In the dim interior, the wooden door shattered, letting the sunlight stream in. Bathed in the light, the fear in Granny Zhang's and Xiaoxue's eyes only grew.
Granny Zhang mustered her courage and said, trembling, "Who are you people? No, you're from the Government Office. We haven't offended the Government Office, and we haven't done anything wrong."
Xiaoxue shivered in Granny Zhang's arms, her single hand clutching tightly to the old woman's clothes, her small knuckles stark white.
Steward Yang laughed heartily, gently stroking his goatee. His laughter slowly twisted into a sneer. "Zhang Amei, you are suspected of transporting intelligence out of Shengyun County. The matter has been investigated today, and the evidence is conclusive. Come with me to the County Magistrate's Office to answer for your crimes."
As soon as he said this, Granny Zhang's eyes went wide, and she stumbled to her knees.
