"Show mercy?"
Chen Sheng snorted, his tone turning severe. "The Huang Family conspired with water bandits. The evidence is irrefutable, making it tantamount to rebellion. Your worthless son, Xu Shenzhi, assaulted me—an official—in public. According to the law, he can be charged with the same crime as the Huang Family.
Patriarch Xu, do you think you can make me release him with just a few careless words? Or do you believe this Changshan County Government Office is your Xu Family's private court?"
Xu Yuanhai knew he wouldn't get away without making a significant sacrifice. He quickly said:
"Commander Chen, please see reason. My son was surely deceived by the Huang Family; he had no intention of colluding with rebels. Before I came, I explained the situation to several officials at the Prefecture Government Office, and they too are aware that this may be a misunderstanding."
