When Xiao Jue saw that the people had no intention of leaving, he frowned and looked a little ugly.
Qin Hengyuan saw that the situation was deadlocked, so he asked: "Your Highness, Your Majesty, these people are unwilling to leave, and there is no way to continue like this."
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a gentle voice: "Since the people want to find out, let them find out."
Xiao Chengyi turned around and saw Xin Ruyi walking out.
With a faint smile on her face, she said to Xiao Chengyi: "Yi'er, the people just want peace of mind. Since there are rumors that there are monsters hiding in our house, we have to prove our innocence."
Xiao Chengyi looked at Xin Ruyi's expression and knew that they had already sent Yan Yan away, and in the end they still chose this step.
He suppressed the thoughts in his heart, nodded and said, "That's what mother said."
As he spoke, he said to the people who were watching: "You can go in and search, but there are still young children in the house, which will disturb them. I need you to nominate someone to go in and search with General Qin. How about that?"
The people were overjoyed. They gathered here and wanted peace of mind. Since the regent relented, how could they not agree?
So they agreed to Xiao Chengyi's words and selected a respected old man from among the people to go to Shen Mansion to search on their behalf.
Qin Hengyuan led several of his men and entered the Shen Mansion together with the old man.
The people were waiting eagerly outside, and after about half a stick of incense, Qin Hengyuan and others came out.
The venerable old man bowed his hands towards the people: "I and General Qin searched the entire Shen residence and found no white-haired succubus. We have wronged Mr. Shen and the regent."
Qin Hengyuan nodded: "There is no suspicious person in the house, so don't listen to slander and disrupt the order of the capital.
Today is the regent's mercy. I don't care about you. If there is a next time, I will not let you go lightly. Okay, let's go."
After hearing this, the people did not dare to stay any longer and dispersed one after another.
When Qin Heng saw that the people were almost gone, he turned around and saluted Xiao Chengyi, cupping his fists and saying, "Your Majesty, it was the general's fault today that almost caused chaos. I will apologize to your majesty for this."
Xiao Chengyi said in a deep voice: "I don't blame you. Rumors have been the most terrifying since ancient times, and the people have no ability to discern. It's not General Qin's fault."
Qin Hengyuan said: "As the general guarding the patrol camp, the general failed to notice the unusual movements of the people, which is the general's dereliction of duty."
Seeing that he insisted on admitting his mistake, Xiao Chengyi said nothing more and asked, "General Qin is Taiwei Qin's nephew?"
Qin Hengyuan was stunned for a moment and then replied: "Yes, Taiwei Qin is the uncle of the last general. The last general's parents died and he was raised by his uncle."
Xiao Chengyi nodded: "I heard that Taiwei Qin also has a son. How come I have never seen him in court?"
Qin Hengyuan said: "My brother is suffering from a serious illness and cannot become an official."
Xiao Chengyi sighed: "So that's it. It seems that the Qin family can only count on General Qin from now on. Don't let Lieutenant Qin down."
Qin Hengyuan couldn't grasp the meaning of Xiao Chengyi's words, so he could only agree and then left.
After the person walked away, Xiao Chengyi turned around and entered the door. He walked quickly to the flower hall and asked, "Where is Yan Yan?"
Xin Ruyi took out a letter from her arms and handed it to him and said: "She has left the secret passage. This is the letter Yan Yan wrote to you."
Xiao Chengyi unfolded the letter. After reading the contents of the letter, his face darkened and he hurriedly chased after Mu Yun'an before he could say anything else.