Chapter 1855: Chapter 1855: Beaten
The people in the cell, who were in the midst of a fight, heard the noise and turned their heads. Seeing the prison head standing outside the door, they quickly released their grip and stood to the side.
The prison head, beads of sweat forming on his forehead, whispered to Shu Yu, âMy Lord, these people donât really adhere to discipline. Our manpower in the prison is really too sparse, so thisâŠâ
âI understand.â It was possible that some of the people in the cell were indeed wrongfully accused, like Zhou Tiedong, but many of them were criminals who wouldnât change their ways and would look for trouble due to their pent-up aggression.
Not to mention ancient prisons, even modern ones have quite a bit of this sort of thing.
She scanned the group of people who were fighting and asked with a furrowed brow, âWho is Zhou Tiedong?â
As soon as she spoke, everyone in the cell looked towards the man lying on the ground.
So, was one of the two beaten men Zhou Tiedong?
Shu Yu glanced at the prison head, who felt a jolt in his heart. He quickly took out the keys, opened the cell door in front of him, and walked towards Zhou Tiedong under the puzzled stares of the others.
Zhou Tiedong was lying on the ground, propping himself up with some difficulty. He sat up and looked nervously at the approaching prison head.
The prisoner nearby asked with a grin, âPrison head, has Zhou Tiedong committed a crime again? Is he going to be dragged out and executed?â
The other prisoners chuckled softly.
Zhou Tiedong couldnât help but shiver when he heard this. The other prisoner who was beaten with him looked at him with worry.
The prison head looked at the speaking prisoner and sneered, âDonât say such nonsense.â Who would be dragged out for execution was not certain yet.
After saying this, his expression changed, and he squatted down and said kindly to Zhou Tiedong, âZhou Tiedong, your luck has turned. Wenâan County Lord heard about your case and has specially investigated to overturn your conviction. If you are truly innocent, you can be released.â
Zhou Tiedong raised his head in shock, his voice hoarse, âWhat did you say?â
The other people in the cell had been laughing earlier, but upon hearing this, their expressions changed sharply and they instantly stood up straight.
The prison head ignored them, âAlright, come with me first.â
He reached out to help Zhou Tiedong, who had injuries on his leg from the beating, making it very difficult for him to stand.
Shu Yu wanted Third Lu to go in and help, but saw he was already five steps away, having retreated from the fierce-looking prisoners, leaving her speechless.
Oh well, it wasnât her first day knowing her Third Uncleâs nature.
She turned back to the cell and saw the prison head, who was supporting Zhou Tiedong, was unexpectedly stopped by someone.
This person was the prisoner who had spoken earlier, seemingly the leader among the prisoners.
With a skeptical look, he began, âPrison head, you must be mistaken, right? Itâs the county magistrateâs job to review cases. At the very least, itâs the constablesâ and bailiffâs job. How can a county lord intervene in matters of the prison? That doesnât abide by the rules. Did you take some bribe to favor Zhou Tiedong?â
The prison head frowned, and Zhou Tiedong appeared a bit worried.
Shu Yu suddenly smiled, and Third Lu couldnât help but swallow hard upon seeing her smile.
Then he watched as Shu Yu walked through the cell door straight towards the prisoner who had spoken.
The prisoner turned his head to look at her, his eyes somewhat malicious.
He certainly didnât believe the girl in front of him was the county lord that the prison head spoke of, especially since this was a filthy and chaotic prison. How could a noble county lord come here for an inconspicuous Zhou Tiedong? Donât be ridiculous.
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