Episode 11 recap: Zhao Yu Cheng, as Lin Ru Lan's lawyer, appeared in court and set a trap.
Zhao Yu Cheng, as Lin Ru Lan's lawyer, appeared in court and spoke up on her behalf to present the true facts. Chen Zhi Fu questioned why Lin Ru Lan did not report the incident to the authorities immediately. If she didn't report it at the time, why did she suddenly bring the matter to court now? Zhao Yu Cheng, listening to Chen Zhi Fu's questioning, defended Lin Ru Lan and spoke the truth.
Seven years ago, Huang, the shopkeeper, came to the Misty Rain Brothel to find Wu Lian. Unable to resist showing off the silk threads from his own silk mill, Huang revealed that while other places could only produce thirty-two strands from a single thread, his mill could produce twice as much. Huang discreetly gave money to Chen Mo Mo to have her deliver the silk threads to Wu Lian. Chen Mo Mo, enticed by the money, agreed to help.
After an anxious wait, Chen Mo Mo brought good news. Wu Lian entrusted the batch of silk threads to Huang, but the quantity was large, and time was tight. Delighted, Huang left the Misty Rain Brothel.
Upon returning to Huang's Silk Mill, he immediately instructed the housekeeper, Yun Niang, to ensure that the batch of silk threads was produced within ten days, even if it meant paying extra and hiring more workers. He was willing to do whatever it took to meet the deadline.
In the face of the bridal gift presented by Wu Lian, Lin Ru Lan's parents seemed hesitant this time. However, Lin Lang defended his sister and refused to let her marry into the Wu family. He would rather support Lin Ru Lan for the rest of his life. The argument inside the house caught the attention of Lin Ru Lan and Meng Wan. Lin Ru Lan stared blankly at the scattered bridal gifts and suddenly lost her temper. She couldn't believe that her father had actually agreed to the marriage. Lin Ru Lan grabbed her brother Lin Lang's hand and begged him to return the bridal gifts, but even Lin Lang hesitated. At that moment, Lin Ru Lan turned and ran out, standing alone on the bridge, crying uncontrollably.
In their home, Ding's father packed his belongings while Ding's mother sat alone on the edge of the bed, reflecting on the rumors and gossip about Lin Ru Lan in recent days. Ding's mother felt uneasy, but Ding's father no longer wanted to get involved in these matters. He just wanted to leave Huaizhou Prefecture peacefully the next morning. At night, Ding's mother found Lin Ru Lan on her own and gave her a handkerchief she found in the dressing table while packing Ding's belongings. The handkerchief contained records of what Wu Lian had done to her during her time at the Misty Rain Brothel. Ding's mother couldn't bear to watch Lin Ru Lan become the second Ding Ru.
Meng Wan lay on the bed, feeling nauseous. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Meng Wan quickly composed herself and pretended to be relaxed as she tidied up. It turned out to be her mother bringing new clothes for Meng Wan. As soon as Meng's mother closed the door and left, Meng Wan felt nauseous again. Meng's mother, standing outside the door, listened to the sounds coming from the room and seemed to sense something.
The next day, Lin Ru Lan requested a second hearing, and Chen Zhi Fu, with no other choice, had to grant the request. News of the second hearing quickly reached the Lady of the Duke of Ningguo's Mansion. She had to admit that this young girl had the ability to make Chen Zhi Fu grant a second hearing. However, she would not allow any loopholes for Wu Lian at this critical moment.
Meng's mother brought a bowl of medicinal soup for Meng Wan, claiming it was good for her health. In a hurry, Meng Wan drank it without hesitation. After changing her clothes and preparing to leave, Meng Wan suddenly experienced severe abdominal pain. She collapsed to the ground, crying in pain, and her screams echoed through the streets.
