King Qi felt that Zu An’s smile was a bit strange, but he couldn't exactly say how. But at that moment, several other important statesmen walked past. He didn’t want too many people to know about their new relationship, so he took the chance to leave.

Zu An continued to the imperial study and waited outside. He hadn’t expected to actually be called in before the morning court session. However, the emperor summoned him as soon as he heard about Zu An’s arrival.

“I heard you had some luck last night in the pleasure quarters. Why are you here so early? Do you have something important to report?” the emperor asked after sitting down.

Zu An shivered. The palace gates never opened at night, and yet the emperor already knew exactly what had happened. “I was forced to sacrifice my purity for the sake of completing this mission!” he exclaimed with an ‘upset’ expression.

The emperor was speechless. This kid really is shameless! Who in this entire court dares to speak to me like that, apart from him?

“It sounds like you’ve completed your mission,” he said, even though he didn’t think it was too likely....