...She wasn't drinking anymore.
Alcohol really did lead to trouble.
Even Feixiao had no mood to keep drinking after something this major had happened.
"General Feixiao, please speak plainly. If there is anything we sisters can help with, we will certainly do our utmost."
Looking at the wine before her and Feixiao's ingratiating expression, Xueyi could not help adopting the cold, solemn tone she had used as a judge.
Although the Ten-Lords Commission was considered an independent system, certain unspoken rules still existed.
The Seven Arbiter-Generals of the Xianzhou were undoubtedly figures even their "independent" system had to respect.
A general offering wine to a judge—and to judges bearing guilt, no less...
If they were still on the Xianzhou, after accepting this cup, they would have to start wondering whether they were about to receive a suicide mission.
"Cough, cough... It's not really a big deal."
Feixiao looked awkward. "How about you two drink while listening to me?"
Xueyi remained expressionless.
If Feixiao did not explain herself, the sisters did not dare drink that wine!
"...Fine, fine."
Feixiao did not press them. "I wanted to ask... you two are very familiar with the law, right?"
"We know Xianzhou law by heart."
They were both veteran judges with a thousand years of experience.
"Then are the laws here very different from those on the Xianzhou?"
"Broadly similar."
"The principles carry over."
The two sisters gave their respective answers.
At the same time, they grew even more puzzled.
What need was there to ask about the law here?
Though they bore guilt, they had long since been judged.
"Um... then I wanted to ask, the Xianzhou... has laws against rape too, right?"
"Though it is not a crime under our jurisdiction, it naturally exists."
Xueyi nodded. "General, you may as well explain