A profound sense of accomplishment and satisfaction welled up inside Zhao Lin. He walked up to Chai Jie, saber in hand, and said, "We have both witnesses and evidence. What else do you have to say?"
Chai Jie bit his lip, silent, and turned his head away.
"Take him to the county courthouse."
Zhao Lin waved a dismissive hand, then turned to Gao Xiaoliu and Duan San. "You two are going as well."
"Sir, you said you'd let us go."
"Please, sir, spare us."
Gao Xiaoliu and Duan San pleaded.
Zhao Lin said earnestly, "It's not that I'm going back on my word. You're key witnesses. You must appear in court and testify during the trial."
"Making up for your past wrongs is the only way to lessen your charges. Understand?"
The two lowered their heads in unison.
Taking the evidence with them, Zhao Lin, Liang Song, Tao Erleng, and He Qingquan escorted Chai Jie and the others to the county courthouse.
