The magistrate stroked his beard with lingering fear: "Do you know who this is? This villain committed seven murders in a neighboring county last month for some money, and even escaped from prison. I never thought he would flee here, only to be caught by the two of you..."
The magistrate's gaze fell on the bewildered Baili Wanwan, and he gasped, "Thank goodness, thank goodness..."
He strode back to the platform with his head held high and slammed the gavel down: "Guards! Take this prisoner away and execute him in the autumn!"
The villain's cursing was stuffed into his mouth by a constable who stuffed a piece of cotton cloth into his mouth, leaving him only able to glare fiercely at Zhang Xiu and Baili Wanwan.
Seeing that he was restrained, Baili Wanwan was not afraid, but only wrinkled her nose in disgust.
The middle-aged man was already terrified by the magistrate's words, and he quickly grasped Baili Wanwan's small hand, saying gratefully, "Thank you, thank you! If it weren't for you, I would never have gotten my money back, and my mother..."
He choked up as he spoke, but Baili Wanwan's childlike words made everyone laugh again.
The magistrate captured the fugitive, thinking that he had added another achievement to his career, and immediately beamed with joy.
"You two have rendered meritorious service in capturing the fugitive, and I will reward you handsomely!"
Zhang Xiu accepted the money and thanked him before taking Baili Wanwan away.
As soon as the two stepped out of the county government office, a man who looked like a servant rushed out and called out to them.
"Wait!"
Baili Wanwan turned around curiously to look at the person.
After catching his breath, the servant respectfully said, "Young Miss, our young master invites you."
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