When he heard the name Zu An, Zhao Ruizhi’s body couldn't help but tremble. When he recalled how Zu An had beaten him down viciously, he cowered. Still, he was used to throwing his weight around. Leaving just like that was a bit too humiliating. He craned his neck and asked, “Can I not even return to my own wife’s palace?”1

Rong Mo was stunned. The current situation did seem to be a bit strange…0

The crown princess and another man are staying in a room alone, while the husband is being stopped outside…0

Still, she immediately gathered her thoughts and said, “Forgive me, crown prince. The crown princess really is discussing extremely important matters with Sir Zu. Once they are finished, this servant will definitely notify the crown prince immediately.”0

The crown princess really did have vital information to receive from Zu An. That was related to the crown prince’s ascension to the throne, so nothing could be more important. But how could she possibly know that they weren’t discussing those things at all, but rather exchanging their passion?1

Zhao Ruizhi was only saying...0