Chapter 2108: I Really Want to Fight
Constable Li’s eyes widened in shock. “…”
What in the world? If he wasn’t privy to his own thoughts, he might have actually fallen for Shao Zhizhou’s nonsense!
While Sun Bai couldn’t fathom why his Lord would make such a claim, he trusted his Lord’s judgnt implicitly. His Lord only ever acted in his best interests.
Thus, Sun Bai promptly affird, “Lord is correct. That’s exactly what occurred.”
Shao Yunduan offered a conciliatory smile and spoke with genuine concern, “Constable Li, the state office bailiffs can be a bit brusque, but their intentions are noble. Given the urgency of the situation earlier, I trust you’ll overlook any offense? If not, I’ll extend my apologies on their behalf. Please accept them.”
Shao Yunduan restrained Jia Heming from accusing Constable Li outright, knowing full well that Constable Li would vehently deny any wrongdoing. He might even counter-accuse Jia Heming of slander.
In such a scenario, Constable Li would hold the moral high ground.
After all, Sun Bai had acted swiftly, ensuring Jia Heming was unhard by Constable Li’s whip. Without acknowledgnt from Constable Li, Jia Heming was powerless.
With that in mind, silence seed the wisest course of action.
Constable Li held his breath, feeling immobilized by his rage.
With a snort, he retorted in a sarcastic tone, “Lord Shao, your eloquence truly befits a scholar of the highest order. Admirable! You could convince night to turn into day and the dead to rise again!”
Shao Yunduan remained composed, responding calmly, “Your words are too generous, Constable Li. I rely speak the truth.”
Constable Li’s frustration simred, feeling the urge to engage in conflict.
Yet, he knew it was a battle he couldn’t win.
Sun ng’s displeasure deepened, his animosity towards Shao Yunduan growing with each passing mont, mingled with a growing sense of dread.
This man proved formidable indeed. He showed no deference to the Sun family, swiftly shifting the dynamic to his advantage, leaving others at a disadvantage.
Sun ng knew he needed to find a way to curb Shao Yunduan’s arrogance and allow his superiors to release their pent-up frustration.
Sensing the tension, Shao Yunduan intervened gracefully, raising his hands. “General Sun, Constable Li, let us proceed with civility.”
Sun ng chuckled. “Prefect Shao, you are indeed different from the rest. Hahaha!”
He sized up Shao Yunduan and said aningfully, “I did not expect that you would be so energetic in such a remote place. I thought that you would not be used to this place after staying in the capital for so long. I wonder if there is sothing special here that attracted you?”
Sun ng felt a surge of satisfaction, deeming his words exceedingly clever. By mocking Shao Yunduan’s expulsion from the capital and subtly hinting at his clandestine dealings with mountain bandits, he aid to assert his own superiority and warn Shao Yunduan against underestimating him.
However, Shao Yunduan interpreted Sun ng’s remarks differently, perceiving them as intentional mockery.
Yet, he chose to overlook this slight. There were more pressing matters at hand.
With a faint smile, he remarked, “This locale has its charms as well.” Then, he ushered them into the city.
anwhile, Qiao Xuan, observing from a distance with her heightened senses, seethed with anger.
Their intentions were far from benevolent. These individuals threatened to disrupt the peace of Anze Continent’s interdiate city, relentlessly pursuing their agenda to create strife for her husband.
Constable Li, in particular, elicited her disdain.
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