Chapitre 175: Chapter 175: White Lotus

After a short silence, Xiaoyun backed down. He knew what Yuqi did was destroying the whole purpose of a fair court system, but he couldn't help but start to agree with her points.

"You're right. I did grow too soft... I should have never been lenient with them," Xiaoyun apologized with genuine remorse in his voice.

As Xiaoyun spoke, tears unexpectedly began to fall from Yuqi's eyes.

"Darling, are you okay?" Xiaoyun moved closer, embracing Yuqi.

"I'm fine, you dummy... I'm just happy that someone understands me now. Do you know how hard it was for me to act in front of everyone as if nothing had happened?"

"Yes, it must have been tough... I'm sorry. I should of been the one who did it." Xiaoyun replied, gently patting Yuqi on the back.

As Yuqi sobbing slowly stopped, she spoke up again.

"You know, every night, I have been having nightmares that I'll be exposed as a mass murderer.