"Oh dear, to be honest, the Duke of Zhenguo's document is indeed authentic, and it bears the seal of the brokerage office."
"This woman was a private slave bought by the Pei family for thirty taels of silver. Since she is a private slave, it is beyond the jurisdiction of our government to decide how the Pei family deals with her."
The old woman, who was slumped on the ground, was stunned when she heard this. She angrily stepped forward and snatched the contract from Chen Yuanbai's hand.
"No! No! My daughter only entered the Pei household as a maid, how could she have sold herself!"
Although the old woman couldn't understand the words on the contract, she clearly remembered that her daughter had only entered the household as a maid, not sold into slavery.
"This isn't the contract we signed! This isn't it!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Yuanbai snorted coldly and pointed at the distraught old woman on the ground, angrily rebuking her.
"What do you mean by that, you shrew! It's all written clearly in black and white on the contract!"
"Your daughter was sold into the Pei family as a slave!"
"Do you really think that the prestigious Pei family would resort to such deception for a mere servant girl?"
"Or do you think I'm framing you?"
After saying that, Chen Yuanbai spoke towards the door.
"Go to the yamen's office and retrieve the records! Today, I will give the Duke of Zhenguo an explanation!"
"Yes, sir!"
A moment later, a bailiff ran in, sweating profusely, and handed over a contract.
After comparing the two contracts, Chen Yuanbai handed them to Mu Zian.
"Please take a look, Duke Zhenguo. There is indeed nothing wrong with this contract."
"This woman voluntarily sold herself into the Pei household as a slave. Since she was a private slave, her life and death were family matters, and the government had no right to interfere."
Chen Yuanbai smiled, clearly telling you that he was favoring the Pei family, so what?
Pei Liang laughed heartily in front of the coffin.
"The Duke of Zhenguo wants to stand up for a mere private slave? How laughable, how laughable."
"According to the laws of our Great Li, executing a private slave would at most result in a fine."
After saying that, Pei Liang smiled at Mu Zi'an and took out a handful of crumbs from his sleeve, scattering them on the ground.
The silver made a series of crisp, crackling sounds as it hit the ground.
"It's just silver, isn't it?"
"My Pei family can afford it!"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com