Chapter 550: Fragrance
Qin Zhenzhen found herself at a loss for an immediate response to the question posed. However, she couldn’t help but contemplate, "If it were a woman, the prospect of being consigned to a military camp as a military prostitute would likely elicit strong repulsion, wouldn’t it?"
Su Bin calmly interjected, "Excitement is a natural reaction. It’s normal to resist such a proposition. But, did she anticipate that, in the event of a successful case reversal and her survival, she would end up in a military camp?"
Qin Zhenzhen wondered whether Chen Lin’er had received this information from someone else or if it was a conclusion she had drawn independently.
"A young girl who escaped from the countryside," Su Bin continued, "Upon arriving at her husband’s home, she primarily engaged in domestic chores and had limited exposure to the outside world. Yet, she expressed these thoughts."
The notion of serving the country and being treated as expendable didn’t align with the expectations for an uneducated woman. Su Bin began harboring suspicions about Chen Lin’er’s background.
Considering the unique challenges faced by women, Qin Zhenzhen asserted, "If you genuinely wish to assist Chen Lin’er in overturning her case, I am willing to meet with her."
Recognizing the distinctive approach needed for counseling, Qin Zhenzhen believed she could connect with Chen Lin’er in a way that Mr. Chen and Su Bin might not. She trusted Su Bin’s determination, knowing he wouldn’t pursue this unless confident of success.
Su Bin’s commitment to overturning Chen Lin’er’s case was not solely about personal achievement. It was an opportunity to distinguish himself from the previous governor, demonstrating a genuine commitment to the well-being of the people.
In a strategic alliance with the Third Prince and Lin Yue, they aimed to use this case as a warning to the mountain bandits, urging them to refrain from descending into the valleys to wreak havoc. The message was clear: burning, killing, and looting would not go unpunished, and innocent civilians must be spared. Lin Yue and the others were prepared to handle any bandits who disregarded this stern warning.