Mu Qingge, on the other hand, flashed slightly and met Qin Jinhao in the crowd in a vague way, and the two of them moved away in tacit understanding.
Just as they were rushing to the study, another group of people came out of the inner courtyard, also aiming at the study where the fire broke out.
On this side are the female family members of the Mu Mansion led by Mu Lianrong, including Bai Xiyue's master and servant.
As a rule, women are not allowed to attend the crowning ceremony. They can only open a separate table in the inner courtyard for the female family members to participate in this celebration.
The two groups of people hurried over and finally met outside the courtyard gate before entering the study.
"Dad, what happened?" Mu Lianrong asked immediately as soon as they met.
Mu Xiong slowly shook his head: "I've just arrived."
While the two were talking, many servants and guards were carrying water containers into the courtyard and actively putting out the fire.
The light of the fire had already passed through the courtyard wall, and the choking smoke was even more intimidating.
Some civil servants have already retreated and do not want to get closer to the danger.
However, it’s here now, and if you back down now, you’ll be worried about losing face in front of your colleagues. He suddenly fell into a dilemma.
Fortunately, Mu Xiong turned around in time and said to everyone: "Everyone, the fire ahead is fierce. For your safety, let's stop here."
As soon as he finished speaking, several more people rushed out from the courtyard gate.
They were holding some paper objects and some porcelain ornaments in their arms.
There were burnt marks all over his body, white smoke was rising, and he was in a miserable state. Apparently, he took a risk and rescued some things from the burning study.
As soon as they rushed out, they threw the things in their arms on the ground.
Then, after hurriedly saluting Mu Xiong, he returned again and rushed into the fire.
The intensity of the fire exceeded Mu Xiong's imagination. It may be difficult to extinguish it in a short time just by relying on ordinary manpower. In order to prevent it from spreading further and endangering the courtyards on the left and right, Mu Xiong strode into it, raised his hands and rolled up his sleeves, and saw that a large amount of spiritual power erupted, covering the flames instantly, suppressing and controlling it.
In a few moments, the raging fire gradually became smaller at a speed visible to the naked eye, and was finally extinguished by Mu Xiong's palm.
The powerful men from the Purple Realm came to put out the fire, but it was just a mere effort.
Fortunately, Mu Xiong still remembered to conceal his strength and did not release the pressure of the purple realm.
"My husband is so awesome! He can put out such a fire with just one palm. Who else in Qin can do this?"
"Not bad, not bad! My husband's reputation as the God of War of the Qin Kingdom is not in vain. I can see you today, and I will have no regrets in this life!"
"My husband is protecting our Qin country, how can we dare to provoke him easily?"
"My husband is the patron saint of my Qin country! As long as I have my husband, our Qin country will be in peace!"
“…”
The compliments kept coming.
Mu Qingge frowned slightly when she heard this. The front part is fine, but the more you hear the back part, the more absolutely wrong it becomes. Why does it smell like killing
She squinted her eyes, and her clear and slightly cold eyes faintly swept over those who spoke.
Anyone who was swept by her immediately felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave, their whole bodies frozen and unable to move. One by one, they all stopped talking and stopped talking. When facing Mu Qingge, there was a look of panic in their eyes.
"My colleagues are ridiculous. You are eating the emperor's salary and worrying about the emperor. Everything Mu Xiong does is based on His Majesty's will. Your Majesty is the heaven of our Qin country. He protects our Qin country's thousands of miles of rivers and mountains and millions of people. ." Mu Xiong said calmly. There is no joy at being praised, everything is left clean.
Mu Qingge could hear the malice hidden in those people's words. He had been immersed in officialdom for decades, so how could he not understand it
Everyone was embarrassed by what he said.
In the end, it was Qin Jinhao who stood up to smooth things over and said two irrelevant words to end this embarrassing topic.
Just when everyone thought the matter was over, they suddenly heard a surprised voice coming from around them: "Huh? What is this?"
Almost subconsciously, everyone looked at the woman who spoke.
Bai Xiyue, who suddenly became the focus of the crowd, looked flustered and bit her lip shyly.
"Xiyue, what's going on?" Mu Lianrong walked towards her and asked.
Bai Xiyue hurriedly took a few steps to the side, her skirt swaying as if she was blocking something behind her. Then, he explained weakly: "No...it's nothing."
However, how could she hide her appearance from the people present
Mu Lianrong looked at her with sharp eyes, but she avoided the two interrogating gazes.
"Hey, there seems to be something covering this girl's back. Please move over so I can take a closer look." Among the crowd, an old fox spoke.
Bai Xiyue's identity is not disclosed to the public.
Those who have a close relationship with Mu Fu will naturally know her origin and identity. Those who have a close relationship naturally don't know who she is.
However, to be treated with courtesy by the Mu family, one naturally has a high status. They will not offend anyone at will.
"It's really nothing, you believe me." Bai Xiyue did not leave, but her lame explanation only increased the doubts in everyone's hearts.
"Since there is nothing, why did the girl say anything just now? Now you don't want me to wait to find out?" Another old fox came out of the hole.
Bai Xiyue's face was flustered, as if she was a girl who didn't understand the accident and was at a loss when faced with the questioning. She wrung her handkerchief and explained hesitantly: "Just now, I... I was just blinded..." After saying that, she looked up at Mu Xiong pitifully.
The begging in her eyes was very obvious, as if she wanted Mu Xiong to help her.
However, people who are familiar with Mu Xiong's character would not know that in such a situation, how could he, who is upright, prevaricate so unclearly
So, Mu Xiong said: "Xiyue, get out of the way. There is nothing in Mu Mansion that requires such dodge."
A flash of panic flashed in Bai Xiyue's eyes, as if she wanted to stop Mu Xiong's words.
Mu Qingge, who had been watching her silently, saw a sneer hidden under the panic in her eyes.
Bai Xiyue looked helpless, and under Mu Xiong's gaze, she slowly moved to one side, revealing what was hidden behind her. She seemed to be sure that Mu Xiong would say this, and she seemed to think that everything would go according to her arrangement.
Behind her, the hidden object gradually revealed its true appearance.
It's just a pile of books and files snatched from a burning study.
However, those with sharp eyes discovered some differences.
A man walked out, pointed to a few letters tucked in the books and asked doubtfully: "Huh? What is this? Why are there words about massacre of the country on it?"
(End of chapter)