“Never! Never, Your Highness! Please understand! I would never dare! Absolutely not!” Wu Spanner’s face turned deathly pale. Beads of sweat as large as peas rolled down his forehead. He frantically waved his hands, bowing even lower—almost bent at a full ninety degrees. His voice trembled on the verge of tears: “Your Highness, you misunderstand! It was just… just a small misunderstanding earlier. I was worried that my two useless nephews might suffer unfair treatment here at the bureau. I got anxious and spoke too harshly. I absolutely had no intention of threatening Chief Wang. Chief Wang—tell Her Highness! Isn’t this all a misunderstanding?” As he spoke, he cast a pleading look at Chief Wang, begging him to help explain. But how would Chief Wang dare say anything? He lowered his head, eyes fixed straight downward, pretending he had heard nothing. Margaret’s lips curled into a cold smile. “A misunderstanding? Just harsh words? Wu Spanner… do you take me for a fool?” “N-no, Your Highne...