As soon as I put it on, I met a sickly man

The jailer pointed to the distance and shouted in panic: "Oh no! ... There's a fire!"

The blazing flames lit up half the sky red, and thick smoke billowed straight into the sky.

The chaotic shouting and the sound of firefighting mixed together, and the already tense atmosphere suddenly became even more chaotic.

The old man took advantage of the jailers' panic, grabbed Jiang Yue's wrist, and whispered, "Follow me!"

Jiang Yue was pulled by the old man and stumbled out of the cell.

Qiu'er followed closely behind, her eyes filled with fear of the unknown.

They followed the old man, walked around the panicked crowd, and came to a hidden low wall behind the prison.

The old man leaped up and flipped over easily.

Jiang Yue and Qiu'er looked at each other and followed suit.

The three of them ran all the way until they were far away from the noisy prison, then they stopped to catch their breath.

Only then did Jiang Yue have the opportunity to take a closer look at the old man.

Although his hair and beard were all white, he had a strong body, sharp eyes, and an extraordinary demeanor in his every move.

"Thank you very much for saving me, old man," Jiang Yue said gratefully. "May I ask your name, old man?"

The old man stroked his beard and smiled slightly. "My last name is Zhang, you can just call me Old Zhang. There's no need to be polite, young lady. Saving you is just a piece of cake."

"Mr. Zhang," Jiang Yue hesitated and asked, "How did you know that we were wrongly accused?"

Elder Zhang looked at Jiang Yue deeply and said meaningfully, "Girl, there are some things you don't need to know for now. You just need to know that there is still justice in this world."

As he was speaking, the sound of horse hooves came from afar.

Jiang Yue turned around and saw a group of people riding tall horses galloping towards them.

The leader was wearing official uniform and had a dignified look. He was Censor Lin, who was sent by the court to inspect.

It turned out that when Censor Lin went to the local area for inspection, he heard about the unjust case of Jiang Yue and others.

He decided to investigate the matter himself.

Censor Lin is known for his fairness and strictness, and Jiang Yue and others seem to see hope.

Old Zhang looked at the team that was getting closer and closer, and a barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

He took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it to Jiang Yue: "Miss, give this letter to Censor Lin."

Jiang Yue took the letter, feeling puzzled, but didn't ask any more questions. She looked at Mr. Zhang, her eyes filled with gratitude and trust.

Mr. Zhang patted Jiang Yue on the shoulder, turned and left, his figure quickly disappearing into the night.

Jiang Yue held the letter in his hand and looked firmly at Censor Lin who was galloping towards him.

Qiu'er nervously grabbed Jiang Yue's sleeve and whispered, "Miss..."

The sound of horse hooves was getting closer and closer, raising a cloud of dust.

Censor Lin pulled the reins, dismounted, and swept his eyes over the crowd.

Jiang Yue took a deep breath, took a few steps forward, and presented the letter in his hand: "Sir, this is..."

Before she finished speaking, a sharp scream suddenly came from behind her: "It's her! It's this witch! She set the fire!" In the crowd, the disheveled Master Zhao pointed at Jiang Yue and accused her at the top of his voice.

The wealthy businessman beside him also echoed and described in an exaggerated manner how Jiang Yue "had evil intentions" and "committed arson and murder."

The people around were instigated by them and started pointing fingers at Jiang Yue and talking about him.

Qiu'er turned pale with fright and grabbed Jiang Yue's sleeve tightly.

Jiang Yue's expression remained unchanged. He watched the performance of Master Zhao and the wealthy businessman coldly, with a hint of contempt in his eyes.

She knew this was their last struggle.

Censor Lin took the letter from Jiang Yue's hand and unfolded it to read it carefully.

The letter recorded in detail the entire process of how Master Zhao and the wealthy businessman colluded to frame Jiang Yue and others, and was accompanied by solid evidence.

