Upon arriving in Yeyang, Village Chief Meng asked Ji Huan if she needed to hire a lawyer. Ji Huan said she didn't.
After much hesitation, Aunt Kang asked Ji Xiu'e the same question.
Ji Xiu'e's expression was grim. Lost in thought, she didn't answer.
After weighing her options, Aunt Kang still wanted to give her daughter a fighting chance, so she decided to head to Lawyer Alley to find a cheap lawyer.
Seeing this, Mrs. Zhu pulled her aside.
"Mother, don't be a fool! Even the cheapest lawyer will cost several taels of silver. Where are we supposed to find that kind of money now? What you have isn't nearly enough. You'll spend it and have nothing to show for it. Besides, that's yours and Father's coffin money...
