The more Ms. Zhang heard, the colder she became.
Before Su Bin issued the execution order, Ms. Zhang had already begun pleading for mercy.
"Please spare me, Governor!"
"I have elders and children. Without me, they might all go and beg…"
"Governor, show mercy, and spare my life…"
"I don't deserve to die…"
Attempting to climb up to Su Bin, Ms. Zhang was halted by guards who urged her son to act swiftly.
"Hurry and give her something to eat before it's too late."
With a mouthful of meat, Ms. Zhang suddenly burst into tears. "Son, daughter, you must be good people from now on. Don't follow in your father and mother's footsteps, causing harm to others and yourselves…"
The four of them embraced each other, shedding tears.
At a quarter to one, constables took away Ms. Zhang's child, shielding them from witnessing the impending execution.
