Her pupils constricted, and she instinctively reached out. A clump of water collided with the wooden stick, producing a dull thud in the air, and the water evaporated instantly…
Taking this opportunity, Qin Qing pushed off with his feet and rushed frantically outside...
Unbeknownst to her, the roof suddenly began to collapse. Before she could get out, a large clump of burning wooden stakes and pillars crashed down, startling her so much that she quickly retreated!
Unwittingly, her hand touched the large black ball! A slight warmth emanated from her hand. She looked at it in surprise but didn't notice anything unusual. Just then, as she was about to use the water in her spatial storage to extinguish the fire and run away, the boy in her arms opened his eyes and hugged her tightly, his large, dark eyes filled with fear.
With someone watching, she couldn't really make a move, so she had no choice but to jump out of the window.
Fortunately, she was very fast. She leaped through the narrow gap, rolled three or four times on the ground, and finally stopped. After glancing at the child in her arms who seemed to be alright, she got up and ran again.
Soon, she rushed out, her face covered in soot, and as soon as she let go, she revealed the boy in her arms…
Seeing this, the woman on the ground, who had been in a daze, rushed forward frantically, snatched the child from Qin Qing's hands, and hugged him tightly. Tears began to fall unconsciously, and the woman trembled and couldn't help but cry.
"Sheng'er, you scared your mother to death! Waaah! Thank goodness, thank goodness!"
The little boy seemed to snap out of his daze and suddenly burst into tears…
The scene of mother and child being safe and sound was indeed touching. Qin Qing didn't mind her rudeness, steadied himself, and turned to leave.
Before she could get far, another loud bang came from the location of the fire, the kitchen collapsed completely, and everything was engulfed in flames…
At that moment, she had no idea what she would face next. She only felt physically and mentally exhausted. After returning home, she boiled some warm water, soaked in it, and then fell asleep.
In a daze, she felt lightheaded, as if she could hear her supervisor calling to tell her to rest well before going to work, and also as if she could hear her colleagues gossiping over dinner. Finally, she and her best friend were shopping, carrying their purchases, ready to go to a hot spring...
Everything seemed unchanged; she was still the successful emergency room doctor, preparing to move to a major hospital under the guidance of her mentor.
Thinking about it, she couldn't help but smile. Next, she should find a man to marry... A wonderful life was beckoning to her!
The next second, the whole world suddenly began to shake. She was startled and started grabbing at something with both hands. With a tremor, she opened her eyes and saw that she was sitting in a bathtub. The familiar objects and furnishings around her brought her back to her senses.
It was just a dream!
Feeling lost and dejected, she struggled to stand up from the bathtub, changed her clothes, and silently chanted "get out!" She soon found herself standing outside the space!
Looking at the familiar ancient facilities before her, she sighed, unaware of the changes in her surroundings…
The next day, everyone in the capital was discussing the unusual sighting of the object that had fallen from the sky the previous day. Some speculated that the family might have committed a heinous crime and been punished by heaven! Others wondered if someone had deliberately set the fire…
Some even went so far as to discuss whether it was because the current emperor was unkind and had been rejected by Heaven, thus incurring divine punishment!
At the same time, people are curious and admiring of the woman who rushed into the fire to save people without regard for her own safety! Some even believe that the woman is blessed by God, otherwise how could she enter the fire to save people and return safely?
However, the woman's clothes were charred black, and her face was smeared with soot! Even if her face was clearly seen, it was quite different from her usual appearance.
In the palace, during the morning court session, the old emperor was furious. He slammed down the memorial and roared.
"Such a major incident has occurred in the capital! Why haven't you reported it?! Look at the rumors circulating now! Instead of finding a solution, you expect me to handle other matters! With the people's hearts unsettled, how can I continue to be the emperor?!"
A large group of court officials knelt below, but not one dared to speak.
The old emperor was furious. He slumped into his chair, panting heavily, his anger undiminished.
After a long while, a middle-aged man on the ground finally got up slightly, withstanding the pressure, and said with a pale face.
"Your Majesty, I have a method that may allow the people to accept this matter without disturbing their peace of mind."
Seeing this, the old emperor looked at the middle-aged man with icy eyes, but showed little joy.
"Oh? Lord Chen has an idea? Tell me! If it's just nonsense, I'll turn you into a cripple!"
The emperor's ruthlessness was laid bare at this moment, causing everyone to tremble in fear, especially Lord Chen, who was in charge! He exclaimed in terror.
"Your Majesty! Wasn't it said that a woman rushed into the fire to save people and escaped unharmed? I believe... we can find that woman and have her serve Your Majesty, and then claim to the public that she was arranged by Your Majesty and is an inspector hidden among the people!"
At this point, he couldn't help but look up at the old emperor, realizing that the old emperor's expression was indifferent but he had not denied it. He couldn't help but wipe the cold sweat from his forehead and swallow.
"explain!"
A calm yet threatening command startled Lord Chen, who quickly continued speaking.
"This method serves three purposes: first, it proves that Your Majesty cares about the people's livelihood; second, it can deter some corrupt officials; and third, it discredits the idea of divine punishment, since if Heaven were truly angry, it certainly wouldn't have allowed that woman to live! I believe it was merely a coincidence!"
After saying these words, he felt a cold sweat all over his body and was extremely nervous! He was afraid that the old emperor would be dissatisfied with this method and would depose him.
After a moment of contemplation, the man on the dragon throne suddenly burst into laughter.
"Hahaha! Minister Chen is indeed a true right-hand man. Let's do it this way! As for finding that woman, three days! I'll leave it to Minister Chen to handle! I want results in three days! I hope Minister Chen won't use another woman as a substitute! If so... I will not let it go! Court adjourned!"
After saying those harsh words, the old emperor turned and left the hall. Minister Chen was completely distraught. He had originally thought of offering a suggestion to appease His Majesty, but he had almost gotten himself killed. If he had known, he would have kept quiet!
After all the ministers stood up, Minister Chen, who was on the ground, finally stood up with his old arms and legs supporting him, and walked outside shakily, his eyes somewhat dazed.
He was clearly quite frightened!
The prime minister, who was traveling with him, shook his head helplessly... "Still so eager for quick success!" he couldn't help but say.
"Lord Chen's panic is useless; the best course of action would be to find the woman as soon as possible!"
Minister Chen snapped out of his daze, realizing he couldn't waste time. After thanking the Prime Minister, he hurriedly left.
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