“Your clans are all so powerful?” Zu An’s eyes went wide. The clans that these women were from wielded such staggering power that he almost didn’t feel like trying so hard anymore.

Chu Chuyan frowned. “Manman’s status in her clan is a little… awkward. It’s not as glamorous as you think.”

“What is going on in her clan?” Zu An asked quickly. “There’s also the issue of her mother. She looked like she was in a hurry to go see her.”

Chu Chuyan opened her mouth to speak, then hesitated. “I think it’s best if Manman tells you about her situation herself. I don’t think it’s something I should talk about.”

Zu An had a pensive look on his face when he saw her uncertainty. Was it an affair…?

Chu Chuyan got back to the main topic. “Besides these three departments, there are nine major ministers. They are in charge of various political and economic affairs in various fields. For example, the Minister of Ceremonies is in charge of academies country-wide. They wield great authority....