Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Liang Jinâs face was stern as he looked down at her. âLady Liu, do you have anything else to say? All of this was your doing!â
Liu Shulan didnât even struggle. She bit her lip. âI wonât confess!â
As long as she didnât admit guilt, Liang Jin wouldnât give her a severe sentence even if he sentenced her!
âIt seems Aunt was familiar with the law before going to the Capital Prefecture. As long as you donât confess, Lord Liang really canât sentence you severely, even with witnesses and evidence.â
Su Yingxueâs sharp gaze focused on Liu Shulan.
Liu Shulan gritted her teeth defiantly. âSo what! Iâm an officialâs wife. 1 wonât confess! The Capital Prefecture canât use torture or force me to confess!â
Even if Liang Jin sentenced her, he couldnât give her a harsh punishment!
As long as she lived, she would have another chance to confront Su Yingxue!
Su Yingxue looked at her disdainfully, a sharp smile playing on her lips. âYou wonât get that chance.â
She turned, going back to Su Dinghengâs bedside, waking him from his daze.
Liu Shulan couldnât hear their conversation, but she caught Su Dinghengâs weak voice. âShuli wonât harm me, she⦠Our daughter wouldnât, wouldnât! Cough, cough, cough!â
His effort to prove Su Yingxueâs innocence was like a poisoned dagger, cutting deep into Liu Shulanâs heart, letting the venom seep in.
Her whole body felt like it crumbled. She collapsed, powerless, âMarquisâ¦â
She had followed him for years without recognition!
She had harbored hatred for Long Shuli and her daughter, and loved him for so long!
But he believed Shuli wouldnât harm him, their daughter wouldnât.
He trusted Su Yingxue, abandoning her?
Liu Shulan smiled, tears streaming down. How could this be?
How could this be?
âLady Liu, do you confess?â
Liang Jinâs expression was solemn.
How could Liu Shulan not confess?
Su Yingxue had revealed the truth, and Su Dingheng couldnât bear to look at her.
He knew she had poisoned him. He believed Su Yingxue, abandoning her in his heartâ¦
Liu Shulan closed her eyes, choking on her words, âI confess⦠It was all my doing! 1 poisoned the Marquis, framed the Eldest Young Miss, all of it was me!â
âTsk, tsk, so cruel!â
âWhy did Aunt do this? The Marquis adored her so much!â
âSuch a venomous presence in the manor!â
Servants whispered among themselves.
Su Dingheng was awake but couldnât feign ignorance. He buried himself in the blanket, unwilling to listen or face it.
âSince you confess, 1 declare Su Yingxue innocent. As a criminal, 1â11 take you back to the Capital Prefecture for sentencing!â
After Liang Jinâs verdict, he gestured for shackles to be brought for Liu Shulan.
âWait!â Su Yingxueâs voice cut through.
Liang Jin frowned. She approached Liu Shulan and bent down.
In a voice only they heard, Su Yingxue said, âLiu Shulan, do you want to go to the Capital Prefectureâs prison or stay here in the Marquis Manor?â
Liu Shulanâs unfocused gaze sharpened with confusion. âSu Yingxue, what do you mean?â
âYouâve studied the laws of the Capital Prefecture.. Donât you know one allows you to withdraw the complaint?â