Old Zhang suddenly walked out of the crowd and bowed to Censor Lin: "Sir, I have evidence to prove that Miss Jiang was framed." He took out a package from his arms and opened it. Inside were the account books of private transactions between Master Zhao and the wealthy businessman, as well as letters of their conspiracy to frame Jiang Yue and others.

With all the evidence, Mr. Zhao and the wealthy businessman were speechless, their faces pale and their bodies trembling. Censor Lin immediately ordered the two men to be detained and interrogated strictly.

When the truth came to light, the onlookers fell silent, and looked at Jiang Yue with eyes full of awe and apology.

Censor Lin immediately ordered the release of Jiang Yue and others.

The heavy prison door opened, and sunlight poured in, illuminating Jiang Yue's face.

She took a deep breath, feeling the free air, and felt extremely refreshed.

Ding Chen quickly stepped forward and hugged Jiang Yue tightly: "Jiang Yue, I'm so glad you're okay! I never want to go through something like this again..."

Jiang Yue also hugged Ding Chen, feeling his strong heartbeat, and her heart was filled with emotion.

She patted Ding Chen's back gently and said softly, "It's okay, it's all over..."

Qiu'er stood aside, looking at the two people hugging each other, a relieved smile on her face.

County Magistrate Li arrived late. Seeing this scene, his face darkened. He walked up to Censor Lin and said, "Sir, this Mr. Zhao and the wealthy businessman..."

Censor Lin interrupted him coldly, "Sir Li, you are a responsible official, yet you are so incompetent that you allow your subordinates to collude with wealthy businessmen and frame the people! What else do you have to say?"

Beads of sweat the size of beans oozed out of County Magistrate Li's forehead, his face turned pale, and his lips trembled, but he didn't dare to utter another syllable.

He secretly glanced at Master Zhao and the wealthy businessman who were being escorted aside and had equally pale faces, and cursed them in his heart for being more of a hindrance than a help.

He originally wanted to take this opportunity to get rid of Jiang Yue, the thorn in his side, but he ended up shooting himself in the foot.

Seeing Magistrate Li remained silent, Censor Lin snorted coldly and continued, "I will report this matter to the court and punish the perpetrators severely! Lord Li, you will take care of yourself!" After that, he ignored Magistrate Li and turned to Jiang Yue, bowing and saying, "Miss Jiang, this time, thanks to the evidence you provided, we were able to reveal the truth and clear your name. I am deeply sorry, and I hope you will forgive me."

Jiang Yue smiled faintly, his expression calm: "Your Excellency enforces the law impartially, Jiang Yue is grateful."

The sunlight shines on Jiang Yue's face, reflecting her fair skin and highlighting her elegant and refined temperament.

A breeze blew by, and the loose hair on her forehead fluttered gently, adding a touch of softness.

Ding Chen stood aside, his eyes always fixed on Jiang Yue, full of love and admiration.

Jiang Yue looked into the distance, his thoughts drifting back to the dark days in prison.

The damp and cold cell, the musty straw, and the squeaking sounds of mice in the corners made her feel suffocated and desperate.

At that time, she really thought that she would never be able to go out again, never see the sunshine outside again, and never see Ding Chen again!

Now, she has regained her freedom, standing in the sunshine, breathing the fresh air, with a lot of emotions in her heart.

Life is full of changes. You may be in a desperate situation one moment, and everything may be bright the next.

This experience made her realize more deeply that in this strange world, she must be more cautious in order to protect herself and those around her.

She withdrew her thoughts and turned to look at Censor Lin, a complicated light flashing in her eyes.

Censor Lin was about to order Master Zhao and the wealthy businessman to be escorted back to Beijing for further interrogation.

Jiang Yue suddenly said, "Sir, please wait a moment."

Censor Lin looked at her suspiciously: "Miss Jiang, what else do you want?"

Jiang Yue took a deep breath and said slowly, "Sir, Jiang Yue would like to ask you, could you give them a chance to reform?"

When these words were spoken, everyone present was stunned.

