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Chapter 704: Chapter 709 Be more compliant_1
Old Lady Bai explained, "Duo’er brought some Anti-Aging Cream, and the two girls kept me company chatting; of course, I’m happy."
Not like Bai Yifan, always making her drink that bitter medicine.
"Then I’ll properly thank my older sister-in-law and Duo’er later. Grandma, please go ahead to the front; the guests have all arrived," Bai Yifan said gently.
But his eyes kept drifting unintentionally towards Qiao Duo’er.
It was his first time seeing Qiao Duo’er since returning from Black Wind Valley because he felt ashamed to look for her.
In fact, he had always been paying attention to Qiao Duo’er in secret. Knowing that she opened an Embroidery Room, he’d spoken with the Owner of Cloth Shop, hoping to help her.
But Qiao Duo’er refused, probably still angry with him.
Old Lady Bai nodded, "Mm, Duo’er, Yi Ling, you go as well." 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙥𝙪𝙗.𝒄𝙤𝙢
Chen Yiling needed to use the restroom, so they were a step behind.
"You have such a sworn sister and didn’t bring her home earlier for me to see. Now, you regret it enough to cry, don’t you?"
Old Lady Bai glared at her grandson. She really liked this girl; if he had let her get to know Duo’er sooner, maybe she would already be her granddaughter-in-law.
Bai Yifan explained, "I knew her when she was already married, don’t let your thoughts run wild."
Old Lady Bai looked unconvinced; if she had known the girl was married, her grandson surely wouldn’t have taken an interest.
This child always keeps things to himself; she’s not the kind of person to care about social status, nor would she refuse.
Bai Yifan gave a bitter smile but quickly concealed his thoughts.
If people knew what he was thinking, it would be bad for Qiao Duo’er’s reputation.
In the front hall, the women were gathered talking. Seeing Old Lady Bai, they all came over to greet her.
The most diligent among them was Li Mu’er.
"Grandma, I wish you the longevity of pine and cranes, endless blessings, wealth and good health, and eternal youth," Li Mu’er said with a beaming smile.
Old Lady Bai said contentedly, "You’re also clever with words, you have my thanks."
But compared to Qiao Duo’er’s frank sincerity, she seemed somewhat contrived.
Seeing her, Bai Yifan’s expression grew dark.
He had already warned Li Mu’er not to come again and had someone keep an eye on her. He didn’t expect her to show up again, and most importantly, he hadn’t received any notice before.
Maybe Chen Yiling was right; she wouldn’t give up that easily.
Li Mu’er said weakly, "Cousin, please forgive me this one time; I promise I won’t cause trouble again."
"Mo’er is young, don’t be mad at her."
Old Lady Bai quickly smoothed things over—so many eyes were watching, it would look bad if a scene were caused.
Bai Yifan said coldly, "You better behave."
If the same trouble as last time arose, he would show no mercy.
As an apprentice of the Medicine King, he had many ways to make a person neither able to live nor die.
Li Mu’er clenched her fists but still nodded obediently.
This was just a minor incident, yet it still drew the attention of many.
Many people said that Miss Li of the Li Family would be the future lady of the Bai Family, but now the relationship between the two didn’t seem good.
That gave others the opportunity to set their sights elsewhere.
Young Master Bai, a man of great talent and accomplishment while still young, was on the minds of many families’ daughters.
"Don’t just stand around; sit down, have some tea, and enjoy some pastries," Lady Bai Er, Bai Yifan’s aunt, quickly defused the situation.
The Li Family was influential and had connections in the court; if they could establish this matrimonial alliance, the Bai Family could advance further.
Perhaps she was trying to curry favor with Li Mu’er by doing this.
Bai’s Second House was not of the direct line and didn’t have the clout; to live comfortably, they had to rely on the main house.
