Everyone listened as Li Qingxian explained the matter with perfect clarity, nodding in approval.
They had never expected such a young man to understand the matter so thoroughly.
Li Qingxian said, "There may be no perfect solution to the dilemma of a criminal's son, but since I am serving as county magistrate and have been entrusted with this matter by the victim, this is the approach I propose. What do you all think?"
"Li Keqing's insight truly far surpasses that of people like us, who scrape by in the martial world," Xu Fang sighed.
Wang Shoude nodded emphatically.
Wu Jun, the commandant leading the Old Royal Army, said, "As expected of Gang Feng's son-a true hero of our age. The law can address a criminal's crimes, but who will make amends for the victims' suffering? Looking back on everything we have encountered, not only are victims and their families never compensated for their suffering, they are subjected to still more malice. Meanwhile, criminals' families often refuse to admit wrongdoing, twisting black into white and turning the accusations back on others, behaving like beasts. Magistrate Li has already made this perfectly clear. Relieving the suffering of victims and their families is simple: acknowledge the crimes, sincerely admit wrongdoing, and promise never to repeat them. I will decide on Cui Shan's behalf. So long as Yue Xianghe can do that, swear an oath, and offer a stick of incense to the Cui family, this matter will be settled. Cui Shan, do you have anything to say?"
"Lord Li is fair and impartial. I admire you deeply and will abide by whatever you decide." Cui Shan bowed his head to Li Qingxian in thanks.
Everyone looked toward Yue Xianghe.
Yue Xianghe kept his head lowered and said nothing.
After waiting a while, Li