Chapter 1572: You Colluded

Editor: Henyee Translations

Lord Qin contemplated to himself, “I can’t afford to offend either of you. I don’t want to offend either of you. Since things have come to this, I’ll do whatever you do! I won’t care about anything else…”

Shao Yunduan, appearing surprised, declared loudly, “So Young Master Wen is the nephew of the Head Steward Wen at the Fourth Prince’s mansion! It’s crucial that Head Steward Wen is here; we must clarify matters!”

Upon Shao Yunduan breaking the news about Head Steward Wen’s title, the crowd erupted.

“Ah! Young Master Wen has such a powerful background!”

“No wonder he seemed so arrogant!”

“The nephew of the Head Steward of the Fourth Prince’s residence, hehe…”

Head Steward Wen offered a genial smile. “Hehe, we should clarify things! Lord Shao, scholars like you possess knowledge and the ability to present a strong case. Lord Shao, uphold justice and remain rational!”

Shao Yunduan sneered. “No way, no way! I also request that you refrain from bullying us, but I cannot afford to offend the Fourth Prince!”

“Lord Shao certainly knows how to jest!” Head Steward Wen feigned a smile and turned to Lord Qin. “Lord Qin, this case is crystal clear. Please render a judgment.”

Shao Yunduan questioned, “What do you mean? I don’t understand, Head Steward Wen.”

Head Steward Wen sneered. “My nephew is an honest lad. He would never lie! With all the witnesses, isn’t it clear enough?”

Qiao Xuan interjected, “So, Head Steward Wen also believes it’s a conspiracy, that Liu Fu and I had premeditated discussions and set up a trap to harm Young Master Wen?”

Head Steward Wen offered a fake smile. “Isn’t that the case?”

“Of course not,” Qiao Xuan retorted with a sneer. “I don’t know Liu Fu and the others, and today, I just happened to be on my way to the Cloud Water Town farm. Coincidentally, I encountered them on my return to the city. Unable to tolerate your nephew’s bullying, I had to intervene. What conspiracy is this?”

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Shao Yunduan asserted, “My wife is not acquainted with these individuals; that much is certain!”

Head Steward Wen maintained his insincere smile. “That’s what your family claims. Just saying you don’t know them doesn’t make it true. Of course, you won’t admit it!”

Liu Fu and the others erupted in anger, exclaiming, “Ridiculous! We have no connection to Madam Shao!”

Upon seeing his uncle supporting him, Young Master Wen immediately straightened his posture. “You’re just making excuses! This is all a fabrication! You are the ones who harmed me!”

Head Steward Wen affirmed, “Exactly. We have witnesses. How can their testimony be disregarded?”

Shao Yunduan responded sardonically, “Your witness is truly remarkable, even more adept than the Lord overseeing the case. They somehow know that my wife and a few individuals conspired to harm your nephew!”

Both Head Steward Wen and Young Master Wen insisted they would shamelessly persist to the end.

Head Steward Wen had made up his mind. No one would dare testify, fearing reprisals from the Fourth Prince’s mansion. Even if Lord Qin conducted an investigation, no one would speak up. So what if they did? Head Steward Wen could easily claim that Shao Yunduan had bribed them.

As for the witnesses bribed by his nephew, hmph, he held no illusions about their testimony being useful. If Shao Yunduan and Ms. Qiao doubted these witnesses, it was perfect. That would provide a reason to detain them in court for further questioning.

When he pleaded with the Fourth Prince upon returning, the Fourth Prince would relish seeing Shao Yunduan suffer.