Chapter Fifty-Nine: Notarization

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  A great calamity is impending

  Just as the atmosphere was becoming increasingly awkward, Zhao Xi's face turned darker than ever before, and Shen Han's smile became stiff to the point of being almost frozen. At that moment, a bailiff cautiously walked in, glanced at his superior, looked somewhat frightened, and leaned into his ear, whispering something. Qin Yu's expression changed slightly, saying he had some business to attend to, and this matter would be postponed.

  Under the astonished gaze of Shen Huan and others, Qin Yu followed the bailiff and left, but when he walked out of the door, he asked in a serious tone with his head down in a low voice: "What did he say his name was?"

  "Mu Si Yao"

  Qin Yu's forehead burst out with a few drops of cold sweat, and after wiping them away, he took a deep breath and let the bailiff lead the way to the reception hall.

  Out of the yamen, the group was still a bit stunned, and they didn't even understand what Qin Yu meant. The most entangled one was Shen Huan. She had just managed to use her younger uncle's potential stock to show off in front of County Magistrate, even with some implicit threats, but before she got an answer, it was all over...

  She glanced at her younger uncle who was silent beside her, and Shen Han couldn't help but think to herself: Younger uncle, although you usually look intimidating with a straight face, Qin Yu is not afraid of you.

  She naturally didn't dare to say such words to Zhao Xiuzhu, and even when she didn't know about his feelings for her before, she didn't dare make such jokes. Now... Shen Huan admitted that she was a person with little courage, and even less so now, could only secretly mutter to herself in her heart.

  "Woodcutter, this matter has been decided by mother, no matter what methods they use, we will not yield"

  "Huh?"

  Zhaoye Xiao's reaction was somewhat lukewarm, and he just nodded to indicate that he understood. Shen Huan was different, she looked up at Li Shi and said, "Mother, how did you come to this conclusion? Didn't you want to retreat earlier? How did you become so resolute after coming to the government office?"

  Li patted the hand wrapped around her arm, with a somewhat hidden indulgence: "You're still young and naive, I just think... that Lord Qin's behavior is definitely because of the Yuan family's actions again. Since the Yuan family has been making such moves frequently, she must be feeling guilty. If it's her who's feeling guilty, then everyone will help us speak up, what do I have to fear?"

  But then there was another problem that had been troubling them, and Shen Han couldn't help but bring it up: "However, Mother, the jobs you used to take on have almost all been cancelled now, what are we going to do?"

  "It's just a temporary rumor, after some time has passed, it should be fine. It seems that Yezi is just being considerate of you all for now."

  Shen Huan really disliked Li's constant polite phrases, which made him feel distant and not like family. Shen Huan shook his head and didn't say anything else.

  But what they didn't expect was that, thinking the matter would end there and let them and the Yuan family fend for themselves and slaughter each other, three days later, also three days before Zhao Xiuzhuo's trial, the yamen sent someone again, saying they wanted them to go to court once more and settle this matter.

  Not to mention Shen Huan, even Zhao Xi Qiao felt that something was fishy, and they both thought that the Yuan family might have already let it go. In fact, the rumors outside had been gradually decreasing over the past two days, and perhaps if this continued, the rumors would dissipate on their own.

  But now they were invited to the government office again, what's going on with this back and forth? The three of them plus Hu Youxuan, a half-outsider, were all getting impatient, their faces were hasty when they arrived at the government office. These people had temper, even if they could tolerate it and pretend nothing was wrong, they couldn't stay calm about this matter for long. I believe not many people would be willing to run in and out of the government office every few days.

  It was just that when the majestic words "Wei Wu" sounded, Shen Han was still startled. When they arrived at the yamen, the people surrounding the entrance let them know that this meeting was not a private mediation like last time, but an open trial.

  "As you were all dissatisfied with the verdict last time, I have specially invited a notary public this time. I believe everyone will accept his opinion without any objection."

  Without any previous fanfare, Qin Yu directly stated the purpose of this visit to the yamen, and everyone was curious about who the notary public would be that could make Qin Yu reopen the case again. Just as Qin Yu's words fell, Shen Huan's heart suddenly skipped a beat for no reason, with some vague feeling in her mind.

  When she saw Qian Shui coming out from behind the curtain, the feeling in her heart was confirmed. She immediately turned sideways and stretched out her hand to lift up the curtain, and then Mu Siyao came out from inside. The doorway suddenly transmitted whispers, but because there were many people, it immediately became a bit noisy.

  Silence

  Qin Yu slapped the table, and the effect was predictable. After the teacher moved the chair to Qin Yu's right lower side, Mu Siyao sat down, and he continued: "This is the young master of the current crown prince, Marquis Mu, who has come to our Fulaizhen due to important matters. Recently, the affairs of the Yuan and Zhao families have been quite big, and Master Mu learned about the news and accepted my invitation to come and make a public testimony."

