Zhao Ye harbored a secret wish: that he could command the guards to forcibly remove Uncle Qing from the scene.
Uncle Qing responded with a disdainful sneer. "Second Young Master Zhao, I solemnly swear that I never betrayed my master. It was our Young Master who issued those orders. What's your intention in falsely accusing me?"
Zhao Ye retorted, "With Third Brother absent, you have the opportunity to defend yourself. If you manage to extricate yourself from this predicament, you can take the money and disappear. Where else would I find you?"
"I dare to swear, and what about you, Second Young Master Zhao? Perhaps we should use the same words with our Young Master! You make these accusations when he's conveniently absent!"
"Utter nonsense!"
"That's nothing but slander!"
