"Five hundred taels?" Wei Chengxu was stunned on the spot, gritting his teeth.
Seeing that he seemed about to change his mind again, Qi Dazhong quickly added another threatening remark to solidify his victory: "Young Master, don't say you can't produce it. If you really can't, I'll go to the second master and mistress tonight. I believe they're absolutely willing to spend five hundred taels to buy me as an eyewitness!"
Under Qi Dazhong's repeated threats, Wei Chengxu finally gave in and nodded in compromise: "Okay, I promise you, I'll find a way to raise the money and send it to you tomorrow."
"If it doesn't work out tomorrow, the creditor said he'll wait until tonight at the latest, and I can only wait until tonight. If you don't send five hundred taels by 7 PM, I'll go straight to the Wei family and uncover this twelve-year-old case!"
Hearing this, Wei Chengxu had no choice but to compromise again, "Alright... I'll come to see you before 7 PM!"
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a loud slam of the door as he left.
...
After Wei Chengxu left and the next room fell silent, Li Qingchen asked Wei Shuwan, "Should we take him down directly?"
Wei Shuwan walked to the window, pushed it open, and peered down. The window faced the street, offering a perfect view of Wei Chengxu's disheveled attempt to get into the carriage.
If she agrees, Gu Zhuang and Yuan Que can escort Wei Chengxu to the government office in the blink of an eye.
But what happens next?
Wei Shuwan shook her head: "Thank you, Your Highness, but I'd like to wait a little longer, until he comes to see Qi Dazhong tonight."
“What’s different then?” Li Qingchen gazed at her slender figure by the window. She seemed to melt into the golden sunlight that blanketed her, so beautiful it was unreal.
For no apparent reason, such a woman can evoke a person's protective instincts.
“If you’re worried that he won’t be caught red-handed until he’s handed over the money, there’s no need for that. I’m here as the best witness, and the authorities won’t question me.”
Wei Shuwan turned back and smiled at him, but remained just as stubborn: "I want to wait a little longer. I would be grateful if Your Highness could spare some time to accompany me here again tonight?"
Li Qingchen stared at her for a moment, then nodded slightly, which was considered his agreement.
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