Chapter 361: Did you even ask if I, Han Chengbei, agree or not? _1
Once everyone was in place, the proceedings followed the usual course.
Xia Yanyan was sitting in the spectator’s seat, staring almost infatuatedly at the man in the defendant’s box, still absolutely flawless. She didn’t like him being judged from this position, he should be adored and admired by all. However, there was no other way. In order to win this man, she had to bear to see him become a target of public criticism.
After reading the charges faced by Ye Junqing, the prosecutor moved up to the defendant’s box and asked, “According to related laws and regulations, National Treasure Xia Yanyan has the right to propose marriage to any unmarried man, and the man has no right to refuse. Once a refusal has been made, harsh punishment should be accepted. Mr. Ye, please answer truthfully in front of His Honor, have you seriously considered this, and are you certain in your refusal?”
Everyone’s hearts were hanging on his answer at that moment.
Ye Junqing, sitting solemnly in the defendant’s box, didn’t answer. Yi Yujian, sitting in the spectator’s seat, couldn’t contain herself, stood up excitedly, her voice desperate and helpless, “Second Brother!”
Ye Junqing turned to look at Yi Yujian.
Yi Yujian’s eyes were full of hope for his careful consideration.
Even Pan Huaiwen, sitting in the spectators’ seat, couldn’t help but sympathize with her pitiful sight. After all, once Ye Junqing made a choice, Yi Yujian’s dream of becoming the First Lady would be completely shattered.
Tang Zhou also stood up and said, “Brother Qing, think about us. How could you disregard all your brothers for a woman? Are we brothers, who have grown up with you, less important to you than Ye Xingguang, whom you’ve only known for a little over a month? You’re hurting us, brother. If that’s the case, you’re no brother of mine!”
Ji Qishu pulled at him, telling him to shut up. But Ji Qishu couldn’t restrain Tang Zhou. He suddenly rose from his seat in the spectators’ section, wanting to rush over to the defendant’s box, shake Ye Junqing awake with a beating!
The courtroom suddenly descended into chaos.
The judge had to bang his gavel loudly, “Order! Order!”
“I can’t keep calm! My fate is in someone else’s hands, I haven’t broken any law, but because Brother Qing refuses to marry a national treasure, I’m going to be stripped of political rights for life. Judge, tell me, could you stay calm if you were me?”
After saying this, he forcefully shoved Ji Qishu away, “Stop pulling me! Why are you pulling me? They say women are like clothes, and brothers are like limbs. Now Brother Qing is going to throw his brothers into the fire for clothes, how am I supposed to stay calm?”
Yi Yujian was as restless as Tang Zhou, burying her face in her hands, “Second Brother, please…”
“Sorry, sister-in-law,” Ye Junqing said without mercy.
On hearing this, not just Yi Yujian, but Lin Nan, Tang Xiao, Mu Nianbai, and Mo Zhe also stood up in disbelief.
The atmosphere in the room was stretched to the limit.
Tang Xiao clenched his fist, the veins in his neck bulging angrily, “Ye Junqing, your apology means you’re severing ties with all your brothers. Are you sure you want to make enemies with everyone? I’m warning you, if you refuse and end up in prison, we definitely won’t leave Ye Xingguang alone. We’ll take revenge on her!”
“Oh, do you think you can just take revenge on Ye Xingguang whenever you want? Why don’t you ask me, Han Chengbei, if I would agree first?” Han Chengbei, who had been eagerly enjoying the drama, shook his leg casually at this statement.