Qiao Xier rushed over and hugged Mu Xinghe, only able to cry, her tears quickly soaking his clothes.
So this is what it feels like to lose something and then get it back.
She truly believed that he would never come back—
Mu Xinghe gently patted her back and said softly, "I have to go report for duty."
Everything was as usual, as if nothing had happened.
"Okay, go ahead."
Qiao Lian'er said, "Da Yong and Da Cheng, take more men to escort your brother-in-law to the Honglu Temple. Be especially vigilant these next two days."
The two immediately agreed.
The same thing must never happen again.
Outside the Qiao family residence, some people lingered, waiting for news of the Qiao family's death to be announced.
Given how badly Mu Xinghe was hit and then fell heavily to the ground, he was probably beyond saving.
The Qiao family kept their doors tightly shut, merely to suppress the news. After all, they only had this one civil official, and if he really lost his life, it would be a great loss for the Qiao family.
These were mainly people sent by the Zhao family.
The west door opened, and a figure stepped out. Seeing the person unharmed, everyone stared in disbelief.
The man who had barely survived the fall was standing right in front of them, just like any other day. Who would have thought that Mu Xinghe had suffered such a calamity just over an hour ago?
After confirming the information several times, the Zhao family members hurried back to report.
As for the others, they didn't necessarily want Mu Xinghe to die; they were just curious and asked, "We heard that Lord Mu fell very badly, and the patriarch sent us here to express his condolences and also asked us to bring medicine."
Mu Xinghe said politely, "The situation at the time looked a bit frightening, but I was lucky that I wasn't injured in any vital areas. After resting and recovering, I'll be almost fine. Thank you for your concern, patriarch."
Then he got back into the carriage, and Da Yong and Da Cheng followed with a group of his confidants.
"Who could have done this?"
Mu Xinghe is fine now, which is the thing the Qiao family cares about most.
"The horse's reaction is so strong, it must have been given drugs."
"They're directly trying to kill us; their intentions are despicable. We must find out who it is and not let them go easily."
The carriage and horses have now been found, and two doctors are examining them.
"The carriage has been smeared with a drug that is specifically designed to treat large animals. It is very effective, and when the horses smell it, it will trigger their tempers, causing them to become violent and difficult to control," a doctor explained.
Another doctor said, "The smear is on the lower edge of the carriage, so it must have been done by a child."
If it was done by a child, then they must have been lured in with a small benefit, and probably don't even know what they're putting on themselves.
“Everyone should pretend nothing happened and just say that the horse at home was suddenly startled,” Qiao Lian’er said.
As everyone knows, Lian'er may have made some progress here; she will investigate thoroughly.
Qiao Lian'er went to the Zhao family.
She was certainly faster than those who reported the news.
The two siblings were in a waterside pavilion. When she arrived, the Zhao family's servants had not yet returned.
"Why hasn't there been any news of death from the Qiao family yet?" Zhao Rushuang frowned.
Judging from the situation, Mu Xinghe is doomed.
"Could things have changed?" Zhao Ruye tapped his fingers on the table, his initial confidence now turning to doubt.
"Impossible. When you fall from the carriage, your head hits the ground hard. If you can survive that, you must be a god reincarnated."
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