Chapter 150: Gardern Gathering (2)

Su Yin approached at that exact moment, having finished her conversation with Bai Qingyue. She was entirely unaware of the silent war that had just transpired. Her presence naturally dissolved the tension's sharpest edge, though the underlying current remained.

"Senior Brother Mu," she said warmly, "I hope you've been properly introduced. Lord Zhao's household has been very gracious."

She glanced at Bai Chen, a small, genuine warmth in her eyes that she didn't seem to notice was being watched like a hawk by both Mu Tianyang and Lin Yuan.

"Young Master Bai," Su Yin smiled. "I hope you've been enjoying the gathering. You seem much more relaxed today than when we first met."