Such a sudden change.
The two members of the Huangfu Clan both paled in alarm.
Ancestor Huaye in particular. He had personally presided over tonight's banquet, yet the Patrol Guard had actually barged into the Huangfu Clan's main residence, loudly declaring that "the Qianma Huangfu Clan had colluded with the Yin Sha Sect to commit treason."
What an unbearable humiliation!
Fury surged within him as he abruptly turned to City Governor Xiahou Hongde. "City Governor, what is the meaning of this? I, Huangfu Huaye, do not believe I have ever offended you. During your tenure in Changning Guard, our Huangfu Family has also done its utmost to assist you."
Xiahou Hongde's expression turned grave at once.
Clearly, this development had also caught him completely off guard.
His face darkened as he shouted in a heavy voice, "Zhou Zhenwu, what are you doing?"
"So City Governor is here as well. That makes things even better." As though he had only just noticed Xiahou Hongde, Zhou Zhenwu immediately cupped his hands in a military salute. "While carrying out official duties, this subordinate discovered that the Qianma Huangfu Clan had colluded with the Yin Sha Sect, working from within and without to plot rebellion against Great Qian. Intelligence indicated that the Qianma Huangfu Clan Leader, Huangfu Deyun, was here, so I led my brothers here to arrest him."
"Preposterous!" Ancestor Huaye could no longer restrain himself, rebuking him coldly. "What do you take the Huangfu Family's main residence for?"
Zhou Zhenwu glanced at Ancestor Huaye, his smile not reaching his eyes. "As commander of the Patrol Guard, I bear the duty of securing the realm and eliminating enemies. Where can I not go? Must I simply watch your Huangfu Family harbor traitors?"
Just as Ancestor Huaye was about to flare up, Huangfu Jinhuan