Chapter 583: Ruthless and Cruel, True Colors....
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Su Qingzhi wasn’t particularly worried about Su Han. Occasionally, he would glance at Chu Yihan beside him. Seeing Chu Yihan’s composed demeanor, not as cold as before, he harbored a lingering doubt in his heart.
Liang Jin’s female officers returned with the records of Su Han’s injuries, which spanned five pages. Liang Jin scrutinized each page with incredulity, questioning the female officers twice, “Did you make any mistakes? Is this accurate?”
A competent female officer replied, “Lord, there were no errors. Every injury on Miss Han’s body has been meticulously documented.”
Frowning, Liang Jin hadn’t anticipated such severe injuries on a fragile woman.
When Qin Wan requested to see the records, Liang Jin considerately put them away, saying, “I’ll inform you after organizing them.”
Now, it was time to gather evidence from Chu Xiaotian.
Approaching Chu Xiaotian, Liang Jin stated coldly, “Prince of Yong’an County, could you please move to another room? I will personally record your statement.”
Though reluctant, Chu Xiaotian complied, yet Liang Jin managed to extract significant information from him.
After recording Chu Xiaotian’s testimony, Liang Jin was approached hesitantly by him, “Lord Liang!”
“What is it?” Liang Jin didn’t look up.
“Could you show me Su Han’s… her injuries?”
Despite not being as noble as Chu Yihan, Chu Xiaotian, a relative of the Imperial family, appeared uneasy for the first time.
Liang Jin agreed and laid the five pages on the table before him. “You may peruse them as you wish, but 1 will collect them later.”
As Chu Xiaotian began to read, his hand trembled, nearly dropping the papers.
“How could this be…” His lips quivered, turning pale.
Liang Jin, noticing his fixation on the first page, kindly explained, “According to my servants’ examination, these injuries, from both cudgel and needle, are a mix of old and new. Miss Han likely endured regular beatings in the mansion. As for the silver needle wounds…” I’ve heard it’s a palace method to torture maids, piercing the finger with a silver needle causes excruciating pain. Even if healed, the hands won’t return to their original state.”
“This can’t be! It’s impossible!” Chu Xiaotian shook his head vehemently, refusing to believe his mother and sister capable of such cruelty.
Su Han was his wife, his legally wedded wife!
How could they treat her like this?
No! No!
Chu Xiaotian shook his head. “This must be a false accusation! Maybe it was Su Yingxue who intentionally harmed Han’er! Trying to drive her away from me! She’s the one who’s manipulating the relationship between us!”
“Manipulating?” Su Yingxue sneered. “You’re the only one who thinks it’s manipulation. Little do you know, you’re the one who refuses to open your eyes!”
Men were like this, thinking they could be mighty outside while ignoring domestic matters!
Over the years, Su Han had carried the burden of the entire Regional Prince’s Mansion. How could Chu Xiaotian truly understand her struggles and grievances?
All he saw were the beautiful facades Su Han had crafted for him, masking her suffering.
Having gleaned sufficient information about Su Han’s situation, Liang Jin bid farewell to Su Qingzhi. “Old General, I’ve initiated the trial, and we will reach a verdict. Now, 1’11 accompany Your Highness to the Regional Prince’s Mansion to gather evidence..”