Young Master Wen grinned with a sinister delight, his gaze akin to a poisonous snake. "Go, hahaha! Go!"
The half-grown boy leaned in and whispered to a ten-year-old boy, "Xiao Er, go back and find Uncle Zheng. Go quickly."
Xiao Er, tears welling up in his eyes, pursed his lips and nodded vigorously before darting away.
Observing the situation, Qiao Xuan instructed Lixia to return and fetch Shao Yunduan.
The influence of Young Master Wen became evident upon their arrival at the Heavenly Mansion yamen. The prefectural magistrate sat composed in his official uniform within the Bright Mirror Hall, initiating the trial promptly.
"Bring in the criminals!"