Episode 17
On her journey to seek justice for her fiancé Zheng Sheng, A-yan encounters He Yongli's vicious plan and is lured to the foundry's workshop where she is brutally assaulted.In order to protect his parents and children from being imprisoned, He Zhenwen led Pei Yan to Bihe Villa, a secret stronghold where Rong Yudie's private wealth and weapons were hidden, and which had been secretly run by He Zhenwen for many years.He begged Pei Yan to show mercy to He Yonglin, and the situation reached a deadlock.
Pei Yan personally tried the case. Faced with the He family's father and son's insistence that A Yan was their slave, and a seemingly conclusive deed of sale thirty years ago, Pei Yan was in a dilemma and decided to postpone the sentencing for three days.Jiang Ci and Wei Zhao understood Pei Yan's subtle favoritism and were indignant.A Yan was so angry that she fell ill in bed. Jiang Ci took care of her. When Wei Zhao saw this, he secretly sent Yi Fei to guard them to ensure their safety.
Wei Zhao blocked the sword with his body during the court trial and returned injured. Jiang Ci carefully bandaged him. This scene made Wei Zhao feel warm in his heart and he vowed to restore Ayan's innocence.Jiang Ci wanted to find other victims to appear in court, but was repeatedly rejected. When he was frustrated, Wei Zhao proposed another plan.
Although Pei Yan realized that the deed of sale was false, he could not prove it.I visited He Zhenwen at night and was threatened by him about letting Yudie go. He was in a dilemma.Cui Liang offered advice and encouraged the search for more victims, and Pei Yan agreed.
Jiang Ci embarked on the road to seek evidence alone, but was rejected repeatedly. She grieved alone in the rainy night. Fortunately, Wei Zhao appeared in time, and the two decided to find another way.Wei Zhao visited the governor's house at night, intending to find out the truth about the prostitution contract. Unexpectedly, Pei Yan was on guard and had to give up.Jiang Ci refused to follow Pei Yan back to Changfengwu and insisted on justice.
During the court hearing the next day, Jiang Ciliang betrayed the evidence that he had forged the deed, and He Zhenwen was speechless.Subsequently, all the victimized women appeared one after another, accusing He Yonglin of his crimes, and Pei Yan finally imprisoned his father and son.He Yonglin was so mad that he tried to kill Jiang Ci but was killed by the guard's sword instead.He Zhenwen was filled with grief and anger and vowed revenge.
Jiang Ci watched the victims regain their freedom, feeling greatly relieved.Feeling grateful, Ayan revealed the mystery of Zheng Sheng's life experience and mentioned the funding from a mysterious lady, which triggered Wei Zhao's speculation about Yan Qiaoshuang.A Yan decided to leave Nanling and bid farewell to Jiang Ci.Wei Zhao ordered Yi Fei to investigate in depth and uncover the mystery of the funding.
