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Marriage of the Di Daughter

Chapter 177 Part 1: Court Trial

Xiao Deyin arrived at the Jiang family’s house in the afternoon.

The Jiang family was in a state of chaos when Xiao Deyin’s sudden arrival came as a surprise. Xiao Deyin only said that she had received news of Jiang Youyao and was worried about her, so she had especially come to see her. The Jiang family considered that Xiao Deyin was also Jiang Youyao’s guqin teacher, and given their teacher-student relationship, it was only right that she came to show her concern. Therefore, the Jiang family was very grateful for Xiao Deyin’s visit.

Xiao Deyin went to see Jiang Youyao and came out quickly, looking sorrowful. She then suggested visiting Jiang Li, who had also been Xiao Deyin’s student, so no one suspected anything.

Jiang Li was painting inside when she heard Xiao Deyin come. She put down her paper and brush and went outside. She saw Xiao Deyin standing at the gate, looking anxiously inside.

Jiang Li asked Bai Xue to invite her in.

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As soon as Xiao Deyin entered the room and saw Jiang Li, she rushed forward and said, “Xiao Li, I heard about Youyao’s situation today and immediately came to visit her. I am heartbroken seeing Youyao in this state.”

Jiang Li said, “Many thanks for Teacher’s concern. I am also heartbroken that my third sister has become like this.”

“Princess Yongning is truly detestable,” Xiao Deyin said in horror. “To actually use such methods on a young woman is outrageous.” As she spoke, she revealed a rare genuine emotion. Xiao Deyin felt a lingering fear at the thought of nearly falling into Princess Yongning’s hands. If she had also ended up like Jiang Youyao, she would have wished for death.

Therefore, she rushed here to ask Jiang Li about something. She said, “Xiao Li, Fang Fei’s biological father, Mister Xue, suddenly accused Princess Yongning and Shen Yurong of plotting to murder Fang Fei….. What’s going on?”

Jiang Li looked at her in surprise, “What happened? Shouldn’t Teacher know best? Didn’t Teacher say long ago that Miss Xue was murdered by Shen Yurong and Princess Yongning? Why is Teacher asking now?”

Xiao Deyin replied awkwardly, “Of course I know the inside story. I’m just wondering… why is it Mister Xue who filed the lawsuit and not you, Xiao Li?”

Jiang Li looked at her even more strangely, “Miss Xue is the daughter of County Deputy Xue. Now, besides Miss Xue, there is also Young Master Xue. Two lives have been lost, so naturally, County Deputy Xue, as the father, should speak out for his children. I am, after all, an outsider.”

That made sense. When the Tongxiang case happened, Xue Huaiyuan was framed, and at the time, he was mentally unstable, so Jiang Li had to take the lead. Now that Xue Huaiyuan has regained his senses and cleared his name, the task of finding the truth for his children naturally fell on the shoulders of the true Xue family member.

Xiao Deyin knew that Jiang Li’s words made sense, but she still felt it was inappropriate.

Jiang Li asked, “I remember Teacher Xiao once said if I ever wanted to clear Miss Xue’s name, Teacher Xiao would come forward to testify.”

“…Yes,” Xiao Deyin replied.

“Then now Teacher Xiao can come out and testify.” Jiang Li smiled slightly.

Xiao Deyin frowned: “But the person who filed the lawsuit is County Deputy Xue. Although County Deputy Xue is Fang Fei’s biological father, he has little power in Yanjing. If he comes forward, he will be easily suppressed. Although Princess Yongning has been demoted to a commoner, Consort Dowager Liu and Cheng Wang are still alive. They will definitely find a way to rescue her.”

Jiang Li looked at her and smiled.

“Xiao Li, what are you smiling at?” Xiao Deyin asked somewhat uneasily. She always felt uncomfortable when facing this student. It wasn’t because the student was the daughter of the Chief Assistant as Xiao Deyin didn’t feel this way when facing Jiang Youyao before. Although this Miss Jiang second was gentle and amiable, without any airs of a wealthy young lady, people easily became nervous around her.

Xiao Deyin couldn’t explain why either.

“I just thought of something,” Jiang Li said, “Could it be that Teacher Xiao is afraid of implicating yourself, which is why you don’t dare to show your face?”

“How could that be?” Xiao Deyin was startled, feeling as if her secret had been spied on. She immediately denied, “I was just worried about County Deputy Xue. Since he is going to exonerate Fang Fei and her brother, it would be best to succeed in one fell swoop. Otherwise, if he fails, he will be met with retaliation.”

“I see, Teacher was thinking of County Deputy Xue. I thought Teacher was reluctant to testify because Teacher felt it wasn’t dependable enough for County Deputy Xue to do it,” Jiang Li said jokingly.

The joke wasn’t funny at all. Instead, it made Xiao Deyin’s palms sweat. She said, “How could that be?”

“Alright, I won’t hide it from you, Teacher. Although I didn’t handle this matter personally, and it has nothing to do with the Chief Assistant’s Office, this case is practically a done deal.”

Xiao Deyin’s eyes lit up, and she asked, “How so?”

“With witnesses and physical evidence, the proof is irrefutable. Princess Yongning and Shen Yurong can’t think of escaping this time. Although the Xue family’s case has nothing to do with our Jiang family, my third sister was indeed imprisoned in a private prison by Princess Yongning, and my father will certainly not let it go easily. Just for this reason alone, our Jiang family will not give Princess Yongning any other chance to escape.” She looked at Xiao Deyin and smiled, “However, having your testimony, Teacher, would be even better. Although County Deputy Xue also has evidence, it’s still lacking in details about how Shen Yurong and Princess Yongning plotted against Xue Fang Fei. If Teacher can step forward, I can guarantee on behalf of the Jiang family that Princess Yongning and Shen Yurong will only pay with their lives in this joint trial by the three judicial authorities.”

The four words deeply moved Xiao Deyin. She had always believed in eliminating problems at their root, just as Princess Yongning was so eager to have her life taken after so long. Xiao Deyin also desperately wanted to eliminate any potential threats to herself. If she could kill both Shen Yurong and Princess Yongning this time, then everything about Xue Fang Fei would truly be over.

Regardless of whether Xue Fang Fei’s innocence can be cleared, the dead could not be brought back to life, and she would never be resurrected. No one would ever know what happened back then.

“Teacher can step forward without any worry. Our Jiang family will protect Teacher from harm, and no one will dare to harm you. After this matter is over, perhaps everyone in Yanjing will praise Teacher for your righteousness. After so many years, you still remember your good friend and are concerned about clearing her name.; truly a person of noble character.”

Xiao Deyin agreed wholeheartedly. The picture Jiang Li painted for her completely erased the unpleasant aspects of her actions, leaving only the beautiful ones. She thought, So be it, let this be the last thing I do for Xue Fang Fei. Although she had harmed Xue Fang Fei back then, if she could make a sacrifice to help Xue Fang Fei clear her name, that would be helping Xue Fang Fei.

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