The official documents and evidence were sent to the Prefecture Government Office, County Magistrate Xu began feeling restless and uneasy, fearing that Magistrate Liang would chastise him.
Master Tian saw him pacing back and forth, unable to settle down, and comforted him, "My lord, there's no need to worry. This is not your fault, Magistrate Liang won't blame you for this."
County Magistrate Xu, with a mournful expression, said, "It was all supposed to be over once the officials from the capital took over the river bandit case. But at this critical moment, something like this happens with the Zou family, it's truly disappointing!"
