"Brother Du, I never imagined Lord Huang would fly into such a rage. You suffered for it. None of us expected it either," a constable said.
"Alas, we thought you were closest to Lord Huang, so you were the best person to speak to him. We never expected Lord Huang to be so impartial and unyielding. Alas... it seems they deserved their punishment after all. We did what we could," another constable said.
"I never expected His Lordship to refuse to entertain the matter at all. But they had dirty hands themselves and let Tuoba Xing get something on them. His Lordship really was in a difficult position," Du Ge sighed. "As for me, wasn't it just a scolding from His Lordship? It's nothing serious. Everyone should hurry back and do their jobs. As long as we haven't violated the sect rules, why should we fear Tuoba Xing? If Tuoba Xing really dares to act recklessly, I don't think His Lordship will stand by and do nothing. Rest assured, everyone."
"Exactly, we haven't done anything to weigh on our consciences!" a constable said. "What can Tuoba Xing do to us? This is the Six Gates, not his Tuoba Family. Brother Du, whatever the case, you suffered for us this time. We'll treat you to drinks tonight to settle your nerves."
"All right, I certainly can't refuse a drink from my brothers. Let's go. We shouldn't disturb His Lordship," Du Ge said.
After Huang Xiao noticed everyone leaving from inside his study, the corners of his mouth lifted despite himself. I didn't expect Du Ge to put on such a convincing performance.
"Tuoba Xing?" Huang Xiao leaned back against his chair and murmured, "It's good to give these constables a warning now. Tuoba Xing is doing quite well playing the villain."