Qiao Xuan's gaze pierced her with icy disdain. "How dare you invoke the law? Are you the sole arbiters of wrongdoing? If this individual refuses to confess, apply pressure until she yields."
His directive was clear as he cast a pointed glance at Liqiu, Caiyun, and Caiyue. "What are you waiting for? Act."
Enraged by the audacity, Liqiu and her cohorts needed no further encouragement. With a curt affirmation, they advanced to administer punishment upon Lvying.
Witnessing the altercation, the two young mistresses and their attendant recoiled in astonishment, swiftly retreating to the sidelines. Their exchanged glances betrayed a mixture of shock and vindication.
It was a fitting retribution. Such impudence warranted swift justice.
Tang Fanghua and Lvmei's cries of terror pierced the tense atmosphere. Lvmei instinctively shielded Tang Fanghua, offering no assistance.
