The next day, as the sun rose, the beautiful maple-lined waterfront returned to its tranquil state.
"Young Miss, you have no idea what happened at home last night. Oh my, it was terrifying. I don't know who could be so ruthless."
As Li Ma was serving Mu Wenya her meal, she was still shaken by what had happened the night before.
Mu Wenya remained calm, simply responding with a soft "Mmm," and continued eating without saying anything more.
Mu Nanxun's long eyebrows were cold and stern, and a hint of suspicion flashed across his face.
"Big sister, did you hear anything last night?"
"Ah...no, I slept like a log last night and didn't hear anything."
Mu Wenya denied it briefly, then lowered her head and ate her rice, clearly feeling a little guilty.
Upon hearing this, Mu Nanxun swallowed the last bit of food in his mouth, slowly drank some soup, put down his utensils, wiped his mouth, leaned back lazily in his chair, and looked imposing without being angry.
Although Mu Wenya is Mu Nanxun's older sister, and Mu Nanxun usually respects her and considers her needs in every way, her younger brother's aura is too strong, making her feel overwhelmed. Especially since she was already somewhat guilty.
Mu Nanxun stared at her for a while, then glanced at the others in the villa and said casually, "The Mu family has been in turmoil lately. Although we caught an assassin last night, we can't rule out the possibility that he has other accomplices. Moreover, that person cut off his own tongue, clearly indicating that he didn't want us to get anything out of him. Therefore, we still cannot let our guard down. If we find anything amiss, we need to tell me immediately."
"Yes, young master."
The servants below answered in unison.
Mu Wenya kept her head down and didn't say a word. Even though she had been eating for a long time, the food in her bowl hadn't decreased at all.
Mu Nanxun's gaze was fixed on her again, sweeping over her as his long, slender fingers tapped the table with a series of dull thuds.
Mu Wenya knew her younger brother's temperament well; nothing could escape his notice. If he wanted to know something, he would relentlessly pursue the truth. Therefore, her heart pounded with increasing anxiety.
"Big sister..."
Mu Nanxun's sudden voice startled Mu Wenya, who nearly dropped her knife and fork.
"W-what's wrong?"
"You...you really didn't hear anything last night? I remember you're always easily startled when you sleep, and you can't fall back asleep at the slightest sound."
Mu Nanxun's words were loaded with meaning. He remembered the masked man saying to Xia Quan'an that he could give up everything for Mu Wenya. Last night, with such a great opportunity, did that man really not harass her?
Last night, he was worried that the man's target might be Yi Yi, so he went to check on Yi Yi first. When he remembered Mu Wenya, he sent Li Ma to check on Mu Wenya, who was still sleeping peacefully.
Upon hearing this, Mu Wenya slammed down her knife and fork, her face showing displeasure. "Nanxun, what do you mean by this? Do you think I'm in cahoots with those who have ulterior motives?! Even if I'm just a cripple now, I'm still your sister! If you really suspect me, you can arrest me like that assassin last night!"
"I don't mean to doubt you." Mu Nanxun withdrew his gaze, his tone indifferent, yet tinged with a hint of suspicion. "However, I'm a little curious, since you didn't hear anything, how did you know we caught the assassin?"
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