Cao Zhi saw this from a distance and immediately became as well-behaved as the general beside him.
When Hu Zun beckoned to him, he hurried over in little steps, just as that general had, and came to Hu Zun's side with the utmost deference.
"Thank you, Grand General, for saving my life."
"Enough nonsense!!"
"Does this wretch have a grudge against the Liu family?"
"I do not know... perhaps so."
"Did you recognize the man who came to kill you just now?"
"No..."
"You know nothing! How can you be a prince?! Go back!"
"Yes!!"
Cao Zhi was exceedingly docile, without a trace of his earlier unruliness. He obediently returned to his original spot and, alongside the general, watched Hu Zun in the distance, both looking thoroughly meek.
Hu Zun ordered the armored guards to secure the surrounding area and light torches, illuminating the entire princely residence.
The residence was now as bright as day. In the distance, armored guards were still constantly coming and going, and Hu Zun watched coldly.
Gongsha Hong knelt to one side, his hands bound behind his back, his eyes filled with resentment as he looked at Hu Zun.
He wanted to say something vicious, but seeing Hu Zun's burly frame, he did not dare open his mouth.
The atmosphere was somewhat solemn.
Just then, a commotion arose in the distance.
The sounds of people crying could faintly be heard. Soon, a group appeared before Hu Zun.
There were old and young among them. Most were even in their underclothes, their attire disheveled, as the armored guards escorted them under guard. The man at their head was none other than Liu Jie.
Despite being treated so rudely by the armored guards, Liu Jie showed no anger on his face.
But when he entered the courtyard