Chapter 2119: Threat
“I refuse to let my daughter suffer! Why not let you be the matchmaker? I demand to marry her! Lord Shao, arrange it in grand style!”
“You’re spewing nonsense! I never laid a hand on you!”
“I’m innocent! You’re despicable! You’re tarnishing my daughter’s honor! But Lord Shao won’t be fooled by your lies! If he were like you, even street thugs could defile virtuous women! What kind of ‘general’ are you? Just a lecher!”
The commoners nodded in agreement upon hearing this, especially those with daughters of their own. It was easy for them to empathize and condemn Sun Meng.
Furious, Sun Meng wondered why this tactic wasn’t working in Anze Province. Were none of these people decent?
Unbeknownst to him, his crude manner of speaking only served to disgust those around him. How could he not repulse others when he openly slandered the girl as shameless?
Additionally, Fan Ruyin and her daughter refrained from retaliating out of fear. Had it been someone with a shorter fuse, they might have been physically assaulted long ago.
Sun Meng fixed Shao Yunduan with a cold stare, his lips curling into a sneer. “Lord Shao, what’s your decision? Think carefully, you can have it all!”
Shao Yunduan felt a surge of disgust. If half of the Second Prince’s men were like Sun Meng, he’d find it impossible to maintain his composure.
Yet, here was this nuisance before him.
“In all matters, reason must prevail. Perhaps you’ve had a bit too much to drink, leading to a misunderstanding. It’s best you retire for the evening and clear your head,” Shao Yunduan advised.
In the past, Shao Yunduan wouldn’t have afforded Sun Meng such leniency. He would’ve made him face the consequences of his actions. But now, he sought to avoid further conflict.
Yet, Sun Meng showed no signs of gratitude or remorse. Instead, he bristled with aggression. “Me, confused? Ha! It seems you’re the one feigning ignorance! There’s no misunderstanding here. I’m taking this Miss Fan!”
Bai Ruirui seethed with anger. “Who do you think you are? Your authority doesn’t reign supreme in Anze Province! Lord Shao, you’re a just and honorable official. You must defend me! I am innocent…”
Fan Ruyin shared her daughter’s fury. She laid a comforting hand on her shoulder and spoke soothingly. “Fear not. Lord Shao is a paragon of fairness and integrity. He cherishes the people like his own kin. He won’t allow any wrongdoing to persist in Anze Province! Lord Shao will surely vindicate us!”
Sun Meng’s envy blazed like fire in his eyes. He shot Shao Yunduan a venomous glare, wishing to rend him to pieces.
Shao Yunduan was at a loss for words. What was the dynamic between the mother and daughter?
Their interjections were unnecessary. Hadn’t he been attempting to resolve the situation? Weren’t their words tantamount to publicly ridiculing Sun Meng? Could he tolerate such humiliation?
It seemed they lacked discernment entirely! Sun Meng had declared himself a general. Had they not heard him?
If Sun Meng didn’t have a special status, why bother showing up in person? If such incidents were commonplace, the patrolling bailiffs would have swiftly escorted him back to the government office for a lesson!
His personal appearance indicated Sun Meng was no ordinary individual. The mother and daughter ought to have remained silent and entrusted the matter entirely to him.
Their actions only exacerbated the situation!
“Enough!” Shao Yunduan’s expression darkened as he addressed Sun Meng. “General Sun, it’s growing late. Why don’t we retire for now and discuss this matter at a later time?”
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