Muniang had suspected earlier that Zhuang Yile's identity was hidden within the Daqian Dynasty, perhaps without even a legal household registration. Now, seeing his panic-stricken reaction to her probe, she felt certain of it, almost absolutely sure!
Naturally, Muniang wouldn't let such an opportunity slip by and calmly waited for the government officer to take the man away.
The government officer said to the old lady, "Madam, you'd better come along with us. It will help us catch his accomplice and, once we reclaim the silver, we can return it to you."
The old lady agreed repeatedly and then, turning to Muniang, said, "This young lady here is a witness, and she has been a great help to us."
Thus, the government officer suggested, "Then you should come along too. Once the case is concluded, the magistrate will surely reward you."
