Although Auntie Zhang wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed, she was straightforward, at least. It was likely that the other aunties had egged her on to become the scapegoat. As despicable as her actions were, they were not as bad as the others'.
Upon hearing Jiang Ziqi's questions, with Auntie Zhang's example fresh in mind, the other three aunties did not dare to entertain the slightest hope of luck and honestly admitted their guilt. "We know we have erred, please spare us, Family Head."
