Bai Jinxi glanced outside, marveling at the grandeur of the building.
But why were there so many guards here?
Calling them guards wasnât quite accurate either.
Their level of training and the sophistication of their equipment were far beyond what a typical wealthy family would provide.
Bai Jinxi felt a bit nervous, but she was convinced JIANG Shuihan hadnât lied to her.
This must be an ancient, reclusive family!
The thought excited her. She quickly got out of the car, straightened her clothes, and followed JIANG Shuihan.
The young people in uniform standing on both sides greeted JIANG Shuihan with great respect, âCaptain JIANG.â
JIANG Shuihan returned their greetings with a smile.
âLady,â JIANG Shuihan said with a slight bow, âIâve brought her.â
Bai Jinxi carefully raised her head and realized it was the same couple she had photographed the previous night.
Now that she was closer, she could clearly see their extraordinary looks and the refined aura that only came from being nurtured in a prominent family.
Bai Jinxi hadnât felt this nervous even when facing Old Master LI.
âItâs alright, just speak freely,â Mu Qingmeng said with a light smile, seemingly sensing her unease. âDonât worry, he wonât dare say a word without my permission.â
Xiao Wenjian remained silent.
Bai Jinxi finally relaxed and began to embellish her story, âLady, you donât know, but after you went into the banquet hall last night, that Si Fuqing asked your husband for a bank card. When he refused, she made a scene.â
âIn the end, he had to give it to her. They went in together, practically glued to each other, intimateââ
Before she could finish, she felt an invisible pressure bearing down on her, crushing her.
Her legs went weak, and a metallic taste rose in her throat as she spat out a mouthful of blood.
âHow dare you!â Mu Qingmeng said coldly, âLying in front of me, you have quite the nerve!â
Xiao Wenjianâs eyebrow twitched as he noticed the armrest of Mu Qingmengâs chair cracking under her grip.
He had to admit, Mu Qingmengâs strength had increased significantly since receiving treatment from Si Fuqing.
He sighed deeply, foreseeing a challenging future ahead.
âLa-Lady, Iââ Bai Jinxi sputtered, spitting out more blood, âLady, I swear everything I said is trueâ¦â
In her dizziness, she saw Si Fuqingâs face and was momentarily stunned.
âLittle Fuqing is here,â Mu Qingmeng ignored Bai Jinxi, standing up. âDid your Uncle Xiao pay you enough for the consultation yesterday? If not, Iâll have him give you more.â
âHe paid enough,â Si Fuqing replied with a smile, her fox-like eyes curving. âThank you, Aunt Mu.â
âDonât be so polite with me. You saved my life,â Mu Qingmeng held her hand, sighing again, âI wish I had a daughter like you.â
Bai Jinxiâs mind buzzed.
She couldnât hear anything else Mu Qingmeng said.
Her body went cold, and her limbs grew numb.
Only two words echoed in her mind.
Itâs over.
At that moment, Bai Jinxiâs mind cleared somewhat.
What had she been thinking yesterday?
How could she let her hatred for Si Fuqing cloud her judgment so much that she lost all reason?
Bai Jinxiâs face turned ashen, her body trembling.
âBy the way, the reason we asked you here is because someone accused you of something,â Mu Qingmeng glanced at Bai Jinxi, âI donât know how they see things, but thereâs no way someone as smart and beautiful as you would be interested in someone like your Uncle Xiao.â
Xiao Wenjian protested softly, âLady, there are others here. Give me some face.â
âFuqing and Shuihan are family, why fuss?â Mu Qingmeng said. âAs for Miss Bai here, Iâll be suing you for defamation.â
JIANG Shuihan chuckled, âThatâs a serious accusation.â
Mu Qingmeng and Xiao Wenjian represented the Thousand Army Alliance.
The reputation of the Thousand Army Alliance was also the reputation of Great Xia.
Upon hearing the word âsue,â Bai Jinxi panicked.
She looked up, âNo⦠you canât sue me, youââ
Her gaze fixed on a plaque above.
Three grand characters caught her eye.
Thousand Army Alliance!
Those three words alone exuded an aura that left Bai Jinxiâs mind blank.