Chapter 571 Seven Years Imprisonment
People are all made of flesh and blood. The child is so young. How can he bear to face his father's trial?
“Cruel?” Sang Ruo murmured the word, turning her gaze to Bo Yukang: “Xiaokang, tell Grandma, did Mom force you to come?”
Since Chen Fangyue doesn't believe it, she might as well leave the answer to Bo Yukang.
The answer spoken directly by Bo Yukang was far more useful than any lengthy explanation she gave.
Bo Yukang shook his head: "No, I was the one who brought it up with my mother. I was the one who insisted that my mother bring me here."
Bo Yukang's voice startled not only Chen Fangyue, but even Bo Song.
Only Bo Jinyan, standing to the side, remained calm and composed.
Bo Song squatted down, keeping his gaze level with Bo Yukang's: "Xiao Kang, you can't just say things like that. Did your mother tell you to say that?"
How could a nine-year-old child make such a request?
It must have been Sang Ruo who deliberately made Xiao Kang say that.
“No, it was my own request.” Bo Yukang didn’t understand why his grandfather thought that way: “Grandpa, why are you and Grandma blaming my mother? This really was something I wanted to do.”
At first, Mom didn't agree.
If he hadn't insisted on coming to court, he probably wouldn't have had the chance to come here at all.
There's no way I'll ever see my dad.
Chen Fangyue clearly didn't believe it: "Xiao Kang, how could you make such a request? Do you know how cruel the trial process is? Did Sang Ruo force you to come here?"
Otherwise, she really couldn't understand why a perfectly normal child would suddenly make such a request.
This is simply illogical.
However, she forgot that Bo Yukang was an extraordinary child. His intelligence far surpassed that of his peers, and his thinking was more mature than theirs.
Therefore, he cannot be judged by the standards of ordinary children.
However, Chen Fangyue did not consider this point.
“No, Grandma, you have a deep misunderstanding about my mother.” Bo Yukang didn’t know why his grandmother would think that way: “I really wanted to come here because I wanted to see my father. This is the only way I can see him.”
If this wasn't his only way to see his father, he wouldn't have insisted on coming to his court hearing.
He knew that if he didn't come here this time, he might never see his father again.
Therefore, he cherishes this opportunity to see his father.
Upon hearing this, Sang Ruo felt a sudden pang in her heart. How could Xiao Kang have thought of this? Had he foreseen something all along?
At least, judging from Xiaokang's behavior in this matter, it's very likely that he already had the answer in his heart.
But she never noticed.
Chen Fangyue felt a pang of pity as she listened: "Xiaokang, if you want to see your father, Grandma can go anytime, but this really isn't a place for playing around. How about Grandma takes you to see your father next time we come?"
As she spoke, Chen Fangyue tried to pick him up and take him away.
But Bo Yukang involuntarily took a step back, tightly gripping Sang Ruo's clothes.
His eyes were full of wariness: "Grandma, I don't want to. I want to see Dad. Please don't argue with Mom."
His mother brought him here with the best of intentions.
He just couldn't understand how his grandparents could describe his mother's good intentions towards him in such a way.
"Did you hear that?" Sang Ruo, who had been letting them communicate without saying a word, suddenly spoke up: "Xiao Kang has already explained the reasons to you very clearly, what else do you want?"
Do they have to say even harsher things before they realize they're wrong?
Besides, this is a courthouse, a public place, and she didn't want to say anything unpleasant.
They aren't afraid of losing face, but she still cares about her reputation.
Chen Fangyue and Bo Song exchanged a glance and remained silent for a while. After a long silence, Chen Fangyue suddenly reached out to pull the child.
Bo Yukang was so frightened that he quickly hid behind Sang Ruo.
This action greatly displeased Sang Ruo: "What are you doing? Who gave you permission to touch the child?"
"Xiaokang is our Bo family's grandson, what does he have to do with you?" Chen Fangyue couldn't bear to see the child stay by her side any longer, fearing he would go astray sooner or later: "What have you ever done for the child?"
It's unclear what she said that offended Bo Jinyan, but the usually silent Bo Jinyan coldly warned, "Second sister-in-law, Sang Ruo is already my wife. We are married, and she is now a member of our Bo family."
"So please be careful when you speak, Second Sister-in-law, and don't arbitrarily exclude her."
It's as if Sang Ruo isn't a member of the Bo family.
If Sang Ruo isn't considered a member of the Bo family, then Chen Fangyue is even less so.
Seeing this, Bo Song tugged at his wife and advised, "Alright, stop talking. We came here today for Jinzhou, not to argue."
"Look how many people are watching us! How embarrassing!"
After being told that by Bo Song, Chen Fangyue reluctantly turned around and went inside.
Seeing the two leave, Sang Ruo pulled Bo Yukang out from behind her: "Xiao Kang, are you alright?"
"It's nothing," Bo Yukang said, but his expression clearly showed that he was still shaken.
Sang Ruo felt heartbroken seeing this and held him in her arms, comforting him continuously.
After a long pause, Sang Ruo glanced at the time on her watch and said, "Let's go, Xiao Kang, the trial is about to begin."
Since Sang Ruo was the plaintiff, and it was Bo Jinyan who called the police, Sang Ruo sat in the plaintiff's seat with Bo Jinyan.
Bo Yukang was arranged by Sang Ruo to sit next to Bo Song in the family section, quietly listening to the judge's verdict.
Furthermore, given the ample evidence and clear facts presented by Bo Jinyan's side, the judge asked Bo Jinzhou twice in succession: "Defendant, do you admit to the imprisonment of Ms. Sang Ruo?"
"I admit it."
Bo Jinzhou readily admitted to the crime, demonstrating a good attitude and earning the judge's praise.
The judge then pronounced the verdict in court: "This court hereby declares that, since Mr. Bo Jinzhou imprisoned Ms. Sang Ruo and repeatedly threatened her, the facts of the case are clear, and his attitude of admitting his wrongdoing is good."
"The two have a son together, therefore Mr. Bo Jinzhou is sentenced to seven years in prison."
Seven years in prison?
This verdict was something Sang Ruo hadn't expected.
Therefore, when Sang Ruo left the courtroom, her face was almost completely black.
"Ayan, didn't you say he'd get at least ten years? Why is it only seven?"
Sang Ruo asked in a cold voice.
Bo Jinzhou nearly caused her death, and as a result, she was sentenced to seven years in prison.
This result was truly hard for her to accept.
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