Zuan spread his hands: "In this world, strength reigns supreme. Might makes right, and what I'm doing is called winning people over with virtue."
Liu Yao was furious. How could there be such a shameless person in the world?
This world truly values strength, so it's understandable if he loses to a strong opponent.
But what is Zu'an really capable of? Did he rely on his own strength? Wasn't he just relying on those three thousand Red Robe Army soldiers?
What a bully who relies on his master's power!
Liu Yao's anger level increased by 999!
Zu An had a "come on, come on" look on his face. He understood that Chu Zhongtian had been too soft before. He had such great strength, but he always presented himself as a nice guy, which caused various forces to come and provoke him, making the Chu family precarious.
Since that's the case, he decided to do the opposite and make an example of someone, and Liu Yao was the best candidate.
As the saying goes, "A single punch can save you from a hundred more!"
Xie Yi, standing to the side, was also worried that the two sides might actually clash. He was caught in a dilemma, as helping or not helping would both be problematic. So he quickly stepped forward to appease Liu Yao: "General Liu, please calm down. I have some matters to discuss with you. This way, please..."
While talking, she persuaded him to move to the other side. Xie Daoyun also hurriedly went over to help. She was beautiful and had a good temperament. In addition, she had a connection with the Crown Prince, so she was good at easing the atmosphere.
Liu Yao glared at Zu An resentfully, but didn't lash out on the spot. He then went to chat with Xie Yi on the other side.
Xie Xiu came to Zu An's side and couldn't help but exclaim, "Brother Zu, you really impressed me today. You actually dared to talk back to a peak ninth-rank expert to his face."
Zuan snorted: "What's so special about the peak of the ninth rank? I can chat and laugh with Grandmasters and Grandmasters all the time."
He wasn't lying. Leaving aside Old Man Mi and Wei Dan, which of the powerful figures he encountered in the secret realm was weaker than Liu Yao?
Xie Xiu: "..."
He was unaware of all this and simply assumed the other person was bragging. Of course, he didn't care and was only concerned about another matter: "By the way, what's going on between you and my sister? I've never seen my sister help someone so proactively before."
"That's just how it is," Zu'an laughed.
"What exactly happened?" Xie Xiu asked anxiously.
"Go ask your sister," Zu An said with a mysterious smile, then beckoned his men into the Chu residence.
The imperial guards at the gate wanted to stop him, but considering that Liu Yao had just been defeated, they didn't know how to stop him.
Fortunately, Zuan did not bring everyone in; he only selected a few dozen of his men to enter the mansion together, while the main force remained outside to guard the gate.
Xie Yi, who had been watching this situation closely, breathed a sigh of relief. This guy still knew what was important and hadn't completely fallen out with the Imperial Guard.
When Chu Zhongtian and Qin Wanru saw him arrive with the Red Robe Army, they were both surprised and delighted. After greeting the two, Chu Yucheng and Chu Hongcai hurriedly left to visit their families.
Qin Wanru was the happiest: "Auntie, you really didn't disappoint me."
"Please rest assured, sir and madam, with the Red Robe Army brothers outside, they wouldn't dare to cause trouble for the Chu family," Zu An said with a slight smile.
Chu Zhongtian was somewhat worried: "But the Salt Transport Commissioner's deficit is still there. Even if they don't force a confession, if they investigate properly, our Chu family will be finished."
Qin Wanru snorted: "What's there to be afraid of? At worst, we can just become outlaws. Black Wind Stronghold and Giant Whale Gang were able to thrive before, so do you think our Chu family is inferior to them?"
What a temper! Luckily, Chu Yan isn't like her.
Zuan secretly wiped away a bead of sweat before saying, "It's not that serious, it's not as bad as you think, Madam. The ledger that was stolen wasn't the real one."
Qin Wanru and Chu Zhongtian looked at him with puzzled expressions.
Zu An then explained how Chu Chuyan had replaced the ledgers.
Chu Zhongtian burst into laughter: "Chu Yan is such a clever child, hahaha~"
A smile appeared on Qin Wanru's face. The heavy weight that had been pressing on her heart for the past few days was finally lifted. However, she immediately realized, "This girl is really something. She even lies to me. I'll give her a good talking to when we get back!"
...
After leaving the Chu family, Zu'an had his troops set up camp nearby. Clearly, they wouldn't leave until the Chu family's investigation yielded results.
Xie Yi was worried that the Red Robe Army and the Imperial Guards might accidentally clash, so he also ordered Xie Xiu and Pang Chun to lead the city defense troops to provide support nearby at any time.
Liu Yao was displeased, but the Red Robe Army was too strong, and Xie Yi was clearly protecting them, so there was nothing he could do.
However, he was not in a hurry. Time was on his side. Once he investigated a few entries in the ledger and had solid evidence, he could convict the suspect.
Once the charges are established, unless Xie Yi openly rebels, he will never help the Chu family again.
Even if Xie Yi helps the Chu family, it doesn't matter. He can ask the emperor for an imperial edict to suppress them all.
Hmph, Zuan, just you wait. I'll let you be smug for a couple more days, and soon I'll show you just how cruel this world can be!
Seeing the string of anger points in the background, Zuan curled his lip and thought, "Coward, come over here if you dare."
He ignored the other person and went directly to Xie Daoyun.
After all, the other party had just done him a great favor, so he should thank them properly.
"Where is Miss Xie planning to go?" Zu'an asked, somewhat surprised to see her carriage about to leave.
The carriage curtain was lifted, revealing Xie Daoyun's quiet figure: "Today is Miss Zheng's wedding. I have a good relationship with her, so I should go and offer my congratulations."
"What!" Zuan was shocked. He had been so busy that he hadn't even noticed that it was already the next day.
"Teacher Zu, would you like me to bring you a congratulatory gift?" Xie Daoyun blinked and said mischievously.
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