Chapter 104 - Not Forgetting My Original Motivation (1/2)

Ever since South Winds Nation had gained independence, the Fengs had been one of the country’s top aristocratic families. This was the first time they’d ever appeared in court. Worse still, the entire family was present, and the father had dragged his own daughter to face judgment.

Even more ridiculous was the fact that the Fengs seemed determined to convict Feng Tianlan of murder, regardless of whether or not she had done it.

This society respected fighting skills and techniques, but everyone had to respect the law’s jurisdiction, and the law protected the commoners from harm. If someone were killed, then the law would deliver justice for the victim. If the killer tried to run, the law would hunt down the killer.

It was an even more severe crime for a person who was in training to kill a commoner. Once such an accusation was confirmed, the supreme penalty was death!

And so, Feng Xiang was really as good as…

“Kill Feng Tianlan to compensate for the life she took!” the people continued to shout loudly but were stopped by the court.

The governor had not even started inquiring about what had transpired, but Feng Xiupei was already kneeling pitifully on the floor and crying until her voice became hoarse.

“My Lord, this commoner died from eating a pill that I brought back. The pill passed through my sister’s hands, but this has nothing to do with her. If I hadn’t taken out that Marrow Cleansing Pill, then…So, you see, all of this is my fault. Please convict me!”

“My sister was kind enough to give Feng Tianlan a Marrow Cleansing Pill, but she laced it with poison and ended up killing someone and framing my sister! Convict Feng Tianlan!” Feng Xiuyu quickly added, afraid to miss her chance to get back at Feng Tianlan.

Feng Xiang continued to look as impartial as possible. “Both girls are my daughters. No matter which one is guilty, I hope that My Lord will be fair and not exonerate a murderer.”

Xu Jiayi clutched a handkerchief and wiped away crocodile tears from the corner of her eyes. She spoke incoherently: “Regardless of who is really the killer, since Pei’er is willing to take the blame, then…But I am also Tianlan’s mother, and both are equally precious to me. No matter whom you convict, it will still break my heart. Therefore, I’m ready to take the fall for them.”