klisemfg Chapter 61 The Evidence is Irrefutable, and the Evil Deeds Cannot Be Concealed
Chapter 61 The Evidence is Irrefutable, and the Evil Deeds Cannot Be Concealed
The air in the courtroom was thick and still; you could hear a pin drop.
While everyone was still reeling from Su Jinxin's outrageously extravagant actions, they were pondering how to switch jobs to Jinxiu Manor, hoping to become her personal maid.
Just then, Su Jinxin's clear voice rang out again, like a thunderclap from a clear sky, waking everyone up.
"Sir, I have another account book here. Please take a look." Su Jinxin calmly took out an account book from her sleeve and handed it to the yamen runner who was already stunned.
These account books are irrefutable evidence of Su Xiaoxiao's secret transfer of the Su family's assets!
The document clearly records the destination of every single payment, and even includes Su Xiaoxiao's autograph!
The moment the ledgers were made public, the entire room erupted in uproar.
Netizens exclaimed: "Wow, this drama is getting bigger and bigger, we can't keep up with it all!"
When the stepmother saw the irrefutable evidence, she panicked.
Knowing full well that she had failed this time, she resorted to her old tricks, throwing a tantrum in court, crying and wailing, making it look like a farce.
"Your Honor! You must do justice for me! This wretched girl is so unfilial, deliberately framing this old woman! I raised her with my own hands, and she's so heartless!" The stepmother cried with snot and tears streaming down her face; anyone who didn't know better would think she was the victim.
The magistrate was clearly bewildered by this sudden "performance." He looked at his stepmother, who was crying her eyes out, and then at Su Jinxin, who remained calm. For a moment, he was at a loss for what to do.
After being defeated by Su Jinxin in one move, Master Ma is now in dire straits and naturally dares not lend a hand.
The coroner, Hu, huddled in a corner, trembling with fear, terrified of being implicated.
Su Jinxin's witnesses were all filled with righteous indignation and stood up one after another to testify against the evil deeds of her stepmother and Su Xiaoxiao.
The old patriarch of the Su family was initially hesitant, but upon seeing such irrefutable evidence, he couldn't help but begin to doubt whether he had been deceived.
His gaze shifted back and forth between Su Jinxin and his stepmother, and finally, he let out a slow sigh.
Just as tensions were about to rise, Su Jinxin's lips curled up slightly, a sly glint in her eyes... "Looks like we need to add some more spice," she murmured.
Yan Chengan took her hand and gave her a reassuring look.
Su Jinxin remained unmoved, a cold smile playing on her lips, as if watching a clumsy performance.
"My stepmother's performance was truly moving; it's a real shame she's not in the Peking Opera world." Her tone was sarcastic, her eyes full of mockery.
The stepmother paused in her sobbing, glaring fiercely at Su Jinxin, but was momentarily speechless.
Su Jinxin remained calm and clapped her hands. An elderly butler with gray hair walked out shakily. He was the old butler of the Su family, who had served the family for decades. He was loyal and respected in the family.
“Old housekeeper, tell me, how does our stepmother treat us with ‘kindness’ on a daily basis?” Su Jinxin’s voice was not loud, but it was firm and resolute.
The old steward sighed and recounted in detail the stepmother's misdeeds, including withholding the servants' wages, plundering the mansion's property, and mistreating Su Jinxin and her sister. Each and every one of these misdeeds matched perfectly with the details in the account book, leaving everyone dumbfounded.
Good heavens, this stepmother is practically a reincarnation of a "Pixiu" (a mythical creature believed to bring wealth and prosperity), only taking in and never giving out!
Netizens exclaimed: This is really juicy gossip!
The stepmother's face turned pale and then red, like a spilled palette of colors, a truly spectacular sight.
She opened her mouth, wanting to refute, but found herself powerless to defend herself.
Seeing that the time was right, Su Jinxin threw out another "trump card".
She took out several letters, which were correspondence between Su Xiaoxiao and the local bullies. The contents of the letters were ambiguous, subtly hinting that Su Xiaoxiao had ulterior motives.
Once these letters were published, Su Xiaoxiao was completely humiliated in court. People pointed at her, whispered among themselves, and their eyes were filled with contempt and disdain.
"Su Xiaoxiao, I never expected you to be this kind of person!" The old patriarch of the Su family was so angry that his beard stood on end. He pointed at Su Xiaoxiao, his finger trembling, his disappointment evident in his expression.
Su Xiaoxiao's face was pale, her lips trembling. She wanted to explain, but didn't know where to begin.
She looked to her stepmother for help, only to find that her stepmother was already in dire straits and had no time to care about her.
Just then, Su Jinxin slowly spoke, her tone icy: "This is just the tip of the iceberg..." Yan Chengan gently patted her hand, his eyes filled with a hint of doting and encouragement.
