Mu Donglin's reputation was already deteriorating. If these accusations were pinned on him, they'd be enough to completely ruin the man.
Now, everyone was of the opinion that Lin Ya had no idea Mu Donglin would do such things. He accused Mu Donglin of his crime and even forced his kind and gentle sister to break up with the evil man.
Public opinion can be the most powerful thing in the world.
After the first trial, Mu Donglin was sentenced to death, thanks to Lin Ya's effective use of public opinion and his own status
Mu Che fainted on the spot when he heard this news. Wu Meiya turned ashen and also created a din in court.
They had hired the best lawyers from all over the country, and it had caused some delay.
They had thought the ordeal would pass as they went along.
Unexpectedly, the longer this dragged on, the charges against Mu Donglin increased.
