Chapter 632: Chapter 632: Is this how you thank me?
Upon hearing this, Qiao Xiaomai smiled bashfully, “Actually, I have another request…”
At this Yang Ye voiced surprise, “What is it?”
The Dean of the Valley also turned his gaze toward Qiao Xiaomai.
Qiao Xiaomai moistened her lips, and said, “My mother… has been found, but the man who abused her earlier, has stained his hands with the life of his previous daughter-in-law. Thus, I hope that Your Highness can help, and have the Count of Beiyang County, hand out the deserved punishment to that man.”
“I originally wanted to report this, but my accusation as a civilian will carry less weight than yours, so I came to you.”
Upon hearing this, Yang Ye nodded his head indicating that he understood, “Alright, I will send someone there.”
Although he, as a leisure prince, has no right to interfere with local governance, in this case, it was Zhan Jin who committed the first murder. Sending a person to report does not amount to interfering with local governance.
“Thank you, Your Highness!” Qiao Xiaomai exclaimed joyously, quickly expressing her gratitude.
Upon hearing her words, Yang Ye lifted a wine jar and poured a bowl, slanting his eyes at her, “Is that all, a simple word of thanks?” For original chapters go to novel~fire~net
Qiao Xiaomai blinked her eyes, hesitated momentarily, and then said, “I haven’t been experimenting with any new dishes lately.”
“So lazy, you’ve become lazy ever since getting married.” Yang Ye tutted twice, savoring the wine in his bowl, his eyes still slanted at her.
His eyes bore an emotion that suggested he had more to say yet did not.
Qiao Xiaomai felt somewhat clueless under his gaze, thought a bit, and then said, “Your Highness, it’s not only that man, but also that village, human trafficking is illegal, but all the people of that village were shielding that man.”
“Your Highness, since you are revising the “Daqi Laws”, I would like to make a suggestion based on my personal experience. Those who shelter criminals should also be punished.”
“We mustn’t let the law be ineffective because of the sheer number of people condoning the act. I think, we should increase their taxes by 20 percent as a form of punishment.”
Yang Ye, “…So, your thanks just entail saying ‘thank you’ and giving a suggestion?”
“Then shall I propose one more?”
“Not just the human traffickers should be sentenced to be dismembered, the buyers should also face the same punishment.”
“In addition, men who physically assault their wives without reason should also face the same penalty.” Qiao Xiaomai suggested further.
She was not aiming this at anyone in particular, this was simply what she believed, all these men who physically assault their wives without reason, are nothing but beasts.
Even in the future world, women still occupy a disadvantaged position in society, let alone in this place where their rights should be strengthened.
In the past, her despicable father used to beat her mother, an incident she would never forget.
Last night after hearing from Tong Sanlong that he had witnessed Zhuang Lühe being violently abused by Zhan Jin, her disgust for men who abuse their wives deepened further.
Unfortunately, currently the “Daqi Laws” have no provisions regarding this matter.
Upon hearing these words, Yang Ye frowned, “Capital punishment?”
Dismemberment was a brutal form of punishment involving the severing of limbs before cutting the throat. Qiao Xiaomai’s intentions were clear; she wanted the buyers and domestically abusive men all killed.
“Domestically abusive men do not need such punishment.” Knowing her thoughts were somewhat radical, Qiao Xiaomai continued, “However, what about the buyers? Without demand, there can be no supply, the existence of buyers is the root of human trafficking. If there were no people buying, would anyone engage in this? So many families have been torn apart, is it not enough to warrant capital punishment?” Qiao Xiaomai retorted.
Do we really need to gauge the punishment for these animals?
No, simply decapitating them would suffice.
“This…” Yang Ye turned his gaze toward the Dean of the Valley.
The Dean of the Valley stroked his beard and began, “Currently, ‘Daqi Laws’ are extremely severe toward human trafficking, capital punishment for buyers… Bailu Town has a large population, but other places don’t have that many people.”