Zu An’s expression grew grim. Things really were tricky now. There was no way they were going to admit defeat, but he couldn't just watch as Yu Yanluo fell victim to the drug. Ah… what a headache.

“Don’t do it!” Yu Yanluo quickly shouted. “Don’t concede!”

Zu An was stunned. The others’ eyes also darted between the two of them.

Only then did Yu Yanluo realize that her words had double meanings. It sounded almost as if she didn’t want the antidote. Her face flushed red as she quickly explained, “Cooperating with them is not in our favor. We might receive some benefits in the short term, but the court will find out eventually. When that happens, the entire Yu clan will be finished!”

The Yu clan’s ki stone business already made them incredibly wealthy. There was no need for them to take such a risk at all.

Kong Qing smiled and said, “So that was what madam was worried about. You do not need to worry about that. Cloudcenter Commandery’s skies are high, and the emperor is far away. The second master from the Martial Affairs Manor here is also one of us. When the time comes, even if the court interferes,...