“This subject pays his respects to the crown prince and princess!” Zu An said in a ringing voice.

A strange atmosphere had pervaded the room. Even the crown prince and princess had their heads bowed, while the rest of the attendants present remained silent out of fear.

The loud voice that suddenly rang out immediately became the focal point of everyone’s attention.

Little Xu and Little He, who were standing beside the crown prince, stared at him in a daze. This guy is really brave. He dares to speak up even at this sort of time.

The Imperial Guards Piao Duandiao and Jiao Sigun, who shared a close relationship with Zu An, winked as hard as they could from where they stood a distance away, trying to warn him not to say the wrong thing.

Zu An felt a warmth rising up within him. These two were truly worth befriending. However, he had his own plans. He walked over to the crown prince and princess. “Hm? Who else can make the crown prince and...