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 ha..