AWDC Chapter 59
by VolareMu Chuang’s father’s heart tightened when he heard this. Just as he was about to interrupt Zhao Yuming’s train of thought, he heard Zhao Yuming continue, “If someone honestly tells the truth, I guarantee to spare their life.”
As soon as these words fell, the bandits erupted, each one eager to find a scapegoat, racking their brains.
Mu Chuang’s father clenched his fist in his sleeve again. To prevent these bandits from biting people in desperation, he had to put pressure on them, “Once said, it will be verified. If it is found to be untrue, it will be the crime of framing. Both crimes will be punished together, and the offender will be executed and even implicate their family. Think carefully.”
As soon as these words came out, the bandits who had been eager to act fell silent and immediately dismissed the idea of finding a scapegoat.
Especially those with families did not dare to speak casually. Even those without families were afraid of being subjected to extreme punishment and dying painfully.
Silence fell in the court. Mu Chuang’s father felt eighty percent relieved.
Judging from this situation, these remaining bandits really did not know that Wu Liangde was instructed by someone else and unanimously believed that he had obtained the information himself.
Because Wu Liangde usually liked to brag about himself and put the achievements of others on his own head. In addition, Mu Fang had warned them before, so these bandits really knew nothing about him revealing information to Wu Liangde.
Zhao Yuming’s question yielded nothing. Even if he was unwilling, he could do nothing.
Therefore, the case ended with the bandits being beheaded and all the property Wu Liangde left on the mountain being confiscated to compensate Zhao Yuming.
However, this was far from enough for Zhao Yuming. Although he recovered some of the losses, it caused great damage to the reputation of the Changshun Escort Agency. A dozen brothers were killed or injured, and the main culprit, Wu Liangde, escaped. The failure to find out the mastermind behind the scenes was a major hidden danger for his future escort business.
Mu Chuang’s father, feeling guilty, punished each of the yamen runners guarding the prison door with twenty strokes of the cane and then announced the adjournment of the court.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Yuming did not leave.
Mu Chuang’s father’s heart tightened, thinking that he was going to cause trouble again. It was not until the other party asked to redeem Lin Xi that he was slightly relieved.
“You have to ask Mu Fang about this. After all, Xiao Yu is his man now. He is not an ordinary servant. You can’t redeem him if you want to.” Although he could not stand his son staying in the backyard all day long, he really did not dislike “Lin Yu” and had never thought of selling him again.
Therefore, facing Zhao Yuming’s request, he directly threw it to “Mu Fang” to handle himself.
However, Zhao Yuming did not give up.
“As the head of the family, shouldn’t you have the final say?” He knew that there might still be some hope if he raised this matter with Mu Chuang’s father, but if he went to “Mu Fang”, there would be no hope at all.
Last night, he had witnessed the other party fighting with him at all costs to win “Lin Yu”, even demolishing his house and finally taking the person away.
If he went again today, he would be walking into the lion’s den and might have to fight another battle.
He might have a chance of winning outside, but in someone else’s mansion, there were people everywhere. Even if he had three heads and six arms, he could not guarantee a safe retreat, let alone take “Lin Yu” away.
However, Mu Chuang’s father was determined to throw the matter to “Mu Fang”, so how could he change his mind because of his insistence?
“The head of the family can’t interfere in his private affairs, especially since Xiao Yu hasn’t made any mistakes. I have no reason to sell him, and I have to respect my son’s choice, don’t you think?” He replied patiently, thinking that Zhao Yuming would give up, but who knew that the other party was still shameless and brought up “Lin Yu” to talk about, “What if Xiao Yu is not willingly committed to someone? What should Master Mu do then?”
As a parent official of the people, he should set an example. If “Lin Yu” was unwilling, then the Mu family should let him go. Otherwise, it would be criticized.
Mu Chuang’s father’s face darkened when he heard this, “How do you know he is unwilling? Did you secretly sneak into the backyard and ask him?”
“You need to know that he is now someone’s husband. Meeting with him privately is adultery. Believe it or not, this official will punish you!”
Zhao Yuming was stunned. He did not expect that what was originally a reasonable statement could now be punished. A breath stuck in his throat, almost suffocating him.
He did not dare to mention a word about secretly abducting “Lin Yu” last night.
Although it was with the other party’s consent, but…
He couldn’t betray him, otherwise he would harm him.
“Humph!” Zhao Yuming turned and left angrily.
Faced with his rudeness, Mu Chuang’s father wanted to stop him, but thinking about Wu Liangde’s matter, he had to take what he could get to avoid further trouble.
After Zhao Yuming left, he did not return to his dilapidated residence, but went around to the backyard to find Mu Chuang, to be precise, he wanted to see Lin Xi…
He had something to say to him.
At this time, Lin Xi was facing Mu Chuang’s trouble. He woke up early in the morning and found that he could not go out.
“Young Master Lin, please eat quickly. If you don’t eat, the young master will blame me.” The personal maid, Qiushui, looked embarrassed. She stood by the table guarding Lin Xi. If he did not eat, she would not dare to go out, fearing that Mu Chuang would blame her.
Faced with her urging, Lin Xi did not react, only staring blankly at the breakfast in front of him.
A plate of osmanthus cake, a bowl of plain porridge, and a dish of side dishes were what he usually liked, but he had no appetite today.
He could not go out now and was locked in this small courtyard all day long, feeling that living was meaningless.
Especially since the person who locked him up was Mu Chuang, he was even more angry. He would rather die again than compromise in front of him.
“I won’t eat,” he finally replied to Qiushui, “You help me eat it, or take it to be thrown away.”
Qiushui was about to kneel down when she suddenly saw a piece of blue-purple clothing corner stepping into the door. Following it was a tall figure, blocking the light outside the door and making the room dark.
“Young Master…” Qiushui looked embarrassed, signaling the person who just came in to look at Lin Xi.
“You go down.” Mu Chuang waved his sleeve and then put his hands behind his back, “Wait outside, and don’t come in without my call.”
“Yes.” Qiushui was pardoned, gave a blessing, and quickly retreated.
Only Mu Chuang and Lin Xi were left in the room.
“Humph~” Mu Chuang let out a muffled laugh from his nose, staring at the jade-like person beside the table, and said with a smile, “Your temper is getting bigger and bigger. You dare to threaten me with a hunger strike.”
After saying this, he remembered that the Lin Xi of “the previous life” dared to commit suicide, let alone go on a hunger strike, and suddenly felt lingering fear.
He put away his teasing thoughts and sat down next to him. Who knew that the other party would jump away as if electrocuted, not wanting to be next to him.