Zheng Dan didnât understand how wearing Chu Chuyanâs clothes would help them through the situation. But now that things had already reached this point, there was nothing else she could do either. Her mind was already a mess, so she subconsciously listened to Zu Anâs instructions.
But female clothing wasnât so easy to change into in this world. She couldnât finish changing even after a long time. She decided to just hide behind a screen.
Zu An moved to stop the Sang clanâs father and daughter duo. The best result would be if they didnât see anything. After all, he had never tested out âPin Ruâs Wardrobeâ yet and didnât know if it would work.
But the door slammed open as soon as he reached the entrance. A beautiful figure rushed in.
Zu An stopped her and asked in a serious tone, âWhat are you doing?â
The figure was alarmed. She quickly covered her chest with her arms, staring at him in embarrassment and anger.
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The young lady that had barged in was, of course, the Sang clanâs young miss Sang Qien. Zu An hadnât expected that he would just happen to touch some areas he shouldnât have when he stopped her.
âWhat in the world are you doing, hiding inside all day!!â Sang Qien was about to cry. It almost looked as if she had been the one throwing herself at him!
âItâs your fault for barging in like this. I was just about to open the door.â Zu An had been planning to criticize her harshly, but with this unexpected situation, his tone couldnât help but ease a bit.
âAhem!â Sang Hong exclaimed from outside. âSir Zu, please donât blame my daughter. Sheâs a bit rash in nature and has bumped into Sir Zu. This old one will apologize in her place.â
Sang Qien became sullen. She had clearly been taken advantage of, and yet her father was apologizing instead? Such a feeling really wasnât great.
Zu An had a strange look on his face. I might have believed you if you said that Sang Qianâs temperament was rash, but youâre saying this about the resourceful Sang Qien?
This old fox was clearly using his daughter to get inside. That way, even if they broke inside, Zu An couldnât really say much.
âMaster!â Several servants rushed in with clubs in hand. They looked at the visitors with unkind expressions. Letting the pair barge in was already hugely neglectful of their duty.
âItâs fine, weâre old friends. You can all withdraw for now.â Zu An didnât want this matter to get out of hand either. He gestured for them to leave for the time being. Then, he looked at the father and daughter and said with a smile, âThe two of you burst in like this so fiercely. Others might think that you came to catch an adulterer or something.â
Zheng Dan jumped in fright. This guy really dares to say something like that? Hmph, I want to see what youâll do once they find out!
Sang Qien blushed and looked away guiltily. But the old fox Sang Hong was clearly much more shameless. He replied with a smile, âI see that Sir Zu is still as fond of jokes as usual. We heard that you were injured quite badly in the dungeon, but we couldnât meet with you all this time while you were in the palace. When we learned that you had emerged, we immediately came to see you. Qienâer here was too worried about you and barged in. Iâll have to ask you to forgive her rudeness.â
âDadâ¦â Sang Qien stamped her feet. Even though she knew that her father was using her as an excuse, her young ladyâs shyness still couldnât take it. Sang Hong coughed and pretended to not have seen anything.
Zu An thought of something. He remarked with a smile, âHm? The two of you came today, but why donât I see Miss Zheng here?â
Zheng Danâs heart was about to pop out of her chest. Why does this guy keep talking about our sore spot? Heâs completely playing with fire!
Sang Qien gradually recovered her composure and said, âMy sister-in-law left earlier. Right, did she come and visit you?â She looked around as she spoke.
Zu An replied with a smile, âWhy would your sister-in-law come to find me?â
Sang Qien remarked with an ambiguous smile, âWho knows? You and my sister-in-law are⦠very good friends, right?â
Zheng Dan held her head in her arms. This little sister-in-law of hers was way too smart! She always felt that this girl actually knew something.
Zu An laughed and said, âBut of course! I was locked up in the same cell with your sister-in-law for so long on our way to the capital, so weâve gone through some stuff together. Of course weâre good friends. Iâm also good friends with Miss Qien.â
Zheng Dan blushed when she heard those words. The scene of the two of them sitting together in the carriage resurfaced. This guy really is a little rascal!
Sang Qien harrumphed. Like hell Iâd want to be that kind of good friend with you!
Sang Hong had his eyes closed, as if he were taking a moment to rest. Suddenly, though, he looked toward the screen and remarked, âSo Sir Zu had another guest over right now. I wonder who it is?â
Zheng Danâs heart pounded quickly. With Sang Hongâs cultivation, he had obviously noticed her.
