After saying this, Liu Yifu ignored Chi Jingyu's stiff expression and turned to leave.

The image of Shen Tangning flashed through his mind. She was usually proud and aloof, yet she was willing to lower herself for that person: "I would like to ask Lord Liu for a favor."

Liu Yi lowered her eyes and refused to look at her: "I can help you within my capabilities, but I am powerless to help you beyond my capabilities."

This statement is practically a blatant declaration that they will not bend the law for personal gain.

Shen Tangning laughed instead: "You're overthinking it, sir. I don't need you to go against your conscience; I'm just doing what I can within my capabilities."

Liu Yifu's eyes flickered slightly: "Tell me about it."

"If it is later proven that Chi Yan is innocent, I would like to ask Your Excellency to clear his name in a fair and just manner."

He looked up and saw that Shen Tangning's expression was clear. He said calmly, "We both know that gossip can be a terrible thing. If the truth is not made public, the suspicion on him will never be cleared, and the impact of this matter will follow him for the rest of his life."

Liu Yifu was actually somewhat confused.

After all, he had heard of Chi Yan's reputation; it was terrible, nothing could be worse.

This impact is nothing to him, he might not even care about it.

But she did care.

At this moment, he couldn't help but succumb to the common crowd, and in some dark corner of his heart, the same thoughts as those people began to sprout.

Chi Yan is so lucky to have married such a wife.

Realizing the inexplicable jealousy within herself, Liu Yi was startled, but quickly composed herself and solemnly said, "I promise you."

...

Law enforcers must be impartial and unbiased.

Liu Yifu pulled himself out of his memories and silently warned himself.

Just think of Chi Jingyu's face just now; jealousy can truly distort one's features, it's really terrifying!

"..."

Chi Jingyu watched Liu Yifu's departing figure and couldn't help but feel a surge of annoyance.

This Liu Yifu is truly eccentric and unpredictable!

*

The case has been solved, but many people still have doubts.

Pingting became famous, and many people were willing to spend a fortune on her. Why would she choose to commit suicide in the prime of her life?

The Jingzhao Prefecture stated that Pingting was troubled by love and, in a moment of despair, chose to drown herself in the lake.

According to the investigation, Pingting had a lover who seemed to despise her background and was unwilling to redeem her from her servitude. As a result, Pingting became depressed and eventually passed away.

Surprisingly, the public was quite accepting of this statement.

After all, since ancient times, stories of devoted women and unfaithful men have been passed down endlessly. Many people feel sorry for Pingting, and literary figures have written poems to mourn her and condemn the unfaithful man.

In an instant, all the young men from noble families who used to chase after Pingting were in danger and avoided the matter like the plague, for fear of being suspected of being the heartless man!

As for why no one suspects Chi Yan?

Everyone knew the unspoken truth: Pingting was exceptionally talented and beautiful, so why would she be interested in that good-for-nothing Chi Yan?

Chi Yan, who escaped disaster due to his lack of knowledge and skills: "..."

Shen Tangning, holding the scissors, bent down to trim the flower branches. Hearing Xue Qing's vivid description, she curled her lips in a slightly sarcastic smile:

"It's not surprising. People always praise women's beauty and sing their praises of their devotion, as if they could not survive without the nourishment of love."

Xue Qing's eyes widened slightly: "But...why?"

Shen Tangning used her fingertips to cut off the crooked flower branches. After examining them for a moment, she realized that the excess branches had been removed, making the whole pot of flowers look more beautiful, but something was missing.