"Prefect, I've heard you're renowned in Yangzhou for your integrity and impartiality. I'm confident that Magistrate Liu will severely punish the perpetrators. I eagerly await your good news," said Jin Shuai, applying the title of his official hat.

At this moment, Yuan Wenchun suddenly became displeased. If he really punished his own servants, wouldn't that be tantamount to confirming that he had condoned his servants' wrongdoing and violence? He quickly explained, "Handsome guy... there's actually a reason for this, you can't just make it up!"

"Then I'd like to ask you, was the betrothal gift sent by the Sheng family won by Bai Ye? In your opinion, who should this betrothal gift belong to?" Jin Shuai asked with a smile.

“Logically speaking, it belongs to Bai Ye.” Although Yuan Wenchun was unwilling, she still had to answer this way.

“Since that’s the case, and I won it from Bai Ye, then it should be mine now, right?” Jin Shuai asked with a smile.

"But those were clearly the betrothal gifts prepared by our Yuan family!" Yuan Wenchun began to act unreasonably.

"Your Zhongqin Earl's Mansion is truly shameless, actually resorting to such a dishonest act. It would be understandable if you asked the Sheng family or Bai Ye for the betrothal gifts, but you insisted on asking me for them. What's the difference between that and robbery?" Jin Shuai maintained his smile, but his tone carried a hint of sarcasm as he replied.

"This...this...Prefect Liu, please give your judgment." Yuan Wenchun was speechless for a moment and could only turn to Prefect Liu for help.

"I have no authority to decide this matter, so I will report it truthfully." Prefect Liu thought to himself, "It is clearly your fault, but I cannot say anything."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Wenchun deflated like a punctured balloon, her body going limp. She pleaded in her voice, "Handsome guy... what can I do to get you to let me go?"

“Young Master Yuan, a country has its laws, and a family has its rules. Now that the matter has been handed over to the government, it must be handled in accordance with the law. Asking me questions like this is really useless!” Jin Shuai replied with a slight smile.

Seeing this, Sheng Hong quickly spoke up to mediate: "That may be true, but today is a joyous occasion for the Sheng family. We hope that you, young master, can give our family some face and make this matter a small one."

“Well, that makes sense. I was just here to join in the fun, because I couldn’t stand seeing some people bullying others by abusing their power. Since your Sheng family is willing to be bullied like this, then I will withdraw the case. However, the Yuan family should give me a concrete explanation on how they will compensate me.” Jin Shuai replied with a smile.

Just then, Sheng Hong seemed to wake up from a dream and quickly tried to salvage the situation, saying, "Handsome guy... you have misunderstood me. I am not trying to plead for the Yuan family. I just hope that this matter can be resolved satisfactorily so that all parties can live in peace and maintain harmony."

"Indeed...Young Master...I was indeed a bit rash today, I hope you will forgive me." At this moment, Yuan Wenchun had completely given in.

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