Tan You, however, smiled. "In many cases, being forthright actually prevents suspicion. If you try to hide things, people will only speculate more."
"We are the victims. We're the ones who have suffered. Why should we be the ones to endure this in silence? This is also a chance to show everyone that no one can act with impunity just because of their status."
"Never mind that Chen Cui's surname is Chen. Even if she were my own flesh and blood, if she committed a crime, she would still have to face judgment."
"The law is supreme. No one is above the law."
Third Grandpa nodded. "The Matriarch has a righteous heart."
Tan You smiled. "I've asked the clan elders to come today to act as witnesses. As of today, Chen Cui is to be struck from the Chen clan's registry. She is no longer a member of the Chen clan."
"The sins she has committed must be paid for, even if she's been hiding all these years."