  As soon as this was said, the two women kneeling in the public hall, one with a smile on her face, remained calm and composed. The other, however, knelt trembling with fear, and after learning of the identity of the notary, she did not dare to lift her head again. Qin Yu secretly let out a sigh of relief, at least he didn't have to worry so much, but when Mu Siyao suddenly appeared in the yamen without saying a word, he was really startled - after all, she was someone by the side of the current crown prince, although her position was just an empty title.

  Those who can grow up with the Crown Prince since childhood, how can they be compared with ordinary officials?

  When he learned that he had come for this matter, Qin Yu was even more afraid to act rashly. Where else would he dare to reason with the old mother tiger at home? He immediately made it clear that he would handle the case impartially.

  Therefore... there was a notary public.

  Shen Han stood at the front of the crowd, silently watching Bai Yi's calm and composed face, but it wasn't like the Mu Siyao she usually saw. The Mu Siyao she knew was always smiling, although she didn't know what meaning was behind his smile. But this serious Mu Siyao was really unfamiliar to her.

  Pursed lips, although he didn't want to be self-righteous in thinking that he was there to help himself, but... Shen Han also couldn't find a reason to convince himself, he was just bored out of his mind and came to interfere.

  Just as she was about to withdraw her gaze, she happened to meet Mu Siyao's seemingly unintentional glance in her direction. Shen Huan immediately turned her head, pretending to talk to Zhao Xiuzhuo, but felt a little inexplicable guilt and fear of meeting his eyes.

  "I've also heard a bit about this matter, now I'd like to hear your side of the story."

  It seemed that he hadn't seen Shen Han in general, Mu Siyao just swept his gaze over the crowd and turned to the two women kneeling in front of him. He threw a glance at Qin Yu and immediately said: "Yuan Liu Shi, Zhao Li Shi, you can get up and respond."

  "Thank you, sir."

  At this time, Liu didn't rush to respond like before, and even retreated a bit. Mu Siyao naturally understood in her heart, but since they had already gotten into this mess, without the previous scene, Qin Yu directly stated the purpose of this visit to the yamen, and everyone was curious about who the notary public would be that could make Qin Yu reopen the case again. Just as Qin Yu's words fell, Shen Huan's heart suddenly skipped a beat for no reason, with some faint feeling in her heart.

  When she saw Qian Shui coming out from behind the curtain, the feeling in her heart was confirmed. She immediately turned sideways and stretched out her hand to lift up the curtain, and then Mu Siyao came out from inside. The doorway suddenly transmitted whispers, but because there were many people, it immediately became a bit noisy.

  Silence

  Qin Yu slapped the table, and the effect was predictable. After the teacher moved the chair to Qin Yu's right lower side, Mu Siyao sat down, and he continued: "This is the young master of the current crown prince, Marquis Mu, who has come to our Fulaizhen due to important matters. Recently, the Yuan and Zhao families have made a big fuss, and Master Mu learned about it and accepted my invitation to come and make a public testimony."

  As soon as this was said, the two women kneeling in the public hall, one with a smile on her face, remained calm and composed. The other, however, knelt trembling with fear, and after learning of the identity of the notary, she did not dare to lift her head again. Qin Yu secretly let out a sigh of relief, at least he didn't have to worry so much, but when Mu Siyao suddenly appeared in the yamen without saying a word, he was really startled - after all, she was someone by the side of the current crown prince, although her position was just an empty title.

  Those who can grow up with the Crown Prince since childhood, how can they be compared with ordinary officials?

  When he learned that he had come for this matter, Qin Yu was even more afraid to act rashly. Where else would he dare to reason with the old mother tiger at home? He immediately made it clear that he would handle the case impartially.

  So... there was a notary public involved in this matter.

  Shen Huan stood at the front of the crowd, silently watching Bai Yi's calm and composed face, but it was not like the Mu Siyao she usually saw. The Mu Siyao she knew always had a smile on his face, although she didn't know what meaning was behind that smile. But this serious Mu Siyao was really unfamiliar to her.

  Pursed lips, although he didn't want to be self-righteous in thinking that he was there to help himself, but... Shen Han also couldn't find a reason to convince himself, he was just bored out of his mind and came to interfere.

  Just as she was about to withdraw her gaze, she happened to meet Mu Siyao's seemingly unintentional glance in her direction. Shen Huan immediately turned her head, pretending to talk to Zhao Xiuzhuo, but felt a little inexplicable guilt and fear of meeting his eyes.

  "I've also heard a bit about this matter, now I'd like to hear your side of the story."

  It seemed that he hadn't seen Shen Han in general, Mu Siyao just swept his gaze over the crowd and turned to the two women kneeling in front of him. He threw a glance at Qin Yu and immediately said: "Liu Shi, Zhao Li Shi, you can get up and respond."

  "Thank you, sir."

  At this time, Liu didn't rush to respond like before, and even retreated a bit. Mu Siyao naturally understood in her heart, but since she had already stirred up the muddy waters...

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