Chapter 2260

The evening banquet doesn’t start until eight, and it’s still early.

Mu Xiaojiu and Mu Xiaoyao each went back to their rooms to change into suits.

Baili Xia’s bridesmaid dress was ruined and couldn’t be worn again, so she had to find another suitable outfit.

Rummaging through the closet, the only thing suitable for the occasion was a purple evening dress.

This was also her only evening gown, not too flashy to overshadow the host.

But the story behind the dress caused Baili Xia to feel a slight unease in her heart.

Last time, in this dress, she attended the Eight Big Families’ banquet and was drugged.

Half-conscious, she ended up back with her uncle.

Time flew by, and months had passed, seeming like a lifetime ago.

If she could, she wouldn’t want to think about that night.

Yet, Baili Xia searched through her entire closet and found nothing more suitable.

She had no choice but to take out the purple evening dress and put it on again.

There were a few faint scars where her arms were exposed.

Baili Xia had to find a sheer shawl to drape over herself, just enough to cover her arms completely.

When Baili Xia finished dressing and appeared at the top of the stairs, Mu Xiaojiu and Mu Xiaoyao had already seen her.

Seeing Baili Xia in this evening dress again, Mu Xiaojiu’s eyes showed a hint of complexity.

His gaze remained fixed on Baili Xia from the stairs to the center of the hall.

Was this girl deliberately wearing it for him to see?

Baili Xia’s face showed a bit of embarrassment as she said, “I have nothing else to wear, only this one. Is it inappropriate?”

“It’s nothing, it looks great.”

Mu Xiaojiu composed himself and stood up, striding out first.

The three of them stepped outside, where Nightshadow was waiting with a sightseeing car.

They got on the car and quickly drove towards Mo Yan Residence.

Night fell, but the roads in the Mu Mansion were still as bright as day.

The Mo Yan Residence was brightly lit, filled with laughter and joy.

What happened at Sihai Residence today seemed to have no impact here.

But that’s normal.

After the incident in the medical room, Long Ting sealed off Mo Yan Residence.

The guests and all staff, even the servants of the Mu Mansion, had no chance to leave.

Fortunately, there were entertainment offerings throughout the day, so everyone wasn’t too bored.

The three didn’t go through the front door but instead went around to the backyard to enter through the back door.

They passed through the corridor and directly into the hall.

In the hall, Mu Lingchuan was speaking with some guests.

Seeing them suddenly appear, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he quickly stood up to greet them.

“Uncle, you…”

He was about to say something when Baili Xia gave him a look, signaling him to remain silent.

Mu Lingchuan realized something, raised his eyebrows slightly, and stopped talking.

He returned to the sofa, looked at the guests, and explained, “I’m sorry, I have a matter to attend to, please make yourselves comfortable.”

The guests recognized Mu Xiaojiu and initially wanted to greet him.

But seeing him just standing at the door without intending to come over, they figured he was there for Mu Lingchuan, and let it go.

Mu Lingchuan excused himself from the guests and then approached Mu Xiaojiu.

“Let’s talk in the study.”

With that, he led the way to the study.

“Wait.” Baili Xia suddenly called out, “Whatever you have to discuss, go ahead, I’ll go check on Zimo.”

Mu Xiaojiu nodded, and she glanced at him again, hesitating.

No one knew if there were still assassins around, so caution was needed; after all, he was still injured.