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Bai Su never expected to hear such a truth from her mother, but now it was too late for regrets. She nearly twisted the handkerchief in her hands into a rope, her face pale as she looked at her mother with uncertainty. "If, if it really is Xin'er..."
Madam Bai chuckled lightly, reaching out to pat Bai Su's hand in comfort. "Why are you so nervous? Everyone's attention is focused on Baike right now; Xin'er won't be in any danger for the time being." After saying this, she sighed deeply, watching her daughter worry about her own daughter, feeling an indescribable emotion in her heart.
If only she had been a bit stronger back then and shared more burdens with her daughter, perhaps things wouldn't have turned out this way.
"Fortunately, Ouyang Hao treats you well." Perhaps this was Madam Bai's only consolation now; she hadn't entrusted her daughter to the wrong person.
Amidst Madam Bai's sentiments, Bai Su had no time to spare. All she could think about was her daughter. If what her mother said was true, and if Alien Manifestation had a significant connection to Legitimate Daughter of the Bai Clan, then wouldn't that mean her daughter...
No, Bai Su suddenly stood up in a panic. She needed to tell Ouyang Hao about this immediately. She even forgot to say goodbye to her mother and left in a daze, rushing toward the study.
...
Bang!
The door to the study was pushed open forcefully. Inside, Ouyang Hao looked up and saw Bai Su's panicked expression. He quickly stood up and approached her with concern. "My lady, what happened?"
"Hubby..." The suppressed fear within Bai Su erupted the moment she saw Ouyang Hao, and she burst into tears. "Xin'er, what should we do? The Alien Manifestation might be related to Xin'er..."
At first, Ouyang Hao was bewildered by Bai Su's crying. Then he heard her fragmented words and stood there in shock for a long time, unable to comprehend the situation. How could the Alien Manifestation be connected to Xin'er? Where did Bai Su hear this from?
But as long as Bai Su kept crying like this, they would never get to the bottom of it. Ouyang Hao could only try to calm her down. Once she had settled down a bit, he finally spoke up to ask what had happened.
Bai Su then shared the secret about the Bai Clan that she had just heard from her mother, and even Ouyang Hao could not remain calm.
"Alien Manifestation, there has always been this legend in the Yuhai Continent. However, it has been so long that it has almost been forgotten. Now, if it is related to the Legitimate Daughter of the Bai Clan, Xin'er is truly in great danger." Ouyang Hao frowned and pressed his lips together, his hands unconsciously clenching into fists. "This matter absolutely cannot be known by outsiders."
"But how long can we keep it a secret? Although my mother said that those in the know are currently focusing their attention on Baike, if it really is Xin'er, this will eventually be exposed." Bai Su clearly understood that in this world, paper cannot contain fire; being able to protect Ouyang Zixin for a moment is of no use. She wanted to protect Ouyang Zixin for a lifetime.
Bai Su's concerns were not unfounded. A temporary misunderstanding might blur the focus, but things would not be so easily concealed. It should be noted that there are currently five Elders of the Bai Clan in the Capital of the Departed Nation, and Baike is now in their hands. With even a slight clue, they would definitely be the first to discover it.
Ouyang Hao suddenly felt some regret. If only he had directly kept Baike that day; at least if something happened next, he could arrange things immediately. Now it was too late to think about anything; all they could do was take advantage of the situation and push all suspicions onto Baike. After all, Baike was still unconscious and unable to refute anything.
"What about Madam Bai..." If Madam Bai was willing to cooperate, that would be best; if not... A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Ouyang Hao's eyes. If Xin'er were truly endangered, then even though Madam Bai had once facilitated his relationship with Bai Su, he would definitely control her when necessary.
"I'll talk to my mother; she will agree." Bai Su looked at Ouyang Hao with tearful eyes. For so many years, she never had to worry about her husband getting along poorly with her family. But now that her mother lived in the mansion, she did not want any unpleasantness between these two people she loved most. Therefore, she immediately expressed her determination to persuade her mother.
Ouyang Hao nodded. In fact, he did not want to make things difficult for Madam Bai, especially after she personally "sent him off" that day.
"Don't think too much; I will go to the palace to probe Sovereign's intentions." Ouyang Hao had heard that Sovereign met with the Five Elders of the Bai Clan and must have made some agreements. At that time, since it did not concern him, he was too lazy to inquire further. Now that everything related to the Bai Clan could potentially involve his daughter, he could not afford to be indifferent.
After sending off Ouyang Hao, Bai Su remained alone in the study, lost in thought...
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"Waste!" Bai Zhan kicked away the guard kneeling before him, frightening the young servant nearby into trembling.
Bai Zhan wanted to retrieve Baike from the Five Elders, but after sending three waves of people, he still failed, which made him furious.
"Those old geezers, tonight I will go personally. Hmph, I refuse to believe it!" Bai Zhan's eyes glinted with menace; he would not hesitate to eliminate anyone standing in his way. The reason he had tolerated those old fools over the years was simply that Bright White Stone had not yet fully acknowledged him. Now that everything pointed to his daughter being the Legitimate Daughter of the Bai Clan, he had no more reservations. He had never shied away from killing the chicken to get the egg.
"Chief, you must not take risks..." A young attendant, emboldened, tried to dissuade him. In his view, while the chief was formidable, the elders were no pushovers either.
"You know nothing! Go pour me a jug of wine!" Bai Zhan waved his hand dismissively and turned to head into the inner room. Before night fell, he wanted to rest properly, have a drink to relieve his fatigue, and a good sleep was the best way to recharge.
As night was about to fall, Bai Zhan sat up at the right moment and called for the young attendant to help him change clothes. He then strode out without taking a single guard with him...
Where is everyone?
Bai Zhan entered Room Number One of the tavern, but there was not a soul inside. Could it be that his information was wrong? Was Baike not here?
Since he was already here, he couldn't leave empty-handed. Bai Zhan searched the room carefully for any clues, but unfortunately, it was all in vain; he found nothing.
Smack.
Bai Zhan ripped off the napkin and threw it on the ground. "Those old fools must have moved! Hmph, don't let me find you; otherwise, I will make you pay!"
(To be continued.)
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