Sang Qien suddenly looked toward the screen. Her expression became conflicted. What if it really is sister-in-law? What do we do then?
Zheng Dan was so nervous she almost fainted on the spot. Her head rang with noise. What would she do if her father-in-law and sister-in-law found out?!
Even though her entire marriage with Sang Qian now looked like a farce, and it was mainly in name, the key was that she still hadnât formally broken things off. If she were found out here, it wouldnât just be her reputation, but the entire Zheng clanâs reputation that would be ruined.
Zu An said with a smile, âI couldnât deceive Sir Sang after all. The one inside is Chu Chuyan. She just came to visit me. The two of us were just about to get intimate when you two came, so sheâs a bit embarrassed.â
Sang Qien harrumphed. Who do you think youâre fooling? Chu First Miss is in Brightmoon City right now, why would she be here?
Sang Hongâs eyes twitched. He obviously didnât believe that it was Chu Chuyan. It was more likely to be his daughter-in-law Zheng Dan. He actually didnât really mind the two of them having some relationship in private; since his son was already dead anyway, he could then make full use of his daughter-in-law, turning her into the link that tied Zu An to the Sang clan.
But that couldnât happen out in the open. It would have been crossing the line a bit if Zu An told him that he had been intimate with Zheng Dan just a moment ago.
When he saw Sang Hongâs change in expression, Zu An replied with a smile, âThen should I call Chu Chuyan out to say hello? Weâre all acquaintances already, anyway.â
Sang Hongâs expression changed again. He quickly said, âThereâs no need.â
Sang Qien also quickly added, âIâm sorry for bothering you. Should we come back at a different time?â She turned to leave after speaking. She really didnât know what sheâd do if Zheng Dan came out at that moment. Her dad was so old already, too. What if he ended up getting a stroke?
But Zu An wasnât willing to give up and said, âSigh, of course we should all say hello! Or else youâll think your sister-in-law is here.â He walked over to the screen and pulled Zheng Dan out as he spoke.
Zheng Danâs mind went completely blank. What is he doing? Why does he want me to meet the two of them? Iâm completely done for⦠I canât even go out in public anymoreâ¦
But she didnât display her anger or mockery. The entire room became completely silent. She had been the boss of one of Brightmoon Cityâs gangs, so her control over her emotions was exceptional. She had to deal with this matter sooner or later, so sheâd just do it now.
But right before she spoke, she saw the Sang clanâs father and daughter look at her in shock. Sang Hong exclaimed, âSo it was Chu First Miss! We father and daughter have been really rude just now. We hope you donât take offense.â
Zheng Dan was stunned. Zu An patted her hand and replied, âWeâre all friends here, so why are we treating each other like strangers? Why has Sir Sang visited us today?â
Zheng Dan sat down off to the side, puzzled. Countless possibilities flashed through her mind. Why would the Sang clanâs father and daughter call me Chu First Miss? Donât tell me theyâre playing along with Zu An just because they really donât want to create a fuss in public? Ahh, Iâm going to die from embarrassmentâ¦
âWe mainly came to pay you a visit and bring you some medicine.â Sang Hong gestured toward his daughter as he spoke.
Sang Qien snapped out of her daze and quickly handed over the gifts they had prepared, explaining, âThis bottle of Thousand Year Snow Moon Extract is something my father unintentionally stumbled upon many years ago. It has excellent effects for restoring the body, so we hope it can be of help to big brother Zu.â She felt quite strange. Why had Chu First Miss not said anything? Furthermore, her expression seemed a bit different from usual.
When he saw Sang Qienâs strange expression, Zu An said with a smile, âLittle sister Qienâerâs arms are even fairer than this Thousand Year Snow Moon Extract.â
Sang Qienâs face immediately flushed red, and she pulled back her hands at once. Her attention was diverted, as expected.
You really are a brute⦠Who wants to be your little sister Qienâer?! Do you think Iâm as easy to trick as sister-in-law?⦠Her thoughts continued to go on and on like a broken record.
Sang Hong had a strange look on his face when he saw the scene. He thought to himself, I already gave away a daughter-in-law. Donât tell me I have to give away my daughter too? He coughed lightly and asked, âAh Zu, do you know why his majesty didnât openly blame King Qi?â