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However, Jin Shuai ignored Yuan Wenchun and instead focused his gaze on Prefect Liu, saying slowly, "I wonder what Prefect Liu's opinion is on this matter?"

Prefect Liu smiled slightly and replied, "Hehe, I will simply act as a witness here. Is that appropriate?"

Immediately afterwards, Jin Shuai raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a smile, and continued, "In that case, the betrothal gifts can be purchased back by your Earl's Mansion. I don't think my request is too much!"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Wenchun looked troubled and sighed helplessly, "Alas, I didn't bring that much silver with me this time!"

Seeing this, Jin Shuai didn't take it to heart and still smiled as he suggested, "It's alright. If you really can't come up with the cash, writing an IOU is fine too! It just so happens that the Prefect and Magistrate Sheng are both here, so they can be witnesses."

Not long after, Jin Shuai received an IOU for a thousand strings of cash. Looking at the note in his hand, a disdainful smile crept across his lips, and he scoffed, "How laughable! A noble family like ours only offers a paltry thousand strings to marry off a bride? How much silver can a thousand strings even buy?"

Sheng Hong explained, "This thousand strings of cash can be exchanged for one thousand taels of silver." However, Jin Shuai seemed unsatisfied with this answer. He narrowed his eyes and continued to press, "Then, how much do you intend to pay for the medical expenses of my attendants and for my emotional distress?"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Wenchun, who had been trying to argue, was stunned. He stammered, "No...didn't we already write an IOU? Why are you still demanding money for medicine? Besides, our servants were also injured! And what exactly is this so-called 'compensation for mental distress'..." Faced with Yuan Wenchun's sophistry, Jin Shuai simply smiled and replied unhurriedly, "Hey, that IOU was for redeeming the betrothal gifts. You were the ones who attacked first, which led to my injury due to being forced to defend myself. So, you should naturally bear the medical expenses. As for the compensation for mental distress, since this incident has greatly frightened my young mind, shouldn't I receive appropriate compensation? We need to clarify everything. If you are unwilling to pay these fees, then either have Lord Liu report this matter, or use the betrothal gifts to settle the debt." After saying this, Jin Shuai still wore that inscrutable smile.

"Pfft..." Suddenly, a soft sound rang out, causing everyone to turn and look in the direction of the sound. Jin Shuai looked closely and saw that it was Hua Lan who couldn't help but chuckle softly. At that moment, Hua Lan noticed that everyone's eyes were on her, and she couldn't help but feel shy, her originally fair cheeks instantly turning red. Seeing this, Jin Shuai thought to himself, "She's truly as beautiful and charming as a flower in bloom." Hua Lan cautiously stole a glance at Jin Shuai, and their eyes met. Jin Shuai playfully winked at her, a gesture that made Hua Lan's face turn even more crimson.

Just then, a soft cough broke the awkward atmosphere. Jin Shuai snapped back to reality and realized that it was Sheng Hong who was making the sound. A hint of displeasure appeared on his face as he said, "Prefect Sheng... is your throat a little sore? Why don't you drink some hot water to soothe it?"

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