Even though Zu An’s rank wasn’t high, and it hadn’t been long since he had arrived in the capital, there was almost no one who didn’t know who he was.

After all, there were too many people who had been ruined because of him! They were all important figures too. The Murong clan, Cheng clan, Shi clan… Even King Qi had been screwed over by this man. They had all discussed him in private, feeling that he was like a disease, that whoever he touched would be done for.

Everyone from King Qi’s faction hated him. There were even many from the crown prince’s faction who didn’t like him. Many subjects from King Qi’s faction looked at Murong Tong resentfully. Why did you have to give that Zu An another push?

The crown prince’s faction was also confused. Don’t tell me that Zu An ended up defecting to King Qi’s side? Why would Murong Tong speak up for his sake?

An important minister stepped forward and said, “Zu An has just been promoted within the nobility, and he’s still young. Increasing his noble rank again in quick succession within such a short amount of time will easily instill arrogance. It might not actually help him.”

That person was naturally someone from King Qi’s faction.Several voices of support immediately followed when those words were spoken.

The crown prince’s faction immediately felt...