As the words fell, a sudden, dead silence descended upon the main hall.
Prefect Cao and Prefect Qiao instantly understood. Their eyes met; it was clear that today, one of their two families would inevitably have to take the blame as a scapegoat.
Seeing that everyone grasped the situation, Murong Shoucheng said with a light, breezy tone, "There is no need to take it so heavily. After all, regardless of whether this matter happened or not, both of your sons must pay for their crimes with their lives. But the Murong family will certainly remember the sacrifice made today by both of you and your respective clans."
Chapter 51