Keyboard Immortal

ned again.
We’ll check everyone’s invitation cards, so we aren’t just dealing with them.”

Bi Ziang’s smile instantly vanished when he heard those words.
“I still wanted to let you keep your dignity, but since you don’t want it, don’t blame this young master.
Since you want to reason through the law, I’m going to interrogate you in detail.
What is your distinguished self’s rank and post? Were you the one who gave the order to transfer the capital’s bailiffs and maintain order here?”

Yi Zhibing immediately broke out into a cold sweat.
“It… It was my father who sent over the bailiffs out of a concern that there would be too many civilians here.” He himself didn’t have any power, but by relying on his father’s authority, he could obviously transfer over some bailiffs.
But strictly speaking, he was doing things illegally.

“Oh, so it was Sir Yi! Then may I wonder if what Sir Yi has done today is actually as a result of a report from the court? Do you have the official approval in writing from the court? After all, this is a place of romance, so if you use bailiffs to maintain order in a brothel, that’s an abuse of government resources for personal reasons.” One after another, Bi Ziang fired off questions that hacked straight at Yi Zhibing’s sore spots again and again.

“I… Um…” Yi Zhibing wiped at his cold sweat.
He had no idea how to respond.
He had acted completely on his own initiative for today’s matters.
Even though his father knew about it, he hadn’t paid it too much attention.
If someone really looked into it, his actions might even cause his father to lose his job.

He was full of regret.
Why the hell did he have to try and show off today? This Zu An really was a freaking demon after all; anyone who got involved with him ended up in deep trouble!

While Yi Zhibing was trapped in an impossible situation, Yu Nan said indifferently, “Since even young master Bi has stepped forward to act as his guarantor, there’s naturally nothing wrong with their party.
You can come back up.”

Yi Zhibing felt as if he had just received a huge pardon.
He quickly gave Bi Ziang an apologetic smile, and left as if he were running away.

Zu An gave the upper floors a look.
Even though he had only gotten a glance, he already recognized who that person was.
So everything that had happened today was because of him.
The two of them had clearly only met once before, only having shared a meal in King Qi Manor. Is there a need for you to target me like this?

Human beings were just that strange.
Sometimes, even though people had clearly only met once, they might fall in love, or on the flipside, subconsciously loathe the other party.
Yu Nan definitely belonged to the latter category.

The pearl curtains to the private room had already been lowered.
It looked as if Yu Nan didn’t even want to give him a second glance.

Zu An shifted his gaze.
He cupped his hands toward Bi Ziang, saying, “Thank you, young master Bi.”

“There’s no need for thanks.
You’re one of my little sister’s men, so of course I’d shelter you.” Bi Ziang gave him a look.
“I’ve only heard of your reputation and haven’t seen you in person before.
Now that we’ve met, I see that you’re neither servile nor overbearing.
Not bad.”

“Young master Bi is too kind with your praise,” Zu An replied calmly.
There was always a condescending tone in the other party’s voice, but he didn’t really mind it either.
That was probably just a common problem among people like them.

Bi Ziang said with a smile, “Now that we’re on the topic, there are a few friends of mine who were done in by you.”

Zu An was stunned.
“Is that so?” He had offended way too many people as of late.
He couldn't figure out who the other party was talking about.

“Shi Kun, then Gu Heng, as well as Gu Xing.
I was actually quite close to them.” Bi Ziang quickly changed the topic.
“But these people bit the hand that fed them, so you did well in getting rid of them.”

Zu An shivered inwardly.
He couldn't help but feel that this young master was a bit unruly.

The two sides exchanged some more greetings, and Bi Ziang offered an invitation.
“I have a private room above.
Why don’t you join us?”

Zu An said with a smile, “Another time, perhaps.
We’ve already chosen our position today.”

Judging from how this young master was surrounded by bootlickers, Zu An could easily imagine that he would have to listen to endless flattery if he went up there.
He would much rather drink happily with Gao Ying and Pei You.

Furthermore, Bi Ziang’s tone and expression always made him feel as if he were being looked down on like a servant. Screw that; I’ve even messed around with raid bosses like Zhao Han and the first emperor.
Who the hell does this kid think he is?

Bi Ziang frowned slightly when he saw that Zu An had refused, but he quickly hid it.
“That’s fine.” He didn’t say anything else, and his group quickly left.

Once they left, his companions muttered, “That guy really doesn’t know how to appreciate favors.
He actually refused young master Bi’s invitation!”

Bi Ziang remained expressionless.
“Capable people always have a bit of pride.
It’s just like raising an eagle; it’ll become obedient if you raise it for a while.”