Chapter 549: Rather Die

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Generally speaking, challenging a verdict required filing an appeal. However, in ancient times, once a person confessed and a judgment was rendered, the opportunity for appeal was nonexistent. Logically, imprisoned individuals lacked the liberty to appeal.

If there was a desire to overturn a case, it fell upon the shoulders of the implicated persons relatives to voice their grievances. The hierarchical structure left no room for jumping levels.

Su Bin expressed a willingness to show leniency; upon the appeal by Chen Liners relatives, he would reconsider the case.

Nevertheless, Mr. Chen took matters into his own hands and hinted to Chen Liner that the new governor might be able to vindicate her.

Chen Liner, however, rebuffed the offer. I did commit murder. Theres no justice.

Mr. Chen reminded her, While you did take a life, circ.u.mstances matter. If theres evidence supporting the notion that the person you killed deserved it or if you had no alternative at the time, the verdict could differ.

Coldly, Chen Liner inquired, How would it differ?

Mr. Chen elucidated, You wouldnt face the death penalty.

Scoffing, Chen Liner replied, Really?

You wont face execution, but you might be sentenced to serve in the army, Mr. Chen explained. You could be sent to a military camp, potentially facing a life of servitude as a means of contributing to the country.

From now on, Ill be a slave for the rest of my life. Even if I bear children, Ill be perpetually bound to servitude, continuing to serve the country.

Is this why the governor wanted you to convince me to alter my confession?

Its termed waste utilization, isnt it?

Chen Liners emotions surged as she neared the end, her excitement uncontrollable.

Go back and relay to your governor that his efforts are in vain!

Not to mention his inability to resist those influential figures, even if he could, Id sooner face death than alter my confession! I wont endure the

hards.h.i.+ps of a military camp!

In just three months, autumn will arrive, and Ill be reunited with my family. Hahaha, Ive been longing for this day!

Mr. Chen was visibly taken aback.

Chen Liners words cut deep, defying expectations.

She didnt resemble a woman sheltered from the harsh realities of the world.

Yet, Mr. Chen had pored over Chen Liners background. She was merely an uneducated girl who had escaped from rural life.

Chen Liner, an orphan from another city, had wandered into Shanglin Prefecture at the tender age of seven or eight. She had begged for food alongside others fleeing the wilderness, surviving on the streets of Shanglin Prefecture. When she was on the brink of starvation, her in-laws had found her and brought her into their home.

Clad in tattered boys clothes at the time, it was only upon closer inspection that they realized she was a girl.

Her husbands family, known for their kindness, had offered her the chance to stay as a child bride. After a few days of observation, she had silently agreed.

When she washed the dirt from her face and donned the girls clothes, everyone realized she was a beauty.

Since joining her husbands household, their lives had steadily improved.

Initially, her father-in-law a.s.sisted the boss in managing the shop and worked as a waiter. Eventually, he ventured into his own business, saved money, and acquired two interconnected shops.

Chen Liner opened a grocery store, got married, and gave birth to a son and a daughter.

As their lives flourished, an unfortunate series of events abruptly shattered their family.

Mr. Chen conveyed to Su Bin everything Chen Liner had uttered, capturing her anger and despair.

Su Bin was puzzled.

Why would Chen Liner say such things?

Had someone coerced her into signing the confession with threats?

Choosing a straightforward death would spare her from torture.

She preferred death over the prospect of becoming an official prost.i.tute.

Unable to comprehend, Su Bin confided in Qin Zhenzhen.

Wife, help me understand why Chen Liner became so distressed at the mention of going to a military camp as an official prost.i.tute, losing control in the process..