Chapter 1858: Interrogation

Chapter 1858: Interrogation

As Shu Yu and her group walked away, the inmates in the cell gradually regained their senses.

Before, they hadn't even dared to breathe too loudly, fearing that the impulsive County Princess might attack them.

Everyone looked at the unconscious leader who lay in the middle of the cell, battered and unresponsive. The scene was brutal beyond imagination. County Princess Wen'an truly intended to kill him.

The inmates exchanged glances, their minds racing. They thought of their recent altercation with Zhou Tiedong and felt a sense of unease, as if County Princess Wen'an might hold them accountable.

Someone couldn't help but ask, "With County Princess supporting Zhou Tiedong, could he really get out of here?"

No one answered, but everyone knew the chances were quite high.

Envy began to creep in as they looked at Zhou Tiedong. One of the inmates who had taken a beating along with Zhou Tiedong earlier turned his gaze towards him, and his expression changed. Suddenly, he ingratiatingly offered to help tend to Zhou Tiedong's wounds.

The man was taken aback, and others quickly caught on.

Of course, Zhou Tiedong, with the support of County Princess, could earn the favor of the County Princess by speaking well of her in her presence. This inmate who had a good relationship with Zhou Tiedong might also catch some of that favorable attention and have a chance to be released.

In a matter of moments, the man who had been bruised and battered a moment ago suddenly became a sought-after commodity. Meanwhile, the leader of the group was left on the ground like a discarded insect, attracting no attention.

Meanwhile, Shu Yu and her group had entered the resting area of the prison, where a physician was tending to Zhou Tiedong's injuries.

In the well-lit area, Shu Yu could finally see Zhou Tiedong's appearance clearly. According to the shopkeeper from Bu Village, Zhou Tiedong was handsome, but after suffering for so long in prison and enduring so much hardship, even his once handsome features were gone. All that remained was a skeletal figure covered in scars.

Zhou Tiedong's most severe injuries were on the parts of his body that had been beaten with a wooden board earlier. Despite receiving medical treatment, he couldn't properly heal in the prison environment, which hindered his recovery. Moreover, after being locked up with those other inmates, he had been beaten repeatedly, causing his injuries to worsen.

After treating his wounds, the physician sighed and said, "He'll need to rest well from now on, or else…" He trailed off, realizing the environment around him, and decided not to finish the sentence.

Indeed, proper recovery also depended on the environment.

Shu Yu nodded in acknowledgment, "Thank you, Doctor."

Then, the warden led the physician inside to attend to the injuries of the other inmate.

With them gone, the resting area was left with only Shu Yu, her group, and Zhou Tiedong.

Zhou Tiedong lay on the bed, gradually recovering his senses. He wanted to get up and kowtow to Shu Yu, but she stopped him, "There's no need for unnecessary formalities. Focus on recovering first, and later you can answer my questions."

Zhou Tiedong nodded repeatedly, "Thank you, County Princess. Whatever questions you have, please ask. I will reveal everything."

"I mainly want to understand your case. How did Chen Bing frame you? He claimed you stole something from him. How much longer were you going to be kept here?"

At the mention of Chen Bing, Zhou Tiedong's eyes turned red, filled with intense hatred.

He took a deep breath and thoroughly explained the situation at that time.

It was mostly in line with the information Shu Yu had gathered from Lu Santu, but Zhou Tiedong's account was more detailed. He didn't withhold any private details or hidden facts known only to outsiders.

The more Shu Yu listened, the more she detested Chen Bing.

This man, though lacking much talent and not having any significant background or support, managed to use his limited resources to inflict maximum harm. He targeted the most vulnerable groups and acted out his wicked deeds.

Sighing deeply, Shu Yu signaled for Zhou Tiedong to rest for a while.