Qin Zheng's anger level increased by 999+999+999...
Seeing the string of anger points received in the backend, Zuan was also quite annoyed. Are all people in the military so short-tempered?
However, he naturally wouldn't back down now: "If the Duke of Cheng refuses to release the people, I will ask the Emperor to judge the matter."
"Even the Emperor can't interfere in our family affairs." Despite saying this, Qin Zheng still hesitated. This brat had just presented the "Phoenix Nirvana Sutra" and was a favorite of the Emperor. If the Emperor were really involved, wouldn't he become a laughing stock in the court?
He suppressed his anger: "There's no point in arguing here. We might as well listen to Chu Yan's own opinion and see if she's willing to go with you."
Zuan hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Okay."
If the other party insists on not releasing the person, he has no way to forcibly take him away. Not to mention the large number of guards in the Qin Mansion, even the old man in front of him has terrifying Yuan Qi fluctuations, which clearly indicate that he is at the peak of the Grandmaster level, and he is not someone he can deal with.
Soon Chu Chuyan was brought over. She looked somewhat haggard, clearly exhausted from worrying about Zu An these past few days but unable to think of a way to save him.
However, when she saw Zu'an, her eyes lit up with an amazing light, and she threw herself into his arms: "Zu'an, are you alright?"
Zuan patted her trembling body and said softly, "I'm alright now. The biggest hurdle is over."
Chu Youzhao, standing to the side, widened her eyes. In her mind, her sister had always been cold as ice and had always been the perfect image of a strong woman who single-handedly supported most of the Chu family. Who was this petite and dependent woman in front of her?
Murong Qinghe also watched the scene before her with curiosity. Chu Chuyan had always been her idol. Dressed in white, she was exceptionally talented. For many years, she had used Chu Chuyan as her benchmark, striving to cultivate and surpass her peers, and then gradually catch up with and overtake her.
Unexpectedly, the gap between their cultivation levels widened significantly during their meeting. Isn't it said that cultivation slows down as one progresses? I thought I was almost catching up with her at the fifth rank, but it turns out she was already at the seventh rank.
Why would such a strong woman act this way towards a man?
Recalling the events of their recent encounter, she realized that Zu An's cultivation was far from the useless person he was rumored to be. "Hmph, is that kid from the Shi family blind? Calling someone like that a useless person?"
But no matter how outstanding he is, he can't compare to my brother Chu.
Her gaze quickly shifted to Chu Youzhao, and her previously sharp eyes suddenly became infatuated.
Qin Zheng, who was sitting at the head of the table, couldn't stand it anymore: "You two have long since broken off your engagement. What kind of behavior is this, hugging and cuddling like this? It only makes you a laughing stock!"
Murong Qinghe hesitated, then said, "Actually, I'm not exactly an outsider. Sooner or later, I'll be part of Brother Chu's family."
Chu Chuyan blushed slightly and gently pushed Zu An away a little before answering, "Grandpa, the reason we canceled the engagement before was because Azu was worried that it would implicate our Chu family. Now that the matter is over, our engagement can naturally be reinstated. In fact, for me, the engagement is meaningless because in my heart, he has always been my husband."
Qin Zheng felt a moment of disorientation, as if he had returned to more than ten years ago, when Wanru had also argued with him in the same way, and finally eloped with the man surnamed Chu without hesitation.
Hmph, having daughters is a money-losing proposition.
He composed himself and said, "What you think is not important. What is important is that you are no longer husband and wife, and everyone else knows that you are no longer husband and wife. Your behavior will bring shame to the Chu family and to our Qin family."
Chu Chuyan pouted, clearly disagreeing, but not to the point of arguing with her grandfather over it.
Qin Zheng clearly remembered why he had asked her to come out: "It's up to you whether you stay in the Qin family or go with this wild man."
Chu Chuyan was a little confused, and Chu Youzhao, who was next to her, hurriedly ran over to tell her what had just happened.
After listening, Chu Chuyan replied, "Grandpa, can I speak with Grandpa privately?"
Qin Zheng frowned and waved for her to leave.
Chu Chuyan pulled Zu An out of the study and led him to her room.
Zu An sighed: "Actually, I knew your choice without you even having to say it. Someone as responsible as you would never abandon the Qin family so easily."
Chu Chuyan looked apologetic: "I'm sorry, Grandfather. My mother and grandfather have severed their father-daughter relationship. Although she never says it, I know she still regrets it. But they are both strong-willed and neither is willing to back down. Only we, the younger generation, can ease their relationship. Over the years, You Zhao has been taken care of by my grandfather in the capital, and the relationship between our two families has been getting better and better. If I leave now, all our previous efforts will be in vain, and my mother and grandfather's relationship will never be restored. Moreover, how will You Zhao face the Qin family afterward?"
Zuan sighed: "You always think of others, but never of yourself. You're always the one making sacrifices for the family..."
Chu Chuyan's lips curled up slightly: "If it weren't for this sacrifice, how could I have met you?"
With her beauty and cultivation, she could easily choose any outstanding young man from any major family, but for the sake of the Chu family, she had no choice but to find a son-in-law to marry into the family, and in the end, she found Zu An.
She was prepared to sacrifice her happiness for life from the start, but unexpectedly, she met the right person by chance.
Zuan never expected that she, who was usually aloof, would say such sweet words. He couldn't help but pull her into his arms and lower his head to kiss her red lips.
Chu Chuyan blushed deeply: "They're still waiting for our reply."
"Let them wait," Zuan snorted, and continued kissing him.
Chu Chuyan thought about how much she had considered for her family but not so much for her lover. Knowing that Zu An had suffered a lot of grievances during this time, she felt guilty and let him be.
As the two embraced passionately, in another courtyard in the capital, members of the Demonic Cult were reporting to a charming and seemingly innocent woman: "Holy Maiden, Lord Ding has been killed by the Embroidered-Robed Envoy, and his residence has been given to another official."
The woman snorted: "The Embroidered-Robe Envoy has to pay the price for messing with our people. Send someone to kill the new master of the Ding family and let everyone know that we are not to be trifled with."
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That's all for today, I'll make up for it tomorrow.
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