Wong Qiao's demeanor remained calm as he followed the Government Official into the court and did not look around much. He simply followed the official's instructions, bowing to Prefect You Chenghui on the high seat: "Commoner Wong Qiao pays respects to Prefect."
It seems that Wong Qiao is merely a witness, neither a criminal nor a suspect, and this is akin to a modern civil dispute case. Therefore, Prefect You Chenghui glanced at Ye Xinyan and the two managers, then said to Wong Qiao, "Stand up and answer."
"Do you know why you have been summoned to court?" asked Prefect You Chenghui gravely.
Ye Xinyan rolled her eyes discretely; there was such an abundance of procedural theatrics in this trial, not a single one could be spared. Of course, Wong Qiao must know why he was brought to the yamen, but could he say he knew?
"Answering the Prefect, the commoner knows, not only knows but has even made preparations for it. Wouldn't that be absurd?"
