“And what can you do about it? You can only stay mad.” Zu An sneered. Then, he pulled Sun Xun aside and asked quietly, “Minister Sun, can I discuss something with you?”

Sun Xun cupped his hands and replied, “Sir Zu helped me find my son’s real killer, so I feel only gratitude. Please tell me if there’s anything you need. I’ll definitely help you as long as I can.”

Zu An rubbed his hands together. He gave Qiu Honglei a look and deliberately gave Sun Xun a ‘you know’ expression as he said, “Minister Xiang, that woman really made me suffer quite badly last time, so I’ve always wanted to find a way to get back at her. Her background is mysterious, and she’s crafty too, so I never thought I would have a chance to get revenge, but the heavens have eyes! God himself has allowed me to meet her again. I wonder if Minister Sun can hand her over to me for a few hours so I can properly return the favor?”

Sun Xun obviously knew exactly what Zu An was implying from his expression. How else would leaving...