Zuan gently embraced her soft waist: "We are one, so why say such formal things?"

Chu Chuyan blushed and spat, then quickly pushed him away: "Don't do anything rash, the people outside are getting impatient."

Seeing the other person's wary look, Zu'an felt indignant and thought to himself, "Am I that kind of person?"

The two quickly returned to the study, and Qin Zheng said calmly, "How did your discussion go?"

As he spoke, he kept his eyes fixed on Chu Chuyan, feeling a little uneasy. He hoped she wouldn't run off with another man like Wanru did back then. If this happened twice in a row, he would be furious.

Chu Chuyan's face still bore the blush from the intense moment, and she said softly, "Of course I'll stay at my maternal grandfather's house."

Qin Zheng laughed heartily: "Good, good, as expected of my good granddaughter. You surnamed Zu, did you hear that?"

Seeing the other party's provocative gaze, Zu An was speechless. How old are you? You're still acting like a child. If you knew what I just did to your precious granddaughter, you'd be furious.

Well, I hope Chu Youzhao isn't a slap in the face. I may be thick-skinned, but Chu Yan can't stand it.

He glanced at Chu Youzhao subconsciously, only to find that she was looking at him as if she were thinking the same thing. Their eyes met, and she couldn't help but feel a jolt in her heart. She quickly looked away, lost in thought.

Murong Qinghe, who was focused on Chu Youzhao, quickly noticed the difference.

Huh, why is Brother Chu's face red?

He's still so handsome.

Brother Chu's skin is so good, fair and rosy, unlike mine which is so dark...

In truth, she was unaware of how alluring her healthy, youthful skin was to men. She simply saw that all the other young ladies in the capital had fair and delicate skin, and although she didn't usually care, she couldn't help but feel insecure in front of her beloved.

Brother Chu, you're so fair-skinned, will you dislike me?

Go back and ask them what kind of powder they usually use.

But won't those guys laugh at me?

...

At this moment, Zu'an spoke up and said, "Since it is Chu Yan's own choice, I will naturally respect her opinion, but I ask that Duke Cheng not place her under house arrest."

The two had discussed it before, and as long as Chu Chuyan gained her freedom, they could still meet anytime, as long as they didn't stay out all night.

Qin Zheng snorted: "How could I not cherish my own granddaughter? Do I need you to teach me?"

The reason he placed Chu Chuyan under house arrest was because he was worried that she would impulsively try to save Zu'an. Now that Zu'an is safe, there is no need to place her under house arrest anymore.

Hmm, we can also have Chu Yan subtly probe into what exactly his deal with the emperor was all about.

He was too embarrassed to ask these questions now, and even if the other party answered, he wouldn't believe it.

After the two sides reached an agreement, Zuan got up to take his leave, otherwise it would be really boring to be here facing an old man who was blowing his beard and glaring at him.

Feeling embarrassed about what had just happened, Chu Chuyan asked her younger sister to escort Zu An out.

Murong Qinghe originally wanted to go out with them, but Qin Zheng kept him behind to ask him some questions about his grandfather. He could only pout and watch the two of them leave. Although he knew he wouldn't see Brother Chu for a while, he was still a little unhappy.

And looking at the two of them walking together from behind, why does the sky always seem a bit green?

When they reached the gate, Zu'an finally couldn't hold back any longer: "What kind of look is that? Why are you staring at me like that?"

Chu Youzhao snorted: "Don't you know why I see you that way?"

Zuan replied, "At such a young age, you're already thinking about all sorts of nonsense instead of learning good things. Be careful you don't end up with a sty."

Chu Youzhao: "..."

Who exactly made such a mess and then turned around and accused us? That guy is really hateful.

Chu Youzhao's anger level increased by 233!

She took a deep breath: "Did you bring me back yesterday?"

“Of course.” Zu An didn’t want to expose Qiao Xueying.

"I fainted at the time, how did you bring me back?" Chu Youzhao's fair cheeks had a faint blush.

Zu An had to admit that the girl was indeed very handsome when dressed as a man, no wonder that silly girl Murong Qinghe was so devoted to her: "Of course I carried her here, how else could I carry her? We cultivators can carry not only a person, but even a pig is easy for us, so you don't need to thank me too much."

"He really is a lecherous scoundrel!" Chu Youzhao stomped her foot, turned around and ran back.

Zuan was completely bewildered. "I deliberately said I didn't need your gratitude, so why are you still cursing at me?"

However, he quickly put this little incident behind him because he had important things to do.

Because Chu Chuyan wasn't the only one who was worried about him.

Pei Mianman returned to her hometown and was not in the capital, so she couldn't notify the emperor even if she wanted to. However, since the emperor had made a public announcement, she should find out soon.

As for another person in the capital, that is Zheng Dan, who came to the capital with the Sang family father and daughter.

It has already been found out that after the Sang family father and son went to the capital, the emperor, out of pity for the old man who lost his son, turned the previous charges into a minor matter and now imprisoned them at home.

Other families who had grudges against Sang Hong, seeing that he was destined to have no descendants, were all gloating but too lazy to provoke the emperor, so they all acquiesced to this outcome.

What's the use of marrying another beautiful daughter-in-law? She can't give you a grandson. Besides, Sang Hong is too old to even have an affair, so he's destined to be childless.

If you want to be a lonely minister who aspires to be emperor, then you'll remain lonely to the very end.

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