The case of Wu Lian's misconduct was brought to court once again. This time, Zhao Yu Cheng, serving as Lin Ru Lan's defense lawyer, stood beside her to argue and present the true facts. Chen Zhi Fu questioned why Lin Ru Lan didn't report the incident to the authorities immediately. Since she didn't report it at the time, why did she suddenly bring it to court now? Zhao Yu Cheng, listening to Chen Zhi Fu's questioning, defended Lin Ru Lan. Lin Ru Lan presented Ding Ru's handkerchief to Chen Zhi Fu as evidence, but Chen Zhi Fu pointed out that a handkerchief alone couldn't prove anything, especially without corroborating evidence.
Chen Zhi Fu summoned Chen Mo Mo and the embroiderers from the Yanyu Embroidery Tower. However, Chen Mo Mo revealed that Ding Ru often sneaked into the backyard storage room to meet Sun Cai. In the next moment, Sun Cai was brought in, hastily claiming that Ding Ru seduced him first and that the child in her belly was an accident. Chen Zhi Fu carefully examined the handwriting on the handkerchief, rubbed it, and sniffed it, concluding that Lin Ru Lan had forged the evidence. The ink on it was clearly fresh, indicating that it hadn't been more than twelve hours since it was written.
This time, even Zhao Yu Cheng started to waver. Lin Ru Lan grabbed the handkerchief, smelled it, and turned to glare at Zhao Yu Cheng. She insisted that Zhao Yu Cheng must have secretly replaced the handkerchief. Except for Zhao Yu Cheng, no one else had touched it. Lin Ru Lan was completely at a loss. The embroiderers also began to speak up for Wu Lian. Among them, Gao Cheng Cheng hesitated but ultimately agreed with the embroiderers' statements.
Seeing that things were going south, Lin's mother and father rushed forward and knelt before Chen Zhi Fu, begging for mercy. Chen Zhi Fu demanded that Lin Ru Lan withdraw her plea before he would absolve her of any wrongdoing. Gao Cheng Cheng approached Lin Ru Lan and also urged her to give up. Even if they won the case against Wu Lian, what would it change? More importantly, the reputations of all the embroiderers who had ever set foot in the Yanyu Embroidery Tower would be ruined. This matter wasn't about winning or losing. Everyone was protecting their own reputation, just using different methods.
Huang, the shopkeeper who had been mingling in the crowd, witnessed everything. She remembered seeing Zhao Yu Cheng entering and leaving the Yanyu Embroidery Tower. However, to avoid trouble, she decided to leave. Meng Wan, who woke up in a hurry, rushed over but arrived only to see the end of the hearing. It was already too late.
In the end, Zhao Yu Cheng arrived at the Yanyu Embroidery Tower. It turned out that everything had been arranged by Wu Lian, including Zhao Yu Cheng's arrival. Wu Lian's condition was that they could do business all the way to Huaizhou Prefecture.
What it wants to discuss is the exploitation of power, age, and even the difference in perspectives by those in higher positions. They tempt the other person, creating a false illusion of mutual admiration, and then engage in a sexual relationship.
When the person in a disadvantaged position realizes this, are they considered a victim? It wants to discuss the exploitation of power, age, and even the difference in perspectives by those in higher positions.
They tempt the other person, creating a false illusion of mutual admiration, and then engage in a sexual relationship. When the person in a disadvantaged position realizes this, are they considered a victim?
Let's not be too sympathetic towards the character Lin Ru Lan as a third party and overly empathize with the villain. Ancient people had the practice of taking concubines, so let's not criticize them with modern-day thinking.
From the perspective of modern people who enjoy the protection of monogamy and have access to good education resources, it is only natural to view any woman outside of the official wife as a third party. Do you think that placing yourself in ancient times would automatically make you the legitimate wife and imagine that you could control the husband's other women and illegitimate children?
It's ridiculous to criticize the pitiful women under the patriarchal feudal system from a modern standpoint and think that there is no difference between women outside of marriage and third parties.
