Chapter 780 Unyielding (5)_1
"Ignorance does not free one from guilt? Accidental homicide is still homicide. Since Madam Preaching refuses to admit it, let it be. Those who slander others and harbor criminals must be strictly punished! Otherwise, everyone in Yuanyang County could wantonly slander and recklessly shield murderers." Pei Qin said coldly.
Qian Wanxiu opened her mouth to speak.
Pei Qin looked over indifferently, "Since the Emperor has bestowed upon me the title of Madam Yuanyang, it is my duty to contribute even the slightest effort to Yuanyang County. To uphold the laws of The Imperial Court, to punish evil and promote good. Does Madam Preaching object?"
She straightaway invoked the authority of the Lady of the Imperial Enjoin from Yuanyang, rendering Qian Wanxiu momentarily speechless, unable to utter a word. After a while, she managed to say, "Sir Jiang! Wensheng is still a child, I beg for your mercy and a lighter punishment! We are willing to pay a fine!"
"A prince committing an offense faces the same punishment as commoners." Pei Qin said expressionlessly.
These were the words they had used to pressure Pei Qin the day before, and now she was returning them back in kind.
Qian Wanxiu gritted her teeth, hitched up her skirt, and knelt down, her tears flowing as she pleaded, "Human feelings should weigh above the law, I beg for your mercy! Please lighten the punishment! We are willing to pay a fine!"
"It seems that now, money is almighty. Anything can be bought, but I wonder if it can also buy a life!?" Pei Qin taunted with a cold laugh.
Qian Wanxiu’s heart trembled; she glared at her, crying out in anger and grief, "Pei Qin! Even if you are the Madam Yuanyang, harboring resentment against our family, can you truly be so cruel and unfeeling to want a sickly child, still in his youth, to be punished?"
Pei Qian spat vehemently, "You yourself are so venomous and ruthless, who knows how many dark deeds you’ve committed, how many have you harmed, how much blood is on your hands, and yet you have the audacity to accuse us of cruelty and mercilessness!? Those who have died have not received your pity!"