This episode sees Madam Xu bringing her abused daughter, Lin Xier, to the yamen to beat the drum and plead for justice. In the court, Madam Xu tearfully recounts how villains broke into their home last night, abducted Lin Xier, and assaulted her. The magistrate initially feigns righteousness, vowing to severely punish the culprits. However, when Madam Xu and Lin Xier publicly identify the perpetrator as the magistrate's son, Huang Xiuwen, the magistrate's expression drastically changes. Subsequently, Huang Xiuwen makes an arrogant entrance, fanning himself, and his cry of "Father" directly exposes the dark reality of collusion between officials. The "plea for justice" instantly transforms into a dead end where power suppresses all.
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