C49 Ministry of War (2/2)
”Miss and this servant still want to thank you?” Xing'er smiled through her tears as she asked. Mu Ru Yue didn't say anything and just rubbed her head. She didn't know why this little girl was thanking her.
”You rest here.” Feng Chen carried Mu Ru Yue to the carriage and after saying that, they headed back to the temple. By the time he descended, it was already an hour later. There was even more blood on his body, and the soldiers following behind him had brought a group of victims down.
At this moment, the people from the military department arrived extremely fast, so fast that even Feng Qing was surprised. However, Feng Chen didn't mention that Mu Ru Yue was here too. After all, words were to be feared.
Among these people, the majority of the victims were women. Some of the women had been tainted with their chastity, so when they returned, they would definitely be scolded by others. If the Royal Concubine were to be present at this time, then all the rumors would have landed solely on Mu Ru Yue.
These girls might be saved, but Mu Ru Yue would be humiliated by everyone. Feng Chen was selfish. He didn't want to save anyone, he just wanted to protect the one he cared about. Although Mu Ru Yue wasn't a bad person, she wasn't a good person either.
It was a pity that this woman had been tainted with innocence. However, she was not a Bodhisattva. She could not take on all living things. She did not want to be caught in public opinion. If the families of those girls felt sorry for them, then perhaps they themselves would be tougher. Then the so-called rumors naturally wouldn't have any effect.
If even they themselves did not have the courage to live? And why should she sacrifice her reputation to save a bunch of cowards?
That was why Mu Ru Yue lay peacefully in the carriage. Xing'er didn't say a word, as if she was afraid of being discovered. After all the people had been arranged, Feng Chen drove away.
They had not gone far when a carriage passed them. Phoenix Seep's gaze landed on the carriage with a bit of surprise. The Crown Prince's carriage? He was actually paying attention to such things? Perhaps, it was as the Nan brothers said, the Crown Prince did not want to give his place to anyone.
When they were far away, the Crown Prince's carriage arrived at the Temple of Huanglin.
The reason why the people from the military were here so quickly was because of his orders.