He was thoroughly flustered!

  He had no idea how he ended up doing that. At the time, he just really hated Mu Qing's face and didn't want to see her smug expression, hoping she would die. So...

  Before he could react, he was met with Mu Qing's seemingly all-knowing eyes and Mu Xiong's raging fury.

  What's wrong? What should he do?

  "Your Majesty, the Holy King is present, you cannot be rude." Qin Cang slowly stood up, frowning and speaking. It seemed like a kind reminder.

  But in his eyes, there was a hint of faint regret.

  To be honest, he really wanted to see what Mu Xiong would look like after his only bloodline died. If the previous blow had succeeded, perhaps he could have completely pulled out the thorn of the Mu family.

  What a pity...

  Qin Cang's eyes glanced at Qin Yiyao without leaving any trace, as if blaming her for being meddlesome.

  Mu Xiong turned around, and the dazzling blue light on his body also converged slightly. However, the anger all over him did not decrease in the slightest. He said loudly: "Your Majesty, someone attempted to assassinate my grandson at the banquet hosted by Your Majesty for the Holy King. Isn't that a disrespect to Your Majesty and the Holy King?"

  "..." Qin Cang furrowed his brow, and his eyes suddenly became displeased as he looked in the direction of the He family.

  At the time of the incident, people may not have noticed the small He family, but now, Mu Qingge's eyes full of ridicule and He Cheng's changed expression in his seat had already explained everything.

  At this time, He Cheng's father had already turned pale and was trembling all over. Seeing the emperor's icy gaze, he immediately knelt down on the ground, constantly kowtowing: "Your Majesty, I am guilty! This rebellious son is really reckless, daring to do such an evil thing at Your Majesty's banquet. Ten thousand deaths are not enough to forgive him! But please, Your Majesty, consider the He family's loyalty and leniency!" As he spoke, he also tearfully said to Mu Xiong: "Old Duke, my son is disobedient and has no sense of propriety. Fortunately, Young Master is unharmed, so I beg you, Old Duke, to calm your anger and spare his worthless life!"

  Mixed with a sobbing tone, as if He Cheng was an innocent person.

  Mù Xióng's face turned black, his lips tightly pursed. He let out a cold snort, too lazy to watch the show. Qín Cāng secretly observed Mù Xióng's expression and knew that this time he was truly angry. At the same time, he also sneaked a glance at the high-and-mighty figure in white clothes, but was startled by the enigmatic smile on his face.

  "This is terrible! This farce will probably displease His Majesty the Holy King."

  In the emperor's heart, Mu Qing's life and death were just a trivial matter.

  In the blink of an eye, Qin Cang had already made a decision in his heart.

  What Mu Qing Ge is like, what Mu Xiong is like, and what the He family is like are all unimportant at this moment. What's important is to make that man happy.

  "Monster! Still not kneeling? Beg for mercy from His Majesty and the Old Master, spare your dog life!" The silence of the crowd made He Cheng's father think that there was a turning point, and he quickly reminded He Cheng.

  He Cheng, who had already been frightened out of his wits, upon hearing his father's words, went 'thud' and knelt down on the ground with a thump, panic-stricken and pleading: "Your Majesty spare my life, Old Master please spare my life! I...I just lost control for a moment."

  His eyes spun rapidly as he searched for a reasonable excuse.

  However, he was neither a genius nor had quick wit. The reason that came out of his mouth made Mu Xiong's eyes shine with an even more sinister light.

  "Hmph, a slip-up! If I were to slap you to death with one palm, would that also be called a temporary mistake?"

  Last time, He Cheng's words almost cost him his only grandson, the only bloodline of the Mu family. Mu Xiong spared him for the greater good. Who would have thought that this time, he actually dared to ask for his grandson's life in front of him!

  Mo Xiong's furious expression was so terrifying that He Cheng almost lost control of his bladder.

  He felt as if a thousand knives were falling on him, and no one could save him.

  In desperation, He Cheng looked in the direction where Qin Jinhao was and let out a heart-wrenching cry: "Prince Rui, save me!"

  All living beings are in an uproar!

  What does this have to do with Rui Wang again?

  All sorts of speculative glances swept across Qin Jinhao's face, which had suddenly turned black, while Crown Prince Qin Jinxiu's mouth corners rose with a faint, almost imperceptible sneer.

  He Cheng, or rather the He family, had a private relationship with Rui Wang that even Emperor Qin Cang might not be aware of.

  So, did He Cheng dare to make a sneak attack on Mu Qing in such a situation? Was it his personal doing or was he instructed by someone else? Was this plea for help his natural reaction after being scared, or was he seeking help from the people behind the scenes?

