The wife of Miao Houqi, a villager from Miao Ao Village, Zhangzhai Town, Pei County, Xuzhou, was raped and murdered by a middle-aged man named Miao Desen from the same village in the summer 14 years ago while she was working in the fields. Later, Miao Desen was arrested by the police and sentenced to 15 years in prison. However, Miao Houqi believed that he was given a lenient sentence. Last year during the Spring Festival, Miao Desen was released early and returned home. In retaliation, Miao Houqi killed him with a knife. On June 6, it was learned that Miao Houqi had been sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve by the Intermediate People's Court of Xuzhou. When reporters visited the village for an interview, they found that many villagers from the village and nearby areas actually hoped that the court would show mercy and give Miao Houqi a lighter punishment. What is the reason behind this?