In front of the opened door, Ning Zu'an redirected his gaze from Madam Ling to glare at Marquis of Ping'an. Blue veins were protruding on his forehead.

The Marquis of Ping'an turned pale upon seeing his murderous rage. He was so frightened that his legs were shaking and his soul was close to flying out of him. He nearly joined Madam Ling in collapsing to the floor. Forcing a fawning smile on his face, he said, "Lord… Lord Protector… I swear it's all a misunderstanding. I ...