But to everyone's surprise, in less than two quarters of an hour, the fire gradually died down.
In the end, there were only scattered small fires left half-burning outside the yard, which was nothing to worry about.
"How could this happen?" Zhou Ruyu was so shocked that his jaw almost dropped.
Others also looked at Shi Qingxue curiously, wondering what method she used to actually extinguish everyone in a short time
As soon as the fire subsided, Shi Qingxue took a look at the environment of the ancestral hall and felt a little relieved.
Then he explained: "I just ordered people to bring sand and gravel to first separate a fire-proof belt to protect the ancestral hall, and then sprinkle sand towards the fire. By doing this again and again, the fire will naturally be extinguished."
"How did you come up with the idea of using sand to put out fires?" The helpers that Grandma Luo had hired before were just pouring basins of water into the fire, which was extremely inefficient.
This was the first time Mo Shujun heard someone use sand and gravel to extinguish a fire, and the effect was frightening!
After the fire was under control, Shi Qingxue became truly at ease, with a smile on her eyes, making her whole person look even more dazzling.
"This is one of Qingxue's... I was taught by a friend... He said that there is soil under the grass, and water will seep in quickly, but sand and gravel are different. It can cover the fire and cover it down, and the fire break belt It can control the direction of the fire and put out the fire quickly.”
When talking about friends, a trace of discomfort flashed across Shi Qingxue's face.
But everyone didn't pay attention. Instead, they suddenly realized that Qingxue's eyes looked a little different when they looked at it again. It seems that they have not yet understood how a spoiled young lady who was not familiar with worldly affairs not long ago could be so wise.
Shi Qingxue didn't look at everyone's expressions, nor did she notice that there was a sinister gaze that had been staring at her since she mentioned her 'friend'.
She changed the topic and suddenly asked Aunt Luo: "Aunt Luo, since you said you never set foot in the ancestral hall easily, how did you know that the ancestral hall was on fire?"
Grandma Luo was asked suddenly. She was stunned for a long time before she remembered the lines she had prepared early in the morning. She replied: "Old slaves and a few people were guarding the courtyard outside the ancestral hall. Suddenly they saw thick smoke coming out of the ancestral hall. They were afraid of something happening, so they went into the house together. I looked inside and found that there was a fire inside. The old slave quickly arranged for someone to put out the fire and rushed to report it to the princess!"
This argument is reasonable and reasonable, and this approach is also very appropriate.
Shi Qingxue then asked: "So who did you see setting the fire?"
"No. When the old slave and the others entered, the house was already on fire and no one was seen inside." Grandma Luo replied calmly.
Shi Qingxue narrowed her eyes suspiciously, "If things are true as you said, the surroundings of the ancestral hall are sealed, and it only takes a moment from the time the smoke starts to when you enter the house to check, how can the arsonist escape your eyes? Unless..."
She didn't finish her words, but it was enough for everyone to turn their suspicious eyes to Aunt Luo.
Mammy Luo didn't expect that Shi Qingxue was so thoughtful and even took this small detail into consideration. She couldn't even figure out how she would have the opportunity to throw dirty water on Dong Hui now.
She immediately became confused, sweating all over her head, and couldn't help but turn to Shi Juncai for help: "Third Master!" You didn't tell me that this little ancestor is so difficult to deal with. What should I do now
Shi Juncai was also surprised, but soon he assumed the posture of an elder and said in a deep voice: "Liu Niang, I know you want to protect your mother, but Aunt Luo always does things by the rules and never makes mistakes. How can you In order to exonerate your mother, you can unjustly accuse Mother Luo without any evidence."
The topic turned back to Dong Hui again, as if Dong Hui had been convicted.
Shi Qingxue blinked and asked innocently: "Qingxue doesn't quite understand what the third uncle means? How can my mother be guilty and need me to get rid of her guilt? You keep saying that you can't unjustly accuse Aunt Luo, but hearing what you mean, Do you want to convict your mother first?"
Shi Juncai was choked up, and he thought to himself that Shi Qingxue was always "stupid", how could he be so eloquent now? Little did he know that Qingxue was never stupid, she was just arrogant and didn't bother to argue.
He didn't get any favors and didn't dare to attack rashly. He had to give Aunt Luo a suggestive look and said: "I mean this matter always needs to be investigated clearly. There is no reason for the fire in the ancestral hall to be unprovoked." Maybe only Grandma Luo saw it?"
Aunt Luo realized the situation and nodded repeatedly, saying, "Liu Niang, you have wronged the old slave! Everything the old slave said is true. If Liu Niang doesn't believe it, you can ask the three servants who came into the house with the old slave to check." "
Shi Qingxue shouldn't have asked, "So, you saw the fire inside the ancestral hall with your own eyes?"