Chapter 450: Is it Admiration or Secret Photography 05_1

Lu An was a steward in a renowned family like the Dongfang, and Lu Xuening, despite her humble birth as a servant’s daughter.

Nonetheless, she always had everything she wanted.

The Head of Dongfang Family was very generous towards his servants, with Lu An’s salary surpassing some businessmen’s.

So, setting aside Lu Xuening’s identity as a steward’s daughter, her life was even better than that of typical young ladies of wealthy families.

However, she was still unsatisfied with this good life.

“I guess she just desperately desires my elder brother,” Dongfang Ji finally regained his composure.

If the poison isn’t immediately effective, they would at least have time to do something about it.

“You said you’re thinking of a solution, what exactly do you have in mind?”

“I wonder if you are familiar with the daughter of the Nangong Family,” Baili Xia calmly asked.

“You mean Nangong Yun?” Dongfang Ji thought for a moment and turned to her.

“I heard she is a master of poison.”

“Exactly.” Baili Xia nodded, her smile tinged with a hint of helplessness.

“But I guess I had a bit of a feud with her before; now, I can only ask my uncle to speak on my behalf and ask her for help.”

Dongfang Ji stayed silent.

He had not had much direct contact with Nangong Yun, but he had heard about her.

It was said that she was elegant and easy to get along with.

However, now that Baili Xia mentioned her feud with Nangong Yun, Dongfang Ji started viewing Nangong Yun with hostility.

He couldn’t help but wonder, would these seemingly elegant and gentle women turn out to be wicked and cruel at heart?

Perhaps influenced by Lu Xuening, Dongfang Ji now despised this type of people.

“Senior Dongfang, could you give me some more time, please?”

“I must first figure out what kind of poison Jin was subjected to, so that I can think of a solution.”

Baili Xia walked up to him, raising her head to look at him, her gaze genuine.

“Trust me, I’m just as nervous and concerned about him as you are.”

“Your feelings for my elder brother…” Dongfang Ji looked at her, opened his mouth to say something but stopped short.

Baili Xia shook her head, smiling sincerely this time.

“Don’t overthink it, I see him just as a friend, or perhaps…

like a relative.

Nothing more, and I dare not have more.”

Dongfang Ji still failed to comprehend.

Their past relationship was reportedly good.

He often saw his elder brother hanging around with her.

Besides her, there was no other woman beside his elder brother.

She was the only girl his elder brother was willing to be close to.

However, because of the incident a year ago, things suddenly changed, and Lu Xuening suddenly became the person by his elder brother’s side.

Since Lu Xuening had never saved his elder brother, and instead caused harm all along, it should be Baili Xia by his elder brother’s side.

But talking about this now would be meaningless.

Everything needs to wait until they figure out how to save his elder brother.

He was just frustrated, why wouldn’t his parents believe him?

If his parents could stand on his side, things would be much easier.

Now he dared not make rash moves against Lu Xuening, afraid to provoke her and cause her to use even more ruthless means against his elder brother.

His elder brother was defenseless against her, which was the worst aspect.

Baili Xia retrieved her backpack from his hand.

After once again persuading him to be patient and to give her a little more time, she finally stepped out from the flower bed.

Dongfang Ji did not follow.

He walked alone to a pavilion not far away, staring blankly at an unknown corner.

What exactly should he do to expose Lu Xuening and reveal her true face to everyone?