Squad Leader Zhang said: "He's already been brought to the public court, kneeling there, with our brothers watching over him. Rest assured, my lord, nothing will happen."
Magistrate Gu nodded upon hearing this, while letting the servant dress him, he jerked and asked, "Granny Gu is still alive, right? She mustn't die."
Granny Gu was old and had suffered a stroke, leaving her paralyzed. Magistrate Gu had always worried she wouldn't last until the execution.
Squad Leader Zhang laughed: "Rest assured, my lord, the old woman is quite spirited; she won't die anytime soon."
They had initially thought the blow was so great to Granny Gu she could meet Yama at any moment, but she was formidable, eating, drinking and sleeping well, getting her health back.
"She doesn't want to die, she keeps demanding food and drink, and fusses if it's even slightly late." The government officials had been harassed by her considerably, wishing they'd wake up one day to find she'd passed away.
