After Jiang Huaiyu sat down, he said calmly, "Commander Peng, my sister is of noble status as the wife of a prince, and my father has considerable influence in the Ministry of Rites and the Hanlin Academy. If you want to harm me, I'm afraid I cannot comply unless you can provide solid evidence."
Although the entire courtyard was filled with soldiers, she sat calmly in her chair, exuding an unassailable majesty.
Peng Ting forced a smile and bowed insincerely, saying, "Madam, you flatter me. I only wish to ask you to come to the government office to assist with the investigation and inquire about some matters. If you are found to be innocent, I will release you immediately."
"Can't we ask questions here?"
"This place... I'm afraid it is indeed somewhat inconvenient."
This woman is clearly not easy to deal with. If we don't take her to a gloomy cell and let her see those bloodstained instruments of torture, and then use threats and inducements, she probably won't easily reveal the truth.
Jiang Huaiyu's voice was as cold as ice, "What if I refuse to go?"
“Obstructing officials from performing their duties is also a crime!” A fierce glint flashed in Peng Ting’s eyes.
Jiang Huaiyu suddenly raised her voice and shouted, "You, Peng Ting, are incompetent yet have repeatedly offended me. I am a member of an official family and am six months pregnant. How dare you arrest me at will? If anything happens to the child in my womb, how can you bear the consequences?"
Peng Ting's face turned extremely ugly.
Jiang Huaiyu's background was extraordinary, and he, a mere squad leader, could hardly withstand her wrath.
(End of this chapter)
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