"Aunt Tong, you may speak freely about any grievances you have. I, as the official, will ensure justice for you."
Someone brought over a chair for County Magistrate Liu, but instead of sitting, the magistrate helped Tong Huaqiong to take the seat.
To everyone watching, this scene meant bad luck for the Xu Family.
"Aunt Tong, can you tell us what actually happened?"
Lord Liu's tone was gentle, as he had already learned about Widow Tong's story from Liu Tieshan.
Struggling to support a heap of stepchildren, selling pastries in town, tightening her belt to send her youngest son to school.
Moreover, already having a favorable view of Tong Huaqiong for saving his son without asking for repayment, in his heart, Tong Huaqiong shone even brighter.
Her character established as one who is resilient, tenacious, facing poverty without yielding, confronting injustice without submission to the village bully.
