"What is there to listen your servant was indeed using his cultivation to suppress other's.The intention and motive is there .you two are definitely scammers "
"This duo don't even know who they tried to scam .No wonder they failed."
Under the protection of knights.lin tian was accused by the shop staff. Lin Tian stood in disbelief.he couldn't comprehend how they
Had turned from customers to scammers.
His heart raced with indignation, yet he didn't knew what to do in the face of the orchestrated deceit unfolding before him.
"Wait, this is a misunderstanding.We indeed were the ones who were scammed! These herbs are defective, and we simply wanted to return them."Lin Tian protested, his voice trembling with frustration.
"Than I will give you chance to explain yourself .However if it's some nonsense .I won't hesitate to apprehend you both ."
Lin tian explained everything from his p.o.v .when he was finished.he felt relieved now that he had explained himself .The knight captain will definitely investigate the truth and give them justice .But he looked over the rest .other than the staff .He saw no panick in Dou shu and Mao tu's eyes
"I see .knights grab thses duo .As a scammer they are clearly unprofessional and not knowledgeable"knights surrounded lin tian and tried to bound him with chains .but lin tian struggled and knights used their spear to make stab at lin tian .Lin tian was unexpectedly cut by spear on his hand .
"You dare hurt young master don't think this will end easily "steward Wang wanted to protect lin tian .but he was also bound by metal chains .
"What. didn't I explain myself .why are you capturing us " lin tian exclaimed
Seeing old man with cultivation struggling knight captain frowned .
"Because.."knight captain was about to explain but he was stopped by Dou shu .
"Let me tell them knight captain ."
"Well let's start from begining .
You said that you came early morning in our shop . That's clearly a lie .
Because our shop's opening timings are different from rest of the market .In the whole market our shop is the last to open for business.That means when you came our shop was not opened at that time "Dou shu smiled.
"You said we gave discounts.? That's another lie .As a biggest shop in the herb market .
We do not need to give anyone discounts.
Also the prices of herbs you mentioned are clearly wrong .As a shop with alchemist . Our herbs guaranteed to be of best quality by the alchemist .Our herbs can only be more pricey compared to market .In short Even if we sold them at double the market price there would be people willing to buy .we don't need to sell them at market price ."
"Last but not least .you said the son of noble clan. Personally attended to you and sold you decayed herbs.Would anyone believe it?.what will Dou shu do with your little money. Not to mention he wasn't even here in shop "
"Thank heavens .I came today to check on business.otherwise I wouldn't even know there were people scamming our shop with my name "Dou shu said in praying motion
"But he was clearly in the shop.early morning.
I saw him .That's right there must be other people who saw him. Knight captain please ask others in markets "
"Do you want me to grab random people on the street and ask them " knight captain asked
With annoyance .
Lin tian had no quick answer for that .How can random people be grabbed and disturbed .
After some time knight captain said to his guards.
"There is lot of crowd watching show outside .Among them should be shopkeeper ,street sellers and vendors go and ask them if they have seen Dou shu of Dou clan entering and exiting shop early in the morning ."
Everything happened not far from lin tian .He saw knights asking questions and nobody stood out to answer them .
After some time two knights came with 4 people .
"Captain nobody among the crowd have seen Dou shu .These 4 person's are herbs seller they are the first to open their stalls early in the morning .Their stalls are also not much far away from shop .captain you can ask question to them "
"Good .Have you seen Dou shu entering and exiting the shop "
"No"all four said in unison
"Last time we saw mr. Dou was 8 days ago .After that we are seeing him now ."
"Than have you seen these duo buying herbs from anywhere ."knight captain
"No .I don't think I have seen them buying herbs from any shop in market ."
"There were too many people in market .so I am not sure "
"I think I have seen someone that matches the figure of these two .but they were buying clothes .so they can't be same "
"I think we have heard enough .you two should be humoured now . Don't resist now .I don't want anyone to get hurt . If not we might have to use harsh methods "
Knights pulled on lin tian's arms . but he had a flash of thought in his mind.He resisted
"Wait ask them if they had seen the shop open in the early morning "
"This is the last time I will humour you .after this quietly follow me and admit your wrongs in front of magistrate "knight captain. Than he pointed to the 4 people to answer the question.
"This ..." All of them hesistated to answer the question.but looking at Dou shu they made up their minds .
""This shop "Hundred herbs sanctuary" was closed in the morning and opened on their usual time "They said with confidence
However their reactions was already noticed by knight captain.he had glimmer in his eyes .