With a single accusation of being a third party, the Four Great Beauties, Empress Wu Zetian, Empress Xiaozhuang, Consort Wang Zhaojun, Consort Yang Yuhuan, Consort Zhao Feiyan, Consort Wang Zhi, and Consort Xiang, all met tragic ends!
Among the three thousand beauties, only Empress Yuan (not the Empress Dowager) was spared. If we look at the concubines, mistresses, servant girls, singing girls, and courtesans, according to big data statistics, 90% of women were victims.
Unless you can produce a genealogy that proves a thousand years of legitimate lineage, everyone's ancestors were involved. In the old society, men held the knife while women were treated as fish meat. Can we compare this with the progress of modern society, where men and women are equal and practice monogamy without concubines, and yet some women willingly choose to be mistresses or second wives?
Instead of blaming the knife, we're now splashing the fish meat. After enduring for thousands of years, fish meat has finally managed to turn the tide and reach the shore. But the first blow is directed at the predecessors...
In ancient times, a woman's chastity was considered more important than her own life. Willingly losing one's chastity before marriage is a failure to take responsibility for oneself. Moreover, these women voluntarily engaged in relationships with Wu Lian, even if they had affection for him, they should have maintained their purity before marriage.
Of course, villains like Wu Lian truly deserve to die.
Among the Nine Righteous Ones, there have been six so far, and these six individuals appear to be ordinary and common. They don't possess any special abilities or advantages. In fact, they each have their own flaws and shortcomings.
However, it is these very people who have decided to sacrifice their own fortunes, and even their lives, in order to clear Lin Rulan's name and seek justice for her.
They bear a sense of righteousness, or rather, it's a belief deep within their hearts. Even as ordinary individuals, they cannot escape the oppression and mistreatment they face in their mundane lives. Most of the time, they choose to endure and tolerate in order to make a living.
With a smile on their faces, they seek benefits by going along with the flow, supporting those in power, and providing for themselves and their families. The head constable Liu has always harbored feelings for the beautiful courtesan, Tofu Xishi.
After multiple acts of assistance, Xishi also favors him. They were on the verge of a positive outcome, but then disaster struck.
Because he got involved in Lin Rulan's case, he was wrongfully accused and imprisoned. The young constable Shen Mu, who witnessed Lin Rulan's persistence and determination, as well as the injustice of society and the steward's vile actions, is determined to climb to a higher position.
Isn't he also seeking greater protection to help clear Lin Rulan's name?
And then there's Liu Sanniang, despite her background in the brothel, she values her reputation. Although she outwardly dismisses certain old customs, she is particularly grateful to those who do not look down upon her because of her identity.
No matter how ordinary they may be, everyone still holds a sense of righteousness in their hearts. Even the darkest of individuals have a sense of inner justice.
Five righteous individuals have appeared as of Episode 8, and others will soon join! Many people don't understand the plot of this drama. They even say that Rulan's statement about the embroidery girls lacking self-respect and accusing someone of rape based solely on their words is ridiculous!
I must clarify that this drama is an adaptation of the novel "Nine Righteous Individuals," and regardless of any discrepancies between the drama and the original work, so far, the entire drama is about seeking justice!
It's not just about seeking revenge and settling scores; it's not just Rulan's story. There are countless women deceived by Wu Lian! The author of "Nine Righteous Individuals" was inspired by another novel called "Fang Siqi's First Love Paradise" by Lin Yihan.
It tells the story of a 50-year-old teacher seducing a 13-year-old student, just like what Wu Lian does to each embroidery girl. That teacher told the student that their relationship was beautiful because the teacher liked them, just like how Wu Lian uses PUA tactics on each embroidery girl.
And those characters like Lu Ren in the drama only know how to blame the victims, saying their clothes are too revealing, that it takes two to tango. They say, "You're so handsome, you can't possibly be a rapist." These labels are like bricks on a city wall, smashing people until they are injured or killed...
