Shen Hua returned to the pear garden, and it was from Nanny Cheng that she learned about the Yan Family incident.
"Miss, you had no idea. Not long after you left, the governnt officials, each carrying a knife at their waist, arrived with the forensic doctor, looking every bit the terrifying specters."
"They opened the coffin for an autopsy on the spot and concluded that Sister-in-law Yan was murdered. Underneath her clothes, there wasn’t an inch of skin that wasn’t bruised—so injuries were old, others were fresh. The Yan father and son were taken to the governnt office for interrogation right then and there."
In the end, close to the Emperor’s feet in Shengjing, the officials acted swiftly.
Shen Hua looked down, thinking Father Yan was so timid that with just a little intimidation from the officials, he would confess everything. Perhaps the case would be thoroughly solved by tomorrow.
But she had overestimated Father Yan.
As the evening approached, the sky began to dim.
Several sister-in-laws ca to the door of the pear garden. Each wore a look of woe, yet also appeared indignant.
Since the two mbers of the Yan family had been summoned by the governnt, they waited outside the governnt office for news.
And what they heard...
How could they not be distressed?
The murder of Sister-in-law Yan was perpetrated by Yan Xiong.
Yan Xiong, such an honest and hardworking man, was widely pitied in the alley for having a wife who did not adhere to won’s virtue.
It was unimaginable that he beat Sister-in-law Yan to death, and yet could kneel before her spirit, wailing like a man who had lost his beloved wife.
Sister-in-law Zhang’s voice trembled as she said, "So days ago, my husband, feeling pity for Yan Xiong’s plight, invited him to our ho for a al and treated him well. Our youngest son even kept calling him ’uncle’ and cuddled close to him. Thinking of it now scares . If he could kill the person beside him in bed, what if he got displeased with sothing and killed my boy, too?"
Not just her, it seed that everyone in the alleys had their emotions churned up and down.
Without waiting for Shen Hua to inquire, they went on to disclose all the unspeakable secrets of the Yan family.
"Miss Shen, you may not know this, but Yan Xiong only appears honest on the surface."
"He is inhumane and impotent in bed, only resembling a man to look at. Because of this, he frequently beats and scolds Sister-in-law Yan."
As the years went by, people around him beca fathers, but for so reason, perhaps fearing sha from an embarrassing ailnt, he crazily wished for a son too.
"Father Yan has always been lecherous, and he confessed everything at the governnt office; he had assaulted many girls, even the youngest being only eight years old."
Unfortunately, these girls dared not speak out, and though resentful, they could only resign themselves to their misfortune.
Even if they were not at fault, once they lost their purity and if the matter was exposed, they could only defend their honor with their death, in order to silence the endless gossip.
Sister-in-law Wang spat disdainfully.
"The father and son conspired together, and that night, they..."
If once did not suffice, they would do it twice.
"Sister-in-law Yan was also feisty, she had sought death before but, unfortunately, did not succeed."
Any resistance from her would lead to a beating, and after sharing a bed with Father Yan, she would also be beaten. After beating her, Yan Xiong would kneel at Sister-in-law Yan’s feet.
—I just couldn’t control myself, it’s my fault. You can bla or hate , but I truly want to live a good life with you. My lady, I promise, just as soon as you are with child, I will not force you anymore.
Sister-in-law Yan believed him.
But she had forgotten that she had been a prostitute, serving many n, and afterwards, she always had to drink a bowl of abortion soup. Perhaps her body was already ruined.
One year, two years, her belly showed no signs of life.
Sister-in-law Liu heaved a deep sigh: "She’s a pitiable person. Without her own family and without support, in this world, she naturally faced harsh treatnt."
"The two of them won’t be getting out of prison for ten or eight years. Innocence and human life are worthless in the end. The laws always favor n."
Shen Hua felt uncomfortable listening and lowered her eyes: "Since the two are detained, no one must be caring for Sister-in-law Yan’s coffin. If there’s a need for funds, I can help as much as possible."
Unexpectedly amiable, the sister-in-laws had co over for this very issue. Regardless of what sentence the Yan family father and son would receive, the first thing was to let Sister-in-law Yan rest in peace.
Shen Hua sighed with emotion: "I don’t bla you sisters. Who would have believed his hands were stained with blood? He always portrayed himself as the victim to garner sympathy."
As she spoke, she pressed her hand against her chest and held a handkerchief to her lips, feeling discomfort.
"Madam!" Yicui’s eyes imdiately reddened,
"What’s wrong with Miss Shen?" The sister-in-laws were unsettled by Shen Hua’s pale complexion.
Shen Hua took a mont to regain her composure and sneakily held the bloodstained handkerchief in the palm of her hand.
Her spitting of blood... it had beco more frequent.
The girl stood tall, without showing any flaw, and smiled slightly: "It’s nothing. I just feel nauseous. I’m probably pregnant."
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