Chapter 1585: Chapter 1584: Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
Fang Yu turned around.
With a smile on his face, his gaze swept across everyone present.
"If you trust me, then please listen to me, how about that?"
At this moment, Ding Haotian glanced at him.
"Who are you? Why should we trust you?"
Ever since this person suddenly appeared and rattled on about a bunch of things, even changing the tide of the situation, it left him quite displeased. Although it wasn’t progressing as expected, it hadn’t harmed his interests.
Cui Lao Ye spoke.
"This gentleman is a Guest Elder of the Cui Family, his words represent my words. Mr. Fang, please go ahead, I give you this authority."
Even Cui Lao Ye spoke like this, what opinions could others have? When it comes to identity and status, no one present can surpass Cui Lao Ye, even though Mr. Qin often keeps away from these matters, his status and influence within the Cui Family are firmly established.
When Cui Lao Ye was a dominant force, these people were mere kids.
Who would dare compare to him?
Fang Yu nodded.
"I think that although Steward Jiang has his own personal motives and wants to deliberately slander the Cui Family, it is understandable. In such circumstances, who doesn’t want to find the root cause and the perpetrator quickly? Once the matter gets out of hand, it will inevitably affect everyone’s future. But have you thought that if the matter really gets big, we will all suffer? Rather than that, why not downplay the serious issue into a minor one and the minor issue into nothing at all?"
There was an uproar among the crowd.
The Divine Race usually does things according to law.
No one has dared to propose such a bold approach, if this were the case, wouldn’t it mean everyone taking the blame together?
Binding all of them on the same ship, and what if something goes wrong and someone leaks the matter? They can’t even imagine the consequences.
"You have quite the audacity to bring Earthling ways over here."
"No, no, no, you misunderstand me."
Seeing the situation wasn’t right, Fang Yu immediately adjusted his words: "My point is that Steward Jiang must face his punishment, but there is no need to report to the upper echelons. As for Earthlings, we can say we’ve caught them, but we can secretly continue to investigate. Isn’t it better that the rest of us remain untroubled?"
The scene quieted down.
Even the most advanced civilization, even if it is far superior to Earth civilization, when it comes to interests, any intelligent being will consider their own benefits.
Pan Yu merely presented the matter to them, whether they will think it over, the answer is affirmative.
The silence of everyone present proved this.
Not like reporting to the upper echelons. This doesn’t violate anything.
"Steward Jiang, what do you think? How about ending this matter here?"
"This..."
It’s naturally his wish for the matter to end here.
After all, all the evidence today is extremely unfavorable to him, if the matter is really exposed, he will become a cripple even if he doesn’t die, and everyone present might face punishment, it’s uncertain what could happen, living on would be the best outcome.
But he doesn’t know others’ thoughts. He needs others to express themselves.
Mr. Cui hadn’t expected Fang Yu to propose such a plan, it’s a bold move, if it were according to his previous sayings of everyone jointly covering up the truth, then it’s quite remarkable, nearly equivalent to challenging the long-standing civilization and culture.
But Fang Yu’s second proposition aligns with Steward Jiang’s procedures.
Seems normal. Feels oddly strange but can’t put a finger on it.
After thinking for a moment, Mr. Cui said:
"I agree with Mr. Fang’s proposal, as long as Steward Jiang doesn’t further investigate the matters of the Cui Family, today’s issue will end here. As for the matter concerning the Earth woman, it doesn’t involve me, nor do I have any authority over the matters involving the Orderers."
Since Mr. Cui spoke, Ding Zhen also followed suit.
"Since even Mr. Cui acknowledges it, I have nothing more to say, as long as my grandson is not listed among the suspects, this matter ends here. What I can assure you is my grandson is definitely unrelated to this matter."
Ding Haotian raised one hand.
"I swear on behalf of the Ding Family, I absolutely am not the mastermind behind this."
Once said, Steward Jiang has no choice but to believe it, within Middle Class and High-Class Divine Race families. Once an oath is taken in the name, it signifies the seriousness of the matter.
The Cui Family has made a stance, the Ding Family has expressed theirs.
"Steward Jiang, now it’s your turn."
"Fine, as you wish. Today’s matter ends here. I hope you take care. We leave!"
Even though it feels suffocating. But that the matter could be resolved so smoothly, it is the best outcome with a win-win result for all to accept.
Blowing things up is bad for anyone involved.
Steward Jiang angrily left the Cui Family’s courtyard.
The Orderers left one by one.
After Steward Jiang and others left.
General Ding Zhen bowed to Mr. Cui.
Without saying a word, then turned to leave.
Ding Haotian looked at Fang Yu with complex expression. And followed Ding Zhen out.
The courtyard only had the members of the Cui Family left.
In the end, the atmosphere became somewhat solidified and silent. No one dared to speak. The butlers and servants all lowered their heads, knowing Mr. Cui was angered.
"Furong."
The one speaking was Ms. Cui Wenwen.
The call caused maid Furong to tremble all over.
"Miss."
"Since I fell ill, it’s almost been you who stayed by my side daily taking care of my meals and living. If I’ve had contact with outsiders, you’re the one who knows best. Whose benefits did you take? Speak!"
Immediately, Furong knelt on the ground.
Her eyes flickered, and sweat trickled down her face.
"Miss, I didn’t do it intentionally, I really didn’t mean to. Miss, spare my life."
Thump, thump.
Furong knelt and struck her forehead hard on the ground twice.
But nobody present showed pity or sympathy for her because she lied, and it appeared as if she colluded with outsiders to lie. Others might not know, but Ms. Cui knew she was lying.
Cui Wenwen hated people like this the most.
"I give you one last chance to confess. If you don’t confess, I’ll tear you limb from limb, never allow your soul to rest," said Cui Wenwen.
"No one directed me, really no one directed me, please believe me, Miss. It truly was a momentary lapse, I answered wrongly, I was, confused."
Who would believe these words said, it was clearly an attempt to cover up for the mastermind behind the scenes.
This only infuriated Cui Wenwen. Cui Wenwen treated her like a sister, even better than her own biological siblings. Never thought for the sake of gain, even harming one’s own kin.
She couldn’t forgive such a person.
"You really won’t speak?"
"Miss. I beg you..."
This was the final chance, seeing her keeping her mouth tightly sealed, Cui Wenwen’s face turned indifferent.
"Fine, I’ll grant your wish."
