The magistrate quickly sent someone to convey Princess Qu Ling's message, and through the head constable, told the Shen family about how the magistrate had been scolded for pleading for Wang Xiuhe.

"...I'm sorry, there's really no other way."

The head constable had no choice but to turn around and leave.

That last sentence wasn't just meant for the Shen family; it was also a way to lull myself into a false sense of security.

Because he didn't know what other explanation he could give himself for why he did it.

As a public official, yet...

So what was the point of him becoming a constable?

Are they bullying ordinary people?

The man's steps became disordered.

In prison.

Shen Wanli was furious, and Shen Erming punched the wall, bleeding profusely but seemingly oblivious to the pain.

"This is outrageous!"

"In the eyes of these nobles from the capital, we are probably not even as good as an ant!"

"They can kill ordinary people so easily... Ha! Without power, you live like a dog!"

Shen Erming had never hated anyone so much.

I hate the ruthlessness of the powerful and wealthy, and I also hate my own incompetence.

When things come to this, all I can do is pin my hopes on others... I'm powerless to do anything about it...

"I don't understand, what deep-seated hatred does that princess have over our family that would make her travel all the way from the capital to torment us?"

Shen Yishan held his wife in his arms, his brows furrowed.

Complaining is the most useless thing to do now.

He was just worried about his wife's current health condition, fearing she might not be able to hold on for much longer.

"That's right, we don't know her, let alone have offended her."

It's really strange, it's baffling.

The usually taciturn Shen Sanlin quietly said, "...Perhaps it has something to do with An'an."

Of all the people they knew, the only one who had any connection to the capital was An'an.

Of course, Shen Pengfei also had connections with the capital, but it was clear that he did not know this princess before.

If this princess could support Shen Pengfei, then the princess Shen Pengfei brought back wouldn't have been the county princess in the first place.

Therefore, the most likely explanation is that this princess and An An have a grudge.

"...Speaking of which, it just so happens that An'an had just left when this princess immediately launched her attack. The timing is quite coincidental."

Shen Yishan quietly added a sentence.

Everyone fell silent instantly.

If this is true...

"People outside will definitely go to the city government to find Manager Gao. Once Manager Gao finds An'an, that will be fine. We just need to hold out until An'an arrives."

Shen Wanli encouraged everyone.

Being imprisoned right now isn't the real problem; a person's spirit cannot be extinguished.

Holding her daughter, Tian Guifen was filled with worry: "We can all manage, but what about Liu Liu and A He? Can they hold on for that long?"

Liu Liu has been unconscious ever since she screamed.

She was so worried.

But now they're locked up in jail, and there's nothing they can do.

"Cough cough, Mother, don't worry too much. My little sister is a lucky star. She will definitely turn danger into safety."

Wang Xiuhe coughed twice, nestled in the man's arms, and softly advised him.

The hand hidden in the shadows couldn't help but rub its chest.

She was in terrible chest pain!

I don't know if it's because I'm finally going to produce milk, but my breasts are hard and painful!

"well."

Tian Guifen sighed and didn't say anything.

Because she knew that at this point, nothing she said would make a difference.

Suddenly, a series of footsteps sounded.

When everyone looked up, they were surprised to see that it was Shen Pengfei.

The Shen family felt a chill run down their spines.

What good could possibly come from seeing Shen Pengfei at this time?

"Shen Pengfei, what are you doing here?"

Shen Wanli gritted his teeth, suppressing his urge to curse him, and forced himself to calm down.

There would be no benefit in angering Shen Pengfei at this time.

"Hey, Uncle, what are you saying? You're my own uncle, and now that you're in jail, of course I, as your nephew, have to come and visit."

Shen Pengfei's face was plastered with smiles, and he looked completely fake.

Shen Pengfei looked around furtively, his gaze lingering on Shen Liuliu and Wang Xiuhe for a moment.

Tsk tsk.

"Just say what you want to say, why pretend?" Shen Wanli ultimately couldn't bring himself to feign harmony with his nephew.

Shen Pengfei said loudly, "I am here to convey the princess's message. The princess said that as long as you kill Shen Liuliu, she will let you leave and give you five hundred taels of silver, which is enough for you to live a good life with your children."

You're not a member of the Shen family, so there's no need for you to waste your whole life on this jinx of the Shen family, is there?"

Shen Pengfei was very pleased with himself.

What he most wanted to see was this scene of humanity collapsing.

That's the best-looking one.

"Get out! Get out of here!"

Shen Yishan roared and howled at Shen Pengfei.

Shen Pengfei chuckled: "Shen Yishan, don't rush to make a decision for Wang Xiuhe. It's not your life."

I said, Wang Xiuhe, aren't you worried about your two newborn children? If you kill Shen Liuliu, the princess said she'll cover it up for you. She'll even let you take the children and give you five hundred taels of silver…

If I were you, I would definitely choose the latter. Everyone looks out for themselves, especially since you have four children. Have you thought this through?

Such a simple multiple-choice question.

With the pros and cons so clearly defined, he couldn't believe Wang Xiuhe wouldn't waver.

Unexpectedly, the frail Wang Xiuhe, enduring the excruciating pain in her chest, poked her head out with a pale face, her voice soft yet surprisingly powerful.

"How could you possibly be me? How could a beast like you, who knows nothing of human ethics, possibly know what choices a person would make?"

Do you think everyone would act like you, like an animal?

Wang Xiuhe's eyes were frighteningly bright.

She was very worried about Zaizai and Asi, and she really missed her child, wanted to leave this place, and was even more afraid of dying.

But in her heart, her sister-in-law Liu Liu was like her own daughter.

How could she possibly kill Liu Liu with her own hands just for her own sake?

She is a human being, not an animal!

"Ha, you've got some nerve. Men, grab those two brats and bring them here!"

Shen Pengfei was enraged.

But instead of cursing, he pointed at the bridge and the building and coldly gave instructions to the people around him.

Insult him?

OK.

He'll teach these people what rules are!

"yes!"

The jailer immediately unlocked the chains and went to grab the bewildered and terrified bridge and small building.

Shen Yishan and the others immediately went to stop them.

"No! Don't touch my child!"

Wang Xiuhe screamed in pain.

But soon Shen Wanli and the others were beaten down by the jailers, and under Wang Xiuhe's horrified gaze, the two children were dragged out.

"Let go, let go of me!"

The bridge was screaming and yelling, but Xiaolou, though pale with fright, didn't scream.

Shen Pengfei grabbed Daqiao's chin fiercely, then chuckled and came up with another idea.

He looked at Wang Xiuhe as if she were a demon, and slowly spoke:

"Wang Xiuhe, either you slap Shen Liuliu, or I'll have your son beaten ten times!"

You choose for yourself, okay?

Wang Xiuhe felt as if she had been struck by lightning!