Chapter 1538: Hoaxed

Chapter 1538: Hoaxed

Editor: Henyee Translations

Shao Yunduan asserted, “I have no intention of arguing with you.”

The Deputy Prefect’s wife, seething with anger, retorted, “Madam Shao must have disappeared! Lord Shao, you’re heartless!”

Shao Yunduan sneered and wore a disdainful expression, choosing not to engage further with her.

Bafflement spread among the onlookers.

“Well, if the Deputy Prefect’s wife is so convinced, maybe there’s some truth to it…”

...

“Indeed. Why resist letting people in? Opening the door would settle everything.”

“Unexpected turn of events. Sigh!”

“Human emotions are fickle!”

“Now that Lord Shao is on the rise, he’s naturally different…”

“He truly has the audacity to…”

“The Deputy Prefect’s wife must share a close bond with Madam Shao. It’s fortunate she exposed the truth.”

“Why would Madam Shao be abducted?”

“Yes!”

“Could it be—”

“…”

The Deputy Prefect’s wife grew even more self-assured. “Lord Shao, the truth always prevails; there’s no hiding it. What good does it do to deceive yourself? Nobody here is a fool!”

Shao Yunduan responded icily, “I’ll reiterate, my wife has been perfectly well. If anyone dares to spread baseless rumors, I won’t hesitate to respond firmly. Numerous witnesses have seen nothing amiss, yet the two maids by your side claim otherwise. It’s intriguing. I’m curious to know what my wife has done to incur your wrath, leading to this attempt to slander her and tarnish her reputation. It’s absurd that I should have to prove my innocence regarding the word of two maids in your company, Madam Qin. If I were to comply with such a ludicrous charade, what would become of my wife and me?”

“Madam Qin, are you attempting to coerce an official of the imperial court based on the testimony of two lowly maidservants? Do you consider yourself worthy? Who do you think you are?”

“You…”

“If someone casually uttered a few words and claimed to have seen someone enter your courtyard in the middle of the night, would you readily allow a search?”

“Nonsense!” The Deputy Prefect’s wife seethed. “Lord Shao, as an official of the imperial court, kindly choose your words wisely!”

“Do you know how to be cautious with your words?” Shao Yunduan sneered. “I thought you were incapable of such discretion!”

Whispers resumed among the onlookers, this time casting suspicion on the Deputy Prefect’s wife.

Indeed, it was merely the testimony of two maids, and yet the Deputy Prefect’s wife displayed unwavering certainty and uttered aggressive remarks. How could Lord Shao not be provoked?

As he had pointed out, how could he and his wife establish their innocence solely on the words of two maidservants?

Even an ordinary person would feel deeply humiliated by such an accusation, let alone an official of the imperial court like Lord Shao.

If Lord Shao acquiesced to the Deputy Prefect’s wife, he would forfeit all his dignity.

Being caught in the narrative woven by the two maidservants would become a blemish on his reputation.

The Deputy Prefect’s wife, enraged, felt a surge of frustration. She had seemingly gained the upper hand and pushed Shao Yunduan into a corner, only to find him shamelessly shifting the blame.

Despite the Deputy Prefect’s wife’s furious and indignant protests – insisting, “Do you dare? Do you dare let me in to see?” and accusing, “You don’t dare, so you must be guilty!” – Shao Yunduan remained indifferent.

He turned his gaze to the Deputy Prefect and remarked, “Lord Qin, has your wife fallen prey to some malicious deceit? What is the meaning of this?”

Awkwardly rubbing his nose, the Deputy Prefect hastened forward to restrain his wife, whispering something to her. Though reluctant, she gritted her teeth and endured it.

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