Everyone was stunned as they watched Yu Haixing's retreating figure.
What's going on?
Yu Haixing left the house in less than half an incense stick's time. How could this be?
Because their backs were to Yu Haixing, neither the heir apparent, Manager Hu, nor Prefect Liu saw any change in Yu Haixing's expression.
Only Zhou Ziqiong, who was sitting with Jing Zhe, clearly saw the change in Yu Haixing's expression from excitement to fear and despair in an instant, which startled even herself.
While everyone was still reeling from the shock and confusion, Jing Zhe spoke first: "What, did Prefect Liu bring so many constables because he also wanted to witness the handover ceremony of Juxianlou?"
"..."
Prefect Liu was speechless, but he quickly recovered and ordered a constable next to him to go and call Yu Haixing back.
At this moment, Jing Zhe continued with a laugh: "Prefect Liu must be just like me, afraid that Manager Hu will go back on his word, so he brought so many constables to scare him. As long as Manager Hu doesn't produce the land deed, we'll just throw him in jail."
"You...you're talking nonsense!"
Although he didn't know what had happened, Manager Hu was still furious when he heard Jing Zhe say he was going to arrest him, and he stammered a curse at Jing Zhe.
"If you keep talking nonsense, I'll smash your face in the face when they arrest you!"
Jing Zhe glared fiercely at Manager Hu, who was immediately too frightened to utter a sound.
At this moment, Jing Zhe said again, "Since Prefect Liu is here, and most of the talented men who witnessed Manager Hu losing Juxianlou to me last night are also present, then let Manager Hu hand over the land deed to me as soon as possible! Manager Hu was given time last night. If he still cannot produce the land deed now, it will be an open breach of contract. I hope Prefect Liu will bring people to uphold justice for me!"
"..."
Prefect Liu paused for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "There's no rush regarding the land deed."
"The land deed isn't urgent, what is? Prefect Liu, you're like a well-fed man who doesn't know the hunger of a starving man. I've been looking forward to the land deed for Juxianlou since last night! You were there when Manager Hu made his guarantee yesterday, what, he's denying it, and you're denying it too? You two colluded in private? You should know that according to the laws of Da'an, doing this will cost you your head!"
Jing Zhe sneered.
"Don't talk nonsense!"
Prefect Liu's eyelids twitched, sensing that something bad was about to happen: "Who's colluding with Manager Hu?"
"Since there was no collusion, why not make him hand over the land deed?"
"Land deed... If this Juxianlou truly belongs to you, then giving you the land deed is perfectly reasonable. But if this Juxianlou doesn't belong to you, why should I give you the land deed?"
"When Manager Hu lost Juxianlou to me yesterday, wasn't Prefect Liu right there? Even if you're blind, you can't be deaf, can you?"
"..."
Jing Zhe's words became increasingly offensive, and Prefect Liu was so angry he almost had a stroke. He barely suppressed the urge to have Jing Zhe arrested and said, "Last night you did win the bet at Juxianlou, but the money you used to wager was stolen, so the bet is invalid, and Juxianlou is naturally not yours! Moreover, you dared to rob, and according to the laws of Da'an, you should be beheaded!"
In the end, Prefect Liu was beaming with pride.
You always talk about the laws of Da'an, right? Well, I'll use them on you today!
However, Jing Zhe was not intimidated by him. Instead, he sneered and said, "Robbery? Who did I rob, and what did I rob? Prefect Liu, just say it. Don't just spout nonsense. Although there is no crime of defamation in Da'an's laws now, do you believe there will be in the future? Everything needs to be based on evidence, okay!"
"I have the evidence, of course. Otherwise, why would I have brought so many constables with me?"
"Then Prefect Liu, please present the evidence so that everyone can see it clearly, and I will be convinced!"
"evidence…"
The evidence had just arrived, but then left again, leaving Prefect Liu somewhat embarrassed. He could only say, "You may not know, but the person you kidnapped is the young master of the Yu family, the governor of Ruzhou! Young master Yu just arrived, but had to leave again due to some business! But don't worry, I have already sent someone to invite young master Yu back, and he should be back soon!"
Not long after Prefect Liu finished speaking, the constable he had sent out to find Yu Haixing returned, his face contorted with grief, his expression and eyes filled with grievance, and a red five-finger mark on his face.
Prefect Liu didn't care about these things, but instead asked, "Where is Young Master Yu? Didn't I tell you to go and call him back?"
"Young Master Yu...aren't you coming back!"
The constable said in a muffled voice.
"Not coming back? Why won't he come back? Did he say anything?"
Prefect Liu practically roared.
Last night, after the Crown Prince of Yu finished explaining his plan, he received their approval. The plan was simple: he would say that Jing Zhe's silver was obtained through robbery, and the person robbed was none other than Yu Haixing!
The reason for choosing him was that Yu Haixing had a high enough status, and no one would doubt that he had so much silver on him. Most importantly, he had recently been imprisoned, which could be said to have been after the silver was robbed, which displeased his father, Governor Yu, so he was locked up.
This plan can be described as flawless. They announced it this morning, and most of the people in Ruzhou City believed it. So all they need to do is have Yu Haixing identify Jing Zhe personally, and the rest will be easy. Once Jing Zhe is sent to prison, even the Heavenly King himself can't save him!
So the most important part of this plan is Yu Haixing. What's going on with him not showing up now?
Prefect Liu was cursing under his breath.
"I said...I said..."
The constable raised his eyelids slightly and stammered.
"What did you say?"
"Say...say...say..."
"Are you fucking mute?"
Prefect Liu was already in a bad mood, and the constable's continued stuttering only made him more irritable, and his hands were itching to act.
"Prefect Liu, if I were to say something... if I did, you can't blame me!"
"Will you tell me or not?"
"Prefect Liu... if you don't agree, I dare not say anything!"
To everyone's surprise, the constable persisted. Prefect Liu was taken aback. He hadn't expected the constable to be so dense. Seeing how angry he was, the constable remained silent. While angry, he was also very curious about what Yu Haixing had said that would make the constable so afraid that he dared not speak.
So he agreed, saying, "Alright, I promise you I won't blame you. Now you can speak."
"good…"
The constable took a deep breath.
"You bastard surnamed Liu, I'll curse your mother!"
"..."
After the constable shouted this, the chaotic hall of Juxianlou instantly fell silent.
Immediately afterwards, a clear and melodious sound rang out, echoing in the hall for a long time.
"Smack!"
"..."
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