Zheng Dan said from the side, "Aunt Mu, you were just inquiring about... Father-in-law's news. Who could have predicted that something like this would happen?"
Aunt Mu said with relief, "Fortunately, Lord Zu arrived in time. However, he was still young and impulsive. Yi Zhibing is the beloved son of the Prefect of the Capital. How could he let it go so easily? Moreover, quite a few government officials and constables also died... Why don't I escort you out of the capital to avoid trouble?"
At this moment, Sang Qian and Zheng Dan both shook their heads slightly: "Brother Zu told us to wait for him."
Aunt Mu thought to herself that these two weren't even married yet, but they listened to Brother Zu in everything.
However, she knew that the relationship between the two women and Zuan was really too dramatic, and she and Sang Hong were the ones who brought it together, so it was not a good joke to make.
Then a burst of laughter came: "Don't worry, this matter is over, there's no need to be afraid anymore."
"Brother Zu!" Upon seeing that familiar figure, Sang Qian and Zheng Dan stood up in unison, filled with joy and surprise.
"Watch out~" Zuan went over and sat down next to Fusang Qian.
Aunt Mu watched all this with satisfaction, nodded to Zu An, and then left the space to the young people.
Sensing Aunt Mu's intention, Sang Qian blushed slightly, but feeling warm inside from Zu An's thoughtfulness.
Zheng Dan felt a little jealous. Although she didn't know about the relationship between the two at first, she had been spending time with Sang Qian day and night, and the changes in Sang Qian's belly couldn't be hidden from her. After pressing her for details, she learned about the Sang family's plan, which made her both angry and embarrassed.
However, he later realized that only in this way could he be with Zu'an openly and honestly, and it would be a good thing that he wouldn't have to hide it from the Sang family in the future.
However, it's one thing to be open-minded, but there's still a feeling of having my home stolen.
Fortunately, she was no ordinary person. She immediately reminded herself that the Sang family was currently facing a great calamity, and she was still thinking about being jealous...
"Brother Zu, how exactly did you resolve this matter?" Sang Qian blinked, her heart filled with curiosity, as she considered it a rather unsolvable problem.
Zu'an then recounted the events that had transpired in the court to the two men.
Both Sang Qian and Zheng Dan exclaimed in surprise, clearly indicating that the things he had encountered recently were truly extraordinary.
"The imperial court is going too far! Such merit was only awarded to an earl!" Sang Qian complained for a while, then couldn't help but sigh, "I really want to follow Brother Zu and experience the magnificence of the demon race."
Zheng Dan was also somewhat dazed. Back then, when she followed Zu An on his adventures, she experienced some truly exciting things; otherwise, she wouldn't have fallen in love with him. But since marrying into the Sang family, it had become inconvenient for her to be with him anymore, and her life now was many times more mundane than before.
At the same time, she felt a little sad. Back then, her cultivation level in Mingyue City was higher than that of Zu'an, but with his rocket-like improvement speed, she could only look up at his back now.
The thought that even if she went to the demon realm with him, she would only be a burden to him made her feel even more saddened.
Seemingly sensing her low spirits, Zuan held her hand tightly to comfort her.
Sang Qian noticed this scene and was somewhat dazed. Logically speaking, she should be angry that a man from another family was being so intimate with her sister-in-law in front of her, but she couldn't feel angry at all. Instead, she felt a warm feeling of family affection.
"By the way, Uncle's case is still under investigation. No one should dare to smear him with accusations of colluding with the demon race anytime soon," Zu An said. Now that the demon race is calling Zhao Hao their nephew, it's foreseeable that relations between the two races will ease considerably in the short term. Who would dare to cause trouble at this time? They'd be afraid of being accused of damaging relations between the two races and end up in deep trouble.
“My father could never have colluded with the demon race. It’s obvious that someone framed him before.” Sang Qian said angrily. “Judging from what you mentioned about what happened in the court, Brother Zu, it was mostly Prince Qi’s faction making a big fuss and trying to use my father’s case to launch a counterattack. The Emperor is really something, not protecting my father’s reputation at all. If you hadn’t arrived in time, Brother Zu, the consequences would have been unimaginable.”
She was truly furious. The Emperor had tricked her back then in the Bright Moon City incident, and now he was doing it again?
Even the most loyal members of the Sang family were now disheartened.
Zuan quickly and gently patted her back: "Don't get angry, be careful not to upset yourself and harm the baby."
Sang Qian blushed: "How can you be so fragile?"
However, her hand involuntarily touched her lower abdomen, and her face radiated maternal glow.
"Oh, right, I also found out some information. Uncle is only missing now. He might still be alive. It's just that we don't know if he was captured by the Youyinglou or rescued by someone else..." Zu'an shared the information he obtained in the embroidery building with the two women.
“This is the best news I’ve heard in days,” Sang Qian said, her eyes filled with tears. “As long as my father is alive, there is a chance.”
...
The three chatted for a long time. It was getting late, and Zu An still had to leave the Sang family. After all, in other people's eyes, he was an outsider, and staying here overnight would not be good for anyone's reputation.
He returned to his count's mansion—which would probably be renamed marquis's mansion now—made a brief appearance, then secretly slipped away.
As a new father, how could he stay alone?
He bought a lot of children's supplies on the street and soon arrived near the Sang residence. He sneaked in under the cover of night. He had already told the Sang family about their defensive formation, so he naturally wouldn't trigger the alarm.
However, when he arrived outside Sang Qian's room, he hesitated, afraid that going to see her late at night would scare her.
After all, the relationship between the two can be described as familiar, but also quite unfamiliar.
After thinking about it, he decided to talk to Zheng Dan first. Firstly, he wanted to connect with Sang Qian through her, and secondly, he had sensed her low spirits during the day and wanted to have a good chat with her.
He entered Zheng Dan's boudoir silently, smelling the familiar fragrance. Thinking of the tender moments they shared, so intimate that even the sun couldn't penetrate them, his heart warmed, and he immediately took off his coat and crawled into bed.
Zheng Dan was clearly startled, but she relaxed when she realized it was him.
"Ah Zu~" Before she could say anything, Zu An had already kissed her.
"Waaah~" The rest of her words were cut off.
As the saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder, and the two had been separated for so long that Zheng Dan's body quickly softened.
Just as the heavenly thunder ignited the earthly fire, a faint voice came from the side: "Brother Zu, I'm still here."
Zuan froze instantly: "???"
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