Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Su Qingzhi wasnât particularly worried about Su Han. Occasionally, he would glance at Chu Yihan beside him. Seeing Chu Yihanâs composed demeanor, not as cold as before, he harbored a lingering doubt in his heart.
Liang Jinâs female officers returned with the records of Su Hanâs injuries, which spanned five pages. Liang Jin scrutinized each page with incredulity, questioning the female officers twice, âDid you make any mistakes? Is this accurate?â
A competent female officer replied, âLord, there were no errors. Every injury on Miss Hanâs body has been meticulously documented.â
Frowning, Liang Jin hadnât anticipated such severe injuries on a fragile woman.
When Qin Wan requested to see the records, Liang Jin considerately put them away, saying, âIâll inform you after organizing them.â
Now, it was time to gather evidence from Chu Xiaotian.
Approaching Chu Xiaotian, Liang Jin stated coldly, âPrince of Yongâan County, could you please move to another room? I will personally record your statement.â
Though reluctant, Chu Xiaotian complied, yet Liang Jin managed to extract significant information from him.
After recording Chu Xiaotianâs testimony, Liang Jin was approached hesitantly by him, âLord Liang!â
âWhat is it?â Liang Jin didnât look up.
âCould you show me Su Hanâs⦠her injuries?â
Despite not being as noble as Chu Yihan, Chu Xiaotian, a relative of the Imperial family, appeared uneasy for the first time.
Liang Jin agreed and laid the five pages on the table before him. âYou may peruse them as you wish, but 1 will collect them later.â
As Chu Xiaotian began to read, his hand trembled, nearly dropping the papers.
âHow could this beâ¦â His lips quivered, turning pale.
Liang Jin, noticing his fixation on the first page, kindly explained, âAccording to my servantsâ examination, these injuries, from both cudgel and needle, are a mix of old and new. Miss Han likely endured regular beatings in the mansion. As for the silver needle woundsâ¦â Iâve heard itâs a palace method to torture maids, piercing the finger with a silver needle causes excruciating pain. Even if healed, the hands wonât return to their original state.â
âThis canât be! Itâs impossible!â Chu Xiaotian shook his head vehemently, refusing to believe his mother and sister capable of such cruelty.
Su Han was his wife, his legally wedded wife!
How could they treat her like this?
No! No!
Chu Xiaotian shook his head. âThis must be a false accusation! Maybe it was Su Yingxue who intentionally harmed Hanâer! Trying to drive her away from me! Sheâs the one whoâs manipulating the relationship between us!â
âManipulating?â Su Yingxue sneered. âYouâre the only one who thinks itâs manipulation. Little do you know, youâre the one who refuses to open your eyes!â
Men were like this, thinking they could be mighty outside while ignoring domestic matters!
Over the years, Su Han had carried the burden of the entire Regional Princeâs Mansion. How could Chu Xiaotian truly understand her struggles and grievances?
All he saw were the beautiful facades Su Han had crafted for him, masking her suffering.
Having gleaned sufficient information about Su Hanâs situation, Liang Jin bid farewell to Su Qingzhi. âOld General, Iâve initiated the trial, and we will reach a verdict. Now, 1â11 accompany Your Highness to the Regional Princeâs Mansion to gather evidence..â