The public interest lawyer was on the verge of fainting. As a lawyer, he was obligated to seek leniency for his client. He had spoken with the maid before the trial.
He had explained to her that spreading rumors was not a heinous crime. If she admitted her mistake and displayed a positive attitude, there was a high likelihood of receiving a light sentence. However, he had never anticipated the maid's statements in court.
The public interest lawyer felt powerless in this case. There was a possibility that the opposing party might press additional charges, seeking a harsher sentence for the maid.
As Song Yin sat below, she was visibly nervous. She wished to rush forward and speak in defense of the maid.
Song Fan has always been a promiscuous woman, having been involved in rumors with Gu Chen and even attempting to seduce Gu Zhuo. It appeared that all the men in the Gu Family were somehow entangled with her.
