No need to plead!

While Bai Li Hong Zhuang and Situ Yan were conversing, the voices of Qin Ai and Gu Jing Qing requesting an audience could be heard outside the door.

They were not as insistent as the Elder in meeting with the Sect Master. If the Sect Master didn't want to see them at the moment, they would immediately leave.

"I am Qin Ai, requesting an audience with the Sect Master."

"I am Gu Jing Qing, requesting an audience with the Sect Master."

Upon hearing the voices outside the door, Situ Yan's expression changed slightly, and he couldn't help but look at Bai Li Hong Zhuang.

His granddaughter's thoughts were what he cared about the most now.

Bai Li Hong Zhuang smiled faintly. When she first came to Tian Gang Sect, Master Qin and Master Gu had spoken up for her during the discussions in the council hall.

She understood that Master Qin and Master Gu had always been on Emperor Bei Chen's side, so she was also grateful to the two Sect Masters.

Seeing that Bai Li Hong Zhuang did not object, Situ Yan spoke up, "Come in."

Qin Ai and Gu Jing Qing entered the room upon hearing Situ Yan's voice. When they saw that only Situ Yan, Emperor Bei Chen, and Bai Li Hong Zhuang were present, they remained calm.

"Greetings, Sect Master. Greetings, Young Sect Master." The two of them respectfully bowed and greeted.

"Please rise."

Situ Yan raised his right hand slightly, signaling Qin Ai and Gu Jing Qing to forgo the formalities.

Bai Li Hong Zhuang also bowed when she saw Qin Ai and Gu Jing Qing, "Greetings, Master Qin and Master Gu."

Qin Ai and Gu Jing Qing both smiled at Bai Li Hong Zhuang. They had complex feelings towards her now.

In terms of identity, Bai Li Hong Zhuang was currently just an ordinary disciple of Tian Gang Sect, so it was perfectly normal for her to bow to them.

However, they were well aware that Bai Li Hong Zhuang would become the future wife of the Young Sect Master, so such formalities were not appropriate.

In their eyes, with the Sect Master, Young Sect Master, and Bai Li Hong Zhuang discussing matters here, they might be discussing the marriage between the Young Sect Master and Bai Li Hong Zhuang.

If not for this reason, the repeated disturbances by the Elder wouldn't have provoked the Sect Master's anger.

Situ Yan noticed the change in Qin Ai and Gu Jing Qing's expressions, and he understood their helplessness regarding the formalities.

"Sect Master, isn't it a bit inappropriate for the Elder to be punished with confinement as the Elder?"

After careful consideration, Qin Ai couldn't help but speak up. Many matters within the sect were usually handled by the Elder.

Now that the Elder was confined and unable to come out for the time being, it would undoubtedly have some impact on the sect.

After Qin Ai spoke, he couldn't help but look at Situ Yan anxiously, not wanting to anger the Sect Master because of this matter.

"He brought this upon himself. There's no need to intercede for him."

Situ Yan's attitude was firm. He wasn't giving Han Hong Yi a chance out of sympathy; it was Han Hong Yi's own excessive behavior that led to this outcome.

During Situ Yan's absence, Emperor Bei Chen had been forced to leave Tian Gang Sect due to persecution.

Therefore, the Elder's sense of entitlement had been growing unchecked during those three years.

Until now, the Elder's restless heart had not yet calmed down.

If Situ Yan didn't give the Elder a warning, the Elder might do something even more excessive.

"The Elder has not been handling sect matters during his absence. Perhaps this is an opportunity for other Elders to familiarize themselves with the affairs of the sect."

Situ Yan's expression was indifferent, and his words were filled with a hint of indifference.

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