Nobody helped Fang Siqi, nobody helped Lin Yihan. Even the closest people didn't believe them, and in the end, Lin Yihan took her own life. But the Nine Righteous Individuals can gather seven years later and deliver justice to these women.
In reality, will there be nine righteous individuals to help these countless nameless girls like Fang Siqi and Lin Yihan...
Our protagonist, who is dedicated to the Emperor's southern tour and reforming the workplace atmosphere, undoubtedly must be a good official.
But what exactly is the role of our County Magistrate?
Is he a bad person? Some say that Wu Lian's audacity and current position are all thanks to the protection and shelter provided by the local magistrate. Otherwise, Misty Rain Tower wouldn't have grown so rapidly.
However, I don't think it's that simple. The growth of Misty Rain Tower can be attributed to the patronage of the Duchess Consort on one hand, and the enormous wealth accumulated by Wu Lian through his own efforts in earning money and smuggling.
From the interactions between the County Magistrate and Officer Liu, it's evident that he genuinely wants to spare Officer Liu's life and has repeatedly urged him to leave this troublesome place and escape, clearly stating that they won't be able to contend with Misty Rain Tower and advising him to give up early.
It's not that he doesn't want to lend a helping hand, but he knows deep down that he doesn't have the power to do so. He simply wants to survive and protect his official position.
If he were truly evil, he would have conspired with the Duchess Consort long ago and devised schemes for her.
But he didn't. In fact, he even handed over the letterhead of Misty Rain Tower to the Duchess Consort as a reminder, letting her know that he's not a fool and that he also serves as a protector in his own way.
They made excuses and pretended to hide the letterhead, and when Wu Lian was trapped on the ship, they only made a show of attempting a rescue without giving it their all. It's all part of the County Magistrate's calculated considerations.
Wu Lian is truly skilled at pleasing people. It's true that he has his talents, but if he didn't possess a silver tongue, the Duchess Consort wouldn't be so wholeheartedly swayed by him, and perhaps she would have discovered that his ambition goes beyond what meets the eye.
It's precisely because he sweet-talks and manipulates a widowed and lonely old woman that he creates opportunities for himself to expand his influence.
His wicked deeds couldn't remain hidden forever, and the Duchess Consort eventually learned of the rumors and discovered the despicable nature of Wu Lian.
However, for the sake of Misty Rain Embroidery and the contributions to the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet, she had to take risks and continue to protect him.
The Duchess Consort has no real feelings of love or hatred towards Wu Lian; she simply uses him for her own gain.
But who doesn't enjoy hearing pleasing words? Who doesn't like being treated specially?
When Wu Lian presents a delicately embroidered new garment adorned with lotus flowers and brings it to the Duchess Consort's residence, she initially thinks it's a new design, a new style for him.
Little did she know that it was personally crafted by Wu Lian for her, in order to bring a refreshing touch to the Duchess Consort in the scorching summer.
It's quite laughable, as at this moment, the Duchess Consort fails to realize that she is an aging woman, no longer in her prime, and her eyes are filled with delighted surprises from being indulged.
Alas, it seems that no matter how old a woman becomes, as long as she is doted upon, she will radiate with brilliance and shine brightly.
Meng Wan, at every step of her strategy, after pushing things forward, would return to the courtyard to craft lanterns. The seemingly soft but exceptionally resilient bamboo strips in her eyes represent the women in this world.
Despite being oppressed and tormented, they endure and live on with strength.
As Meng Wan weaves the lanterns, holding the bamboo strips, she is helping the women of this realm.
This old case of the Misty Rain Tower has dragged on for so many years, and Wu Lian continues to openly thrive in the sunlight, enjoying the admiration of the world.
He has not restrained himself due to his wicked past; he continues his despicable deeds, showing no mercy to these young embroiderers.
Meng Wan doesn't believe in justice in this world, but she intends to reclaim that justice for her sister, Lin Rulan, who was wrongly killed.
