A flicker of emotion finally appeared on Number 117's usually indifferent face.

"Officer Wang, it's me, it's Juan'er..."

Wang Wanjun looked at the woman in front of him with pity; he had followed this case from beginning to end.

Prisoner: Luo Yuesheng, 37 years old, her husband died early, and five years ago she remarried her current husband Gao Wenhua with her 10-year-old daughter Liu Hongjuan.

Gao Wenhua is widowed and lives with her 12-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter with her elderly mother. The couple, who met later in life, started living together after being introduced by a mutual acquaintance.

After marriage, the couple went to work, while Gao's mother stayed at home to take care of the three children. Gao's mother had always favored boys over girls, and at first things were alright, at least on the surface.

As time went on, he became biased towards his own granddaughter, and even more harsh towards Liu Hongjuan, who had no blood relation to the Gao family. He would beat and scold Hongjuan behind her back and mistreat her in secret.

Luo Yuesheng works at a printing factory, where she stands for long hours doing repetitive tasks. Her daily exhaustion prevents her from noticing her daughter's condition.

In addition, Liu Hongjuan deliberately concealed the truth to avoid worrying her mother. Not long ago, Luo Yuesheng discovered that her 17-year-old stepson had laid his hands on her 15-year-old daughter, and that her husband and in-laws were all protecting her stepson.

Unable to bear the mental pressure any longer, Liu Hongjuan broke down and recounted to her mother the unfair treatment she had received over the years.

Not only her stepson, but even her husband, Gao Wenhua...

During an argument with Gao Wenhua and her son, Luo Yuesheng was subjected to domestic violence. He then stabbed Gao Wenhua to death and seriously injured his stepson.

The law is merciless. Although there were reasons for her actions, Luo Yuesheng will have to serve at least 20 years in prison. After the verdict is handed down, she will be transferred to another prison.