"It’s nothing, Grandma. Nian Nian is fine. It’s Brother Ling Qian who’s overthinking." Xia Yinian smiled at the Old Madam.

Even though Grandma listens to Wanqing’s every word, she genuinely cares about herself, which Xia Yinian appreciates.

Besides, she truly is doing well, just as Uncle said, Yu Wanqing has been a big help to them.

If it weren’t for last night’s events, she wouldn’t have realized that Uncle actually has her in his heart, even if just a little, and she feels delighted.

So, should she find an appropriate time to say "thank you" to Yu Wanqing?

Using this matter to provoke Yu Wanqing, she thinks it’s a good idea. After all, the woman is truly vicious.

Xia Yinian slightly raised the corners of her mouth, making her look as if nothing was wrong.

Thinking about Wanqing’s words, the Old Madam knew that this little girl must have been truly frightened last night.

Wanqing has seen many ups and downs, but Nian Nian is different. This little girl’s courage isn’t that big, just a bit strong-willed.

The Old Madam had no intention of blaming Xia Yinian and certainly wouldn’t blame Yu Wanqing, so her only outlet for anger was Gu Beicheng.

Isn’t he the one who got caught in the crossfire? It’s all because of this brat’s good deeds, making Wanqing feel wronged and Nian Nian frightened.

Xia Yinian’s response surprised Yu Wanqing.

If she had known this guy wouldn’t say anything, she wouldn’t have had to bring it up to the Old Madam.

However, since Xia Yinian has so many tactics, perhaps she will catch her off guard, so admitting frankly shouldn’t be a mistake.

"Mom, aren’t you curious at all about what happened to Nian Nian last night?" Gu Beicheng turned his head to glance at the Old Madam, raising his eyebrows slightly.

"You brat, it’s all your doing. If you hadn’t treated Wanqing poorly, last night’s events wouldn’t have happened." The Old Madam glared at Gu Beicheng, snorting coldly.

The Old Madam’s words didn’t surprise Gu Beicheng, but Xia Yinian almost couldn’t accept it.

If it wasn’t for the person beside her gripping her hand, she might have struggled to react.

Withdrawing her hand from Gu Beicheng’s palm, Xia Yinian’s face was unchanged from before.

Gu Beicheng cast a fleeting glance at Yu Wanqing before turning his gaze back to the Old Madam.

"Mom, are you trying to tell me that you knew about last night’s events and even had a part in them?"

Knowing the truth wasn’t like that, but his aura still shifted.

"Yes, it was all my planning. It has nothing to do with Wanqing." The Old Madam nodded.

Xia Yinian really underestimated Yu Wanqing. How much effort did she put in to make an elderly lady fully trust her?

Even though Grandma is aware of the matter with the medicine for Uncle, she doesn’t believe Grandma would try to ruin her reputation.

"Does Mom mean that because you really want a grandchild, you arranged for a lowlife man to ruin Nian Nian?" Gu Beicheng raised his eyebrows.

The Old Madam was clearly shocked by the words "ruin Nian Nian," but she remained convinced Yu Wanqing wouldn’t lie.

"You brat, I only arranged for someone to lead Nian Nian away. How can you say I’m guilty of such a heinous crime?"

"Wanqing gave you the best years of her life, and yet you don’t know how to cherish them at all?"

"Lead Nian Nian away?" Gu Beicheng furrowed his thick brows slightly.

"Uncle, that’s how it is. It’s my timid nature that got scared." Xia Yinian interrupted.

She’s always been paying attention to the Old Madam’s mood and realizes her blood pressure is high, so it’s really not suitable for any more agitation.