One lantern, one righteous individual, one story.
If, within her calculated steps, she fails to bring down Wu Lian and make him face justice, then the lanterns can continue to be crafted indefinitely, nine, ten, eleven, and beyond.
Fighting against Wu Lian, fighting against the forces of evil, is something Meng Wan will steadfastly pursue in her lifetime. Whether she succeeds or not, she will not accept it, and she won't rest in peace.
When the ninth force supporting the weak appears, it will be the death knell for Wu Lian.
We hope for Wu Lian's demise, we hope for his suffering. Five have already emerged, but things are not progressing as smoothly as anticipated, causing some anxiety among viewers.
Good things are worth the wait. Let's wait together.
The Duchess Consort in our drama is actually quite pitiable. Her husband passed away early, leaving her with no support. In order to secure her own livelihood, she had to cling to the affairs of the imperial harem and find her direction there.
Fortunately, there is always a way out. The Empress Dowager took a liking to her introduction of the Misty Rain Embroidery, becoming her support, and she in turn became Wu Lian's support.
With Wu Lian's protection, he expanded the power of the Misty Rain Tower, with a continuous stream of embroiderers coming to the tower every year, creating a grandiose scene akin to selecting imperial consorts.
Ordinary people, our Lord Wu wouldn't even spare a glance at them, unless they came from a wealthy family or were exceptional beauties who could both please the eyes and eventually become part of his harem.
The Duchess Consort, in fact, is quite pitiable. I used to naively think that she had an affair with Wu Lian, which is why she not only protected the Misty Rain Tower but also did everything in her power to safeguard Wu Lian.
But I underestimated Wu Lian. How could he, the head of the Misty Rain Tower, be interested in an aging woman with declining beauty? He is the master of the Misty Rain Tower, and it's all about talent, not selling oneself.
The Duchess Consort is nothing more than a pitiful widow who raised the wrong pet, boarded the wrong thief's ship, and gambled away all her wealth and life. She had no choice but to continue on her path, unchanging until the end.
Why did the wife of the Duke of Ningguo choose Wu Lian's embroidery instead of others? Many people have doubts about this question. Upon reflection, it can be attributed to several factors.
Firstly, despite Wu Lian's numerous flaws and the burden of his wrongdoings, his actions are not widely known. At least considering various aspects from before, Wu Lian is relatively safe.
Secondly, the Empress Dowager has already accepted Wu Lian's embroidery. If they were to switch to embroideries from another household and there were significant changes in style, there would be a drastic transformation that could displease the Empress Dowager.
The wife of the Duke of Ningguo has already become content with the current situation and is unwilling to take such a risk.
Furthermore, Wu Lian has been by the wife of the Duke of Ningguo's side for a long time.
Without Wu Lian, the wife of the Duke of Ningguo's status would have plummeted long ago. Therefore, from a certain perspective, Wu Lian has a certain debt of gratitude towards the wife of the Duke of Ningguo.
The wife of the Duke of Ningguo is not someone who forgets what others have done for her, otherwise, it would be impossible to win people's support.
Considering multiple factors, the wife of the Duke of Ningguo, as long as the situation with Wu Lian is not irreparable, will choose to protect him.
At least, this decision is the safest one.
When Wu Lian was arrested and thrown into prison, The wife of the Duke of Ningguo didn't care about what Wu Lian had actually done. She only thought that if something happened to Wu Lian, she wouldn't be able to obtain exquisite embroidery and wouldn't be able to leave a profound impression in front of the Empress Dowager.
In the eyes of these people, the lives of ordinary individuals simply didn't count as lives. If they could make certain sacrifices for themselves, then it would be worth it.
Throughout her life, The wife of the Duke of Ningguo always aimed to please the royal family, while the magistrate constantly sought to please those who held higher positions and authority than himself, while oppressing those who were weaker.
They can truly be considered birds of a feather! It is precisely because there are so many insane people within the court that the society has become such a frightening place.
