Mo Daoyan was smarter than Madam Ruan. He didn't say directly that his son was the murderer, but said that his son was wrongfully accused and awaited the Great Master to return his innocence.
"What's there to return? Our son is already locked up. Isn't it obvious they're trying to frame him?"
Madam Ruan was heartbroken, always fearing that her son might be sentenced to death. How could she have the mind for anything else?
The county magistrate was analyzing the case, and suddenly a mad old maid jumped out, crying and shouting at him, causing him to frown and shout: "Who are you? Making such a ruckus here, can't you see the Great Master is investigating the case?"
The Great Master was angry.
