When he saw Chu Chuyan’s group arrive, Xie Yi’s frown instantly turned into a smile. “Distinguished niece, I have only just returned, and heard that you were looking for me! I was worried that you might have already left.”

Zu An shook his head. These fellas were all incredibly crafty. He had clearly been home all this time. He had refused to meet with them earlier, yet he was now pretending as though nothing had happened.

Chu Chuyan was clearly used to such things. Her smile betrayed no hint of discontent. “Chu Chuyan greets Uncle Xie.”

“It’s not great being your uncle right now,” Xie Yi sighed. This girl hadn’t addressed him in his official capacity as City Lord, but had addressed him as uncle. She clearly wished to speak with him as a friend of the Chu clan. “I have a rough idea of why you are here. Your...