Surely, as fellow human beings, the Shao Family would spare their lives even if they did not offer forgiveness, right? It was unimaginable that they would resort to such extreme measures.
County Magistrate Qiao's actions were pushing the Zhao Family to the brink of destruction, akin to being backed against a precipice.
Madame Zhao, overcome with panic, directed her curses at County Magistrate Qiao and the Shao Family. Desperately, she pleaded, "Your father is not here. You must find a solution! Our family will become a laughingstock if we are surrounded by government officials!"
Zhao Guangyin cast a disappointed gaze upon his mother, shaking his head in resignation. He turned away and departed.
His disappointment grew even deeper.
His mother seemed oblivious to the gravity of the situation, fixated instead on the family's reputation.