Imperial uncle had his mouth opened wide on seeing Pei Jin by his side. He quickly puts his finger down and thinks of excuse to provide while also cursing the one who summoned this demon.
He sees him walking straight to the masked people and excitedly reports "crown prince... you came at the right time.. please punish these vile people.. who have no respect towards our imperial clan.. even daring to beat people from imperial clan.. imperial uncle was here to save these two poor clans men.."
Pei Jin avoids the old man yappings but his face became a shade darker after his beloved was called vile. Reaching near them first he gives a very viscious glare to Pei Zhang then very gently while caressing her head he asks "are you okay...I told you this place is full of rowdy and filthy people..and why do you still have the masks.. making people speak rubbish.."
Pei Zhang felt as if being stabbed by knife not daring to anger his brother he stands up and rushed behind Yusheng to seek protection. Yusheng calmly grabs his hand and giving beautiful smile answers "I am fine.. the place is actually interesting... just these few clowns disturbed the mood.. I wanted to leave them be but they threatened us thus decided to teach lesson.. isn't the mask beautiful"
Pei Jin's anger was rising but still gives a small smile and replies "umm.. it's good.. anything on you looks good." He was about to snarl at his brother but was stopped by Yusheng "Zhang'er was well behaved... he even kicked the person who offended me.."
Pei Zhang taking the opportunity snitches "imperial brother..we were just watching while eating and drinking when these two man began to shout very foul and vulgar words.. and began fighting like shrew in the market..when asked they even threatened sister in law and i to beg for mercy if not they would make our body float in the dock"
The more he heard the more angry Pei Jin became turning back to look at the persons he gives malicious smirk "hah.. so even these puny bugs have the ability to murder benwang's consort and brother.. good very good... Zan prepare them for peeling... make sure their cries are loud for all to hear.."
Imperial uncle and all the tied people felt their heart tremble on hearing the word consort and brother. The madams directly fainted while the tied men and imperial uncle fell on their butt on seeing Yusheng and Pei Zhangs face behind the mask.
Imperial uncle immediately salutes Yusheng and ask for mercy "esteem lord.. benwang was momentarily blinded and foolish unable to recognize your esteem self.. humbly beg for mercy.."
It was Pei Jin who answered "do not act humble..imperial uncle moments ago you were pointing and even about to curse at benwang's beloved consort.. whatever the issue it is disgusting to see...first explain to benwang why are you here.. what authority you have and what is it that you wanted to accomplish..imperial uncle remind you if the explaination isn't satisfactory then benwang won't be soft..."
Pei Zhang who was behind Yusheng snitches again to fan the flame "imperial brother... when asked similar question earlier.. imperial uncle glared at sister in law as if wanting to eat her flesh.. he even said I was a child and only have knowledge in playing around.. incapable... he cursed sister in law and I many times... forcing us to beg for mercy or we would be punished and labeled as treason"
Imperial uncle felt his heart being gripped sweat dripping from his forehead how he wished for Junwang to be mute. Having well knowledge of the cruelty of this demon he tries to salvage himself "crown prince... benwang was by no means belittling Junwang.. with their identity unknown said these words to turn the matter.. Junwang.. benwang asks for forgiveness but in reality didn't want you to be criticized thus made up such silly words..crown prince.. these madams came crying and informed that their husbands were in deaths door.. as the matter seemed urgent didn't have time to report the matter to Junwang thus came here to settle the matter.. upon reaching saw that the two were tied and beaten to current state hence thought the matter to be true.. benwang asks forgiveness for being hasty"
Yusheng smirks and replies with mocking voice "Pei Ji.. you even dare to lie.. ah.. your skin indeed is thick like of elephant.. when you reached here with those vulgar women you simply had your mouth shut while they were cursing like shrew.. when punished you immediately flaunted your authority..
during this time not once you did inquire about the incident leading to the current situation..don't speak if you have nothing to say do not lie and spout nonsense infront of this lord..no need to make your life shorter"
Imperial uncle didn't dare to reply back from the fear of being killed. If Pei Jin was a demon King then Yusheng was demon goddess. The beheading of the duke was more than enough for all the nobles and royals to have their tails in between their legs.
Pei Jin's anger was very visible with his glare and chilling voice "oh..so it was like that.. must say imperial uncle you do have guts to lie.. well we will chat later first have the punishment started.. for those vulgar women have them laid opposite to their spouse and bestow 50 planks.."
Imperial uncle knew he wouldn't be left easy. His now only hope was for the emperor to intervene and save him. But with Pei Jin here he did not act rashly thus sits on the chair brought by his servant and watches the cruel punishment.