Pang Feiyan suddenly blocked the way in front of these treasures, preventing Shen Zhao from touching them.

"Feiyan! Get out of the way!"

Yan Shufen and Pang Hu spoke up almost simultaneously, fearing that Pang Feiyan's actions would directly anger Shen Zhao and bring about the destruction of the Pang family.

But Pang Feiyan ignored them and said to Wang Shifan, "Young Master Wang, please, save my Pang family!"

Her tearful eyes made her look exceptionally pitiful and moving.

Normally, if Wang Shifan saw her like this, he would want to pick her up and play cards with her immediately.

But now he understands that he can no longer let his lower body control his brain, because that would implicate him.

So he roared, "Your Pang family has only yourself to blame for offending the immortal, don't try to shift the blame onto my Wang family."

After saying that, without waiting to see Pang Feiyan's incredulous expression, he said directly to Shen Zhao, "Immortal Master, I remember I have something to attend to at home, so I'll take my leave now."

"Young Master Wang, right? I almost forgot about you if I hadn't brought this up. Since you're here, stay as well. This matter is also related to you."

Wang Shifan was startled and, in the few seconds he was stunned, he cursed Pang Feiyan, that bitch, thousands of times in his mind.

If Pang Feiyan hadn't called him over, how would Shen Zhao have noticed him?

It's all your fault, you bitch. Just wait until we get through this, and I'll see how I deal with you.

He turned around, forcing a smile that looked more like a grimace, and asked, "Immortal Master, what are your orders?"

"You stay here for now, we can talk about this later."

He then turned to the guests and said, "And you, if I find out you've sneaked away, I don't know what might happen to your families."

Hearing this, Pang Da, who had just entered the living room, immediately ordered without saying a word, "Men, surround the Pang family's house inside and out, and don't let a single fly get away!"

Soon, the Pang family's servants quickly blocked the entrance and exit of the living room.

After everything was settled, Shen Zhao ignored Pang Feiyan, who was protecting the family's treasures, and said directly to Gu Jingyan, "Lord Gu, I've stabilized the situation for you. Shouldn't you go up and say a few words now?"

Gu Jingyan was taken aback, then stood up and went to Shen Zhao, cupping his hands in thanks: "Thank you, Immortal Master. I was ordered by His Majesty to come and investigate the burning of the granaries in the seven prefectures."

However, it now seems that even without evidence of burning the grain, this evidence alone is enough to uproot the Pang family.

Shen Zhao shook his head: "We must see things through to the end. The case of burning grain and the case of embezzlement must be investigated separately. Even if it means death, we must give justice to the people."

Gu Jingyan sighed, "Unfortunately, I haven't found any clues at all so far."

"Then let me make a deal with you."

"What deal?"

"I will help you find out who is behind the burning of grain, but I must take half of the assets of those involved. Of course, all of the Pang family's assets must be under my control."

"this……"

What are you hesitating about?

"I'm afraid it will be difficult to explain to His Majesty."

“What’s so hard to explain? You’ve solved the grain burning case, and you’ll only have a successful career after you go back. As for this embezzlement case, it’s not within your jurisdiction. As long as you report it truthfully when you get back, the emperor won’t make things difficult for you.”

"So what do you plan to do?"

"Take him to the backyard, I will interrogate him personally, and I will give you a satisfactory answer within half a day!"

Gu Jingyan remained silent for a moment before agreeing: "Okay, I promise you."

Shen Zhao breathed a sigh of relief and gave Gu Jingyan an approving look.

Shen Zhao also had his own selfish reasons for helping Gu Jingyan.

Gu Jingyan is Yu Xiyan's cousin. In his previous life, after he married Yu Xiyan, Gu Jingyan took good care of him.

To be precise, apart from Yu Xiyan, both the Gu family and the Yu royal family genuinely hoped that he and Yu Xiyan would grow old together and spend their lives together, and never looked down on him because of his humble origins.

Especially Gu Jingyan, in his previous life when he was hurt beyond repair by Yu Xiyan and was almost unable to hold on, he would always bring a pot of wine and sit down beside him to comfort him.

While Shen Zhao was away on campaign, Lin Feng and Yu Xiyan were strolling in the countryside like a couple in love. It was Gu Jingyan who rushed up to Yu Xiyan and sternly questioned her:

"Xi Yan, do you know what you're doing? Shen Zhao is risking his life to fight for our Great Yin, while you're playing around with that good-for-nothing guy."

You are the ruler of a country, and Shen Zhao's wife! How can you do this to him? Haven't you noticed that Shen Zhao hasn't smiled at all in the past few years?

He wasn't like this before. If you really don't love Shen Zhao, then please, please let him go and stop torturing him!

This is the kind of good brother who stood by his side time and time again to protect him during his most difficult and helpless times.

However, Gu Jingyan ultimately drowned under mysterious circumstances, passing away at the young age of thirty-five.

In this life, Shen Zhao, who can control his own destiny, plans to help his good brother who has never abandoned him in nine lifetimes.