"I won. As agreed, the loser has to take care of dinner tonight." Mu Qingge’s eyes curled into crescent moons as she spoke to Yin Chen.
Yin Chen smiled and nodded, playing along with her act, "As long as you can stomach the food I make, I’m happy to serve you."
Uh...
Yin Chen’s cooking... could be described as chaotic cuisine.
Mu Qingge’s mouth twitched, and she awkwardly said, "Let’s forget about it."
Then she instructed Yin Chen, "The Divine Emperor and the Princess are visiting, go prepare some tea."
Yin Chen retreated obediently.
Only then did Mu Qingge turn to the Wuhua God Emperor and Chu Nian, smiling as she said, "Although I’m a guest here, this is where I stay. It wouldn’t be appropriate for me to be impolite when you visit me. If there’s any intrusion, please forgive me, Divine Emperor and Princess."
"Little Divine Emperor Mu is too polite," the Wuhua God Emperor said, looking at Mu Qingge indifferently.
It seemed he was trying to see if Mu Qingge showed any signs of injury.
Earlier, his strike, though he didn’t catch the person, should have injured them seriously. So if Mu Qingge was indeed the one who had been lurking in the Divine Emperor Palace, she wouldn’t be acting so nonchalantly now.
But now?
The Wuhua God Emperor scrutinized Mu Qingge.
She remained smiling, her demeanor natural, her complexion showed no signs of pain or distress, and more importantly... neither she nor the room had any hint of blood.
Could it not be her?
The Wuhua God Emperor pondered internally.
But if it wasn’t Mu Qingge, then who could it be?
"Little Divine Emperor Mu, let me be blunt. I’ve come here because I’ve recently lost something." The Wuhua God Emperor spoke.
With every word, he observed Mu Qingge’s change in expression.
However, apart from curiosity and patiently waiting for him to continue, Mu Qingge showed no sign of suspicion.
The Wuhua God Emperor’s eyes shifted slightly, contemplating something.
He continued, "The item lost has to do with the Mu Clan. Therefore, I suspect that remnants of the Mu Clan have infiltrated Wuhua Palace."
Mu Qingge blinked and froze.
Her gaze reflected confusion and puzzlement, but nothing else. The apprehension, panic, or evasiveness the Wuhua God Emperor hoped for was absent.
Chu Nian looked at Mu Qingge with some concern, naturally believing in Mu Qingge.
Suddenly, Mu Qingge revealed an enlightened expression, nodded and said, "I get it! So, the Wuhua God Emperor is here not to see me, but because he suspects I’m the thief, right? Just because my surname is Mu?"
"Correct," the Wuhua God Emperor stated outright.
"Evidence?" Mu Qingge spread her hands, her gaze was clear, and she spoke straightforwardly, "It’s often said catch a thief, bring the loot. I’ve known since I entered the Divine Land that my surname is extremely sensitive. But I’m honest, and why should I feel guilty and change my name because of this issue? Therefore, while it’s understandable for the Divine Emperor to suspect me, there should be evidence, shouldn’t there?"
’Evidence! Hmph, if I had evidence, I’d have locked you up and interrogated you rigorously by now,’ the Wuhua God Emperor thought to himself.
"Little Divine Emperor Mu, are you saying that person is not you?" The Wuhua God Emperor asked quietly.
"Of course, it’s not me," Mu Qingge said confidently.
Her gaze was as sincere as could be.
"Oh? Since it’s not Little Divine Emperor Mu, then does Little Divine Emperor Mu have any suspect in mind?" The Wuhua God Emperor probed further.
Mu Qingge was momentarily stunned.
At this moment, Yin Chen entered with the tea.
In fact, the tea was prepared by the servants of the side hall; he only carried it over.
After placing the tea down, he stood beside Mu Qingge, silent and unobtrusive.
"Divine Emperor, your question has stumped me. Last night’s birthday banquet left me drunk, and I don’t even remember how I got back. I slept in a daze, and only when Princess Chu Nian visited did I learn someone broke into the Divine Emperor Palace at night. Since then, I’ve stayed here following the Princess’s orders, and haven’t gone anywhere till you arrived." Mu Qingge said innocently.
Mu Qingge’s departure yesterday was witnessed by all eyes.


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