Zu An had already anticipated that he would be asked that question. He replied calmly, “It was thanks to the other Silver Token Envoys’ help that we were barely able to take him down. We lost Tao Qing and Yan Ke, two Silver Token Envoys, in the process. Forgive my boldness for asking this, but I hope your majesty will permit them to join the Hall of Honor and generously console their families.”

Zhao Han remained silent for a long time. He then said, “I will permit it!”

That was tantamount to accepting the explanation. After all, whether it was Zhang Jie or Zu An, they could be considered important in the eyes of ordinary people, but they were both just ants to Zhao Han. He didn’t really care about a battle between ants.

“Thank you, your majesty!” Zu An replied. It was the first time he had thanked the emperor sincerely.

“How is the investigation in Violet Mountain going?” Zhao Han ask...