152 The Truth of the Matter

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Mu Qingcheng’s black-rimmed glasses were left to her by Si Qingchen.
At that time, when she had just regained consciousness in the Si family’s residence and glanced around, she noticed the glasses resting on the low table beside her—forgotten long ago in the hospital.
One had to admit, this man, whose outward demeanor was rugged and cold, harbored an unparalleled attentiveness within.
He always managed to quietly provide Mu Qingcheng with everything she desired—just enough, never disturbing her peace.
Once tasted, this feeling was unforgettable.
...
At that moment, after Mu Zongxing carried Mu Qingcheng back to her own room, a group of doctors filed in one after another, beginning an intense consultation.
Mu Qingcheng’s injuries were far from ordinary.
She had no idea how Si Qingchen had explained her condition to the Mu family, but he certainly hadn’t revealed everything.
At the very least, they were unaware that she had been poisoned.
Meanwhile, Mu Qingcheng was not worried that the doctors would uncover anything unusual during their examination.
She knew clearly that Si Qingchen had allowed her to leave so easily because, first, he was fully prepared; second, the Shadow organization likely had urgent matters to attend to.
For instance, the sudden fire that broke out last night was no mere accident.
...
Mu Qingcheng lay quietly and obediently on the bed, cooperating with the examination. Only after some time did the doctors complete all their checks.
“Miss Mu, please rest well now.”
“Thank you.”
After such a brutal ordeal, Mu Qingcheng was utterly exhausted. Hearing the doctor’s advice, she closed her eyes peacefully.
Soon, the bedroom returned to silence.
After a while, Mu Qingcheng opened her eyes again, ensuring no sounds came from outside, then lifted her hand to remove the glasses from her face.
...

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Downstairs at that time,
Except for the fourth brother Mu Yao, the Mu family’s brothers, along with the patriarch, all sat solemnly in the living room.
Opposite them stood a few doctors, looking somewhat nervous.
After a moment, one stepped forward and spoke,
“Sir, young masters, after our diagnosis, Miss Mu has internal organ damage caused by severe impact.
Combined with her frail constitution and depleted energy and blood, this has led to her current condition.”
“Internal organ damage? Is it that serious?”
The patriarch’s face darkened immediately.
At that moment, he recalled the “truth” Si Qingchen had once confided to him, and a chill ran through his heart...
Thankfully, he had not stubbornly insisted on transferring his precious granddaughter to another hospital.
Otherwise, as Si Qingchen had warned, her life might have been at risk.
The doctor continued,
“However, there is no need to worry. Miss Mu only needs to rest well—no anger, no exertion—and she will gradually recover.”
“...Thank you. I will see you out.”
Hearing this, the men breathed a sigh of relief.
Mu Zongxing was the first to stand and escort the doctors out.
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Meanwhile, at Mu Qing’s villa,
After Mu Qing left, Xia Wan sat silently by the floor-to-ceiling window, lost in thought.
She didn’t speak, just sat quietly.
Like a lifeless doll.
There were few servants in the villa, but most had been there for many years and knew the second young master of the Mu family very well.

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Naturally, they also knew that Mu Qing... had never brought any woman or man here before.
They were both curious and hopeful about Xia Wan’s arrival.
But after waiting a long time, they saw no progress between the two.
Only their ethereal, fairy-like mistress stood awkwardly watching the girl shed tears.
Besides pacing anxiously, there was no other reaction.
At that moment, several of them stood at a distance, watching Xia Wan in a daze while casually chatting,
“Hey, I heard the fifth young lady is ill.”
“Really?”
“Otherwise, why would the third and second young masters rush back so urgently?”
“No way, I heard... it was some kind of accident?”
“...”
Their voices grew lower and lower until they quietly retreated to a corner by the stairs to discuss in whispers.
However, Xia Wan overheard these few words clearly.
‘That girl... is she sick?’
Thinking of the young woman who always looked at her with a warm smile, Xia Wan frowned.
This was the first time in her life that a peer had shown her kindness.
But that very night, Xia Wan discovered the truth was completely different from what she had heard!!!