continued his endless chatter.

Finally, after finishing his routine, the ceremonial rites commenced.

“The newlyweds pay respects to their ancestors, Sir Mu Zhentian.”

After announcing, the emcee stepped aside, facing the hall.

Inside the hall, Mu Zhentian’s memorial plaque was placed.

Seeing this plaque, Baili Xia felt an inexplicable sting in her heart.

She realized that now the Mu Family was paying respect not to her grandfather, but to the true Sir Mu, Mu Zhentian.

No one remembered the contributions her grandfather once made to the Mu family.

They viewed him as an enemy, someone who had caused the deaths of Mu Zhentian and Mu Canghai, and seized the Mu Group’s assets.

“The second bow to the parents.” The emcee called out once more.

“Why aren’t the bride’s family present?”

“I heard she apparently has no family and grew up in an orphanage.”

“…”

Among the guests, some couldn’t help but gossip.

But this was to be expected; marrying into a wealthy family always brought scrutiny.

Though they might not have ill intentions, hearing their words still felt uncomfortable.

Seeing Zimo’s unhappy expression, Mu Lingchuan gently squeezed the hand that held his.

Zimo glanced at him, then followed him in bowing together toward Mu Dongyu.

“Couple’s bow to each other.”