Chu Chuyan nestled in his arms: "I don't know either, but Mother would never make things up without reason. Obviously, something big has happened to the Chu family."

Zu An said sternly, "Could it be someone else who wants to deal with the Chu family? I'm a big shot in the capital now. If they find out, I'll lead my men to wipe them out."

"I know you're amazing," Chu Chuyan couldn't help but chuckle, "but we'll have to wait until I get back and investigate before we can talk about the specifics."

"Okay, I really can't bear to part with you." Zuan looked at her sadly.

"Grandpa, I'm also reluctant to part with you." Chu Chuyan looked at him with lingering reluctance.

The two kissed naturally, as if trying to completely merge the other into their bodies.

...

When Zu An escorted Chu Chuyan to the outskirts of the city, the flush on her face had not yet faded: "Zu An, I will come to find you as soon as I finish dealing with the matters in Mingyue City."

“Okay, contact me as soon as you get back. Now I can mobilize a lot of resources in the capital, so we won’t be bullied like before,” Zu’an instructed.

Chu Chuyan gave a soft "hmm," then said to her younger sister beside her, "Youzhao, you need to take good care of your brother-in-law during this time."

Zuan, standing to the side, looked astonished: "You've got it backwards, haven't you?"

Even Murong Qinghe looked puzzled. His own brother Chu was a quiet and handsome man. How could he take care of this tough and strong guy?

Chu Chuyan shook her head: "Youzhao is being taken care of here by her great-grandfather and second great-grandfather, and Qinghe also helps her on a daily basis, so I am at ease; but you have encountered so many dangers in the capital during this time, you are not always so lucky."

Chu Youzhao, standing to the side, looked excited and puffed out her chest: "Don't worry, sister, I will definitely take good care of brother-in-law."

Zu An smiled, feeling the other person's concern, and took her hand, saying, "Chu Yan, thank you."

...

Originally, they were supposed to see him off to the outskirts of the city, but once they reached the outskirts, they walked several more miles outwards. Unfortunately, they eventually had to part ways.

After returning to the capital, Zu An was in low spirits. Chu Youzhao knew he was in a bad mood, so she didn't disturb him at this time. Instead, she left with Murong Qinghe to let him have some peace and quiet.

Zu'an lay on the bed in a daze. Da Manman was gone, Xue'er was gone, Zheng Dan was gone, Qiu Honglei was gone, and now even Chu Yan was gone.

That feeling of loneliness, of being utterly alone amidst the vastness of the world, filled my heart.

"Need someone to drink with you?" A cold voice suddenly came from the window.

Zu An turned around and the first thing that caught his eye was a pair of long, snow-white legs: "Principal Jiang?"

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