Invitation, blue home owner!

The sudden appearance of a dark shadow caused a flash of fierceness in Baili Hongzhuang's eyes, and the elemental energy within her surged, ready to strike at any moment.

However, upon seeing the person clearly, Baili Hongzhuang withdrew her aggressive stance.

"Elder Lan."

Lan Borong wore a gentle smile on his face, and Baili Hongzhuang's reaction earlier did not escape his notice.

It seemed that Baili Hongzhuang was aware of the dangers present in the Lan family, hence her guarded demeanor.

Nevertheless, her speed of reaction still astonished him. Only someone who had faced danger before could assume such a defensive posture in such a short span of time, and it appeared so natural when transformed into an invisible state.

"Baili Young Mistress, I apologize for disturbing you at this late hour."

"Elder Lan, no need to be polite. I was just strolling in the garden, so how could you disturb me?" Baili Hongzhuang replied with a smile on her lips, showing no excessive expression on her face. However, she had already guessed the purpose of Elder Lan's visit.

"Baili Young Mistress is indeed straightforward. I have come here only to deliver a message. The patriarch wishes to invite you for a meeting. May I ask if Baili Young Mistress would grace us with your presence?"

Hearing this, Baili Hongzhuang wasn't surprised at all. It was already remarkable that Lan Hongtai had waited this long to extend the invitation to her. He had shown great patience.

"If the patriarch invites, how can I not honor his request?" Baili Hongzhuang replied with a faint smile.

From her father's words, she had already learned that Lan Hongtai had always treated them extremely well.

Back then, Lan Hongtai was secluded in cultivation, unaware of the events that had unfolded.

Lan Yunxiao was always confident that if Lan Hongtai knew about these things, he would definitely side with him.

However, Lan Jingkuang had chosen an excellent timing, leaving them no chance to fight back. Moreover, Lan Hongtai's actions in not handing over the position of patriarch to Lan Jingkuang over the years also proved this point.

For Baili Hongzhuang, she didn't have strong feelings towards this grandfather whom she had only met once.

If Lan Hongtai truly cared about Lan Yunxiao, even if he learned about it late, he could still choose to punish Lan Jingkuang.

But in reality, Lan Jingkuang had been living so comfortably all these years.

Handing over the position of patriarch to Lan Qingyan, how was it any different from giving it to Lan Jingkuang at its core?

Led by Lan Borong, Baili Hongzhuang arrived at the patriarch's residence.

"Knock, knock."

Lan Borong knocked on the door, and immediately, Lan Hongtai's deep and amiable voice came from outside the room, "Please come in."

"Baili Young Mistress, you may enter. I will not come in," Lan Borong smiled at Baili Hongzhuang and said.

Hearing his words, Baili Hongzhuang nodded and pushed open the door, stepping inside.

As soon as she entered the room, a dark figure appeared in Baili Hongzhuang's line of sight.

Lan Hongtai stood tall, with a straight posture like a spear, a resolute face, and only a few strands of white hair at his temples, adding a touch of vicissitude to his appearance.

Upon seeing Baili Hongzhuang, Lan Hongtai's face also revealed a kind and benevolent smile.

"Baili Young Mistress, please have a seat."

Baili Hongzhuang glanced at the table and saw that the tea was already prepared. Obviously, Lan Hongtai was aware that she would come.

Without hesitation, she took a seat.

Observing this, the smile in Lan Hongtai's eyes deepened as he sat across from Baili Hongzhuang.

"Baili Young Mistress, to achieve such a position at such a young age, your courage is truly extraordinary, not something an ordinary person can compare to."

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