novelraw Chapter 376: So, I, Si Mingjing, Am Bai Jiusi! 1
Chapter 376: So, I, Si Mingjing, Am Bai Jiusi! 1
Mother Song came to her senses and immediately changed her story. "No, no, I misspoke! It was she who told me that if my son divorced Si Yao, he would be left with nothing. She said the only way to avoid divorce was to turn Si Yao into a murderer..."
Mother Song changed her story, but to any discerning eye, it was clear which of her words were true and which were false!
The defense lawyer shouted, "I object! Prosecutor Xia is leading the witness!"
Unfortunately, this time the judge sided with Prosecutor Xia.
"Objection overruled. Prosecutor Xia, please continue."
Prosecutor Xia gave a cold laugh. He asked no further questions. "Your Honor, I’ve finished my questions!"
Mother Song screamed, "It’s not true! It’s not true! I really misspoke! My son knew nothing, he knew nothing..."
She glared at Fang Jing. "It was her! It was all her idea! She seduced my son, she ruined my son’s marriage! My son was married to a wealthy heiress from B City, a lady from a prestigious family, who could have brought glory to our ancestors! But this wretched woman destroyed my son’s marriage, reducing our family to this state!"
Only then did Mother Song truly understand what it meant to regret her actions when it was too late.
Si Yao had been such a noble daughter-in-law. Even if Mother Song couldn’t flaunt her authority as a mother-in-law before Si Yao, Si Yao was still far better than Fang Jing—a woman who only appeared submissive but was, in fact, cruel and ruthless, not even sparing her own parents!
If her son hadn’t married Fang Jing, Pianlan absolutely would not have died.
Mother Song was wailing and cursing in the courtroom...
Father Song, who was sitting in the gallery, also rushed toward Fang Jing at that moment.
Father Song moved quickly; no one thought to stop him.
Father Song soon lunged at Fang Jing, his hands fiercely gripping her throat.
"So it was you! You wanted my daughter dead! It was you! I’m going to strangle you!"
If it hadn’t been for Fang Jing, Pianlan would have been sent away by now. After a few years and some cosmetic surgery to change her appearance, she could have returned and lived well. But Fang Jing was vicious.
"COUGH, COUGH... COUGH, COUGH..."
Fang Jing could hardly breathe; she was almost choked to death.
Fortunately, at the last moment, Father Song was pulled back.
Fang Jing, having narrowly escaped death, looked at the ferocious Father Song.
His murderous gaze made her tremble.
She thought of her own daughter, Tiantian.
My father-in-law knows I’m the one who caused Pianlan’s death. Would he still raise Tiantian for me?
Impossible! Definitely not!
Fang Jing knew her in-laws well. Her father-in-law had always favored sons over daughters and blamed her for not giving Song Tengfei a son!
In the future, he’ll surely transfer all his hatred for me onto my daughter!
No! This absolutely cannot happen!
Fang Jing collapsed into the defendant’s seat, her mind blank. It’s over. I have to find a way to save my daughter!
The only way...
Fang Jing suddenly burst out laughing, loudly.
She pointed at Father Song and said, "And you think you’re any better? Your Honor, I want to make a report! My father-in-law also participated in this frame-up and murder; he can’t escape responsibility either!"
"Fang Jing!" Song Tengfei roared.
Fang Jing was no longer listening.
For my daughter’s sake, I have to drag my father-in-law down with us!
"Everyone was involved! I and the entire Song Family, we all participated in this murder!"
Song Tengfei clutched his head with both hands, furious and filled with overwhelming regret.
Although he valued fame and fortune, he couldn’t accept that the woman by his side, his wife, was someone who had murdered her own biological parents and was now trying to destroy his entire family!
He suddenly found himself intensely missing Si Yao’s good side!
If Si Yao hadn’t been so overbearing, if I could have just tolerated her dominance, would my marriage have been happy?
It’s all too late!
Song Tengfei suddenly looked back, glancing towards Si Mingjing in the gallery. At least, at least he and Si Yao still had a daughter, right?
Even if my daughter hates me, she’s still outstanding.
My daughter has caught Mo Yinhe’s eye! In the future, she’ll soar and become a phoenix, her prospects magnificent!
I, Song Tengfei, am not completely finished!
I’ve left behind the most noble bloodline!
That is the fruit of my love with Si Yao.
Si Mingjing noticed Song Tengfei’s gaze, and her lips curled slightly, as if she had guessed his thoughts.
A cold sneer inadvertently touched Si Mingjing’s lips.
"Thank you," she said, turning her head, grateful to Mo Yinhe.
Mo Yinhe put his arm around her shoulder, his long legs crossed, without saying a word. His face was taut; he didn’t feel there was anything to be proud of.
If I had known earlier that after she disappeared, she would become Si Yao’s daughter, I would never have allowed her to be exiled to Prison Star, no matter what.
In that moment, Mo Yinhe was filled with self-reproach.
I failed to protect her.
He pulled her closer into his embrace.
Si Mingjing leaned on his shoulder, continuing to listen to Prosecutor Xia’s finest hour in court.
The defense lawyer tried to argue forcefully, but unfortunately, any further refutation seemed pale and powerless.
The trial continued for nearly another half hour...
At last, the jury deliberated and submitted the verdict.
The written verdict was delivered to the judge, who then announced, "After a retrial by this court, the judgment is as follows:
1. Si Yao: Not guilty of the murder of the Zhou couple.
2. Fang Jing: Guilty of planning the murder of her biological parents, the Zhou couple, and framing Si Yao. Sentenced to life imprisonment.
3. Song Tengfei: Guilty of participating in the murder of the Zhou couple and framing his ex-wife Si Yao. Sentenced to life imprisonment.
4. Song Pianlan: Guilty of participating in the murder of the Zhou couple and the murder of Liang Shimu. Sentenced to life imprisonment. Given that Song Pianlan is deceased, the sentence will not be enforced.
5. Zhang Qiuhua (Mother Song): Guilty of participating in the murder of the Zhou couple and framing Si Yao. Sentenced to life imprisonment.
6. Song Dezhong (Old Master Song): Guilty of participating in the murder of the Zhou couple and framing Si Yao. Sentenced to life imprisonment.
7. Song Jin’ou (Father Song): Guilty of participating in the murder of the Zhou couple and framing Si Yao. Sentenced to life imprisonment."
The gavel fell heavily, and the case was closed.
Hearing the judge’s sentence, tears filled Si Mingjing’s eyes.
She closed her eyes. Mother, did you hear that? The judge said you are not guilty! You are innocent! Your daughter has cleared your name!
But I know, the ones who harmed you were not just the Song family; they were merely the executioners. You suffered this unforeseen calamity because of me.
Just give me some time. I will bring every single person who schemed against you to justice!
Now, what she needed to do was visit the prison, see Fang Jing, and extract the identity of the mastermind from her.
"Miss Si, thank you," Xi Tan said, his face streaked with tears after the trial ended. Xi Tan was seated in front of her.
Si Mingjing opened her eyes, looked at Xi Tan, and smiled. "It’s what I should do."
Old Master Su also grasped Si Mingjing’s hand. "Your mother, and your maternal grandfather—their spirits in heaven—will surely be proud of you."
There were also old friends of Si Yao, all smiling. After leaving the courtroom, they took turns embracing Si Mingjing.
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Si Mingjing sought out Prosecutor Xia Man to express her gratitude.
"Prosecutor Xia, thank you."
Xia Man, a man with a dignified face, said, "You’re welcome. This is my duty."
Si Mingjing added, "I want to see Fang Jing."
Xia Man nodded. "I’ll arrange it for you."
"Thank you."