The hesitant men who had planned to storm into the room in search of Shao Yunduan found themselves suddenly unsure about their actions.
Although they were just employees, they understood that they were obligated to follow their employer's orders. Getting reprimanded or even imprisoned in the Heavenly Mansion Office for a short period or enduring a few lashings was a part of their job. However, the accusation of disobeying the law and defying the court was far more serious than they could handle.
They realized that one misstep could cost them their lives.
Shao Yunduan attempted to defend himself, but his defense only seemed to reinforce Qiao Hongxi's belief that he was guilty. This excitement in finding Shao Yunduan's supposed weakness made Qiao Hongxi eager to take him down.
