Madam Li was completely stunned, her eyes widened in disbelief at the scene unfolding before her.
However, at this moment, everyone in the courtyard was kneeling, making Madam Li and Lanhua, who were standing at the entrance, stand out conspicuously.
The two of them panicked, and although they did not recognize Xiang Weinan, they did recognize Hu Li. Seeing them frowning and looking over, the two women instinctively weakened in the knees and knelt down as well.
Xiang Weinan then unfolded the Imperial Decree and began to read, "By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees, Dongan Province's Lu Shuyu… has been pardoned for her crimes… her righteous actions commendable… bestow upon her the title of Village Chief..."
The minds of those present buzzed, as if they understood and yet did not quite comprehend.
