Mu Lingchuan was not trying to scare Baili Xia.
She had just entered this circle and maybe she didn't realize that a young girl inciting public anger could be ruinous.
If people were jealous and disliked her, it would be a helpless situation.
But, at least they wouldn't conspire against her.
If things escalated to her provoking public outrage and facing targeted retaliation, it would be a disaster for her.
No one would stick up for her all the time, even if she married him or Xiaoyao, they wouldn't have the energy to protect her constantly.
In short, Uncle finally agreed to attend the party after much trouble. This news was spread all over the affluent circles of Jin City.
If Uncle didn't attend because of her, life would surely be tough for Baili Xia in Jin City."
Open hostility is easy to guard against but secret enmity is hard to prevent. Even if she is the person Lord Mu wants to protect, she can't prevent herself from being bullied outside.