Sang Hong still had to deal with the aftermath at the Pegasus Merchant Guild, and Zu An, too lazy to bother with those tedious matters, made an excuse to leave.
Sang Hong knew he was injured, so he naturally wouldn't insist on keeping him.
After leaving the Pegasus Merchant Guild, Zuan did not return to his residence, but went straight to the Jade Mansion.
Since Jian Taiding and Uncle Ming are dead, and the situation in the Duke's mansion is now settled, Yu Yanluo no longer needs to live in the Jian mansion.
As a young woman who is also sensitive to the cold, it's naturally more convenient for her to live in her own home.
Zu'an and Yu Yanluo are now old acquaintances. The maids and guards in the Yu residence are all familiar with him, and he doesn't need to announce his presence when he comes and goes.
Upon arriving at Yu Yanluo's room, she was still lying on her side on the couch, her eyes half-open and half-closed, her figure graceful and captivating. Incense filled the room, and she looked like a fairy from a painting.
Zu An was a little curious. He noticed that Yu Yanluo liked to pose like this most of the time. At first, he thought she was sleeping, but upon closer observation, he saw that she was breathing in and out of energy, which meant she was obviously cultivating.
Normal practitioners usually need to meditate, with the five centers facing each other, so that the body and the environment can interact better. Why is it that Yu Yanluo finds it more comfortable to practice like this?
"You're here," Yu Yanluo said naturally, as if speaking to her husband who had just returned home. "Did something happen?"
She understood the current situation; Zuan should either be at the Duke's mansion or the Imperial Envoy's residence, and wouldn't suddenly come looking for her.
Zuan skillfully poured himself a cup of tea on the table and drank it. Yu Yanluo's red lips parted slightly. It was the cup she usually drank from, and she had never let anyone else touch it.
However, she ultimately did not stop him, but instead reminded him, "Drink slowly, don't choke."
After drinking three cups of tea, Zuan finally spoke, "I just came from the Pegasus Merchant Guild..."
He then briefly recounted what had happened at the Pegasus Merchant Guild: "Why would Jian Taiding collude with the Prince of Yan? I thought he was with the Zhenyuan Merchant Guild."
The Pegasus Merchant Guild is connected to the Prince of Yan, and Zu'an doesn't believe that she, as the head of the Yu family, wouldn't know this.
As expected, Yu Yanluo showed no surprise: "Because top families like these don't put all their eggs in one basket."
Zuan frowned slightly, feeling that there was something more to her words, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
At this moment, Yu Yanluo continued, "I just didn't expect that the Prince of Yan was too ambitious. He was not satisfied with participating in a transportation link, but wanted to completely replace the Zhenyuan Chamber of Commerce."
Zuan looked her over with a strange expression: "At first I thought you were a naive and innocent little rabbit who was kept in the dark, but now I find out that you actually know a lot of things."
"A weak and innocent little white rabbit?" Yu Yanluo chuckled. "If I were really a little white rabbit in my position, I would have been eaten long ago. But you don't need to overestimate me. There are many things I don't actually know either. It was only with your help that I gradually learned the truth."
Zuan remained silent, seemingly analyzing whether her statement was true or false.
At this moment, Yu Yanluo said again, "You seem to have a good relationship with the Demonic Sect?"
Zuan hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
Whether it was Yun Jianyue's appearance or Qiu Honglei's matter, they might have been able to keep it from ordinary people, but for someone of her identity, it was naturally no secret if someone wanted to investigate.
Yu Yanluo said, "Then I'll do you a favor. The Demonic Sect has been cooperating with the Prince of Yan for years, but they've mostly been used by him. For example, the imperial court's supplies have been repeatedly robbed, and the blame has always fallen on the Demonic Sect."
Zu An recalled what Qiu Honglei had mentioned to him: "That's right, the Demonic Sect has been investigating all these years to find out who made them take such a big blame."
Yu Yanluo smiled and said, "The Prince of Yan actually knows who it is, but he just won't tell the Demonic Sect. He's just using them to get rid of the Zhenyuan Chamber of Commerce so that he can take full control of Jian Taiding's trade network with the demon race."
Zu'an was startled: "Who is it?"
Yu Yanluo glanced at him quietly, her beautiful eyes revealing a hint of complexity: "I could actually tell you I don't know, but I don't want to lie to you. I do know who it is, but I can't say."
Seeing the other person's brows furrow, she continued, "Don't be angry. Every family has its own principles of conduct. I can't do anything that would harm the family just because of my personal relationship with you. After all, there are thousands of people in the Yu family who rely on my protection."
Zu'an laughed heartily: "I'm already very grateful that you told me all this, so how could I be so ungrateful as to be angry with you?"
He knew very well that she would never have told him these things if they hadn't gone through life and death together these past few days.
Yu Yanluo had prepared herself to be scolded by him, but upon hearing this, she was taken aback, and a smile appeared in her eyes. This man really understood her, making her feel more and more like a confidant.
Just as he was about to say something, Zu An's expression suddenly changed. He summoned a gust of wind and teleported to Yu Yanluo's side, picking her up and rolling her to the bedside.
Yu Yanluo was touched one second, but was surprised and disappointed the next. However, she quickly realized that there must be a reason why the other party did this.
Sure enough, a woman dressed in white and veiled her face appeared where she had just been standing. Her black hair was flowing, and she had fair skin and phoenix eyes. Although her face was covered by a veil, it was still clear that she was a stunningly beautiful woman.
However, her eyes held a hint of coldness and authority, making it difficult for people to feel any warmth towards her.
"Huh?" The woman in white clearly hadn't expected Zu An to react so quickly, managing to snatch her target away before she could.
"So it's Abbot Yan. Entering uninvited and launching a sneak attack seems out of place for someone of your status." Yu Yanluo also recognized the newcomer and knew that Zu An had just saved her. She gave him a grateful look and then coldly stared at the woman in white.
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