Pastoral Bamboo Fragrance

Chapter 438 The case is solved (1)
When Li Zhu heard Xiao Bai's words, he thought about the panic and fear that flashed in the man's eyes when he heard his wife came back to see him.

Li Zhu guessed that the woman did not commit suicide, but was beaten to death and then disguised by her mother-in-law and husband to commit suicide.

Li Zhu also knew that there might be many more such things, and it would be fine if she didn't come across it, but since it happened to her, she had to sue the officials, and she felt uncomfortable if she didn't.But what should she say? She had nothing to do with the dead woman, so what identity should she sue?And even if she sued, would the government believe the words of the three or four-year-old child?
Li Zhu thought about it, and finally decided to go to the yamen first. It is the government's business to decide whether to file a case, and it is her business whether to sue or not.

Li Zhu didn't know if it would work or not, and she didn't want others to know that she did it, so she greeted her aunt and third sister and said she was going out for a stroll.He took Xiaobai to the county government office.The county government office is not far from Longfu Street, just a short walk away.

Li Zhu stood at the gate of the county government office and looked around.When the patrolling yamen saw her, he kindly asked her what was the matter.

When Li Zhu was debating whether to seek someone or file a complaint, he heard Qing Feng greet him pleasantly: "Miss Li."

After the two exchanged some pleasantries, Li Zhu tentatively asked him, how should he report that he was not a relative or family member of the deceased, but just accidentally heard the inside story about the case?Who should I report to?

When Qing Feng heard that it was a human life lawsuit, his expression suddenly became serious, and he said hurriedly: "This is a big matter, girl, wait a moment, let me see if the county comforter and master are here?"

Li Zhu waited for a while, then Qing Feng came out to lead him into the back hall.

It turns out that today is the day of Muxiu, the county magistrate.

Li Zhu was taken to a large, cool and spacious room, where there were two large cabinets of books and files.

In the middle is a rectangular wooden table with books as high as two hills piled on it.

Li Zhu looked around but couldn't find anyone.

At this moment, a calm voice came from behind the hill: "Next time you don't need to use this excuse when you come to find someone."

Li Zhu: "..." Does she have that much free time?
Li Zhu said seriously: "I'm very busy."

She then said quickly, "I'm here to report the crime."

"Say."

Li Zhu thought for a moment, then said, "Do you still remember the headless female corpse in the case of Nanyu's disappearance?"

Chen Jin reminded: "Remember, please continue."

Li Zhu continued: "I suspect that she did not hang herself, but committed suicide."

"evidence?"

"I just met that woman's husband. He didn't let his little daughter mention his wife. When others mentioned his wife, his behavior was very suspicious. There was fear and panic in his eyes, and the most important thing, her The younger daughter said her mother was beaten to death."

Li Zhu finished speaking in one breath.

There was silence in the room, and Li Zhu didn't know whether the listeners believed it or not.

After a while, Chen Jin behind the book mountain said in a slow tone: "Let me ask you a few questions."

"Excuse me."

"Did you meet the father and daughter by chance?"

"Yes."

"The man kept the little girl from talking about her mother?"

"correct."

"So," Chen Jin paused, and then asked: "Why would a little girl who is afraid of her father tell you, a stranger, that her mother was beaten to death?"

Li Zhu was a little speechless.How should she explain it?Can she say that Xiaobai heard it?Children are closest to animals. What little girls dare not say to people, they dare to say to animals.

Li Zhu calmed down, and said cheekily: "Maybe I'm more kind and easy-going. Some children like me and are willing to tell me what's on their minds."

"With all due respect, I don't see your kindness and easy-going."

Li Zhu was a little angry.When she came to report the case, it was fine to be questioned by him. After all, it was necessary for the case, but why did he ridicule himself so much?
(End of this chapter)