He leaned close to her ear and whispered, "The real show is just beginning."
Seeing that the situation was hopeless, Su Xiaoxiao screamed like a trapped beast: "You're talking nonsense! You forged all of this! You're just trying to frame me!" She lunged at Su Jinxin, trying to tear the letters from her hands, but Yan Chengan stopped her with lightning speed.
Yan Cheng'an exuded a chilling aura, his eyes as sharp as knives, making Su Xiaoxiao shiver involuntarily.
He smiled dismissively: "Miss Su, please show some respect in court." His tone and gaze were exactly like a domineering CEO protecting his wife, prompting onlookers to exclaim: "We're totally shipping them!"
Su Jinxin gently patted Yan Chengan's hand, signaling him to calm down.
She calmly pulled another stack of documents from her sleeve and waved them in front of Su Xiaoxiao: "You say I fabricated evidence? Then what about these testimonies and accounts? These witnesses and physical evidence are all there, what else do you have to argue with?"
Su Xiaoxiao was speechless and could only collapse helplessly to the ground, her eyes vacant, as if she had lost all hope.
Seeing this, the stepmother panicked. She cried and wailed, trying to gain sympathy: "Master, I'm innocent! I've never done any of these things. This girl framed me!"
Su Jinxin sneered: "Stepmother, it's a real shame you're not an actor with such acting skills. Still trying to deny it? Should I call up all the servants whose wages you withheld and let them confront you face to face?"
The stepmother's face turned deathly pale, her lips trembled, but she could no longer utter a single word.
The onlookers are already munching on sunflower seeds non-stop; this plot is even more exciting than what's being performed on stage!
Yan Chengan handed Su Jinxin a handkerchief and gently wiped the sweat from her forehead, his eyes filled with trust and love.
Their eyes met, and everything was understood without a word.
Su Jinxin felt the unwavering support from Yan Chengan, and her heart was filled with strength.
The magistrate cleared his throat, preparing to pronounce the verdict, when Ma, the clerk, suddenly changed his expression and whispered a few words in the magistrate's ear.
Upon hearing this, the magistrate frowned and became hesitant... Su Jinxin and Yan Chengan exchanged a glance, a sense of foreboding rising in their hearts.
Yan Cheng'an shook his head slightly, signaling Su Jinxin to observe the situation calmly.
"Wait!" the magistrate suddenly said.
The magistrate's shout immediately brought the onlookers back from their peak of sunflower seed-eating.
Everyone craned their necks and pricked up their ears, afraid of missing any detail.
This is getting more and more exciting!
Su Jinxin raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement flashing in her eyes.
It seems this play isn't over yet!
She gripped Yan Chengan's hand tightly, feeling the warmth of his palm, which calmed her down a bit.
She'd face whatever came her way; she wanted to see what tricks her stepmother and Su Xiaoxiao could pull!
Yan Cheng'an, on the other hand, remained calm, as if everything was under his control.
He gently patted Su Jinxin's hand, silently offering her encouragement and support.
This move is a textbook example of how to pamper one's wife!
Netizens commented: "I'll take this dog food!"
The magistrate coughed lightly and said solemnly, "Miss Su, although the evidence you have provided seems conclusive, I still need to verify it further." He paused, his eyes darting around as if he were considering something. "Master Ma just reminded me that this case is of great importance and cannot be decided hastily."
Su Jinxin sneered inwardly; this Master Ma was indeed suspicious!
It seems the stepmother has resorted to all sorts of underhanded tricks to get away with it!
She observed Master Ma's reaction discreetly and noticed that his eyes were darting around and he avoided eye contact with her, which further confirmed her suspicions.
“Your Excellency is absolutely right, and caution is indeed necessary.” Su Jinxin smiled slightly, but her tone carried a subtle sharpness. “However, I don’t understand, with the evidence already laid out before us, what else needs to be verified? Does Your Excellency believe that I am framing my stepmother and sister?”
The county magistrate was taken aback by Su Jinxin's sudden question, and his face turned somewhat ugly.
He stammered, "I didn't mean that, it's just..."
Before he could finish speaking, his stepmother suddenly knelt down with a thud, tears streaming down her face: "Master, I'm innocent! I really didn't do those things! It was all Su Jinxin's conspiracy! She..."
"Her what?" A hoarse yet authoritative voice suddenly rang out.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw the old patriarch of the Su family walking in unsteadily, leaning on a cane.
"Ancestor!" Su Jinxin rushed forward to help, her eyes filled with worry.
The matriarch patted Su Jinxin's hand to indicate that she was alright, then stared intently at her stepmother and asked sternly, "Do you have anything else to say?"
The stepmother's face was deathly pale, her lips trembling, but she couldn't utter a single word for a long time. She...she...