Magistrate Liang took the document and saw that the date was indeed during the half month of July. He then thought of Ms. Bao's tragic death and the sordid affairs of the Zou family, paced back and forth, and finally slammed his hand on the table and said, "Pass judgment."
Deputy Magistrate Hu furrowed his brow and remarked, "My lord, if we pass this judgment, Ms. Bao's two children will be handed over to the Bao Family to be cared for... The daughter is less of an issue, but the son, who is already of age to start a family, could pose a problem. If higher authorities inquire into the matter, it could be construed as concealment of a crime."
