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Chapter 606: Chapter 610 Worse than a Beast_1
Xuan Ying Fort was located on Xuan Eagle Mountain, which was strategically critical terrain, and there was also a specially trained Eagle Battle Team, so they had to wait for regular troops.
Otherwise, anybody else would just get trounced.
Qiao Duo’er understood, nearly half of the winter had already passed, so how far off could spring be?
All things considered, Xuan Ying Fort only had four months left.
She also asked about the legal sentencing of Tan Zhengyuan and Xiao Lingchuan; her ideal outcome was for them to be locked up until the end of time.
Qin Longyun thought for a moment before answering, "According to what you say, if Tan Zhenghong and Xiao Lingchuan are convicted of child abduction, once the crimes are proven, that’s enough to lock them up for several decades."
The current Saint had been abducted during his predecessor’s incognito visits among the people and had struggled greatly to return to the Palace.
Once he ascended the throne, the first thing he discussed with the officials during court proceedings was the issue of legal sentencing.
The outcome was to crack down hard on illegal human trafficking, with a minimum sentence of five years in prison and the possibility of the death penalty for the most heinous offenses.
At that moment, Yin Zheng knocked on the door of the study room, "Lord Qin, the front hall is ready, please head there for the trial."
Qin Longyun responded, "Understood."
Qiao Duo’er patted her chest in relief; thankfully, she had spoken about the situation at Xuan Ying Fort first. Otherwise, if Yin Zheng was to tip anyone off, another bloody storm would have been inevitable.
"Go keep Ling’er company; I’m heading to the front hall," said Qin Longyun before leaving with Yin Zheng.
Qiao Duo’er, already knowing the outcome of the case, didn’t bother going to the front hall; it was better to wait here. In a while, the guard who had been sent to deliver the message to Xuan Ying Fort would return with a report.
Before long, news had reached Xuan Ying Fort, and Elder Xuan, furious, headed straight for Xuan Qing’s residence.
"Third Master, Elder Brother and Second Brother have arrived," Chu Sandao announced.
The smile on Xuan Qing’s face stiffened a bit, but remembering that the man Chu Sandao had sent back to the house had been secretly dealt with, he sighed in relief.
Perhaps they had come for something else.
Xuan Qing personally opened the door, "Elder Brother, Second Brother, what brings you here?"
"The nerve to ask! Just look at what fine mess you’ve made!" Elder Xuan looked at Xuan Qing with frustration, as if lamenting his inability to meet expectations.
Xuan Qing respectfully inquired, "Elder Brother, what has angered you so? Tell me, and if I am at fault, I will correct my ways immediately, shall I?"
Xuan Ying, who was the oldest, had taken care of his younger brothers since their parents passed away.
Although he was a bit short-tempered, there was no doubting his love for his brothers.
Thus, in Xuan Ling and Xuan Qing’s hearts, he was akin to a father figure. 𝓃ℴ𝓋𝓹𝓊𝓫.𝒸𝓸𝓂
"What did you buy the Maid from Big Willow Village for? Haven’t you always been infatuated with that woman from the Yin Family? What’s with this change of heart now? At your age, you’re old enough to be her father! To do such a thing is no better than a beast!"
Elder Xuan was so angry, he was practically spitting fire as he spoke.
The guard sent by Lord Qin said the older ones were only seven or eight years old, the younger ones just three or four—that’s still children!
He thought Xuan Qing had committed unspeakable acts against the two little girls and felt like chopping him to pieces!
Xuan Qing, with a head full of sweat, explained, "My house lacked a couple of Maids to attend to chores like serving tea and water. Don’t think otherwise. Besides, I bought those Children with Silver, so what fault of mine can you claim?"
After all, he was the Third Master of Xuan Ying Fort; buying a couple of Maids shouldn’t be considered excessive, should it?
Xuan Ling quickly interjected, "The children’s parents are separated, and the children are to be raised by their mother. You bypassed their mother and bought the children; that’s considered child abduction. Their mother has even lodged a complaint at the Government Office."
