The only thing that can turn a coward into a resolute man is a benefit received by his family, and this benefit is so significant that he's willing to die rather than speak of it.
Upon hearing this, Magistrate Gu instantly understood and said to Judge Tang, "Lord Tang, personally lead a team to the home of Gu Changfa and imprison his entire family."
He then looked at Gu Changfa with a sneer and said, "Do you think you can get away with keeping silent? In Great Chu, there is the system of collective punishment. You committed such a grave crime; do you think your family can escape?"
Gu Changfa almost fainted upon hearing this, but still stubbornly said, "Milord, it's not me... I only saw the gentleman's biscuit burnt and wanted to replace it... Milord, I am innocent, it wasn't me, perhaps it was someone else in the kitchen, I'm not the only one who handled the biscuits, boo hoo hoo..."
Hoo, nonsense!
