Could it be that Eunuch Wen is also interested in the unknown lands and intends to obtain some information from me?

Or is he actually a spy for the King of Qi? What does he want to help the King of Qi at this crucial moment?

However, he quickly dismissed those two thoughts. Eunuch Wen was the emperor's most trusted confidant. If Prince Qi could bribe him, Zhao Hao would have been dead countless times over.

Surely they're not here to investigate me and the Crown Princess?

Zuan was immediately startled.

Seeing his expression, Bai Fei knew that her reminder had worked, so she stopped talking about it: "Lord Zu, I heard that you encountered members of the Demonic Sect on your trip. I wonder if you were in any danger?"

Zu'an had long suspected that the other party had some connection with the Demonic Sect. Obviously, her question was out of curiosity about the Demonic Sect. So he returned the favor by saying, "Thank you for your concern, Consort Bai. It was nothing serious. I did run into the leader of the Demonic Sect along the way."

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"Ah, I heard that the leader of the Demonic Sect, Yun Jianyue, is cruel and bloodthirsty, a female demon who eats people," Bai Fei said in surprise.

Zuan couldn't detect anything unusual on her face, thinking to himself, "No wonder she can thrive in the palace; she's truly flawless: 'That woman really does eat people...'"

The beautiful memory of Yun Jianyue's departure flashed through my mind, and a relieved smile unconsciously appeared on my face.

Bai Fei was taken aback. Her use of the word "cannibalism" was just an exaggerated description. How could Zu An's answer make it seem as if Yun Jian Yue really did eat people?

How is that possible? What is she going to eat?

Fortunately, Zu'an came to his senses and continued to tell her about his experiences during this period. Of course, the things in the Unknown Land were quite sensitive, so he only picked out some things related to Yun Jianyue and told her a general account.

However, this was enough to keep Bai Fei entertained. She couldn't help but sigh softly, "I envy you so much for being able to experience all sorts of wonderful things in the vast world outside."

There was a sense of self-pity, as if I were a canary confined to the palace.

The key issue is her awkward position; nominally, she's the Crown Prince's concubine, but in reality...

Seeing the desolate look on her face, Zu'an felt a surge of pity and blurted out, "I'll take Your Highness out for a stroll sometime in the future."

Bai Fei was taken aback at first, then her face turned as red as the evening glow: "I've lingered here for too long. It would be troublesome if others saw me. I'll take my leave now."

Without waiting for Zu An's reply, he hurriedly left in small, hurried steps.

Watching her run away like a frightened rabbit, Zuan chuckled. "I'm not going to feed you carrots, why are you so scared?"

However, he quickly thought of the matter of Eunuch Wen, and his mood suddenly became gloomy.

You can't just go up to him and ask him what he's following, can you?

He plans to discuss this with Bi Linglong when he comes to the East Palace tomorrow.

Now that they know the other party might suspect the two of them, it's even more inappropriate to go to her now.

In the past, he might have been quite nervous in this situation, but now he's just going to remain calm and wait for things to change, since he's unlikely to find any evidence anyway.

After leaving the palace, Zu'an planned to make a polite trip back to his own residence to avoid drawing too much attention by going directly to the Sang family.

As soon as they arrived at the mansion, someone came bounding out to greet them: "Brother-in-law~"

Zu An was taken aback when a young man with rosy lips and white teeth excitedly rushed over and took his hand. It was none other than Chu Youzhao, who was dressed as a man.

Murong Qinghe, with his wheat-colored skin, blinked in the distance. He usually thought that Brother Chu was quite mature and steady, so why did he become so childish every time he met his brother-in-law, and even a little... effeminate in some ways?

"Oh, what brings you here?" Zu An thought to himself that these two women were inseparable, almost always together, and he wondered how things would end up between them.

Hmm, two beautiful girls snuggling together, just thinking about it is infinitely wonderful.

"What, you don't want to see me?" Upon hearing this, Chu Youzhao's excited expression immediately vanished.

"How could that be?" Zu'an magically produced a bunch of small gifts. "Your brother-in-law even brought back some local specialties for you."

He had to be thankful he was wise to have sent his men from the demon race to buy some; otherwise, he really wouldn't have been able to handle so many people when he returned.

"Brother-in-law is so nice." The girl's mood changed as quickly as the summer weather. Chu Youzhao immediately beamed with joy. Although she came from a prestigious family, she was raised as a prince from a young age and taught to follow the rules and prohibits such frivolous and unproductive things.

But the more this happened, the more she craved these things.

Not to mention her, even Murong Qinghe craned her neck and looked on with envy, after all, these things that only the demon royal court had were rarely seen on their side.

Seeing this, Zu An took out another one and handed it to her. Murong Qinghe was both surprised and delighted: "I get one too?"

"The Little Rejuvenating Pill that Sister Qinghe gave me last time was of great help to me. I'm already embarrassed to give her these things in return," Zu An said sincerely. Last time, when he was injured by the Snow Maiden in the Great Snow Mountain, the Little Rejuvenating Pill she gave him helped alleviate his injuries quite a bit.

Murong Qinghe smiled brightly: "Brother Zu, you flatter me. You are Brother Chu's brother-in-law, so naturally you are also... cough cough, it was nothing, Brother Zu, no need to thank me."

As long as Chu Youzhao isn't involved, she's a heroic and spirited woman, but once Chu Youzhao is involved, she becomes a love-struck fangirl.

After chatting for a while, Chu Youzhao asked curiously, "By the way, why weren't you home yesterday?"

Zu An's heart skipped a beat. If she were told about the overnight stay at the Sang family's house, she would definitely explode: "I went out for a while and came back very late, so I didn't run into you, right?"

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