A laugh rang out: "Fairy Yan and Lord Zu have returned just in time. We're completely baffled right now. Tell us what exactly happened back then."
Zu An took a look and realized it was an old acquaintance, the Crown Princess's father, Bi Qi, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. He was actually quite handsome, but his eyes always gleamed with a shrewd light, giving him the air of an old fox.
"Lord Bi!" Zu An cupped his hands in greeting, not wanting to be rude to Bi Linglong out of consideration for her.
Yan Xuehen merely nodded slightly in acknowledgment, remaining as indifferent as ever.
Bi Qi walked over cheerfully: "Oh, the Prince of Yan and General Zhao are here too. It seems you're having a good chat."
The Prince of Yan and his companions couldn't help but roll their eyes, thinking to themselves, "Which eye of yours saw everyone chatting happily? It's clearly a tense standoff!"
“It’s too windy on this mountaintop. Let’s go down to the gardens and chat at our leisure. We can also have a welcoming feast for you all,” Bi Qi said warmly to both sides, as if she were greeting a group of distinguished guests.
Zuan frowned slightly: "Wasn't he supposed to be sent to the prison down below?"
Bi Qi glared at him: "What are you saying? You are an important official of the court, deeply trusted by the Emperor and the Crown Prince. Moreover, you also hold the position of Regent of the Demon Clan. Who would dare to imprison you, both morally and logically?"
The King of Yan and Zhao Yuan's eyelids twitched as they listened.
However, Zuan's identity is indeed a bit difficult to determine now, and Bi Qi is inclined to favor him, so insisting on imprisoning him would be humiliating.
Biqi pulled Zuan's hand and was about to leave, but Zuan didn't move. Instead, he looked at the Prince of Yan and Zhao Yuan: "You two have no objections, right?"
The Prince of Yan was somewhat displeased, but he reacted quickly, soon putting on a smile: "Lord Zu, you flatter us. We were just following the rules and regulations and had no intention of making things difficult for you."
Zhao Yuan forced a smile but didn't say anything.
Zuan looked back and asked, "They're all my friends. Should we lock them up?"
“Since he is Lord Zu’s friend, there is naturally no need for that.” Zhao Yuan’s expression was somewhat stiff.
Yan Xuehen holds a superior position, and Chu Chuyan was once his wife. Those two women whose origins are unclear also seem to have a close relationship with him. Miss Xie from the academy just secretly glanced at him thirty-two times in a short period of time...
Immediately, a group of people walked down the mountain, leaving Lou Wucheng standing awkwardly in place, unsure whether to follow or not.
Following along, it seems that he is not a friend of Zuan, not only not a friend, but also a rival in love. He has always been resentful that his fairy-like junior sister is actually married to him.
But if he didn't go, he worried that he would end up like Wu Xiaofan and Zhiyin, imprisoned by these ravenous soldiers, and even if he didn't die, he would be badly injured.
Just as he was wondering what to do, Zu An suddenly turned around: "Brother Lou, what are you still standing there for? Come on over."
"Ah? Okay!" For a moment, Lou Wucheng felt flattered.
Before today, he actually looked down on Zaun. Even though he had shown the power of his sword on the referee's stand, he did not think he was inferior to his opponent.
But in that instant, he finally realized with dismay that they were not on the same track at all.
The other party was someone who chatted and laughed with figures of the same generation as the Prince of Yan, Lord Bi, and even his own master.
He usually thought of himself as someone important, having the title of the chief disciple of Baiyujing, and everyone treated him with great courtesy wherever he went. But neither the Prince of Yan nor Lord Bi, nor General Zhao, had even given him a second glance.
He finally understood the gap between himself and Zaun, and at the same time, he felt a certain respect for the other party's demeanor.
In that instant, looking at Zu An's back, he felt as if he were looking up at a towering mountain. Then, looking at Chu Chuyan beside him, his eyes were full of admiration and tenderness as he looked at the other man. He was stunned.
When has my junior sister, who is usually as cold as ice, ever had such an expression?
He sighed deeply and instinctively gripped the sword in his hand.
Lou Wucheng, Lou Wucheng, your sword should have been used to cultivate immortality, but all these years you have been obsessed with love and affection between men and women. Don't you know shame?
In that instant, he seemed to have an epiphany, and he felt that his eyes and demeanor had changed.
At this moment, Yan Xuehen seemed to sense something, glanced at him, and then transmitted her voice to Zu An, saying, "Thank you!"
Zuan smiled slightly: "There's no need to thank me. I'm not so petty as to make things difficult for him."
"It's not just that; your magnanimity just now seemed to enlighten him. This child was originally very talented, but unfortunately, perhaps because of his infatuation with Chu Yan, he seemed to have gone astray. Now that his senior brother is gone, you have just saved the future of Baiyujing," Yan Xuehen said with emotion.
Zuan couldn't help but say, "Bai Yujing had you in the previous generation, and the next generation still has Chu Yan, who is no worse than him."
Yan Xuehen snorted: "Chu Yan will leave with you sooner or later. How can Bai Yujing rely on her for the future? The entire sect will be your dowry then."
Sensing the displeasure in her tone, Zu'an smiled awkwardly and wisely refrained from arguing with her about such a matter.
Just then, Chu Chuyan's voice came through her ear again: "Grandpa, thank you."
"Is it also because of Lou Wucheng?" Zu An was taken aback.
"Also?" Chu Chuyan sensed something.
Zu An's heart skipped a beat, but he didn't hide anything: "Your master just thanked me too."
Chu Chuyan was relieved: "My master died in the great tomb. He was also involved in the assassination. The future of Baiyujing is in danger. Senior Brother Lou is my master's successor. If something happens to him, not only will the future of Baiyujing be lost, but my master's lineage will also be completely cut off."
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