In the courtroom, the magistrate confronts Simon, urging him to confess to the truth amid accusations of assault involving his granddaughter. Simon insists on his innocence, pleading for justice. Tensions erupt as the crowd sides with Simon, threatening violence, but the magistrate takes control and questions the father about the late-night incident involving his granddaughter. The search reveals 200 taels hidden on Simon, contradicting his claim of poverty. The magistrate exposes the injuries as fake and forces Molly to confess the scheme. She reveals her grandfather's bribery by the Pierce family to frame Leon, leading to the arrest and punishment of the Pierce heir for disrespecting court authority.