Rulan was originally willing in the beginning. When she had a relationship with him, she believed that she was the only one in his heart. It was only later when she discovered the truth and felt deceived that she wanted to seek justice for all the girls in the embroidery workshop.
In reality, if we place this situation in modern society, where a girl fantasizes about love, engages in a relationship with a man, and later finds out he is a deceitful man, it would take a considerable amount of time before reporting it to the authorities.
This would likely not be enough to incriminate the man, especially if there was no coercion involved. If the girl were a minor, it would be a different story.
Lin Ru Lan really infuriates me. It was her own choice in the beginning, and according to today's standards, even if she had a consensual relationship with that scumbag, going to report him might not necessarily lead to a victory. At that time, she didn't resist, she just felt deceived and wanted revenge.
Gao Cheng Cheng is right, she is willing to destroy any woman who emerges from the Yanyu Tower just to protect her own reputation.
In my opinion, she can't be considered entirely innocent. Wu Lian may have deceived her, but she willingly gave herself to him at the time. It was only later when she realized that Wu Lian didn't genuinely care for her that she wanted to seek justice for herself.
Meng Wan had already subtly warned her before, telling her that Wu Lian might not be as virtuous as he seemed. But at that time, she never believed her friend, so I don't think Lin Ru Lan can be regarded as innocent.
The subsequent events were also a result of her impulsive desire for punishment. She acted without thinking about the consequences, causing harm to others as well as herself.
Meng Wan started off as timid, but later on, she became intelligent and meticulous.
Lin Ru Lan truly had a tragic fate. She repeatedly ignited hope, only to be disappointed again and again.
This time, just when the sisters couldn't find a lawyer, this distant cousin suddenly appeared, and he happened to be a somewhat famous lawyer.
I can only say that all the seemingly good arrangements were carefully orchestrated by Wu Lian.
How despicable! Starting with the sisters, it's the cruelest blow, leaving Lin Ru Lan, who was already adrift, with no place to turn.
The names of the characters in the TV drama are so ironic. "Zhao Yucheng" sounds like a sincere gem, possessing such beautiful qualities. But the reality of this person is completely different.
He hides behind an innocent face, spouting grandiose speeches about upholding justice, only to viciously betray them.
He is shameless. He knows very well that Meng Wan's mother has plans to marry Meng Wan to him, and he claims he doesn't dare to take anyone from Yan Yu Xiu Lou.
However, he doesn't mind having a concubine. He personifies the despicable nature of a villain to the extreme.
I don't know how he eventually dies, but I'm sure it must be due to his own repulsiveness.
He claims he doesn't dare to marry a girl from Yan Yu Xiu Lou, so he must know that the things described by his cousin and Lin Ru Lan about Wu Lian are true, and that he is as despicable as they say.
Knowing so much, he chooses to protect and cover up for the sake of personal gain and a promising future. Isn't that aiding and abetting an evil ruler?
People like him don't have a good end.
Chen Zhi Fu falsely accuses Ru Lan of resorting to illegal means. In the eyes of the magistrate, what matters most is not whether Lin Ru Lan obtains justice, but whether he himself will be implicated in this matter.
Under this mindset, the first consideration is one's own interests, rather than thinking about helping Lin Ru Lan uphold justice.
When the yamen runners harass Lin Ru Lan, the magistrate is more concerned about whether this harassment will make her back down, so that he doesn't have to ponder which side he should stand with.
In truth, the magistrate is quite content when everyone makes things difficult for Ru Lan.
Even if something goes wrong, he can easily shift the blame onto the yamen runners, as it doesn't have much to do with him personally.
Lin Ru Lan has a strong personality and won't choose to back down even when others make things difficult for her.
In the eyes of the magistrate, Lin Ru Lan is like a big problem placed before him, and it seems that no matter how he handles it, he won't gain any benefits.
