Bai De stared at Jiang Xuanjin in a daze, and when he met his gaze without any anger, he calmed down instantly, and felt a little surprised.

  Youre actually...not angry?

  Everyone in the imperial court knows that Ziyang Jun is a man who adheres to etiquette and values his reputation. Being offended by Zhuji like this, he should be furious, but why did he react as if nothing had happened?

  Isnt he overreacting?

  "What do you want to ask?" He withdrew his hand, looking puzzled.

  Glancing at the person standing behind him, Jiang Xuanjin furrowed his brow: "In a few more days, it will be Jiang Yans 18th birthday. According to Old Masters intentions, he should get married now. I wonder what plans White Sir has?"

  Bai Zhuji and Jiang Yan were engaged in a childhood betrothal, but three years ago, after learning that Bai Zhuji had fallen ill and become mentally disabled, the two families became somewhat embarrassed. Jiang Yan was the most favored grandson of the Jiang family, and it was already a humiliation for him to marry the daughter of an officials concubine; how could he be willing to marry a foolish concubine-born daughter?

  But as for the Jiang familys door wind, it is impossible to proactively divorce, and the Bai family does not know what they are thinking, and has been pressing without mentioning this matter. So this marriage has been dragging on until now.

  Bai De let out a deep sigh and cupped his hands, saying: "Without deceiving you, sir, the Bai family has received great kindness from the Jiang family. The Bai family doesnt have the face to send their foolish fourth daughter to the Jiang estate. This marriage..."

  "This marriage concerns the reputation and face of both families." The white Meng suddenly interrupted, "The fourth lady is not suitable for this matter, but there is still the second lady Xuanji in the mansion, who is knowledgeable, reasonable, gentle and considerate. Its not bad to meet her?"

  As soon as this was said, Bai De turned his head and stared at her with a fierce gaze.

  Bai Mengs heart skipped a beat, and he forced himself to calm down, saying: "The Jiang and Bai families have been friends for generations, and we cant let our relationship be ruined by one fool. You should also understand whats important and whats not, sir."

  Li Huaiyu raised an eyebrow and wiped away the blood foam from the corner of her mouth, roughly understanding what was going on.

  She was originally a fool and didnt deserve to marry into the Jiang family, so the mistress of the Bai family took the opportunity to push the second young lady to get married. No wonder she wanted to take her away just now, it turned out that she was in the way here.

  If it were someone elses marriage, she would have let it go. But this Jiang familys marriage could allow her to get close to Jiang Xuanjin under the guise of legitimacy, and thus have countless opportunities for revenge.

  Hua Yu felt that she couldnt let it happen.

  "Why cant I be like this?" She curiously looked down at herself, "Im quite pretty, and even though I was foolish for a few years before, arent I fine now?"

  Bai Dezhong was about to scold Bai Mengshi, but upon hearing this, his anger suddenly shifted back to her: "How dare you speak out of turn?" After shouting this sentence, he seemed to have reacted and looked at her in astonishment again: "What did you just say... Now its all right?"

  Hua Yus face was innocent: "Whats wrong with that? I dont think I look like a fool at all."

  Bai De was shocked and looked her up and down several times, then turned to Bai Meng: "Whats going on?"

  "I dont know what happened either, Zhuji ran away for two days and came back like this." Bai Mengshi frowned and added, "It seems that all the rules and etiquette have been forgotten, could she be possessed by evil spirits?"

  Youre all possessed! The whole family is possessed!

  With a cold smile, he thought to himself: "How can the noble soul of Dan Yangs eldest princess be considered evil? At most, shes just a lonely ghost!"

  "Your Excellency." Baide regained his composure and first bowed to Jiang Xuanjin, "The matter arose suddenly, and its a family affair of the Bai clan. Ive troubled Your Excellency. Once Ive investigated the situation clearly, Ill definitely send someone to the Jiang manor to explain."

  Jiang Xuanjin nodded expressionlessly: "Then I wont disturb you anymore, farewell."

  As he spoke, he took a step and was about to leave.

  "Ah ah ah!" Huai Yu called out to him repeatedly, her eyes pitifully pleading, "Youre just going to leave like that?"

  "Fourth Miss, take care."

  Take care? Now that hes gone, she no longer has her talisman, how can she possibly take care of herself? Huai Yu glared, still wanting to reach out and grab him, but looking at Bai Dezhong with his bristling beard beside her, she swallowed her saliva and withdrew her hand.

  Bai De made a bow with his hands clasped together and said to Jiang Xuanjin: "Ill escort you out of the mansion first."

  Jiang Xuanjin nodded politely and followed him out.

  "See you off, sir." Bai Mengshi smiled and bowed her head to see them off. After they stepped out of the threshold, she turned around and ordered a servant: "Take Fourth Miss to the West Wing."

  "Yes." The slaves in the house responded in unison.

  Jiang Xuanjins eyes were a bit dazed as he walked out of the door, and after drifting for a while, he glanced back.

  That girl was pinned down, this time she didnt know what to think, and she didnt struggle or resist. The family slaves hands pinched her shoulders, as if using all his strength, pinching her thin body until it trembled.

  He furrowed his brow slightly and stopped in his tracks.

  "Are you okay?" The white-haired man in front turned his head back and shouted at him.

  Jiang Xuanjin pursed his lips and coughed twice.

  Li Huaiyu had given up resisting, Jiang Xuanye wasnt protecting her, as the fourth miss of the Bai family, she couldnt argue with her elders, the more she argued, the more shed get beaten. So even though that damned house slave pinched her painfully, she didnt make a sound.

  However, upon hearing this cough, Huai Yu was stunned and looked up to see Jiang Xuan standing at the door, motionless.

  Eyes lit up, Hua Yu immediately ordered the house slaves behind him to rush forward: "Your Highness!"

  "What are you doing!" Bai Dezhong and Bai Mengshi both thought of stopping her at the same time.

  Hua Yu furrowed her brow, rushed past them to Jiang Xuans side and grasped his arm. Turning around, she said solemnly: "Instead of yelling at me, why not find a place for Master Jiang to rest properly? He hasnt fully recovered from his illness and is still very weak. If he worsens here, what will the Bai family use to explain to the Jiang family and the imperial court?"

  This was actually her most serious tone. Jiang Xuanjin paled and coughed twice, not shaking her off again.

  Bai De took another look at Jiang Xuanjins face and didnt have the heart to argue with Huai Yu anymore. He hastily instructed Bai Mengshi, "Go and tidy up the side room!"

  "Yes!"

  "Lord Bai." Cheng Xiao bowed his head from behind, "These past two days, your lordship has been severely ill. Fortunately, the fourth young lady of your esteemed household came to the rescue. At present, your lordship has yet to recover, and the prescription is still in the hands of the young lady of your household. I have an impolite request, and I hope you will grant it."

  Cheng Xiao was the most trusted person by Zi Yang Juns side. His words were often equivalent to Zi Yang Juns words, so Bai Dezhong naturally didnt dare to underestimate him and hastily said: "Please speak."

  Take a look at the master of the house in front, and say with a smile: "Your body cant stand the fatigue of traveling now, rest here, and I hope Miss Fourth can still help with brewing medicine."

  Decocting medicine? Bai De furrowed his brow and thought, who else cant decoct this medicine? Must it be specifically Bai Zhuji?

  He suddenly realized that Jiang Yan was the most beloved nephew of Zi Yang Jun, and Zhu Ji, as his nominal future niece-in-law, must have also been loved by Zi Yang Jun.