The bandit, still kneeling, shivered and shuddered, yet he said not a single word.
County Magistrate Tang narrowed his eyes, glancing at the yamen runners below, and with a slight smile said, "Summon the county sheriff again, tell him the bandit has awakened, and soon when the guilty are identified in the trial, we'll need him to lead the arrest."
"Yes."
The adjacent office was not far, and this being the second time County Magistrate Tang had sent for him, the county sheriff arrived before long.
He glanced at the person kneeling in the hall and saluted County Magistrate Tang, explaining, "This subordinate was arranging winter preparations for the villages, which is why I was delayed."
Winter was fast approaching, and for safety, the county sheriff had to make some arrangements, especially for the newly established village for the displaced.
