The reborn sweet girl always wants to escape, but the abstinent prince hugs her and coaxes her!

There are many nameless dead bodies in the mass graves.

As the year draws to a close, the government will send people to offer sacrifices so that these wandering ghosts can get some paper money and that their journey to the underworld will not be too shabby.

But no one expected that something unexpected would happen during this worship.

On the morning of the ninth day of the eleventh month, Mu Rong was awakened by people from the Jingzhao Yin Mansion.

In the front yard, Prefect Qi Nan frowned and glared at the trembling official kneeling beside him: "Admit your fault immediately when you see the Marquis, otherwise this prefecture will not be able to protect you!"

"Yes, yes! It's saved my life." The official wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"Lord Qi, what important matter has brought you to the mansion so early?" Mu Rong arrived late. He was not on duty today. He was wearing a moon-white embossed robe and a Pisces jade pendant on his dark purple belt. His long hair was tied up with a jade crown. He looked less solemn and more gentle.

Qi Nan was a little dazed for a moment: it turned out that the marquis who was not on duty looked like this.

Seeing Qi Nan staring at his master in a daze, Mu Yi reminded him calmly: "Master Qi? Master Qi..."

Qi Nan finally came to his senses and asked hurriedly, "There was a fire on Huyanggang last night."

Huyanggang is a mass grave outside the capital city. Ordinary people avoid it, so even a fire there would not have much impact.

Mu Rong was a little puzzled: "It's not close to residential areas, and there are few people there. Even if there is a fire, what's the big deal? It's not worth it for you to come here so early in the morning."

After saying this, he glanced at the officer kneeling beside him and asked, "Why is this happening?"

From the moment Mu Rong came in, the official had been shaking like a leaf in the wind, and now he was silent.

Qi Nan glared at him in frustration, but he was still his subordinate after all, so he explained, "Every year at this time, our government would send people to burn paper money for those wandering ghosts on Huyang Hill. We sent him to do it last night...but this man was timid and was scared out of his wits by the noise on the hill. He threw all the paper money over and ran away without waiting for the fire to be extinguished. This...this is what caused the disaster."

After saying this, the official kowtowed immediately and said, "I deserve to die! I deserve to die!"

Mu Rong looked at the two of them in silence, and after a moment he said, "Lord Qi has good intentions, this is just an accident. Moreover, it has not caused any major disaster, so there is no need to worry so much."

"It really wasn't a big deal, but a prisoner was dragged out of the prison a few days ago, and I heard that some guards went to Huyanggang to investigate... I'm worried that this fire will cause unnecessary trouble. Now the defense of the capital depends on the Marquis, so I thought of reporting something to the Marquis."

Mu Rong understood that Qi Nan was worried about being suspected, so he wanted to report to Mu Rong in advance to avoid being found out and punished by the guards.

So he narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "I have heard that Lord Qi loves the people like his own children. Even the lonely ghosts on Poplar Hill are treated so kindly by you. I think the people's praise is true... It is early winter now, and the weather is dry. Besides, it has not rained in the capital for more than three months. It is inevitable that some accidents will happen in dry weather. The fire last night may not be caused by the sacrifice. It is hard to say whether it is a coincidence."

After saying this, he looked at Qi Nan's gradually improving complexion and added, "Everywhere has to send New Year gifts now. I am already busy with city defense matters every day, and I have no time to take care of matters outside the capital. Sir Qi can rest assured."

After listening to his powerful words, Qi Nan finally felt relieved.

He bowed to Mu Rong and said, "Thank you, my Lord."

Qi Nan was not the kind of person who would shy away from the matter. Since Mu Rong had already promised not to ask about the matter, he did not stay any longer. He just kept this favor in mind and asked his wife to prepare some more gifts when he returned home so that he could come to express his gratitude on New Year's Eve.

After seeing Qi Nan off, Mu Rong walked back to Xinghui Hall.

Xu Rongrong was feeding the rabbits in the garden. When she saw him come back, she stood up and gave the fat white rabbit in her arms to Luo Shu.

Followed Mu Rong into the inner room.

There were a few strands of rabbit hair on her body, and Mu Rong took a few steps closer.

Xu Rongrong stepped back subconsciously.

"Don't move." His voice was gentle, and he raised his head to remove the fluff that was standing on her.

Then he held it in front of Xu Rongrong and said, "Why are you hiding? It's broad daylight, what else can I do to you?"

Xu Rongrong knew that she had lost her composure just now, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she glanced at him sideways.

This glance made Mu Rong feel itchy.

But now that his relationship with Xu Rongrong had eased, he knew he couldn't go too far, so he changed the subject: "Wei Shi's body was taken away and buried by my third brother."

Xu Rongrong asked in confusion: "How did you know?"

"Just now, Qi Nan, the prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture, came over and told me about the fire at the mass grave...The ashes of Wei Shi and his parents were thrown there." He replied.

"That may not necessarily be the case..."

"It must be." Mu Rong said affirmatively, "Third brother is too nostalgic. Even though Wei Shi betrayed him, he still couldn't bear to let that man wander in the wilderness. This sudden fire was just a cover-up."

Xu Rongrong nodded when she heard this: "I see."

But she was a little confused: "Why didn't Prince Ning discuss this matter with the Marquis in advance?"

Mu Rong looked at her sparkling eyes and suddenly smiled: "In Rongrong's eyes, is this Marquis worthy of being entrusted with everything? Third brother will ascend the throne as emperor in the future. He also has his own methods and abilities. It is very safe for him to handle these ordinary matters himself."

After he finished speaking, his eyes became even gentler: "In this world, the only thing I want to take care of is my wife's affairs, but unfortunately... my wife doesn't give me a chance."

Xu Rongrong clenched the handkerchief in her hand.

I took two steps back to avoid him.

Unfortunately, his gaze was too intense for her to ignore, so she simply walked to the door to take a breath.

But I saw Luo Shu feeding vegetable leaves to the rabbit.

"Stop feeding it. You're almost turning Bai Yu and Bai Rong into pigs." She scolded.

"I know." Luo Shu replied with a smile.

Mu Rong, who was standing next to him, felt his heart tremble slightly. He took a few quick steps and asked, "What are white jade and white wool?"

"These are the names given to these two rabbits by the Madam... The one with soft and bright skin is called Baiyu, and the one with a gentle temperament and prone to shedding is called Bairong. Do you think they are suitable, Your Majesty?" Luo Shu explained.

"The name that Madam gave is very appropriate!" Mu Rong's face showed unprecedented joy, and even Xu Rongrong could feel the aura emanating from his body.

She asked in confusion, "What happened to the Marquis?"

There seemed to be a bright light flowing in Mu Rong's eyes, and soon he started laughing again.

She gave them names. Did that mean she accepted that she was their master? Did that mean she was willing to stay with them for a long time? Did that mean she was willing to... stay with him for a long time?

His eyes sparkled: "I... am happy."

Xu Rongrong glanced at him: She was naming the rabbit, not him, so is this something to be happy about?