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Tang Wan'er, her delicate face pale, spoke softly, "Ma'am, what place does your request leave me in? Your son's leg was repaid in kind, and since he did nothing further, neither will I. So, your plea for leniency seems a bit odd."

The implication was clear: how could a fragile girl like her possibly do anything dangerous?

Mrs. Lee's sobs halted abruptly, caught off guard by Tang Wan'er's words