  Suddenly, speculation ran rampant.

  Qin Jinhuang and Jiang Guifei's faces also looked increasingly ugly.

  Even Qin Cang and Mu Xiong cast suspicious glances at Qin Jinghuan.

  Qin Jinhao, who had become the target of public criticism, was burning with rage in his heart. His gaze at He Cheng was sharp as a knife, and he couldn't help but want to kill this useless person who always caused trouble.

  "What have you done, He Cheng? Your actions are so reckless, how can I save you now? Even if I once pitied your talent, tonight's actions have chilled my heart to the bone." Qin Jinhao suppressed the anger in his heart and revealed a pained expression.

  This sentence, which seems to be scolding He Cheng, actually also makes it clear to everyone that he has nothing to do with this matter.

  However, his 'anxious' explanation only made people feel that he was trying to cover up something, and the suspicious glances grew even more intense.

  "Rui Wang!" The only straw that could save his life had also abandoned him, and the last thread of hope in He Cheng's heart was shattered. His father's words seemed to be pleading for himself, but in reality, he had already decided to abandon him. Between the lines, it was all about hoping that this matter would not implicate the entire He family.

  While Rui Wang's drawing a clear boundary was also abandoning himself cleanly.

  At this moment, He Cheng had a heartache of 'I was going to shine my heart under the bright moon, but why did the bright moon shine on the ditch?'

  Just then, Mu Qingge, who had been watching the show for a while, spoke up. Her lips curled slightly, and her voice was extremely slow and casual: "He Cheng, you can't even get what you want from Rui Wang, how can you expect to get it from me? Do you think I'm transparent?"

  A cold and misty voice rose, and everyone finally came to their senses.

  Another protagonist of this matter seems to have remained silent from start to finish.

  In an instant, all eyes were focused on a red-clad figure tightly protected on the stage.

  Mo Qing stood with her hands behind her back, the smile at the corner of her mouth growing deeper. Her eyes were half-closed, making it impossible to discern her true emotions. This appearance was mysterious and stunningly beautiful, creating an illusion.

  It was as if standing in front of them was not a useless dandy, but a deeply hidden master.

  "Mu Qingge, you want me to beg you? In your dreams!" He Cheng gritted his teeth and glared at Mu Qingge with a venomous gaze, his words and eyes filled with hatred.

  "It's indeed a bit of a bone." Mu Qingge raised an eyebrow, her tone still calm.

  Sai Miao sat on the high platform, looking down at the stunning red with a gaze that was both commanding and gentle. The corners of his mouth involuntarily curled up, and his deep eyes were filled with softness.

  It seems that just quietly watching her, watching her every move, is also a delightful thing.

  Mu Qingge's footsteps were light and gentle as she walked slowly to the edge of the stage, facing He Cheng's direction, and crouched down. With her head tilted, she revealed an extremely evil smile: "If you want to keep your dignity, you'll lose your life."

  He Cheng's face changed color.

  Before he could even open his mouth, Mu Qing Ge opened her lips again, revealing her sparkling white teeth, and kindly reminded him: "Moreover, just now you also dared to try to pour this dirty water on the body of Rui Wang. Assassinating a noble like me, you already can't escape death. Now, adding another crime of slandering the royal family, do you want all three hundred mouths of your He family to go hand in hand to the Yellow Springs?"

  "You! Nonsense! When did I ever slander King Rui?" He Cheng's furious roar.

  But as soon as he finished speaking, his father, along with other members of the He family, slumped to the ground, trembling like a sieve.

  Qin Jinhuang, who was far away from here, looked at that red back shadow and suddenly felt something was wrong.

  "Never slandered?" Mu Qingge slowly stood up, her hands fluttering once, behind her back, and loudly said: "That is to say, you secretly harmed me, under the orders of King Rui!"

  "Mo Qingge! What nonsense are you spouting? When did I ever give such an order?" Before He Cheng could react, Qin Jinhao stood up first and shouted sternly.

  Her bright red lips curled up, Mu Qingge slowly turned around, her straight figure facing the furious Rui Wang, innocently shrugging her shoulders: "This isn't what I said, it's what he himself said." After speaking, she pointed behind her at He Cheng who was standing there in a daze.

  What's going on?!

  Just now, Mu Qing's deliberately guided words were not loud, and Qin Jinhao was far away, so he didn't hear clearly. At this moment, seeing her pointing at He Cheng who was stunned on the spot, a killing intention suddenly emerged...

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