Everyone quietened down.
Chi Hou, Wan Chong, the surrounding citizens, and even Yan Xiu looked at Fang Zhengzhi, stunned by what they just heard.
It was initially a stalemate.
Furthermore, it was a stalemate between Wan Chong and Chi Hou. Fang Zhengzhi had effectively gotten himself out of the picture.
Chi Hou would never let Wan Chong capture Fang Zhengzhi.
This had nothing to do with the law. This concerned the Divine Constabulary's pride and reputation, and by extension, that of the 13 Constabularies.
If he backed off now...
He would be taken advantage of in the future. As such, Chi Hou could not back off.
As for the consequences...
With his contributions to the Great Xia, all he had to do was admit his mistake to the Emperor and apologize. He would not be subject to any severe punishment.
