Chapter 569 Don't Be Afraid

Mu Qing didn't expect that Hu Xin'er disappeared when he just went out to track down the servants.

"Didn't I tell you not to let the young lady go out alone?" He couldn't help but scold the gatekeeper.

The Du family's disciple weakly retorted, "Master Lu, don't worry. Your Madam just went to look at New Year's goods with Hu Lao San. What could possibly happen?"

Mu Qing said coldly, "It's not a festival, why are you looking at New Year's goods? Why did you have to go out when I was out?"

Without saying anything, he asked the servants where Hu Xin'er had gone and hurried out the door.

The servants were too frightened by his terrifying aura to say anything, but they couldn't help but secretly complain in their hearts - isn't it just going out? This Mr. Lu got so angry, it was as if they were trying to murder Madam Lu!

The Du family felt even more wronged when they came. Although they came to serve as guards, they were not people the master could vent his anger on.

Just at this moment, the carriage stopped at the gate of Lu Mansion.

Miss Du helped Hu Xin'er get off the carriage, still smiling: "I happened to run into Madam Lu on the road, so I chatted for a while. I hope Mr. Lu won't mind?"

"Xin'er!" Mu Qing hurried forward without even looking at Miss Du.

He stared at Hu Xin'er closely: "Are you okay? Why do you look so pale?"

Hu Xiner was frightened just now, and was also worried about the truthfulness of Miss Du's words, so she was naturally in a bad mood.

However, in front of outsiders, she couldn't help but hide something, so she forced a smile at Mu Qing: "It's nothing, it's just that it was cold and the road was a bit slippery, and I fell on the way back."

As soon as she finished speaking, she felt dizzy and found that Mu Qing had picked her up by the waist and hurriedly walked inside.

"What are you doing?" Hu Xin'er looked at him blankly.

Mu Qing's expression was very serious: "Didn't you hear Madam say she fell?! Why don't you go get the doctor?"

The people at the door looked at his back and looked at each other in confusion.

"Young Master Lu really takes good care of the young lady." Miss Du was ignored from beginning to end. She couldn't help but touch her nose in embarrassment, and couldn't help feeling a little envious in her heart.

How many people wish to find someone who shares their heart and stays with them until old age?

It’s a pity that such love between two people is extremely rare, and even if people want to find it, they have no idea where to start.

A voice rang out from the side: "It's just a fall, it's not a big deal..."

The person who was complaining in a low voice was a disciple of the Lu family. He had just been scolded by Mu Qing and felt quite aggrieved.

Miss Du glanced at him and said calmly, "Since you're already a guard for the Lu family, don't complain about your master outside."

The Du family disciple hadn't expected Miss Du to respond in this way and was stunned. "Big Sister... why are you speaking in favor of an outsider? Besides, although I'm a guard for the Lu family, I'm also a disciple of the Du family. It's only natural that I should be closer to the Du family."

He felt that it was natural for him to complain to Miss Du, and it was also a way of showing his closeness to Miss Du.

Miss Du said seriously, "You've been in the Du family for many years, so the friendship between us won't change. But think about it yourself. If we work for the Lu family but use the Du family's name, what will others think of us?"

A bodyguard is a bodyguard. He has to be loyal and do his job if he is paid. No one will look up to him just because he is from the Du family.

If this disciple of the Du family relies on his status to be disrespectful to Mu Qing and others, then there is no need to wait for others to deal with him, Miss Du will be the first to take him away.

The disciple knew he was in the wrong, so he clasped his fists and replied reluctantly, "I understand, Senior Sister. I will be more careful in the future."

Before getting on the carriage, Miss Du turned around and said, "Mrs. Lu is now in advanced stages of pregnancy, so you all must take good care of her. Although the Lu family has no roots in Qingzhou, they are good friends of our Du family martial arts school. No one should neglect them. Do you understand?"

This time, not only the disciples of the Du family, but even the eyes of ordinary servants changed.

The Du family is generous and hospitable, but Miss Du has only a few friends.

In the martial arts world, righteousness comes first. Even if the Lu family is a beggar family, their status will rise after becoming friends with the Du family.

This means that from today on, anyone who wants to touch the Lu family must first get past Miss Du and the Du family behind her!

Hu Xin'er was carried all the way into the room and had no idea what was happening outside.

Mu Qing put her on the bed and asked with concern, "Where did you fall? Does your stomach hurt now?"

He raised his voice and said, "Xiao Liu, go get the chicken soup that's warming on the stove for Madam!"

The maidservant responded and left.

Hu Xin'er pulled his sleeve: "Don't bother, I didn't fall."

"Then why do you look so pale?" Mu Qing was skeptical. "I asked the doctor, and although the baby is relatively stable now that the month is advanced, if something unexpected happens, it could very well lead to a difficult birth."

"Pooh, pooh, pooh, how dare you curse me like that?" Hu Xin'er was a little scared by what he said and quickly covered his mouth.

She whispered, "I'm in a bad mood because when I went out today..."

When she explained the whole story, Mu Qing immediately stood up and closed the door to prevent anyone from hearing.

Since the traitor has not been found yet, they need to be careful even if they are at home.

After closing the door, he sat in front of Hu Xiner and asked in surprise, "How did Miss Du know about our family?"

Hu Xin'er said uneasily, "The Du family is a martial arts family with extensive experience. Miss Du is so intelligent, she must have made this judgment based on clues."

Mu Qing was terrified: "We were too careless and underestimated their wisdom. If the Lu family really had colluded with the prince, you might not be able to come back today!"

Hu Xin'er held his hand and said softly, "Don't be so nervous. They don't seem to have any ill intentions. Hu Lao San also gave me a martial arts secret book, saying it was for me to practice to improve my health. I don't know if it will be useful."

"You can only know a person's face but not his heart. I don't dare trust anyone except my family." Mu Qing hugged her gently, resting his chin on her hair and stroking it. "Xin'er, can you please not go out these days? You don't know how scared I was when I came home and didn't see you."

Hu Xin'er heard a hint of sob in his voice and quickly said, "It's my fault for making you worry."

Mu Qing whispered, "Mother never wakes up. If you...if you also..."

"Nothing unexpected will happen to me!" Hu Xiner promised before he finished speaking.

She pushed Mu Qing away and kissed his face gently: "Don't be afraid."