Bao Family's widow didn't speak, she simply kowtowed three times to Lou Zheng and the few respected elders in the village.
Surrounded by onlookers moved by the sight of the mother and her orphans, many began to wipe away tears, and Ma Erlang was already crying his eyes out.
Life is like clear water, what you give to it, is what it gives back to you. Unfortunately, he only came to understand this principle too late. If only he, like the other villagers, had been diligent in farming and not greedy, then his family of four would be as harmonious and happy as the other families in the village.
The Ma Xincai family of four was a typical example.
Ultimately, the Bao Family's widow left with her two children, not staying to continue watching.
The civil official and scholars kneeling were sweating profusely despite the cold winter, with many foreheads beaded with perspiration.
"The Prince and Princess are atoning for their crimes," the crafty officials began pleading for mercy.
