Yan Xiaye was speechless for a moment, then turned her eyes to meet Li Yuntang's gaze, and immediately understood the real reason behind Duke Jeffrey's adamant denial.
Murdering a noble is a crime second only to treason.
This is true for everyone, even for the nobility themselves.
In other words, Duke Jeffrey did not trust the brotherly bond between his two sons.
Instead, if what Yan Xiaye said was true, he had already lost one son and simply couldn't afford to lose another due to the charge of murdering a noble.
At this point, the situation reached a deadlock.
The forced bodyguard awkwardly stood in front of Li Yuntang, with Duke Jeffrey issuing several orders, but no further action was taken.
"Bastard!"
Duke Jeffrey cursed under his breath, stepping forward to snatch the weapon from the bodyguard's waist.
