Zuan gave a vague "hmm," not wanting to tell him it was Yun Jianyue.

After all, he and Yun Jianyue shouldn't have any interaction. The only publicly known interaction might be the assassination attempt at the palace last time. I don't want to frighten him or cause him unnecessary trouble by talking about it.

Sang Hong frowned: "I know that vixen is very beautiful, but since ancient times, beautiful women have been a source of trouble. She is the Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect. If you stay with her, you will be implicated by her sooner or later."

Zuan explained, "She risked her life to save me back then, so I can't be ungrateful."

Sang Hong didn't say anything this time. If the other party was really an ungrateful person, he wouldn't dare to continue the alliance and cooperation.

Seeing Sang Hong remain silent, knowing he was hesitating, Zu An continued, "The Demonic Sect leader Yun Jianyue appeared in the city not long ago. If we accidentally lure her here, we'll be in trouble. Our mission this time is to deal with the affairs of Yunzhong County. There's no need to create unnecessary trouble by dealing with the Demonic Sect."

Sang Hong's expression changed slightly, and he nodded, saying, "Alright, since nothing has been reported yet, find an opportunity to let them out. It would be best to create some loopholes in the defense and let them escape on their own, so as not to leave any evidence for them in the future."

Zu An thought to himself, "He really is a seasoned veteran of officialdom, so thoughtful." He replied, "Thank you, Uncle."

“You should try to keep your distance from the people of the Demonic Sect in the future…” Sang Hong was about to persuade him when news came from Xiao Jianren that Tao Hong had confessed.

“Speak, who exactly ordered you to do this?” Sang Hong entered the secret room and asked in a deep voice.

Peach Blossom smiled sadly: "Do you dare to listen if I say it?"

Sang Hong's expression changed, and he waved for everyone else to leave, leaving only Zu An, Pei You, and Xiao Jianren.

"Stop playing tricks, just tell me!" Pei You was a little annoyed. He had been thoroughly teased by this woman recently, so he was naturally quite unhappy.

Tao Hong gritted her teeth: "Unless you can guarantee my safety, I'll only be dead if I tell you."

“I am the imperial envoy, speak freely,” Sang Hong said coldly.

“Imperial Envoy…” A hint of sarcasm appeared on Tao Hong’s face, but she knew she had no choice in the current situation, so she slowly uttered a name, “If it were the Prince of Qi who wanted to kill me, could you protect me?”