Chapter 162: Can't Let Go_1

Lin Yue would be foolish to truly believe that the Magistrate was so amicable; she probably was given this treatment because of Jiang Ziqi's face. She dared not overstep her bounds; otherwise, what would she do if the Magistrate decided to make her life difficult once Jiang Ziqi was gone? As a mere commoner, she had absolutely no power to contend with the Magistrate.

"Magistrate, you are too kind. How could I, a common woman, deserve your apology? Moreover, you have done nothing wrong towards me. On the contrary, I must thank you for administering justice impartially and righteously, and for vindicating me."