Snow’s face also twisted when he saw the eyewitness’ face. She quickly explained the current situation to Shi Kun.

Needless to say, Shi Kun was infuriated that the tables had been turned in such a manner. He turned to Mei Chaofeng, spitting him with a piercing glare. How dare you ruin my plans for the sake of your lust?

“Who are you?” Xie Yi quickly asked the eyewitness, keenly noticing the reactions of both Mei Chaofeng and Shi Kun.

The woman who had been brought in by the guards of the Chu clan knelt on the floor and said, “City Lord Xie, I am the wife of Tan Wei, Madam Zhang.”

“Tan Wei?” Naturally, Xie Yi knew who Tan Wei was. He began assessing the various people present in the court, a meaningful gleam in his eyes.

A slight furrow also formed on Sang Hong’s forehead. It looks like their plan is going to fail once again.

“What are you doing here? Go back right now!” Mei Chaofeng finally snapped out of his daze and rushed toward Madam Zhang, attempting to chase her away. 

His sudden, aggressive movement left Madam Zhang cowering in fear, a clear sign that she was extremely afraid of Mei Chaofeng.

Chu Chuyan immediately stepped between the two of them and said calmly, “Are you trying to intimidate my eyewitness?”

Mei Chaofeng immediately rebutted her, anxiety coloring his tone. “How can she possibly be an eyewitness? She’s no more than my concubine!”

“No, I’m Tan Wei’s wife! You resorted to despicable means to force me to do your bidding!” Madam Zhang looked at Mei Chaofeng with eyes filled with hatred.

Mei Chaofeng felt as if he had been plunged into icy-cold...