Madam Xie was falsely accused of murdering Mo Xiaoqiang and was roughly restrained by two government officials, unable to move. Her heart was filled with anger, and upon hearing the county magistrate's threat, she burst out: "You Dog Official, arresting people without distinguishing right from wrong. With officials like you, it's no wonder there's corruption in the Imperial court!"
"Oh my! You brazen woman, with death staring you in the face, you're still being stubborn. Truly, you won't cry until you see the coffin."
The self-important county magistrate was furious upon hearing Madam Xie's insult. He raised his voice and shouted: "Someone come, this shrew insulted an Imperial Appointed Official. Slap her twenty times on the mouth."
After a while, no one came to carry out the order. The county magistrate turned his head and saw all his subordinates lying on the ground moaning, only then realizing he had no one to use now.
