Bai Qingqing’s heart tightened as she grabbed Bai Yan’s sleeve and urgently asked, “What is it? Is it something meant to frame our Bai family?”

Bai Yan hesitated for a moment, then nodded. “Though it’s unclear, it’s certainly something that can be twisted into something else. If someone holds onto it, the Bai family might find it hard to shake off.”

He had been shocked when he first saw it, and even father’s face had darkened with anger.

It had been a good day, and they were all old acquaintances. No one had been on guard. Choosing this moment to place something in father’s study, leaving a hidden danger, no one could have anticipated it.

But why? Who was behind this?

When Ning Yan left, he casually reminded them to check the man’s mouth. Bai Yan discovered poison hidden between his teeth!

If the man hadn’t passed out from the pain of his severed arm, they might not have left him alive! This was clearly an attempt to harm the Bai family!

Bai Yan didn’t want his sister to worry, so he changed to a gentler tone. “In any case, don’t worry. We just need to wait for that man to wake up and clarify things. For this, we really have to thank Ning Yan. But father and I will personally thank him—you don’t need to see him again.”

Bai Qingqing was stunned by the news Bai Yan brought. Someone really wanted to harm the Bai family!

This hadn’t happened in her past life. Perhaps the thing Bai Yan mentioned had been quietly planted, and later it could be used as evidence to frame the Bai family!

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She felt a chill all over, the color draining from her lips. Her hand instinctively moved to her waist, a habit she’d developed when feeling uneasy. When her fingers brushed against the square shape there, she felt a little calmer.

That was the favor Ning Yan owed her.

No matter whether he was a member of the Jinyiwei or the Jinyiwei commander, a favor still counted, right?

Before leaving, Bai Yan gently reminded her once more, saying that although Ning Yan’s status was exceptional, and he held significant influence in court with his Jinyiwei under his command, he was very dangerous. Associating with him was like trying to make a deal with a tiger. No one could predict what he might do.

The Bai family wasn’t at the point of desperate measures yet, but the key was clear: Ning Yan was high-risk—stay away.

Bai Qingqing obediently agreed. After learning the truth, she didn’t feel as panicked as before. She absentmindedly touched her chest, wondering why.

Was it because she knew Ning Yan wasn’t someone who harmed people recklessly?

She suddenly remembered Ning Yan’s silent words, “I’m sending a congratulatory gift to the Bai family…”

Bai Qingqing straightened her back, her mind exploding like a cluster of fireworks. So, Ning Yan’s visit to the Bai family wasn’t for official business at all. He knew what that man was planning to do at the Bai house, and that’s why he came?

This realization made Bai Qingqing feel excited. He must have uncovered something, maybe even figured out who was behind that man!

It was impossible not to see him; she had to get to the bottom of it.

But, she couldn’t let her family worry…

Bai Qingqing frowned, thinking for a moment. She would just have to keep a little distance, that’s all.

…

The events of the birthday banquet hadn’t spread. Only those familiar with the Bai family had come, and a simple reminder ensured that nothing more would be said.

However, Bai Yaoyao was badly frightened and had a fever that night. When Bai Qingqing went to check on her, she was still babbling nonsense.

Mrs. Qiao anxiously sat by Bai Yaoyao’s bed. Bai Qingqing took the medicine from her hands and carefully fed it to Yaoyao. After waiting a while to see her slowly settle down, she helped Mrs. Qiao to rest nearby.

Mrs. Qiao held her hand tightly. “What kind of thing is this? Sigh, Yaoyao may be lively and careless, but she’s never seen such bloody scenes. Qingqing, how are you? I was still worried about you. Weren’t you scared?”