He then stepped out of the group and bowed, saying, "Sir, I am Zhang Yaoyue's cousin. I can testify that my sister has never done anything to harm anyone since she was a child. Please investigate this matter."

According to the laws of the Jin Dynasty, anyone who passed the examination to become a scholar did not have to kneel before officials. Therefore, whether it was Zhang Huai, Lin Muyang, or Pei Ji, they did not have to kneel.

Without human witnesses or physical evidence, the government could not torture Zhang Yaoyue, let alone convict her.

Oh! This Yang Wen, is he still a lovesick person?

But can infatuation harm others and destroy their innocence?

Su Li glanced at Yang Wen, then at Zhang Yaoyue, and felt that he had underestimated her.

She has made great progress. She was in a panic and incoherent at Qingfeng Teahouse, but in just a short while, she has completely calmed down.

Indeed, let alone Yang Wen wanting to protect her, even if he gave her up, she could easily deny it in the absence of physical evidence. Given her and Yang Wen's frequent private contact, it is likely that he had verbally instructed her to do such things, and there would be no evidence at all.

If she refuses to admit it, there's nothing she can do about it.

Afterwards, Yang Wen and Yang San confessed their guilt and signed their names on the spot. County Magistrate Hu immediately made a verdict. One of them was guilty of attempted rape, and the other was guilty of instigating others to commit attempted rape. Both were sentenced to 100 strokes of the cane and three years of exile.

Zhang Yaoyue was found not guilty and was released on the spot.

Zhang's father and mother felt as if they had been pardoned, and they took their daughter home.

"My son, why are you so confused? Wuwuwu..."

On the other side, looking at his mother crying in despair, Yang Wen felt extremely guilty: "Mom, I am sorry for you..."

Magistrate Hu said, "Prepare for the caning. The others may leave."

Because the case involved a woman who was innocent, the county government closed the door during the trial. Therefore, after the trial was over, the yamen runners opened the door and let Su Li and others leave.

At the gate of the county government office, Zhang Yaoyue walked towards Su Li.

With her back to everyone, when only Su Li could see her face, she deliberately put on a smug and provocative expression, but her voice was pitiful: "Madam Pei, I know you don't believe me, but this matter really has nothing to do with me. Although I hate that you don't care about Brother Pei, I never thought of hurting you. Can you please not misunderstand me?"

This bad thing!

Su Li didn't know what she was so proud of.

She lost nothing, but Zhang Yaoyue, although she cleared herself, got involved with a person who grew up with her and who truly loved her, and she acted like she had won. She really felt a little sad for Yang Wen.

Su Li cursed inwardly, but didn't show it on his face.

He just smiled and said, "Miss Zhang, instead of worrying about whether I believe you or not, why not go and care about Yang Wen who is being caned inside? After all, he suffered this punishment just to 'avenge' you."

She deliberately emphasized the three words "let out some air".

Seeing Zhang Yaoyue's expression froze.

She continued, "Do you know what happens to a person after being caned a hundred times?" She paused, looking directly at Zhang Yaoyue. "The place where they were punished was covered in blood and flesh, and the pain penetrated into their bones. Even if they were cured, they would be almost useless. After that, they would be exiled thousands of miles away. Look at this weather, it's freezing cold. Tsk tsk! Yang Wen ruined the rest of his life just to avenge you. He really loves you..."

"Stop talking!" Zhang Yaoyue's face was suddenly filled with horror.

"Ah! Spare my life!" At this moment, screams were heard from the yamen.

Zhang Yaoyue couldn't stay any longer and ran away covering her ears.

"Ayue! What's wrong with you..." Zhang's father and mother hurriedly chased after her.

Zhang Huai looked at Zhang Yaoyue's back as she ran away in panic with a complicated expression.

He sighed. After returning home, he would have a good talk with his uncle and aunt...

It was getting late, so after saying goodbye to Lin Muyang and Zhang Huai, Pei Ji and Su Li went home together.

On the way, Pei Ji was the first to speak, his voice still clear and pleasant: "I'm sorry, because of me, you have suffered an unprovoked disaster."

Su Li pursed her lips and smiled: "Everyone says that beauty brings disaster, but I think the real disaster comes from those who are greedy. What's wrong with beauty?"

Whether it was Zhang Yaoyue or the future vicious female supporting role, they were attracted by Pei Ji's appearance and demeanor at first sight, and were willing to hurt those close to him in order to get him. Isn't this hurting Pei Ji? And what did Pei Ji do wrong?

Pei Ji naturally understood the comfort in her words and was very happy, but... she compared him to a beauty...

He turned his head to look at her. She had skin as white as snow and a delicate figure. The breeze blew the hair on her temples slightly, making her look playful and charming.

She is the beauty...

"By the way, you should know where Zhang Huai lives, right?" Su Li suddenly asked.

"Hmm?" Pei Ji paused. "What's wrong?"

"Then do you know where Zhang Yaoyue lives? She and Zhang Huai are cousins, so they should live not far away..."

…

Three o'clock in the morning.

Everyone in the town was fast asleep, with only the occasional sound of the night watchman beating the watch on the street.

Su Li, dressed in black, quietly left the house, walked a long way on the street, and then entered an alley. He found Zhang Yaoyue's house according to the address Pei Ji had given him during the day.

Then she tiptoed into the yard. At this moment, Su Li felt somewhat fortunate that there were very few families in this town who kept dogs. Otherwise, with her sneaky appearance, she would probably easily attract the guard dog.

After determining where Zhang Yaoyue's bedroom was, she used a wire to hook open her window. After the window was opened, she waited for a while. When there was no other movement, Su Li jumped into the bedroom.

She walked to the bedside and saw Zhang Yaoyue's appearance clearly in the moonlight outside the window. She reached out and slapped her in the face several times without mercy.

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