If something really happened to Ye Chutang, they would all face dire consequences!
Blood streamed down Mrs. Gao's face. Furious and resentful, she gritted her teeth and snarled, "Ye Chutang! Are you satisfied now?! Are you happy to see our family shattered and ruined?!"
Ye Chutang gently smoothed a crease on her skirt before looking unhurriedly at Mrs. Gao.
"Whatever do you mean? It was not my wish for my uncle to be imprisoned. However, if the evidence is conclusive, then no matter how reluctant I am, I cannot defy the will of the Holy Emperor. I hope you can understand, Aunt."
Her voice was as soft and serene as a flowing stream, yet it carried a bone-deep chill.
"It is just as when my father, Ye Zheng, angered the Holy Emperor and was exiled to Wuzhou. My uncle was powerless to help then, as well. Given the circumstances, I'm sure you can empathize, Aunt."
Mrs. Gao's wailing abruptly ceased.
