After hearing Zhaogui's words, Mrs. Tao stamped her foot and scolded Manager Tao fiercely: "Damn dog thing, I told him not to listen to Manager Zeng, and now what? Not only did he fail to cosy up to County Magistrate Zou, but he also got himself into trouble."
But as the scolding went, it was after all her own husband she scolded. Having finished, Mrs. Tao could only tidy up her belongings and return to her parental home to seek help.
After Manager Tao was taken to Si Li Square, the two clerks there felt a jolt in their hearts upon seeing him, but they did not inquire further.
