"What do you mean by 'those women follow suit'? Is this something that can be learned? First, the man commits domestic violence against the woman; second, the woman accidentally kills the man; and most importantly, the man's parents not only don't pursue the matter, but they also compete to take the blame for the woman. Just ask me, how many people can do that last part?"
"If this man weren't a heartless scoundrel, would his parents have abandoned him? Would they have helped the murderer who killed him?"
Fang Ruotang had just read the case, which was far more bloody and violent than the little boy had described. The man not only abused his wife, but also his parents, and nearly killed them several times. It was no wonder he was killed.
Fang Ruotang didn't think that the little boy's mother and grandparents should go to jail or even be sentenced to death for the sake of such an abusive man.
"Then I will release them immediately." The county magistrate dared not say another word in front of Fang Ruotang. He dared to retort only because he was afraid that this matter would have a bad impact on the future.
If there are reasons and excuses for killing, does that mean killing is never wrong?
Fang Ruotang didn't think as much as the county magistrate. She only knew that it was only natural to fight back when bullied. People aren't stupid or dumb. Why should they just stand there and take a beating?
"What's with that expression? Don't you agree with my judgment?" Fang Ruotang pouted unhappily when she saw Ye Wuxia's thoughtful expression.
Ye Wuxia immediately smiled and explained, "No, I was just thinking about something."
The verdict in Fang Ruotang's case isn't too problematic, since it was an accidental killing, and the family of three learned their lesson by being detained for a month.
But he was worried that someone might use this case to commit malicious acts in the future, so he had to clean up the mess for Fang Ruotang and prevent such things from happening.
"What are you thinking about?" Fang Ruotang leaned closer, staring at Ye Wuxia, insisting that he give a detailed explanation.
Ye Wuxia looked at the beautiful face in front of him, his eyes flickered, and he had a slight urge to lower his head and kiss her. He had just tasted it and knew how wonderful it was, but he dared not be reckless in public.
[What are you thinking? He's probably worried about whether you'll abuse him!]
[Me? Surely not?]
As for them! Once you regain your memories, you'll definitely give them a good beating, skinning them alive.
Fang Ruotang gasped.
Am I really that ruthless?
【hehe! 】
Fang Ruotang's questioning gaze softened, and she glanced at Ye Wuxia with a slightly guilty look, then hooked her little hand around his finger.
"It was my oversight. You're so timid, you'll definitely be scared to hear this. But I promise you, I will never abuse you after I marry you. Be good, and I will treat you well."
Ye Wuxia raised an eyebrow, "Me, obedient?"
Fang Ruotang's eyes widened, and she said matter-of-factly, "Of course! What else?"
"So if I misbehave, you'll abuse me?"
"No! Definitely not, I won't hit you, I'll just ignore you."
"Heh!" Ye Wuxia laughed angrily. "So, isn't passive-aggressive behavior violence?"
"How could that be? You did something wrong, and I ignored you. Aren't you going to come and coax me? You want to rebel against the Heavenly Gang? You did something wrong and I have to coax you? Even though you're married to me, you can't be so willful!" Fang Ruotang muttered.
Ye Wuxia was taken aback, and for some reason she felt like she had been persuaded.
Seeing Fang Ruotang's unhappy face, he answered honestly, "I won't make you unhappy. If I do anything to upset you, you can tell me, and I will definitely change. Don't punish me by ignoring me."
"Alright! You'll do as I say."
"Okay, I'll be good!"
Fang Wantang: ...
Are you two even human?
She's a grown woman standing right here, and you two are having a romantic relationship as if no one else is around.
Most importantly, she really didn't expect that these men, as if they had a mental illness, would be so easily controlled by her sixth son?
But... I feel so proud, how come!
Fang Wantang suppressed the smirk that was about to burst from her lips, walked up to the little boy, and gave him a bottle of medicine and ten taels of silver.
"That gentleman thought you were going to harm the Imperial Preceptor, which is why he kicked you to stop you from going any further. After you pick up your family, be sure to go to the clinic. If you don't have enough money for the medicine, come back to me."
The little boy immediately waved his hand, "No need, no need. I know that I offended the Grand Preceptor just now. Not only did she not blame me, but she was also willing to help me seek justice. I am grateful to her and will always remember her kindness. I will definitely repay her when I have the ability in the future."
"Good boy!" Fang Wantang didn't think the little boy was dirty. She took his blackened hand and handed him the medicine and silver.
"You absolutely must see a doctor, do you hear me? Otherwise, if something happens to you, the Grand Preceptor will be worried, and you don't want to upset her, do you?"
"Yes, I will definitely go!"
The little boy didn't refuse this time.
A short while later, his family members came out; three emaciated people, smelling of sourness, walked out supporting each other.
The constables must have told them beforehand, because upon seeing Fang Ruotang they bowed deeply and kowtowed to express their gratitude. Fang Ruotang then told them to stand up.
After thinking for a moment, he said, "This time, I'm letting you off the hook because I see you have some leniency, but murder is still a crime. Remember not to do it again."
"No, no."
The two elderly people burst into tears.
Their only son died, how could they not be in pain? But since he's already dead, they can't let their daughter-in-law, who married into their family and never had a single good day, die too!
The two old people were old and had lived long enough, so they were ready to die. However, the original county magistrate refused to let them die in his place and sentenced his daughter-in-law to be executed in the autumn, saying that the two old people were accomplices and would also be imprisoned for three years.
Fang Ruotang's approachable nature was noticed by the people guarding the yamen, and with two scouts ahead of them, soon more and more people came to plead for her.
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