Chapter 37 - Chapter 37: The Ambitions of Consort Jiang and Her Son (Part 2)

Qin Jinhao's face was darkened by the reprimand, yet he couldn't help but defend himself: "Mother, I really cannot stand the way Mu Qingge looks at me. Mother, aren't you aware that people in the common folk are now spreading rumors of an ambiguous relationship between us, suggesting we might be of a scandalous nature? How can I endure such a tainted reputation? Furthermore, if Father were to believe these rumors, it would be extremely detrimental to my future prospects. I had He Cheng step in with the intention of teaching and humiliating him a little, so he would know to restrain himself. Who would have thought he'd run off to the Sunset Wilderness to meet his demise; how can this blame fall upon me? Besides, upon learning of his whereabouts, to show concern, I also left Luodu with Mu Xiong in search of him."