In His Own Defense

At this moment, Duàn Yì was also somewhat vexed by Lü Ren's sudden, blunt accusation. Of course, he had long anticipated this, but he had not expected the person behind it to use such despicable methods.

He could even keenly sense the strange looks cast from every direction. Even with his profound Spiritual Realm, able to stand unmoved before raging waves, he could not help being affected by such pressure, and his expression grew grave.

At this moment, he had one question: had Lü Ren been bought off and colluded with this mother and daughter to frame him, or had he been used and deliberately guided into targeting him?

For that would determine Duàn Yì's attitude toward Lü Ren. If it was the former, he would kill him. No matter how powerful Lü Ren's master was or how deep his backing ran, Duàn Yì had that confidence.

But if it was the latter, his methods of handling the matter might be somewhat gentler.

Of course, whatever became of Lü Ren would not change the enormous trouble he had brought Duàn Yì now.

To one side, Xia Hong's bright eyes finally shifted away from his stare-down with Prince Duan. They moved to the mother and daughter, who seemed drowned in grievance as they clutched each other and wept, then fell upon Lü Ren, who had cast aside all restraint like a clawing, fang-baring tiger. He spoke slowly,

"What evidence do you have to prove that what you say is true?

"Granted, this mother and daughter seem to have suffered terribly, but everything is merely your account. Where is the concrete evidence?

"You cannot possibly nail the Heir Apparent of my royal mansion to such a disgraceful pillar of shame based on your few words alone, can you?"

Xia Ning looked at