Chen Ping'an had never been a fan of the ways of the Noble Families.
If it were the Clan Elders of a Noble Family here, Chen Ping'an might have patiently listened to a few words. But a mere Steward dared to act like this?
'How utterly ridiculous!'
Upon entering the prison gates, Chen Ping'an ordered them shut immediately, locking everyone else out.
'I don't care what Fang Family you're from. As long as you're on my turf here in the South City Prison, you follow Chen Ping'an's orders.'
As for the Outer City Garrison Command processing Fang Rui's exoneration, that was their business. As long as the process wasn't complete, Fang Rui was a prisoner of his South City Prison!
'Flogging more than a dozen commoners in the street, with three dying from their injuries?'
Chen Ping'an's eyes narrowed, a knot of frustration tightening in his chest.
He caught up to Constable Min and, seeing the clamoring Fang Rui, kicked him without a second thought.
