"What's wrong?" Chu Chuyan was also startled by her reaction.
Zheng Dan awkwardly took out a handkerchief to wipe the corner of her mouth, glanced at Sang Qian on the other side, but couldn't see anything unusual: "Why did you ask that?"
Chu Chuyan hesitated for a moment before saying, "When we first met, her eyes were full of joy and affection when she looked at Azu. But after she noticed me, her expression changed drastically. It was only because the change was so obvious that I noticed it."
Zheng Dan felt the same way as Zu An; this woman was incredibly perceptive.
However, she did not deny it immediately, but said with a smile: "What girl wouldn't like a hero like Ah Zu? It's normal."
This is a good opportunity to give her a heads-up, so that Chu Chuyan won't be caught off guard and suddenly discover that Sang Qian is pregnant with her husband's child, which would be too much of a shock.
Oh, I've really gone to great lengths for this family. I must find a chance to properly thank my great-grandmother.
Chu Chuyan was taken aback, clearly not expecting such an answer, but upon further reflection, what she said seemed to be true.
The current Azu is no longer the infamous spendthrift he once was in Mingyue City.
After a while, Zu An got up to take his leave. Now that Sang Hong had returned and Chu Chuyan was also there, it wouldn't be appropriate for him to stay overnight at the Sang residence.
He instructed the Imperial Guards to protect the Sang residence well, and then left with Chu Chuyan.
On the way home, Chu Chuyan hesitated several times before speaking, which amused Zu An. He took her hand and said, "Just say what you want to say. Is there anything we can't talk about?"
Feeling the warmth of his palm, Chu Chuyan felt a warmth in her heart and smiled as she shook her head: "It's nothing."
"Really nothing?" Zu'an asked curiously.
"It's nothing." Chu Chuyan smiled and answered with the same answer no matter what the other person asked.
Zuan was completely confused, even wondering if Sang Qian knew he was pregnant with her child.
He considered telling her the truth, but this matter concerned the reputation of the Sang family, especially the reputation of Sang Qian, an unmarried girl. It was indeed not good to tell others before discussing it with them.
However, Chu Yan wasn't an outsider either...
He was filled with anxiety the whole way, but unexpectedly he had already returned to the manor. Chu Youzhao and Murong Qinghe came out to greet him upon hearing the news: "Sister, brother-in-law!"
Chu Youzhao pulled the two of them around a few times to check on them, and only felt relieved after confirming that they were not injured.
Chu Chuyan affectionately pinched her younger sister's cheek before briefly recounting what had just happened. The two girls' eyes widened in surprise, clearly not expecting that a street attack could occur in the capital.
Then Chu Chuyan said to the two of them, "It's getting late, I'll take you back first."
Chu Youzhao pouted, "I want to be with my sister."
Chu Chuyan smiled and said, "I still need to visit the elders of the Qin family."
Although the two old men of the Qin family went out to fight, there are still many other elders in the mansion.
Then he looked at Zu'an and said, "You should come to the Qin family with me."
Zuan was a little embarrassed: "Is it really appropriate for me to go?"
My relationship with the Qin family during this period wasn't exactly bad, but it certainly wasn't good either. It was fine if I went alone normally, but now that I'm with Chu Chuyan, some people might come and make sarcastic remarks.
Chu Chuyan raised her eyebrows: "Ah, it seems you really do think that since you're divorced from me, you naturally have nothing to do with the Qin family anymore."
Zu An said with a wry smile, "I'll go, I'll go, okay?"
Chu Chuyan, with her icy nature, actually resorted to such tricks.
Hearing that he was also going to the Qin family, and that they didn't need to part ways so soon, Chu Youzhao stopped refusing.
The group first took Murong Qinghe home, and then went to the Qin family together.
Upon learning of Chu Chuyan's arrival, the Qin brothers, Qin Guangyuan with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, and Qin Yongde with his delicate features, came out to greet her personally. In addition, all of Qin's aunts and uncles came out, praising Chu Chuyan and saying how beautiful the little girl from back then had become.
Zu An was somewhat embarrassed, because in theory he was the son-in-law of the Chu family and related to the Qin family, but in order to protect the Chu family, he and Chu Chuyan had nominally divorced.
Fortunately, Qin Guangyuan took a moment to chat with him: "I heard you were attacked on your way to escort Sang Hong to the palace?"
“Indeed, they seem to be assassins from the Shadow Tower, but they used military crossbows, including a siege crossbow.” Zuan said while observing his reaction. The Qin family was the most powerful family in the military, and this matter might be related to them.
As expected, Qin Guangyuan's expression changed upon hearing this, and he looked rather grim, as if he had thought of something.
Sensing that he seemed to have something on his mind, Zu'an smiled and said nothing more.
Qin Guangyuan is a smart man, and he must have thought of the King of Qi immediately. He must not be unaware of the possible consequences of this matter.
After spending several awkward hours at the Qin family's house, Chu Chuyan got up, said goodbye, and went home.
Qin Yongde couldn't help but say, "The Qin family is your home in the capital, so where are you going back to so late?"
Chu Chuyan glanced at Zu An, who was awkwardly staying with her, and a gentler look appeared on her face: "I'm going back to Zu An's place."
Many members of the Qin family frowned and advised, "You've already divorced, it's probably not appropriate for you to live together anymore."
Even the most discerning members of the Qin family had to admit that Zuan was now quite outstanding, but the two sides did not belong to the same camp. The more outstanding they were, the more trouble they would cause, so naturally they did not have much goodwill towards Zuan.
With Chu Chuyan's captivating beauty, even though she had been married before, she still had no shortage of excellent suitors in the capital. It wouldn't be difficult for her to find a high-ranking family for marriage one day, which would be more beneficial to both the Qin and Chu families.
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