I attained immortality through meditation in the Great Qian Dynasty.

"He only wants to use his daughter's constitution as a vessel to absorb his cultivation!"

"Even the General of the Valiant Cavalry was only chosen on a whim because the Duke of Anguo's family was vying for him!"

"Father, do you know what the words 'furnace' and 'cauldron' mean?"

Murong Qiming's body stiffened.

"A furnace or cauldron?"

His lips moved.

He was not unaware that such secret arts existed in this world.

I never expected it would happen to my own daughter.

"You! You're talking nonsense!"

Murong Qiming's voice was shrill.

"Who taught you to use such foul language?"

"The Duke of Anguo's mansion is so prestigious, how could they possibly do such a despicable thing?"

"Guards! Take this wretched girl away! Confine her to the manor and await further orders!"

He wanted to swallow Murong Qingxue's words completely.

However, Zhao Zian stepped forward and stood in front of Murong Qingxue.

"Lord Murong."

Zhao Zian spoke

"I heard everything clearly at the Rainbow Garment Shop regarding the furnace and cauldron; it was the old man with the goatee from the Duke of Anguo's mansion who admitted it."

"I can testify to this matter."

Murong Qiming's pupils contracted slightly.

He examined Zhao Zian again.

"Who are you, sir?"

Murong Qiming forced out a stiff smile.

"My name is Zhao Zian, Miss Murong's savior."

Zhao Zian responded calmly.

"Today at the Ni Chang Fang, there are two groups of people, the Duke of Anguo's Mansion and the General of the Valiant Cavalry's Mansion."

"They fought fiercely over Miss Murong."

"If it weren't for my help, Miss Murong would probably have been forcibly taken away long ago."

"At that time, the matter of the furnace will surely become even more widely discussed."

Murong Qiming's face turned pale and then flushed.

If they were forcibly taken away by the people of the Duke of Anguo's mansion, the Murong family would have completely lost face.

"Lord Murong, if you were to place Miss Murong under house arrest now..."

"If we were to push her back into the fire, the people of the capital would probably not agree."

Zhao Zian's voice suddenly turned cold.

"The farce that happened today between the Duke of Anguo's mansion and the General of the Valiant Cavalry's mansion at the Ni Chang Fang has already spread throughout the capital."

"Miss Murong's reputation is now hanging by a thread."

"If we want to preserve our lives, Lord Murong's decision at this moment is of paramount importance."

"They chose to settle things quietly, allowing the Duke of Anguo's mansion to suppress the scandal and let Miss Murong suffer endless humiliation."

"Or... should we let this matter explode and risk a complete breakdown?"

Zhao Zian's tone carried a hint of amusement.

He saw through Murong Qiming's nature of currying favor with the powerful and valuing his reputation.

Murong Qiming looked up and met Zhao Zian's gaze.

The fish died and the net was broken?

That means the Murong family will be doomed!

But if we don't break the law... what will happen to our daughter's innocence and the family's reputation?

He's not brainless.

He instantly realized the far-reaching implications.

Zhao Zian, a powerful cultivator at the Golden Core stage.

If he really insists on seeking justice for Murong Qingxue.

Then the scandal of the Duke of Anguo's mansion will have no chance of being covered up.

In fact, this mysterious and powerful figure could easily drag the Murong family down with him.

"What...what exactly do you want?"

Murong Qiming's voice was somewhat hoarse.

"It's very simple."

Zhao Zian's lips curled slightly.

"I am temporarily residing at the Murong residence to protect Miss Murong."

"In this way, the Duke of Anguo's mansion and the General of the Valiant Cavalry's mansion will not dare to act rashly."

"As a result, the various forces in the capital will be more wary and will not easily throw dirty water at the Murong family."

"At the same time, the Murong family can use the pretext of having a powerful figure protecting them to temporarily stabilize the situation and buy time for future plans."

Murong Qiming was stunned.

He looked at Zhao Zian, then at Murong Qingxue.

He had never been so passive before.

His gaze fell on Zhao Zian again; this man was no ordinary person.

Murong Qiming fell into deep thought.

"good……"

"Young Master Zhao, in that case, please come into the manor."

His gaze swept over the guards at the entrance of the mansion.

"If even the slightest leak of what happened today occurs, you will face the consequences yourselves!"

The guards all knelt down, indicating that they dared not.

Murong Qiming turned around, flicked his sleeves, and entered the mansion.

Murong Qingxue glanced at Zhao Zian, then at her father's departing figure.

She knew that she had won temporary freedom.

Zhao Zian took Murong Qingxue's hand and stepped into the residence of the Vice Minister of Rites.

……

The Duke of Anguo's Mansion.

Li Dehai originally thought that Zhao Zian would take Murong Qingxue to hide in a corner of the capital.

He will send someone to investigate secretly, and then deal with the two of them.

"What did you say?"

Li Dehai suddenly turned his head and stared at his subordinate kneeling on the ground reporting.

"That kid...that kid took Murong Qingxue directly into the Vice Minister's residence?"

The subordinates were trembling with fear.

"Reporting to the Duke, the news is confirmed. Zhao Zian and Miss Murong are currently at the Murong residence."

Li Dehai's face turned ashen.

"Arrogant! Utterly arrogant!"

This was completely beyond his expectations.

Li Dehai began to reassess Zhao Zian's true intentions and strength.

But whatever the reason, he put the Duke of Anguo's mansion in the eye of the storm.

The Murong family's stance has also become ambiguous.

Did they genuinely accept Zhao Zi'an, or were they coerced?

If Murong Qiming really joins forces with Zhao Zian.

The scandal involving the furnaces of the Duke of Anguo's mansion will no longer be able to be concealed.

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

"Pass down the order to closely monitor the Murong family's every move."

"At the same time, continue to dig deeper into Zhao Zi'an's background! The more detailed the better!"

"I need to know where he came from and who's backing him!"

……

General of the Valiant Cavalry's Residence.

Li Mang also received the news.

"What? He actually moved into the Vice Minister's residence?"

"What a brilliant Zhao Zi'an!"

Li Mang muttered to himself, a playful smile playing on his lips.

He not only exposed the scandals of the Duke of Anguo's mansion, but also took the opportunity to seize control of the Murong mansion.

The Duke of Anguo's mansion will certainly not let this go.

The Murong family was thrust from a dependent to the center of controversy.

He himself originally intended to use Murong Qingxue to compete with the Duke of Anguo's mansion.

But now it turns out that Zhao Zi'an, this troublemaker, has made things even more interesting.

"Go, intensify the investigation into Zhao Zi'an."

Li Mang gave the order to his trusted confidants.

"Investigate everything about him: where he came from, who his teachers were, why he came to the capital, and what his purpose is!"

He needs to figure out this mysterious expert's trump card as soon as possible before he can decide how to deal with him next.

It's been a long time since such an interesting person has appeared in the capital.

……

In teahouses and taverns, on the streets and in alleys, discussions rose and fell.

"Have you heard?"

"That mysterious Golden Core expert who caused such a ruckus at the Rainbow Garment Shop has actually moved into Minister Murong's residence!"

"Hey! This is interesting!"

"Has Minister Murong climbed the social ladder, or has he let a wolf into his house?"

"I heard that Young Master Zhao is Miss Murong's savior and also exposed the shocking scandal of the Duke of Anguo's mansion!"

"The Duke of Anguo's mansion is going to have a real headache now!"