Master Chi wiped his face and nodded with difficulty: "Brother is right, this is all my fault."
...
"Tang Ning, how is Chi Yan? How did he... how did he fall for this trick!"
Madam Chi stomped her foot in a panic, her eyes red-rimmed, and turned her face away to wipe them.
Shen Tangning was taken aback and looked up in surprise: "Father and Mother believe that my husband is innocent?"
Master Chi looked haggard and sighed deeply, "How could we, as parents, not know what kind of person our own son is?"
Madam Chi wiped away her tears, suppressing a sob: "Ah Yan, you say he's not ambitious, you say he's useless, I admit that! But how could I not know my own child? He would never do something like taking liberties with a young woman! Let alone kill someone."
They didn't completely ignore Chi Yan; he was interested in eating, drinking, and having fun, but he absolutely avoided gambling and prostitution!
Although he acted unconventionally, he had a strong sense of right and wrong, and he knew better than anyone what he could and couldn't do.
Shen Tangning's eyes were complicated after hearing this. She was still thinking about how to comfort them, but she didn't expect that the two elders would trust their son unconditionally.
She couldn't quite put her finger on it, but she suddenly felt a subtle envy for Chi Yan.
Everyone says he has nothing, but he has parents who love him very much and always stand behind him, which is better than many people.
Composing herself, Shen Tangning smiled and said, "I believe him too."
The two elders were taken aback. Madam Chi Er, deeply moved, took her hand, tears glistening in her eyes. After a long pause, she said, "Tang Ning, it is his blessing to marry you. From now on, you will be in charge of this household. Whatever you say goes!"
She came from a humble background, and although she was a few years older, she believed that she was no match for her daughter-in-law, who came from a prestigious family, in terms of both skill and vision.
What's even more remarkable is that she has a truly sincere heart for her son.
Even though it wasn't love, it was more precious than love.
Master Chi Er nodded repeatedly, rubbing his hands nervously: "Tang Ning, is there anything we can do? We can't get involved in the government's investigation, but can we find a way to make things easier for him inside?"
He pursed his lips tightly, his fingers clenching until they turned white. "I've heard that the government's interrogation methods are quite..."
Shen Tangning looked knowing: "Father, are you worried that they'll force a confession out of us?"
With his thoughts exposed, Master Chi Er nodded awkwardly: "That kid Chi Yan has never suffered much since he was a child. I'm worried that if he's been tortured, what if he confesses to everything at once?"
He didn't want to admit it, but his son seemed to have a weak backbone...
In the past, whenever his mother mentioned the feather duster, he would admit his mistakes faster than anyone else.
Shen Tangning pondered for a moment: "Lord Liu, the Prefect of the Capital, is not a cruel official, so his methods of interrogation should not be too harsh."
However, this person has been an official for many years and is well-versed in the ways of surviving in officialdom. He is adept at changing his stance according to the wind and protecting himself. It is hard to guarantee that he will not be forced to hastily close the case due to external pressure.
Her brow furrowed almost imperceptibly, and a name suddenly flashed through her mind, causing her eyes to flicker slightly.
Yes.
"Don't worry, Father and Mother. Leave this to me. I guarantee that my husband will not be subjected to torture in prison."
The couple exchanged worried glances. Madam Chi said anxiously, "You're not planning to plead with the Empress, are you? That won't do!"
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