Upon hearing his words, Zu'an couldn't help but feel puzzled. His first thought was that this guy was trying to scam someone.
I've never even been to the capital, let alone stolen anything from the emperor.
However, his expression suddenly changed, because he remembered the conversation between Wei Dan and Old Man Mi. It seemed that Old Man Mi had received the emperor's order to lead a group of people to find the "Phoenix Nirvana Sutra". After finding it, he became greedy, killed the remaining people, and pretended that the whole army had been wiped out. Then he went into hiding under an assumed name.
Unfortunately, secrets don't stay hidden forever. The palace eventually found out about him and sent Wei Dan to investigate.
But Wei Dan was already dead at that time, and he didn't know that I had learned the Phoenix Nirvana Sutra. Could it be that he used some means to inform the palace before he died?
Or perhaps something else?
He wasn't quite sure at first, and it wasn't until the soldiers got closer that he realized what was happening.
Sang Hong did not resist because of his large family and many concerns. Zu An, a transmigrator who had no concept of imperial power in his subconscious, would not surrender upon hearing a decree.
When he saw several soldiers coming to shackle him, he dodged them with a swift movement.
The King of Liang narrowed his eyes: "How dare they defy the imperial edict! The Chu family is truly audacious!"
Worried about getting into trouble with the Chu family, Zu An said in a deep voice, "I am me, and the Chu family is the Chu family. Don't throw all sorts of mud at the Chu family."
The King of Liang said coldly, "He does have some backbone, but it's a pity he insists on being a traitor who defies the imperial edict!"
Just as he was about to give the order, Xie Daoyun rushed out and said, "Your Highness, is there some misunderstanding? As far as I know, Zu'an has never left Mingyue City in his life, let alone the capital. How could he be involved with the Emperor and steal His Majesty's things?"
In fact, everyone in the room had similar doubts. Zu An was just a son-in-law who had only recently become a little more successful. Before, he was just a street thug. What did he have that made him worthy of stealing the emperor's things?
Even Sang Hong was completely baffled. He knew better than anyone how powerful the emperor's cultivation was. Let alone Zu'an, it would be impossible for him to even steal something from him. He simply couldn't understand why people who were completely unrelated would be connected.
Xie Daoyun was exceptionally beautiful, and her poised and elegant demeanor as she spoke drew a second glance from the Prince of Liang: "And who is this young lady?"
"My name is Xie Daoyun. My father is Xie Yi, the city lord of Mingyue City." Xie Daoyun slowly bowed, her demeanor dignified, making those around her sigh that she was a true lady of a noble family.
"So it's Miss Xie," King Liang's expression softened slightly, clearly aware that she had once been shortlisted as a candidate for Crown Princess. "What, does City Lord Xie also intend to join forces with this wanted criminal?"
Xie Daoyun hurriedly said, "Of course not. I was just expressing everyone's suspicions. After all, the reason that Zu'an stole the Emperor's things is really unbelievable and I'm afraid it will be hard to convince everyone. I hope that Prince Liang will explain what he stole."
Zu An secretly admired Miss Xie for being so kind. They had only met a few times, yet she spoke up for him at this critical moment.
Zheng Dan, standing to the side, also glanced at Xie Daoyun curiously. Although her best friend was always smiling and cheerful to everyone, making people feel like they were bathed in a spring breeze, she knew that Xie Daoyun was inherently calculating and could not imagine that she would take such a risk for a man.
However, at this moment she couldn't care less about anything else; she just wanted as many people as possible to speak up for Zuan.
King Liang snorted: "I'm sorry, this is a confidential matter and cannot be disclosed. Please step aside, Miss Xie, otherwise you will be punished the same as the wanted criminal."
"Confidential?" Sang Hong narrowed his eyes, looking thoughtful.
Xie Daoyun looked at Zu An apologetically: "Zu An, I have done my best. My identity is sensitive, and I cannot involve the Xie family."
Zu An smiled and said, "Miss Xie, you're too kind. I'm already very grateful that you're helping me plead for me."
His previous experience with Zheng Dan made him realize that women from prominent families have to consider many things, and every move they make involves their families, so they cannot act recklessly.
Xie Daoyun was stunned when she saw his smile. Usually, she knew that many men around her pretended to be brave and daring, but when things really happened, they all showed their true colors. Zu An was now a wanted criminal, yet he could still be so magnanimous. His spirit was truly admirable.
King Liang waved his hand: "Men, seize him!"
He valued his status and naturally couldn't bring himself to lay a hand on such a junior.
However, what had just happened made his soldiers dare not be careless. Immediately, more than a dozen soldiers surrounded him from all directions. They were proficient in formations and combined attack techniques, which should be enough to capture an ordinary cultivator.
"Who dares to hurt our son-in-law!" Just then, a group of soldiers in red robes rushed in, surrounded Zu An, and confronted the soldiers of the Liang King.
“The Red Robe Army?” King Liang immediately recognized the identities of these people and sneered, “I have long heard of the Chu family’s Red Robe Army’s reputation. Seeing them today, I can see they are indeed extraordinary. They actually dare to openly defy the imperial court.”
A military captain in a red robe approached Zu An and quietly asked, "Young master, what exactly happened?"
The other party is a prince who has come with an imperial edict. The pressure he exerts is far greater than that of Liu Yao before. In addition, the Red Robe Army he brought this time is only a small part. If a conflict really breaks out, the situation will probably be bad.
“I’m not quite sure either,” Zuan said with a wry smile. “You don’t need to worry about me, lest you drag the Chu family into this.”
The captain said, "Young master, don't worry. Every soldier in the Red Robe Army is a fine man, and none of them are afraid of death."
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