He actually didn’t want to do anything bad to them either, because he was going to turn against the emperor eventually. The enemy of his enemy was his friend. With them present, he would have another source of assistance. But he didn’t want to reveal that fact too soon, or else they might use it to threaten him. Things would become really troublesome then.

Kong Nanwu said, “Young master Zu actually doesn’t need to feel too worried. It isn’t just one or two officials we’re in contact with in the capital. We all take what we need, and having more friends is always better than having more enemies.”

Zu An asked seriously, “I wonder which officials these are?”

Kong Nanwu shook her head. “This is where young master’s questions become a bit improper. How can I possibly tell you about them? Similarly, if someone asked me to give them information about you, I wouldn’t tell them. Even if you don’t trust me, you trust our little sister Snow, right?”

Zu An thus took the chance to say, “Fine. Out...