The governor looked at the evidence provided, then solemnly asked Feng Xiupei, "Feng Xiupei, witnesses and hard evidence have proved that you unintentionally caused the death of a man. Would you still like to defend yourself?"
"No. I plead guilty." Feng Xiupei clenched her fists tightly and gritted her teeth as she admitted her guilt. The image she had crafted during her ten years away at the Flying Frost Pavilion had fallen apart the moment she'd come home, and she was not going to let this continue.
She would rather be found guilty of murder than allow her reputation to take a hit. The murder case could be overturned later, but it was hard to regain a reputation once lost or damaged.
"Your Honor, I am willing to take the rap for her. Please, spare Pei'er. She is South Winds Nation's first female genius, and I can't let her fall from grace like this," Xu Jiayi cried as she pleaded.
