Zu An frowned and said, "If you don't have any spare houses, I can just buy them myself. Why be so ruthless as to seize other people's houses?"

Zhu Xie Chixin said calmly, "Do you think you can buy a house in the capital with money?"

Zuan secretly complained, "We can't possibly have to resort to a lottery system again."

"Even if I can't buy it, I can stay at an inn. It's really uncomfortable to stay here while watching this kind of killing."

“You are an Embroidered-Robe Envoy and a retainer of the Crown Prince. How can you allow someone to stay at an inn? What about the dignity of the court?” Zhu Xie Chixin snorted, but still explained, “You don’t need to feel too sorry for him. The owner of this place was deeply favored by the Emperor, but he was disloyal to the Emperor and colluded with the Demonic Sect. This is the end he deserves.”

Zuan remained silent. Although he understood this principle, coming from a civilized world, he found it hard to accept that this world didn't value human life.

At the same time, he also realized that Zhu Xie Chixin had deliberately brought him here and put on this show in front of him, most likely as a warning, so that he would serve the emperor with peace of mind in the future, and if he had any disloyal thoughts, the fate of the Ding family would serve as a warning.

The embroidered-robed messenger quickly cleaned up the inside, and Zhu Xiechixin led him inside.

Seeing that there were no traces of blood left on the floor, Zuan couldn't help but admire how professional these Embroidered-Robed Envoys were at cleaning the floor.

Zhu Xie Chixin said, "You can live here from now on. I will also send someone to arrange some servants and maids for you."

"No need, I'm used to living alone, and this place isn't very big, I can manage on my own." Zu'an hurriedly refused, thinking that if he let him make arrangements, who knew how many spies were watching him every day.

Zhu Xie Chixin frowned slightly, but did not want to quarrel with him over such a trivial matter: "Fine, whatever you say. Just rest well today and report to the East Palace tomorrow."

After he finished speaking, he waved his hand, and his subordinates brought over several sets of clothes and a token.

“These are the attire and tokens of the Crown Prince’s attendants. You will use them to enter the palace, but you must leave before dark,” Zhu Xie Chixin said in a low voice. “Of course, you have the identity of an Embroidered Robe Envoy, so staying in the palace is not a big problem. However, that would easily expose your identity. You decide for yourself.”

"Thank you for the reminder, Commander." Although Zu An had grown accustomed to the fantasies of perverts about the imperial harem in his previous life, which led him to have some longing for it, he was not so blinded by greed. Not to mention that the emperor was the strongest person in the world, and if he wanted to investigate, his divine sense could cover almost the entire palace. If anything unusual happened, it would definitely not escape his notice.

Take, for example, when Zhu Xie Chixin led him through the palace. Along the way, they encountered many restrictions. If they wandered around unfamiliar areas of the harem, it would be easy to run into trouble.

Zhu Xiechixin then taught him some methods for secretly contacting the Embroidered-Robed Envoys, and then, when it was almost time, he got up to take his leave.

"It's almost lunchtime, let me treat you to a meal." Zu An felt that his tone was not sincere at all.

Zhu Xie Chixin shook his head: "It's very taboo for Embroidered-Robe Envoys to have private interactions. Don't mention the dinner invitation again. I'm leaving."

After saying that, he turned and left. It seemed like he only took a few steps, but he disappeared into the distance in the blink of an eye.

Zuan complained that there was no normal social interaction between them, and that these embroidered envoys were only superficially glamorous.

Just then, he suddenly turned around: "Who?"

A petite figure flashed in: "You're getting more and more vigilant these days."

Seeing the head full of delicate braids, Zu'an smiled and said, "I'm a master now, aren't I? By the way, how did you know I was here?"

Qiao Xueying replied, "I was waiting for news near the palace gate, thinking I might have a chance to meet you. I didn't expect you to come out safely. Zhu Xie Chixin was with you at the time, so I didn't dare to get too close for fear of being discovered. I only dared to come over after he left."

Zu An's heart softened upon hearing this, and he subconsciously took her hand and pulled her into his arms: "Xue'er, you are so good to me."

Qiao Xueying smelled wonderful, and her hair had a floral fragrance that was much fresher and more natural than any shampoo she had ever used in her previous life. This must be because of her elven identity, which made her body particularly close to nature.

"Who told you to be my man?" Qiao Xueying hugged him back, gently pressing her head against his chest. "I'm really worried that you'll be trapped in the palace and won't be able to get out. My cultivation isn't strong enough, and I won't know how to save you then."

Zu An felt a pang of pity: "Silly girl, with your current cultivation level, if you wanted to break into the palace, you'd probably be killed by those experts before you even got through the gates."

He still remembered that when he first transmigrated, this girl was quick-witted and always at odds with him. He never expected that after they became a couple, the fierce little firecracker from before would disappear, replaced by endless gentleness. He guessed that only he could enjoy this unknown side of her.

Qiao Xueying raised her head and looked at him with a smile: "But in the end you still came out safely. Before, you told me you had a way, but I didn't really believe it. How did you do it?"

Zuan smiled and said, "It's getting late, let's find a place to eat and chat."

“Okay, I know the capital well, I’ll find the place.” Qiao Xueying held his hand, skipping and jumping all the way, looking quite excited.

Zu An thought to himself that she was so young and had to shoulder the heavy responsibility of her clan, and also had to pretend to be friendly in Youying Tower. He knew that Youying Tower was a place full of danger and loneliness.

He couldn't help but say, "Xue'er, do you still want to stay in Youying Tower? You should leave as soon as possible; it's too dangerous."

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