"Although I may be an idler who sneaks around and commits petty theft, I have never done anything that would harm another's life."
Zhao Liu's gaunt face flushed crimson. He pointed at the dark-skinned man lying on the ground and exclaimed excitedly, "But this fiend has killed people to take infants, committing inhumane atrocities that natural justice cannot tolerate! I beg you, Great Lord of Qingtian, to see the truth and grant Lady Xu the justice she deserves!"
"This official will carry out justice impartially," Ma Bonde said, nodding. "Wang Chao Ma Han, open the suspect Wu Hu's parcel."
"Yes."
Two Government Officials brought over a bulging, blue-gray cloth parcel. After undoing the knot, they placed it on the floor of the Yamen hall.
