"Those people, weren't they sent by Zicheng?"
This question had always lingered in Bei Qingyue's mind.
She stared into Nangong Yun's eyes, hoping to discern her daughter's thoughts from them.
Nangong Yun met her gaze openly this time, without a hint of evasion.
"Previously, I did let Zicheng stay at Master's old house for a few days, and I asked him."
"He said the people weren't sent by him, but I can't tell if he's telling the truth."
"But they were definitely not sent by me. Mom, you know my abilities."
"If those people were really that capable, could I have gotten them?"
Bei Qingyue said nothing, sinking into contemplative silence.
Nangong Yun also remained silent, quietly awaiting her decision.
After an indeterminate amount of time had passed, Bei Qingyue finally asked.
"Aside from you and Zicheng, who else knew about taking Xi'er out to lure Baili Xia?"
"No one else." Nangong Yun shook her head.
"Then what happened with Zicheng? Why did he die on the back mountain?"
