บท 145: Emperor Yin's Pressure! The Zuo Family's Sudden Death (1)

Mrs. Chen's ears buzzed with a deafening hum, her facial expression freezing in sheer disbelief.

How could the guard of Mu Qingmeng address Si Fuqing with such respect upon their first meeting?

What other connections could exist between them aside from that one encounter at the hospital?

Si Fuqing tilted her head slightly, relaxing her clenched fingers just a bit while still gripping Mrs. Chen's collar with her other hand. "Hello, who might you be?"

She didn't recall any interactions with members of the Thousand Army Alliance.

"Apologies for my tardiness. The Lady heard of the Chen family's deeds and immediately sent me back from the city of Sijiu," Jiang Shuihan said, a trace of regret crossing his face. "I hope you'll forgive me, Miss Si."

Si Fuqing narrowed her fox-like eyes. "Do you know Aunt Mu?"

Jiang Shuihan was genuinely surprised. "The Lady didn't mention this to you?"