Liu Cheng was dumbfounded, and so was Wang Yang. This isn't right. Liu Zhao clearly said he hadn't reported it to the Provincial Government. How could they have a record? Did Liu Zhao find someone afterward to complete the paperwork, but never get a chance to tell me?
"Impossible! That's impossible!"
Liu Cheng could no longer maintain his outward composure and cried out involuntarily.
The Prince of Badong ignored Liu Cheng and said to Liu Tan, "Wentong, what do you have to say?"
Much more mature than Liu Cheng, Liu Tan immediately admitted his fault. "This all arose from my failure to discern the truth. I willingly accept responsibility."
Then he bowed to Wang Yang in apology, his manner humble and his tone sincere. He also called on Liu Cheng to apologize with him.
Flushing, Liu Cheng shook his head. "Even if the province reviewed it, that still isn't ironclad proof-"
"A Shen!" Liu Tan's voice turned stern as he tried to stop his younger brother from continuing.
Liu Cheng steeled Xin Yi and cupped his fists. "Prince, please send an official inquiry to Yixing Commandery!"
Wang Yang narrowed his eyes slightly and glanced at Liu Cheng.
A clear, tranquil voice rang out. "There is no need to ask. I met Young Master Wang in Yixing."
Startled, Wang Yang turned toward the voice.
He saw Xie Xinghan glide into the hall in magnificent court attire.
Her starry eyes outshone polished jade; her dark brows were slender and long. A swaying hairpin adorned her hair, and bright moonlike pendants hung from her ears.
With her fashionable makeup, overflowing beauty, and mingling fragrance, she put even the fairy maidens of the Pearl Palace to shame.
Wearing the latest ingenious style of makeup, Xie Xinghan looked more dignified and noble than usual, and