Arresting Marquis Xiajiang... Ma Yan's cluttered eyebrows suddenly twitched, he asked:
"I need a reason."
Zhao Douan didn't hesitate, he began from his encounter that morning where he was intercepted by the other party on his way out, all the way to Feng Ju's plea for help.
The reason why he said these things was because he understood that Lord Ma couldn't tolerate any dishonesty in his sight.
It can't be hidden anyway, and there is no need to, might as well be honest.
"So, Marquis Xiajiang is taking up the cause for Princess Yunyang, intending to use Feng Ju as a breakthrough point against you."
Ma Yan's expression remained calm:
"So you're borrowing Nine Halls manpower just to rescue that kidnapped girl?"
"Yes," Zhao Douan admitted frankly.
"You could have just reported to His Majesty, there was no need for such a grand gesture," Ma Yan said.
"But there's no time to wait," Zhao Douan asserted: