Chapter 1859: You Still Have a Chance to be Released

Chapter 1859: You Still Have a Chance to be Released

Afterward, Shu Yu had Warden Liu bring over constable Li, the constable who had colluded with Chen Bing.

constable Li was also part of the rebel group, but he had some leverage in the hands of others. He wasn't quite clear on the fact that he was involved in treason; he simply followed orders from others.

As a result, his charges weren't too severe. He wouldn't be beheaded; at worst, he would be exiled.

He originally thought he would just have to wait in the dungeon until the day of his final judgment. Unexpectedly, Warden Liu suddenly told him that the County Princess wanted to see him.

While Zhou Tiedong and his group weren't familiar with Shu Yu, people like constable Li were deeply afraid of her.

During a previous interrogation session, Shu Yu had exposed many rebels who had tried to claim their innocence and evade punishment. The moment constable Li heard that she wanted to meet him privately, his legs almost went weak with fear.

Thus, when he was brought before Shu Yu, he answered every question without any attempt to hide anything. Whatever she asked, he replied, as if he hadn't considered hiding anything from her in the first place.

His cooperative attitude surprised Zhou Tiedong, but hearing him admit to colluding with Chen Bing eased his heart.

After Shu Yu finished questioning him, she dismissed him and instructed Warden Liu to send him back.

Then, she turned to the still anxious Zhou Tiedong and said, "I understand your situation now. However, there is another party involved in this matter. I'll bring Chen Bing to court, and are you willing to testify?"

"Of course, I'm willing."

Shu Yu nodded and then turned to Warden Liu, saying, "I'll take him with me for now. Bring me the documents, I'll sign them."

"Yes, County Princess."

After she signed the documents, Warden Liu immediately had two prison guards bring over a stretcher. They carefully lifted Zhou Tiedong onto it and took him out of the dungeon, placing him on a carriage.

Before getting on the carriage herself, Shu Yu thought for a moment and said to Liu Laotou, "I know that the dungeon is currently understaffed, and you all have been working hard. However, what happened today poses a potential threat. If possible, arrange for the less significant matters to be postponed for now. Separate the prisoners based on the severity of their crimes. This way, unnecessary troubles can be avoided."

Warden Liu immediately nodded, "As you say, County Princess. I'll go back and make the necessary arrangements."

"Thank you for your hard work. In the future, when the magistrate wants to interrogate the prisoners, it will be more convenient."

Warden Liu was slightly moved. He understood the County Princess's intention. She was suggesting that she would speak favorably on his behalf in front of the magistrate.

With a new magistrate in place for Chenggu County now, Warden Liu wasn't quite sure about the new magistrate's attitude. If he could make a good impression in front of the magistrate, it would certainly benefit him in the future.

Encouraged by Shu Yu's words, Warden Liu was now full of energy.

After waving goodbye to them as the carriage left, he immediately returned to the dungeon with his men and began to allocate the prisoners. Regardless of the time, he began the process of separating them based on their crimes.

Seeing him return, the prisoners, who were left behind as Zhou Tiedong was taken away, exchanged confused glances.

Some of the prisoners who had a more harmonious relationship with Zhou Tiedong on ordinary days asked, "Did Zhou Tiedong leave? What's going on with constable Li? Did something happen to him?"

Warden Liu chuckled, "It's not just constable Li who's in trouble; the entire county is in turmoil. The previous magistrate's head was chopped off. From now on, Tang Daren will be in charge of Chenggu County. I know that many of you have been wrongfully accused. If Tang Daren can spare some time, perhaps you might still have a chance to be released."

Hearing this, the prisoners all showed expressions of shock.