Princess Yong'an was greatly surprised. She said in disbelief, "That's not what Shen Pengfei said!"

She couldn't believe it!

She and Shen Pengfei... How could he dare to lie to her?

“Your Highness, your arrival was so sudden that we couldn’t possibly have informed everyone else in the village beforehand. So if you don’t believe us, you are free to go out and ask anyone. If things aren’t as we say, you can do whatever you want with us.”

Shen Wanli said in a deep voice.

This time, Shen Pengfei must pay the price!

"Yes! Your Highness, what Shen Wanli said is true. Shen Pengfei is no good. You are so kind and lovely, it's obvious you've been deceived by Shen Pengfei!"

Suddenly, Fu Niangzi's shouts came from the top of the wall.

The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young middle-aged woman perched on the wall.

With a wave of her hand, Madam Fu pulled up Da Sheng's wife, who had shrunk back down, and excitedly pointed at her, saying, "If you don't believe me, ask her."

Everyone: ...

That's really weird.

"No, this isn't true, Yong'an, don't believe it..." Shen Pengfei exclaimed in alarm, his whole body in a panic.

For him, the Princess of Yong'an was his last lifeline, and he dared not and could not let go of her!

But some things are beyond his control!

"How dare you! You address the county magistrate by her given name! You scholar are far too rude. Did you really pass the imperial examination on your own merit?"

The wet nurse shouted, her cloudy eyes fixed on Shen Pengfei.

The meaning in his eyes was crystal clear.

They want to drag her county princess down with them?

dream!

Shen Pengfei, don't forget how you got your status as a Juren (a successful candidate in the imperial examinations).

Shen Pengfei was so nervous that he forgot to breathe.

threaten!

This is a blatant threat!

But he was helpless!

“I…I just hoped that the county magistrate would uphold justice for me. I acted rashly in a moment of panic…I hope the county magistrate will forgive me.”

Shen Pengfei had no choice but to back down.

His mind was in complete turmoil.

Without the county magistrate's help, what will become of him...?

I can't even imagine it anymore.

"Shen Pengfei, you've gone too far! I thought your pride and talent were being wasted by your short-sighted and vicious family, which is why you've been hindered... That's why I kindly offered you financial assistance and helped you out! I never expected you to dare to lie to me!"

The Princess of Yong'an looked utterly devastated.

“Princess… if I lose everything, then I’ll be fearless…” Shen Pengfei threatened in a low voice.

If we're really going to die, then let's die together.

Why him?

The Princess of Yong'an's gaze sharpened, her expression panicked, and her nostrils flared with anger: "You, you... utterly shameless!"

How dare they threaten her?

Can……

Just as Shen Pengfei's lifeline was held by her, she also had something on Shen Pengfei's hands!

Princess Yong'an was extremely flustered and had no idea what to do. She could only stamp her feet anxiously and pull her wet nurse for help: "Wet nurse, what should we do?"

Waaaaah.

If Shen Pengfei were to reveal those things, she would be finished.

She didn't want to become a nun.

"If the county magistrate has no objection, then let's send Shen Pengfei to the government office first. After all, the fact that he tried to steal but ended up harming people, almost causing the death of his cousin-in-law and her unborn child, is irrefutable evidence!"

Mr. Cao Yu did not interfere in the matters between the two of them, nor did he wish to.

He just wanted to do what he was supposed to do.

"Princess!"

Shen Pengfei hurriedly shouted!

The crimson in his eyes signifies a determination to perish together with his opponent!

"No!"

Princess Yong'an couldn't take it anymore and shouted. Then, looking at Mr. Cao Yu in a panic, she stammered, "Well, well, perhaps, perhaps there's a misunderstanding. Shall we discuss this further?"

"Is the county princess disregarding the law to protect Shen Pengfei?"

You couldn't tell if Mr. Cao Yu was happy or angry from his voice.

"This is outrageous! They almost killed someone. How can they just shirk responsibility?"

“They’re county magistrates, and we’re just ordinary folks. I think the Shen family is doomed to suffer this loss.”

The onlookers felt a chill run down their spines.

The officials are all so shameless.

They are the victims, yet the officials can erase everything with just a single word!

This is because Shen Wanli's family has a doctor. If they didn't, would Shen Yishan's wife and child have died in vain?

This is truly disheartening!

Someone stood in the distance, their eyes disdainful and cold.

"Master, shall we go now?"

"No rush, let's wait a bit longer."

Wait a little longer?

What are you waiting for?

Hasn't our master always cared about the Shen family?

Why does it seem like it's not that important this time?

Suddenly, an old woman came running up, panting and crying as she ran: "Waaah, my dear grandson, my dear grandson!"

"Oh, is this Grandma Shen?"

"This old man is probably here to back up Shen Pengfei."

"Why isn't that old geezer dead yet?"

Grandma Shen didn't have time to worry about these things. She pushed through the crowd, almost making herself vomit, before finally managing to squeeze in.

"My dear grandson!"

With a sob in her voice, Old Mrs. Shen shouted and lunged at Shen Pengfei, whose face was bruised and swollen.

Seeing her beloved grandson beaten like this, the old lady angrily cursed, "Which bastard beat you up? You're so pitiful, you son of a bitch..."

Everyone: ...

Shen Wanli sneered: "I did it. What, Mother? You called me a bastard, and you want to talk bad about my mother? Go ahead."

Everyone: ...

Wu Tiao swallowed hard in fright.

Has Dad gone mad with anger?

How dare you talk like that?

"Shen Wanli! I am your own mother, how dare you speak to me like that?" Old Mrs. Shen was so angry that she almost went mad.

How could she have given birth to such a worthless brat?

Shen Wanli rolled his eyes, too lazy to say a kind word: "What, didn't you say that yourself? You thought it was awful, so you slapped yourself?"

Does he really think that just because she's his biological mother, he'll endlessly tolerate and yield to her?

That's hilarious!

"Shen Wanli! You will get your retribution! You will get your retribution!"

Old Mrs. Shen was trembling with anger, but she dared not utter any more curses or insults.

Despite the pain, Shen Pengfei spoke up for the old lady: "Uncle, I'm the one who did wrong. If you're angry, take it out on me. How can you talk to Grandma like that? She's your own mother!"

His expression was one of deep sorrow.

It was as if he were the kindest person in the world.

Grandma Shen hugged Shen Pengfei and cried even louder: "My grandson, you're the only one who's still filial to your grandmother..."

"Ha, stop talking nonsense, hurry up and report to the authorities, send this bastard to the government office!" Shen Erming clenched his fists, making a cracking sound.

If he keeps talking, he might lose control and punch the old man in the nose!

"Grandma, I'm afraid I won't be able to be filial to you anymore. If, if I survive, I will repay your kindness in being filial to me..."

Shen Pengfei looked bitter.

The old lady immediately became agitated.

She had been eagerly anticipating her grandson's high school graduation, and she even dreamed of becoming a high-ranking official's grandmother!

no!

Absolutely must not be handed over to the authorities!