Zu An was completely unaffected by his fierce rebuke. Instead, he turned to Zheng Dan, who was beside him.

“Isn’t your young miss here? She’s obviously the one who should take charge of such an important matter. If she wants me to take responsibility then I will. If she doesn’t, then I won’t. What does miss Zheng think?” Zu An said with a chuckle.

Zheng Dan blushed. Was this fellow deliberately trying to take advantage of her? Despite this, she still replied, “Everything the young master is doing is for the sake of the government. How could I make you take responsibility?”

Zu An laughed heartily. “I’m really happy that miss Zheng doesn’t need me to take responsibility. It seems like our relationship is pretty good.”

From the side, Sang Qian’s brow furrowed. He subconsciously adjusted his helmet. His headgear seemed somewhat uncomfortable today.

“The young miss has already given the word.” Hou Yun said. “Follow me.” He walked to the front and gestured to his subordinates to open up the cabin.

Sang Qian waved his hand. His soldiers entered in a single file and began to carry out a search.

Zu An gestured to his men as well, and the Chu clan guards followed the others inside. He clearly didn’t trust Sang Hong’s people.

Still uneasy about the situation, he followed them in personally.

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