Truly, those who remain utterly loyal to County Magistrate Cheng, to the point of sacrificing their family, are very rare indeed.
With the example set by Fang Qi's attempt to fish in troubled waters, those following either had too firm a resolve or were too hesitant to entertain similar notions.
Shu Yu, with her probing and pressing, managed to shake the intentions of most people.
She did not plan to question each person individually, instead letting them speak for themselves. Those who revealed more would receive more merit, and everything would be documented. The way each person would be dealt with would depend on the records and information provided.
Of course, some requested private conversations. These were either individuals with important intelligence or those with difficult secrets.
Shu Yu, understanding and accommodating as she was, fulfilled their requests.
By the time she left the cell, Shu Yu had accumulated a thick stack of notes in her notebook.
