Fengzhou, Shuize County.
On the public trial platform set up in front of the government office in the city, a middle-aged man dressed in a Confucian robe, appearing scholarly, was escorted onto the platform by two Xianzhen Guard soldiers.
This man was named Shi Liang Dao, a private tutor hired by the city's prominent Zhu family last month to teach the younger generation in the clan.
Once Shi Liang Dao was brought onto the public trial platform, he was immediately pressed onto the execution platform by the executioner, his face instantly turning pale with fear.
On the platform, Chen Mo pointed at Shi Liang Dao, then addressed the citizens of Shuize County below, saying in a solemn voice: "Does he deserve to die?"
The citizens of Shuize County looked at each other, each pondering the man's life deeds, but no one spoke up.
After waiting for a quarter of an hour, Chen Mo waved his hand: "Release him."
