When Tangyuan found out what Rong Heng had done, she too was shocked. As soon as Rong Heng approached, she grabbed his arm.
"I can’t just leave . I haven’t proven my innocence yet. If I go, they will think I am fleeing out of guilt."
"It’s nothing serious. Just a few slaps, that’s all. It’s not a big deal. While everyone is still here, we must clarify the truth of the matter. Otherwise, as soon as I leave this place, Cao Xuehua will find a million ways to slander me!"
Rong Heng knew that Tangyuan was telling the truth, "Do you have a way to prove your innocence?"
Tangyuan scoffed coldly, "Of course, I do. Help me inside,"
Cao Xuehua thought they had left for good, but to her surprise, Rong Heng returned, supporting that ugly woman. Seeing how he held her by the waist, his eyes filled with a tenderness she had never seen before, it shattered her heart. Consequently, the words that came out of her mouth were less rational.
"Oh, I thought you had fled out of fear of your crimes. Why have you come back? Did you find the stench of blood here not strong enough or what?"
Tangyuan ignored her, and Rong Heng also paid her no attention. Although there was a large patch of blood on the ground, the injured had already been taken away.
Rong Heng spoke up, "All of you, return to the positions you were standing in just now. The Minister of Ministry of Justice will come to question personally shortly. I hope each one of you thinks clearly about who was beside you, how far away they were, and what you were doing at the time. If anyone dares to lie, it might be your own family members who suffer the consequences. This matter is tied to whether the Cao Family and Prince Heng Mansion can maintain their relationship in the future. Since we can’t rely on the subordinates of the Ministry of Justice, I’ve invited the Minister himself to come here and personally resolve this miscarriage of justice!"
Upon hearing Rong Heng’s words, Cao Xuehua’s body stiffened instantly, "What did you say? You actually called my father here?"
"This matter, after all, was instigated by you, his own daughter. No one has more authority than your father. If he cannot properly resolve this case, or shows even the slightest favoritism, then he too may have reached the end of his tenure as Minister. That’s why I advised you earlier to consider the consequences of your reckless behavior!" Nᴇw ɴovel chaptᴇrs are published on novel fire.net
After a moment of panic, Cao Xuehua quickly regained her composure, snorted coldly, and then said,
"Hmph, pitiful. Do you think that intimidates me? Even if my father comes, I will stick to the same story. I haven’t framed her; I spoke only the truth. With so many witnesses to support me, I don’t believe you can stand your ground. I’m laying it out here today; if you succeed in elucidating the cause and effect, you’ll have to bow and apologize to me!"
Tangyuan found it amusing, "Confidence is good, but too much of it is just foolishness. What if I can prove you’re lying and deliberately framing me? What then? Will you kneel and kowtow to me as well?"
"Dream on. Me, kowtow to a lowlife like you? Wishful thinking. Just so you know, you won’t get that chance. See this? These people are all my witnesses. Where are your witnesses? Who can prove your innocence?"
Cao Xuehua’s brazenness and shamelessness left Tangyuan speechless. She felt that arguing with this woman at such a time would be beneath her, so she found a quiet place, took out her sketch paper and pencil, and began to draw, as if she was alone.