It's easy to become a villain, but it's truly difficult to become a good official like Lou Ming Zhang!
Lin Ru Lan is truly beyond pitiful. After being insulted by Wu Lian, she was even labeled with the accusation of seducing him in order to steal his techniques.
In order to clear her name, she embarked on a path of filing a lawsuit.
Above her, there were influential forces sheltered by the Duke's Manor, officials whom the common people couldn't possibly climb up to.
She cried out for justice in various ways, forced to endure humiliation once again as she had to write what they called a "case file." Life always brought her hope, only to mercilessly knock her down.
People, in fact, are not afraid of setbacks. What they fear is being continuously struck down, being thrown into hell time and time again after reigniting hope.
And that's how it is for Lin Ru Lan, enduring all of this.
Her own family started accusing her, disregarding her virtue as a woman and the impact on the family, yet still insisting on doing so. It's understandable, after all, when one's closest relatives go through such experiences, it's hard for anyone.
But when rumors spread, when all the evidence constructed by Wu Lian points so convincingly to Lin Ru Lan, even her family members start to believe that she used schemes to achieve her goals, to marry into a higher social status.
They all begin to abandon her, only caring about their own food and drink, disregarding her life and forcing her to marry through harsh words time and time again.
These rumors are truly terrifying. They can turn black into white and green into red.
In such circumstances, let alone a young woman, even if it were an impregnable fortress, it would eventually be melted away.
Lin Ru Lan suffered this humiliation, bringing disaster to the Lin family. They were a simple and kind-hearted family, with a compassionate father, a gentle and loving mother, and an amiable elder brother.
But because of the calamity that befell her, even their small medicine shop could no longer sustain itself.
Ignorant masses, unaware of the truth, blindly followed the crowd, believing it was all Xiao Niang Zi's scheme, an attempt to seek a high-ranking marriage for herself. They even slandered her reputation, accusing her of using despicable means to climb up the social ladder.
During that time, Lin Ru Lan became a universally despised figure, like a rat being chased by everyone on the street. Fortunately, she always believed in the concept of retribution for evil deeds, knowing that there would be a place for justice.
Otherwise, in a society filled with countless rumors and gossip, how tenacious must one be to survive?
Lin Ru Lan had her family who loved her deeply, and their hearts were broken by her suffering. Their care and support for Lin Ru Lan were crucial factors that enabled her to endure all the struggles until the end.
In this world, many may not understand Lin Ru Lan, but as long as she had her family, as long as her family believed in her tragic experiences and wholeheartedly supported her, it was enough.
The most despicable aspect of Wu Lian lies in his deep understanding of human nature, knowing how to manipulate and use people through devious means.
With each passing episode, I grew more and more disgusted by Wu Lian's true face. Although I hope for his downfall and the more miserable, the better, I am also eager to witness his ultimate fate.
The act of Lin Ru Lan suing Wu Lian was considered highly outrageous in the eyes of people in ancient times.
When Lin Ru Lan sought out lawyers, many people would view her with biased lenses. They believed that by helping Lin Ru Lan, they would likely invite criticism upon themselves.
Thus, they outwardly displayed disdain towards Lin Ru Lan. In reality, it was an act of cowardice, as they were afraid to take such a risk and unwilling to use their reputation to help this poor girl.
Lin Ru Lan's life was destroyed by Wu Lian, but it was also destroyed by these lawyers who lacked any sense of responsibility and dared not lend a helping hand.
It is precisely because of everyone's prejudice that it led to a tragic outcome.
Many people say that when watching the story from seven years ago, they feel itching hatred and frustration. You can choose odd-numbered episodes for the story from seven years ago and even-numbered episodes for the story from seven years later.
You can choose to skip episodes, but I believe there's no need to skip. Only by understanding the causes sown seven years ago can we witness the fruits reaped seven years later.
Let's see how Meng Wan tears apart the despicable scumbag and seeks justice for her sisters in the story from seven years later.