Any act of defense... has necessary limits. Only with an unlimited right to self-defense, where these limits don't exist, would the person defending themselves not be held criminally responsible for any resulting consequences.

The point raised by the public prosecutor... was also based on the judgment of the incident involving one death and three injuries, classifying it as negligent homicide committed in self-defense, not a heinous murder.

For this reason, the public security organs thoroughly investigated the social relationships between Huang Lan, the deceased Chen Quan, and the others involved. It was found that they were not acquainted with each other before the wedding hazing occurred. The public security organs also conducted a detailed investigation, ultimately determining that Huang Lan was not suspected of premeditated murder.

The folding knife was not a controlled knife either. Ordinary people could carry it, so there was no legal issue with its possession.

The incident occurred... due to the unlawful infringement of wedding hazing at the celebration.

"We do not agree with the public prosecutor's statement," said Zhang Wei from the lawyers' table, taking a deep breath and speaking in a deep voice. "Our client experienced a sudden emergency involving coercive acts of indecent assault, which gravely infringed upon her personal safety rights. It should be judged as a violent crime, not unlawful infringement."

"According to the relevant provisions of the Criminal Law, unlawful infringement must possess social harmfulness, referring to infringing actions not in accordance with legal provisions."

"This means that any unlawful, invasive act that could potentially cause harm qualifies as unlawful infringement, which is notably less severe compared to violent crime."

"Violent crime, on the other hand, refers to a series of crimes triggered by violent actions that endanger personal safety. In this case, the actions of the wedding hazers constituted the crime of indecent assault, endangered personal safety, and involved violent behavior..."

In front of the public prosecutor, Zhang Wei spoke eloquently, expounding on her point of view and refuting the prosecutor's points one by one. She transitioned from discussing legal clauses to legal principles, legislative intent, natural justice, human sentiment, and public order and good customs. Especially regarding the act of wedding hazing, she exposed its origins and the current phenomenon of using it as a pretext for criminal self-gratification. In court, she vehemently denounced the shameless and vile nature of the wedding hazers.

As soon as she finished speaking, before the public prosecutor had a chance to rebut, Chen Daoguang, from beside the prosecutor's bench, couldn't sit still any longer. He stood up suddenly, retorting with a sneer, "Nonsense! Ours was just normal wedding hazing. How did it become a violent crime?"

"Are you trying to slander wedding hazing as a violent crime to exonerate this murderer?"

"Every household does this during weddings! How dare you accuse us of a crime?"

"You lawyers, your hearts are black, twisting facts and calling white black here!"

"BAH!"

"Wait until your son dies, then let's see if you can still speak these words so calmly!"

Chen Daoguang pointed at Zhang Wei's nose, accusing her incessantly, brimming with rage.

In his view, wedding hazing was just a playful joke among the younger generation, yet Zhang Wei insisted on escalating this joke to the level of a violent crime, clearly intending to help Huang Lan escape guilt.

Before Zhang Wei could respond, the public prosecutor frowned and said sternly, "Victim, please watch your language! This is a court of law. Although this is the free debate stage, personal attacks are prohibited when speaking!"

This stage was the free debate following cross-examination, where all parties had the right to speak and express their views. Chen Daoguang's outburst was, technically, within permissible limits. But... his words had nothing to do with the debate; it was all an attack on the opposing side.

"What's wrong with my language?" Chen Daoguang retorted. He turned to his own public prosecutor and said with dissatisfaction, "She said something wrong, can't I rebut it? The judge just said it's the debate stage; am I not allowed to speak? The judge hasn't said anything. The Emperor isn't worried, so why are you, the eunuch, making such a fuss?"

"You..."

The public prosecutor was rendered speechless by his unreasonable words, his face turning red.

BANG—

In the courtroom, the judge could no longer bear it and banged the gavel. He said sternly, "The courtroom is a solemn place of law. You may participate in the debate, but please express your views effectively. Do not resort to shrewish quarreling."

After hearing this, Chen Daoguang snorted coldly and gave the public prosecutor a mocking look, making the prosecutor tremble with indignation. He then turned back to Zhang Wei and began his rebuttal in a seemingly proper manner.

"I have three objections. First, in our village, everyone does it this way. Every family has wedding hazing when they marry; it's a wedding custom, just like inviting bridesmaids and groomsmen."

"For over a decade, every household in the village has married this way. I participated in hazing too, and nothing ever happened. So the problem is entirely with this murderous bridesmaid!"

"Second, this was wedding hazing; it could never be a crime! Have you ever seen a crime carried out so blatantly? Have you ever seen a crime committed in broad daylight? How could this possibly be a crime?"

Having made this point, he was rather amazed by his own debating skills, feeling he had performed exceptionally well.

Getting more worked up, he continued, "Third, since ancient times, it has been a fundamental principle of justice that debts must be repaid and a life taken must be compensated with another. If you kill someone, you must pay the price. Otherwise, what's the use of the law?"

"You lawyers, even if you've taken their money, you shouldn't distort the truth and litigate against your conscience. Doing so will bring you retribution!"

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