"What Lianhuan said is absolutely true. I would never dare to lie to the master... I would never dare to lie to the young master." Seeing Zuo An's cold face and silent words, Yu Lianhuan hurriedly expressed his opinion.

"Because the Si family was involved in the Xiangyang Temple child case, the Si residence was sealed off during the day, and Si Tianyu was also taken to the Dali Temple in the afternoon. Lianhuan took Nangong Chen away and assassinated Si Chengfeng in order to cut off the roots and prevent Nangong Chen from being retaliated by him." Yu Lianhuan explained truthfully.

"Where is Nangong Chen now?"

Zuo An's face was as gloomy as water. He first glanced at the furious Si Chengfeng, and then swept his eyes to Yu Lianhuan. His eyes were sharp and cold, and his voice was slightly low and hoarse, revealing a sense of oppression.

"Reply...Report to the young master, Nangong Chen has been placed in a villa in the city by Lianhuan." Yu Lianhuan, who couldn't figure out Zuo An's thoughts, answered a little nervously.

"Hand over Nangong Chen and I will spare your life!"

"Also, everyone in the entire Eastern Palace is under my protection. If I see you reaching out to places you shouldn't be, I will kill you!"

The night was as dark as thick ink. Zuo An, dressed in a black suit, stood quietly in the boundless night.

His tall, slender figure, majestic and upright, like an insurmountable mountain, gave people an endless sense of security. However, his sharp, cold eyes and tense facial muscles revealed an indescribable aura of oppression and murderous intent.

"Yes, Young Master."

Yu Lianhuan narrowed her eyes slightly and then opened them again, suppressing a hint of helplessness. In the face of absolute strength, she could only be humble.

Under Yu Lianhuan's complicated gaze, Zuo An took Si Chengfeng onto the carriage and asked Feng Wu to continue driving the carriage towards the city.

"Si Chengfeng, you won't blame me for letting Yu Lianhuan go, right?"

On the carriage back to the palace, Zuo An, who was sitting nearby, cast his eyes towards Si Chengfeng, who was lying on the couch without saying a word.

No matter what, Yu Lianhuan is the leader of the Jade Maiden Sect of Luosha Sect. Although he can clean up the sect as the young leader of Luosha Sect, the feud between Yu Lianhuan and the Si family is a personal moral issue and does not harm the interests of Luosha Sect.

If Zuo An directly killed Yu Lianhuan without sufficient convincing reasons, he would probably be criticized and would find it difficult to convince the public.

It wasn't that Zuo An was eager to become the young leader of this assassin organization, but rather that he needed his own power to protect Hua Qingcheng, the princess who was coveted by others. He knew that only with sufficient power and authority could he protect those he cherished. Therefore, he had to act with caution and not allow his actions to be questioned.

If Zuo An easily killed Yu Lianhuan, he would lose the trust and support of the others in the organization. Trust and support were crucial in a killer organization; without them, he would struggle to gain a foothold. Furthermore, if his actions were perceived as motivated by personal vendettas or other improper motives, it would be difficult for him to establish his prestige and standing within the organization.

Therefore, Zuo An had to find a convincing enough reason to kill Yu Lianhuan. Only by doing so could he convince the others in the organization that his actions were driven by the interests of the organization and the greater good, rather than personal grudges or other improper motives. Only in this way could he gain the support and recognition of others in the organization.

Zuo An, who had always been uninhibited, never dreamed that one day he would care about things that he once regarded as dirt for a woman. However, he had to protect his reputation, because only by holding a strong enough power could he have the capital to stand on the same side with Hua Qingcheng.

“No…”

Si Chengfeng was silent for a long time before he slowly spoke, "Chengfeng was lucky enough to survive thanks to Master Zuo. Although the Jade Chain was abominable, the ones who deserved death the most were Si Tianyu and Nangong Chen..."

Si Chengfeng turned his head to look towards the Si Mansion in the south of the city. The thought of his father marrying such a beastly woman, leading to his untimely death, filled his eyes with a raging rage that seemed to set the world on fire. His fists clenched tightly, making a crackling sound, and the joints of his fingers turned pale from the excessive force.

At this moment, Si Chengfeng's heart was filled with grief and anger. These two complex emotions intertwined together were like an invisible hand, tightly gripping his heart. He could feel his heartbeat accelerating, as if it was about to jump out of his chest.

He thought of his father, the once vigorous and handsome man, who eventually died because of that woman Si Tianyu. This made him feel extremely sad and angry.

"Lishi in the south, Lingyan in the north." His father, Meng Lishi, who was as famous as Feng Lingyan, the "greatest talent in Laifeng Country," had once been such a dazzling figure! However, Meng Lishi's entire life was ruined by Si Tianyu. Until the last moment of his life, he was still betrayed by that woman...

Si Chengfeng's heart was filled with immense hatred towards Si Tianyu. He wished he could rush into the Dali Temple and cut that woman into pieces. However, he knew he couldn't do that.

Si Chengfeng took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. His angry expression gradually faded, replaced by an increasingly determined gaze. He told himself he had to remain calm in order to seek justice for his father, who had died unjustly, and ensure that Si Tianyu received the punishment he deserved.

…

After Zuo'an and his group left, Yu Lianhuan also used his Qinggong skills to head towards the city.

At the same time, in the Yixia Garden of the Eastern Palace.

"Si Chenghui, it's getting late. In my opinion, you should go back to Xicuiyuan and rest early!"

Seeing that his master had been sitting in the hall of Yixia Garden for several hours, Si Lingyun's personal servant Xiaofeng hurriedly reminded him.

"shut up!"

Si Lingyun, who was upset, scolded Xiaofeng directly.

Si Lingyun of the Eastern Palace had also heard about the closure of the Si Mansion today. He came to Yixia Garden to find Si Chengfeng, hoping that Si Chengfeng would consider his surname Si and help find a way to help the Si family overcome the current difficulties.

Unexpectedly, Si Chengfeng had gone out that morning and had not yet returned. He was also under house arrest by the Crown Princess and was not allowed to leave the Eastern Palace. Si Lingyun had been waiting in the hall of Yixia Garden for several hours since noon.