Unrivaled Miracle Doctor: The God-Defying Demonic Consort

Chapter 156: Chapter 156: Fat Chapter—Lord Wildly Slaps Faces, Begs for First Subscription (28)

As he spoke, a hint of displeasure appeared on his face.

The others chimed in, ”That’s right, we’re not just some embroidered pillows. General Xiong’s worries seem a bit unnecessary. Come, come, let’s accompany you in drinking this bowl of tea.”

They picked up their teacups, pressing him with their gaze.

Vice General Xiong, having no choice, picked up his teacup and drank along with them.

Putting down the cup, he sighed, ”I’m not worried about the contest with the Little Duke. Like you all, I have confidence in our troops. The Little Duke wants to challenge with five hundred men; let alone her, even if the old general took the field himself, it would be difficult.”

The others nodded in agreement.

”Then what were you worrying about just now?” One asked curiously.

Vice General Xiong glanced at them, speaking in a deep voice, ”I’m worried about the Old General.”

”What are you worried about my grandfather?” Suddenly, from the entrance of the main tent, a cold yet youthful voice rang out. Like a chilly night breeze, it swept in, sending shivers down the spines of the vice generals inside.

”Little Duke! What are you doing here?” Vice General Xiong stood up in shock.

The other vice generals also stood up one after another, looking in astonishment at Mu Qingge, who stood at the entrance with hands behind her back.

How could the Little Duke have arrived at the tent front without anyone noticing? Moreover, not a single person had announced her presence outside.

Wait! Something’s not right!

The experienced vice generals quickly realized.

It was unusually quiet around them, even the sound of soldiers marching was absent.

What’s going on?!

Shock and confusion were written all over their faces as they turned from Vice General Xiong to Mu Qingge.

Mu Qingge, clad in black, stepped into the main tent. Her exquisitely beautiful face bore pressed red lips, and her eyes, cold as ice, sent chills down one’s spine.

She walked directly to the back of Vice General Xiong, reaching out to pull out the command flag, tossing it to Mo Yang, who caught it and stood silently.

The vice generals, baffled by Mu Qingge’s actions, were filled with confusion and shock, leaving none of them to speak first.

Mu Qingge walked up to Vice General Xiong, her clear eyes meeting his directly, as she asked, ”How is my grandfather?”

”This...” Vice General Xiong’s face showed difficulty, as if hesitant to speak.

”Speak.” Mu Qingge commanded coldly.

Feeling a chill in his heart, Vice General Xiong found himself breaking into a sweat, facing this young lord, notorious for his indulgence. It felt as though standing before him wasn’t Mu Qingge, but Mu Xiong... No, the pressure felt even greater than Mu Xiong’s, nearly suffocating him.

”The Old General originally intended to personally oversee the contest with the Little Duke, but five days ago, he was summoned back by a royal decree and has not returned since.” Under Mu Qingge’s gaze, Vice General Xiong revealed all he knew.

Mu Qingge narrowed her eyes, seeming to detect something out of the ordinary.

Would grandfather disappear without a word? What could have happened that left him no time for even a brief explanation?

”Have you sent someone to investigate?” Mu Qingge asked calmly.

But, beneath this calmness, Vice General Xiong closest to her sensed a storm brewing.

Vice General Xiong answered truthfully, ”We did, but those who returned said the Old General is not in the mansion, nor is Miss Lianrong.”

Mu Qingge’s gaze turned colder.

The intelligence system of the Mu Mansion and their army operate independently. The one with gravitas on intelligence matters is Mu Lianrong, and she’s also absent? If there were any changes on the Imperial Palace’s side, yet the Mu Family Army’s camp remains calm, that doesn’t make sense.

Mu Qingge shook her head almost imperceptibly, dismissing the suspicion in her heart.