Including Ding Chen, Qiu'er, and even Master Zhao and the wealthy businessman who were being escorted showed expressions of disbelief.

They didn't expect that Jiang Yue would actually plead for the person who framed her.

Censor Lin also looked at Jiang Yue in surprise. He hesitated for a moment and asked, "Miss Jiang, are you sure?"

Jiang Yue nodded firmly, "Jiang Yue, I'm sure." She paused, then added, "When will this cycle of revenge end..."

Censor Lin looked at Jiang Yue with admiration in his eyes. He had never expected this young woman to have such a broad mind.

He pondered for a moment, his eyes sweeping over the terrified faces of Mr. Zhao and the wealthy businessman, and finally said slowly: "Miss Jiang is kind, and I am not a bloodthirsty person. Let's put it this way, the death penalty can be spared, but the living punishment cannot be escaped. Mr. Zhao and this wealthy businessman will each be punished with thirty strokes of the cane as a warning to others. As for Magistrate Li..." He turned to look at Magistrate Li, who was sweating profusely, "Dismiss him from his post and investigate, and await the court's decision!"

Upon hearing this, County Magistrate Li felt as if struck by lightning. His legs went limp and he collapsed to the ground.

He was filled with remorse, but it was too late.

Although Master Zhao and the wealthy businessman escaped death, they also received the punishment they deserved.

They were dragged away by the yamen runners for execution, and their screams echoed throughout the county government office.

Jiang Yue stood quietly by, watching all this, without a single ripple in her heart.

She knew that this was just a small lesson and the real enemy was still lurking in the dark.

What she had to do was to accumulate strength, wait for the opportunity, and catch them all in one fell swoop.

After handling the matter, Censor Lin apologized to Jiang Yue again and personally arranged for someone to escort Jiang Yue, Ding Chen and others back to the mansion.

Along the way, Ding Chen looked at Jiang Yue with eyes full of admiration and love.

"Jiang Yue, you are so kind." Ding Chen said sincerely, "If it were me, I would never let those who framed me go."

Jiang Yue smiled slightly, but a barely perceptible cold light flashed in her eyes.

"Kind?" She chuckled. "Maybe." She didn't explain, but turned her gaze to the window, watching the scenery receding, her mind full of thoughts.

When they returned to the mansion, Qiu'er had already prepared hot water and clean clothes, and helped Jiang Yue bathe and change clothes.

Jiang Yue soaked in the hot water, feeling the warm water wrapping around her body, and her tired body and mind finally found a little relaxation.

"Miss, are you really okay?" Qiu'er asked with concern while helping Jiang Yue wipe her hair.

During the days in prison, Qiu'er was worried every day, fearing that something might happen to Jiang Yue.

"It's okay." Jiang Yue closed her eyes and replied lightly.

After taking a shower, Jiang Yue changed into clean clothes, walked to the window, and looked up at the night sky.

The stars are dotted with charming light.

However, under the beautiful night sky, countless crises are hidden.

Jiang Yue took a deep breath, a flicker of determination in her eyes. She knew she couldn't wait passively any longer; she had to take the initiative and control her own destiny.

In the next few days, Jiang Yue and others continued their previous lives after regaining their freedom.

Jiang Yue still studies medicine every day, and Ding Chen continues to be busy with his business.

Everything seems calm, but there are undercurrents.

Jiang Yue always felt that there was a pair of eyes staring at her in the dark, and this feeling made her very uncomfortable.

One day, she discovered some strange footprints in her yard! The footprints were small, like those of a child, but with an indescribable strangeness.

"Qiu'er," Jiang Yue pointed at the footprints on the ground and said, "Did you see anyone come in?"

Qiu'er looked carefully and shook her head: "No, Miss. I have been in the yard the whole time and didn't see anyone come in."

Jiang Yue frowned, feeling vaguely uneasy.

She bent down and carefully observed the footprints. Suddenly, she found a red mark on one of the footprints! What was that?