The Yates family did blame Jessica for stealing her household register and getting married to Hank, but they did not want her to die. Therefore, after a discussion, they decided to hire a lawyer for their daughter.
They hoped their daughter could be given a light sentence.
Jessica’s brothers and sisters-in-law did not really want to help her, but their parents scolded them for some time.
Hence, they had no choice but to promise their parents. Everyone chipped in some money to hire a lawyer