Zu An hurried back to the Chu clan to inform them about the most recent developments.

“What? We didn’t end up finding any illicit salt?!” Qin Wanru was just about to erupt when she heard his report, but suddenly remembered that there might be something loose in this fellow’s head. The last time, he’d exploded after some light criticism, and she was worried that this situation might get out of hand again. She reined in her urge to scold him, and merely snorted angrily.

This is weird, though. Why would I be scared of this brat? There’s nothing he can do!

The more she thought about it, the gloomier she got, and she almost spoke out in anger anyway. However, now that she had interrupted her instinctive reaction, she found it much harder to say something.

In the end, she could only stare resentfully at him, plotting her next chance to settle things properly with this brat.

You have successfully trolled Qin Wanru for 9… 9… 9…

Zu An felt a bit strange when he saw these points....