Chapter 1879: Plans of the Pan Family

Chapter 1879: Plans of the Pan Family

Shu Yu's expression turned solemn. She turned to Xia Yan and said, "Go find the patrolling official, bring Chen Bing to the prefectural yamen, and I will file a complaint."

"Yes."

"No, I didn't do it, don't go, don't go." Chen Bing's voice was desperate, and he stared at Xia Yan with eyes wide and bloodshot.

However, the previously unseen patrolling officials quickly arrived at Chen's house along with Xia Yan this time.

They saluted Shu Yu first, without saying a word, and then took hold of Chen Bing, ready to take him away.

The Chen family members were full of fear, holding onto Chen Bing, unwilling to let go. "Officials, officials, spare our lives. Our master didn't do those things; he has been wronged."

The patrolling officials wore stern faces. "Whether he's wronged or not will be determined by the higher authorities at the yamen. You better let go quickly. Obstructing officials from carrying out their duties is also a crime. Do you want to be arrested as well?"

The Chen family members were startled, hastily releasing their grip.

Crying out, Chen Bing was dragged away by two patrolling officials. His injured foot caused excruciating pain with every step, making him break out in cold sweat.

Subsequently, Shu Yu and the others left the house, got on a carriage, and followed slowly behind.

The Pan family members were dazed; they felt that they were doomed. Pan's eldest son quickly ran into the backyard to seek advice from their father.

However, what could the old man possibly suggest? He had only just recovered from a serious illness. He had felt uncomfortable from the noise in the front yard just now. When he heard the servants explain the whole situation, his anger turned into foreboding. Chen Bing had offended the county princess, and he had forged official documents years ago. If there was no evidence, it might be fine, but what if there was evidence? Wouldn't that result in exile?

The old man just advised Pan's eldest son to go and see what was happening and act accordingly.

But when Pan's eldest son was about to leave, he was called back by the old man. After careful consideration, the old man said to his son, "If the situation really becomes irreparable, then, you, you should let your sister divorce him."

"Dad, this..."

"What 'this'? Do you want the entire Pan family to be dragged down by him?"

After thinking it over, Pan's eldest son realized that the Pan family still had many members to support.

He gritted his teeth, "I understand, Dad."

After saying that, he hurriedly followed them out.

There was no one left in the courtyard; everyone was following the patrolling officials' procession towards the prefectural yamen.

On the way, with Chen Bing at the center of everyone's attention, he wished he could bury his head in the ground.

The Chen family members followed behind, Pan Shi and Chen Qiu crying and weeping, Chen He's face was dark, and he didn't say a word to his wife the entire way.

As they neared the prefectural yamen, Chen Bing realized that he was running out of opportunities.

Enduring the pain, he turned his head, desperately seeking Chen Qiu. When he spotted his daughter, he urgently signaled to her, asking her to seek help from Xun Sheng.

Chen Qiu was momentarily stunned, then she quickly understood and nodded, rushing over to Xun Sheng who was also following behind.

Xun Sheng didn't know what to say in this situation. At this moment, he noticed his companion looking at Chen Qiu with a guarded expression. It seemed that Chen Bing's character was really worrying. Even as his daughter, this companion didn't seem to think she was as kind-hearted as she appeared on the surface.

Chen Qiu was oblivious to the scrutinizing glances and her mind was preoccupied. As she wiped her tears away, she whispered, "Brother Xun, please help my father. I don't know what he did in the past, but regardless of what he did, he's still my father. I can't just stand by and watch him suffer. Brother Xun, please consider the favor I did for you when I saved you. Help me this once, consider it repaying that kindness."