Since the situation had turned against him, he could only push the blame on the head of his niece. There was no other choice; if his wife's trust in him disappeared, then not only him but his brothers would suffer as well.
Since that was the case, then it was better for them to take this blame on their heads. At least that way, Luo Yeqing would still choose to support him rather than abandoning him.
"Hah!" Ye Shun exclaimed. "You really know how to slip your way out of any kind of trouble. You made a careless comment that landed my daughter in prison and you wish to wash your hands off by saying that you didn't mean it?"
"Never!"
