"I, I saw the Madam strike the Heir's wife."
Once someone took the lead, others quickly followed out of fear, changing their tune that had been unified just moments before.
Madam Liu's face shifted subtly. Such cowards—who is truly in charge of this household? Just because that sickly fellow scares them a little...
She angrily said, "Have you all been bribed to falsely accuse me? Guards, take them away and give each fifty lashes!"
Shen Yong's expression was quite unsightly, and he suddenly spoke, "Enough, all of you leave."
Madam Liu panicked and said, "Marquis, these servants must have been bought off. They've falsely accused me, how could I..."
"Silence," Shen Yong interrupted her, and said directly, "Why did you strike An'an, and why did you lie?"
Cheng'er isn't foolish; he should have known already. Judging by his attitude today, he's seeking an explanation. Madam Liu's schemes are too transparent; even a glance can see through them. Cheng'er must see clearly as well.
