County Magistrate Zhou took a few sips of tea, and the embarrassment in his heart gradually dissipated. He coughed lightly, raised his eyes, and looked at Shen Ning with a solemn expression on his face.
"Girl, to be honest, I have something to ask of you." He said straight to the point.
Shen Ning's clear eyes widened slightly, and she said in surprise: "Mr. Zhou, I'm new to your land, and I'm not familiar with it. I really can't think of anything that I can do to help you, Mr. Zhou."
There was a hint of shame on Magistrate Zhou's face, and he said slowly: "Zhou also knows that it would be presumptuous to ask the girl for mercy, but this matter has been confusing me for several days, but I still can't solve this mystery. I have trouble sleeping and eating. I met a girl by chance today, and you made me enlightened with just a few words. Zhou knew that you could definitely give me some advice, so...that's why I asked you so shamelessly."
Shen Ning asked casually: "What exactly bothers you? Is there any unsolved mystery?"
Magistrate Zhou nodded and said: "Yes, it is an unsolved mystery."
"Master Zhou, you might as well come and listen."
When Shen Ning heard that it was a suspicious case, Shen Ning couldn't help but be aroused with curiosity.
A flash of joy flashed in Magistrate Zhou's eyes. He knew that since the other party asked this question, he meant to help.
So he cleared his throat and spoke slowly.
The incident happened three days ago. The first wife of Wang Yuanwai, the richest man in this town, had been ill for many years and could not bear the torment of the illness, so she hanged herself in the room. However, his son refused to be buried and insisted that My mother was killed by someone, and this incident caused a huge uproar, and the lawsuit was brought to the government office.
Magistrate Zhou sent someone to conduct an autopsy. He found no obvious injuries except for a strangulation mark on the neck, and no traces of poisoning. He also asked many servants, and they all said that the wife was ill. Mr. Yuanwai is very generous to their servants, and he also takes good care of his wife. He has been very considerate in his medical consultations over the years.
However, Wang Yuan's son insisted that his mother was murdered by someone, and the murderer was a maid named Qiuping who served her mother.
However, after being interrogated by County Magistrate Zhou, people learned that this maid was pretty. Less than half a year after entering the house, