More than a month of arduous, dusty travel had sharpened Xie Ming'an's profile, making it more defined and handsome.
The Emperor quickly asked, "What is it?"
Xie Ming'an lowered his head. "When I investigated the fire, I found no signs of arson."
Shen Ningning frowned slightly as she listened.
'So, it wasn't a malicious arson attack, but a genuine accident?'
Seeing the little one standing, Mo Lingwei worried she might get tired. He took her by the hand and led her to the crown prince chair to sit with him.
Xie Ming'an caught this from the corner of his eye, and his brow twitched.
He was about to tell Shen Ningning to get down, but to his surprise, the Emperor acted as if he hadn't seen a thing, as though this was perfectly normal.
He even urged Xie Ming'an, "Continue. What did you find?"