"Are you satisfied young man ."knight captain asked
Lin tian nodded .He had no hope now .his dull eyes looked at steward qiang .with meak words
"Sorry grandpa qiang I implicated you "
"Don't worry young master we will just stay for some days in prison .I am sure elder kei and others will inform the patriarch about what transpired here .I am sure he will bring us out in no time "steward qiang said to lin tian .
But in truth these words were for Dou shu and others .To end this farce here before it becomes a matter of clan .
Indeed Dou shu realized something.As a flash of inspiration.He stopped knight captain .
"Captain I don't want to send these two to prison .these young man clearly has lot to see in future .I am sure he was misled by bad company and attraction of quick benefits"
"Mr. Dou you should not show kindness to these swindlers .They might have failed to scam you .but they might scam others in future .I can't just let them go."knight captain
"Knight captain I am not just showing kindness.It is also not good for our business .From marketing pov this is not a good strategy.it will undeniably effect our image badly. But if I let them go this will create good image of us among masses "Dou shu
"Than does mr.dou wants to settle this matter with private compensation.This young man indeed have sizable money for private compensation."knight captain looked at pouch full of gold biscuits as he said that .At this time he had a glitter of greed in his eyes.
"That can't be done .we have to go on a important trip ."steward qiang made his input
Dou shu understood he can't get more money out of this .
"Knight captain with my position I don't need this small sum of money . However if these duo are willing to write on paper .To not bother me and my shop in the future .To not retaliate against us .I will let them go without compensation. "
Knight captain's eyes darkened a little .A staff brought a paper and ink in front of him .
"Than I will be a witness to these contract. Do you want me to input anything in these contract."
"Ofcourse .But I want to write the conditions on special paper with magistrate's seal on it .
"
"Are you sure . That single sheet of paper will cost lot of money .It's not something I can randomly bring out .both parties will have to go with me to the magistrate's office .At that time if they refused to sign contract .I can't do anything.From my advice you should just settle this matter here ."knight captain was giving Dou shu hints that once they entered magistrate's building he won't be able use force on them .At that time the matter could be blown big .and a reinvestigation might be done .
Ofcourse Dou shu understood knight captain.
But he wasn't sure what kind of clan or family did they belonged too. A person who could carry gold notes definitely won't be normal person unless he was merchant .which these guy definitely was not .with his lack of knowledge.He had sent some people to inquire about them .But they had not returned yet .He will only feel assured once they had sign contract on goverment paper with magistrate's seal on it .
"It can only be goverment paper with magistrate's seal on it ."Dou shu replied while implying something with his eyes .knight captain. Understood .
"You two if you want to be free .remember to sign the contract.otherwise you can just enjoy prison time "knight captain said harshly
"Grandpa qiang what should we do .Do we sign contract "lin tian asked
"Young master please think and decide.I will follow your decision"steward qiang
Lin tian thought for long time .
He felt if he signed it will be like he was admitting they were indeed swindlers .But if they didn't sign .They will have to spend some days in prison .Before patriarch saves them .
It was fine if he was alone but looking at grandpa qiang'old body .He possibly couldn't let him go prison .They also had to go on important exploration.Elder kei and other disciples were definitely waiting for them .plus as a young master of lin clan of he went to prison . won't the reputation of lin clan be tarnished .In the end lin tian convinced himself .
"I agree to sign the contract .but I will check everything and understand only than I will sign "lin tian
Knight captain and Dou shu nodded .
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At magistrate's office building.In a small room near outside .
"Grandpa look .I have checked the conditions mentioned in the contract and there doesn't seem to anything wrong .But please check this and you have to tell me if anything is wrong. "
Grandpa qiang read the contract .a simple version of the contact was like this .
They will have to forget the today's matter .
In the future they can't use this incident to retaliate .
Partly lin can't attack party Dou .
If party lin attacked and party Dou found out the attacked was party lin .partly lin will have to compensate hefty .
In case party Dou dies or get injured by party lin.party Dou will have full right to attack party lin .
In case this contract was broken by party lin.The government will stood by the side of party Dou.
In short as long as lin clan didn't took revenge on Dou shu ,shop and Dou clan . everything would be fine .
But if they took and found out to be guilty.dou clan and government knights will together attack lin clan and eliminate .
Other than showing that party lin was small and weak .There was not much wrong with the contract .
Under the approval of steward qiang .The contract was signed .