"It's getting dark, and you gentlemen are still out patrolling the city to ensure the safety of us common folk. Such dedication! Are you off duty now and looking to have a drink?" The Shopkeeper smiled as he spoke, "Then, gentlemen, please come upstairs... I'll arrange the finest wine and dishes for you, guaranteed to satisfy!"
The leading government officer stepped into the tavern with a somber face, his chilly gaze sweeping the room. Some patrons stared at him cluelessly, some were silent... some worried or scared, or simply tipsy and dazed. He turned his head and said, "Bring them up!"
"Yes, sir!"
Soon, a thin man with a sharp face and shifty eyes was shoved in by the officers. He hunched his back, shrank his neck, not daring to look anyone in the eye, and tremblingly pointed out those who had earlier voiced dissatisfaction with the Zhou Dynasty.
The lead officer raised his hand and shouted, "Arrest them all!"
