Chapter 37 Framed and Scapegoated (1)_1
In the cluttered room of Treasure Pavilion’s back courtyard, a musty smell pervaded the air. Bu Shi Ren waved his hand in disdain and looked at Mo Qingze with a calculating face, not bothering to conceal the greed in his eyes.
"How about it? Have you thought it through? I’ll say it again, just hand over the silver you’ve embezzled, and I’ll let you go home immediately; otherwise, don’t blame me for being rude!"
Mo Qingze had been tormented all morning and was now slumped listlessly against the wall. Hearing Bu Shi Ren’s words, he opened his swollen eyes and stared coldly at Bu Shi Ren as if he were looking at something filthy before closing his eyes again, regretting that he had been so naive to trust the greedy and despicable man in front of him, which had led to his current plight.
Extortion? Ha! Even if it meant death, he could not admit to such an accusation!
Seeing the expression on Mo Qingze’s face, Bu Shi Ren’s own face twisted in an instant. With a wave of his hand, two thugs rushed forward and started punching and kicking Mo Qingze.
"Ugh..."
Mo Qingze clenched his teeth fiercely, holding back the pain throughout his body, refusing to let out a single sound. To bow his head to these unworthy people? Never!
Bu Shi Ren, seeing this, stomped hard on Mo Qingze’s ankle, grinding it again and again, taking pleasure in the sight of Mo Qingze’s agony.
"Hmph, you won’t shed a tear until you see the coffin; let’s see how long you can hold out! If you don’t confess by dawn tomorrow, enjoy your stay at the Government Office. Not only will you have to cough up those Two hundred taels of silver, but you can also say goodbye to your title of Scholar!"