Zuo Su's expression changed: "What makes you say that, Lord Sang?"
At this moment, many guards rushed out to protect him, showing that he still had many trusted confidants around him after so many years as the prefect.
Sang Hong narrowed his eyes: "What, does Lord Zuo intend to disobey orders?"
"I wouldn't dare," Zuo Su's fat face trembled, "Lord Sang, you must let me know what happened, right?"
Sang Hong gave him a deep look and said in a deep voice, "Someone reported that you colluded with the demon race and smuggled spirit stones and various military supplies for many years."
These words caused an uproar in the room, for this was a crime punishable by the confiscation of property and the extermination of the entire clan.
The surrounding guards also turned to look at Zuo Su, their eyes filled with fear and suspicion.
"Slander! This is blatant slander!" Zuo Su trembled violently with rage. "Lord Sang, please don't fall for the villain's scheme!"
Sang Hong said calmly, "I know what I'm doing. I will investigate the truth of the matter thoroughly. I will not wrong an innocent person, nor will I let a guilty person go free. If Lord Zuo is innocent, I will personally release him afterward and then apologize to him. However, I will have to trouble Lord Zuo to come with us now."
After saying that, he gave Zuan a wink, and Zuan understood and personally led his men over.
If Zuo Su, the dignified prefect, were to truly rebel, the other guards would be utterly unable to subdue him.
Zuan approached Zuo Su, wary that he might resort to desperate measures.
Although many guards in the prefect's mansion had unconsciously lowered their blades, some trusted guards still stepped forward upon seeing this, as if they would start snatching people as soon as Zuo Su gave the order.
Zuo Su waved his hand, signaling them not to act impulsively: "Very well, I trust Lord Sang's integrity and he is certainly not the kind of person to frame others. I am willing to go with you and cooperate with your investigation."
As he spoke, he took off his official hat.
"Lord Zuo, please forgive me." Zu An quickly reached out and sealed several major acupoints on his body, preventing the circulation of his internal energy. At this moment, he was no different from an ordinary person.
"Lord Zu is so young, yet his cultivation is truly astonishing." Zuo Su stared at him in surprise. Although he had given up resisting, he was still a top expert. Even those with lower cultivation might not be able to break through his defenses, let alone subdue him instantly.
"You flatter me, Lord Zuo. It's all thanks to your cooperation." Zu An smiled.
Zuo Su's expression softened a bit; this kid knew how to talk, saving him face.
Next, Sang Hong took Zuo Su back to the residence and locked up all the other officials involved in the case, as well as Zuo Su's confidants.
Such a big thing happened at the Prefectural Governor's Office, and the news quickly spread throughout the entire Cloud City.
Inside the governor's mansion, the officials were all as anxious as ants on a hot pan.
"Governor, if Sang Hong dared to arrest Zuo Su today, wouldn't he also dare to arrest you?"
Jian Taiding remained calm and composed. After sipping his tea, he said indifferently, "He doesn't have the guts. You all need not worry; everything is under control."
In the Yu family, a stunningly beautiful woman lay half-reclined on the couch. After listening to the information brought by Xingnu, she sighed, "This Sang Hong is truly a man of immense power; when he moves, it is as swift as thunder."
"Soulmate said worriedly, "Should we take some precautions in advance?"
Yu Yanlu shook her head: "Let's wait and see."
In the courtyard where the Prince of Qi was hiding, Han Fengqiu reported the events that had occurred. Zhao Zhi chuckled and said, "This Sang Hong is quite bold, isn't he afraid of provoking a mutiny? Keep an eye on him and see if you need to lend him a hand when the time comes."
Inside the Zhenyuan Chamber of Commerce, Qian Dong and several other managers met with Tang Tian'er in a private room: "Miss, could this incident be aimed at us?"
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