Gu Dashan had never imagined that Liu Eniang's schemes ran so deep, having plotted against him days in advance.
His hands were shaking with anger. Xiao Yu was right, every white lotus was wicked, employing numerous scary tactics in their machinations.
Gu Dalin tried to console him: "Brother Dashan, don't be angry. The Lord will surely handle this case justly."
After hearing everything, County Magistrate Zheng angrily questioned Liu Eniang: "Ms. Wang Liu, now that the evidence is conclusive, what do you have to say?"
Knowing that her defeat was certain, Liu Eniang wept and said: "Lord, I know I am wrong. Please, considering this is my first offense, do not blame me."
She then turned to Gu Dashan, crying and pleading: "Brother Gu, please don't blame me. Truly, as a widow, life has been too hard. Seeing you as an honest and dependable man, I developed an admiration for you, and thought..."
