Chapter 1753: Chapter 1753: Shu Yu Visits the Prison
Now, no one in the black market is oppressing them. Perhaps due to mutual suffering, the laborers and the girls can finally speak a few calm words to each other.
The girls even mentioned that while thereās still some peace, they would make clothes for them. This way, when they leave the black market, they might feel more spirited.
The laborers were very happy. Although they didnāt know where their future path lay, there was always hope in life.
Shu Yu was genuinely happy for them. Before they entered the secret passage, she suddenly recalled what Qi Lie had said and quickly spoke, "Thereās one more thing. That Fourth Chang has been captured."
The laborers paused, and then their faces broke into expressions of ecstatic joy.
Fourth Chang was the one who oversaw the buying and selling of slaves on a daily basis. Despite the black market having several other stewards who were not good people, Fourth Chang, being their superior, was the one they hated and feared the most.
Knowing he had been caught, the crowd could not restrain themselves and cheered on the spot.
After finally calming down, they noticed Shu Yu and others watching nearby, and felt a bit embarrassed.
They quickly waved at Shu Yu, hurried down the secret passage, eager to share the good news with their companions still in the black market.
Once the wall at the entrance to the tunnel was closed, Shu Yu turned around and left the abandoned mansion.
It was getting late. She and Ying Xi randomly chose a small restaurant that was open on the street, had lunch, and then hurried to County Magistrate Chengās private residence.
This place had already been sealed off. Except for the few guards at the entrance, no one else was allowed in or out.
Of course, Shu Yuās identity was special. She quickly entered the mansion and walked into County Magistrate Chengās study.
There were quite a few items left by County Magistrate Cheng in the private residence. Lu Wu had already collected his incriminating evidence yesterday. Shu Yu examined them again, carefully.
Immediately after, she went to the prison at the county office.
The prison currently held many people. County Magistrate Cheng was not inside, but even the number of officers captured was overwhelming.
These people, lacking energy, leaned together. Of course, there were also those unaware of the situation who angrily shouted questions.
When Shu Yu entered, they immediately rushed to the bars, eager to prove their innocence, "Miss, miss, let me out. I donāt know anything about rebellion or colluding with rebels. Iāve never heard of it. Iām just a small constable with no power, only following orders. Iām innocent."
"Yes, yes, we really donāt know anything. I have elders at home and young ones to care for. Even if I were bold enough, I wouldnāt dare collude with rebels."
"I donāt want to die. I just found a job to earn some household money, so how did I get entangled in this mess? Sob sob sob..."
Itās about rebels, rebellion, a matter that implicates the lives of the entire family.
These officers working for the authorities are more aware of the consequences of this matter than ordinary citizens.
Theyāre facing the death penalty, with no other way but doom.
Thinking about this, these innocent officers implicated in the case felt like killing their knowledgeable colleagues, and then turned to attack Constable Hong and others, trying to choke them.
Shu Yu immediately used a wooden stick to knock on the bars, "Calm down, calm down. Thereās no need to be so nervous. The guilty wonāt escape, and the innocent wonāt be falsely accused by the emperor. Weāll investigate who knows what and who participated thoroughly. Sentencing will be just, and you wonāt be arbitrarily executed."