Xiao Ruiyuan's gaze swept over several seemingly leading commoners, and seeing that they neither dodged nor blinked, but instead looked at him with full faces of reverence, his initial doubts gradually dissipated, and his expression unconsciously softened.
In places he did not notice, a few who had intended to sneak forward and harm Xiao Xiong and Lady Wei stealthily backed down, blending into the crowd. These few were truly intent on muddying the waters, wishing to thoroughly stir up chaos with ulterior motives.
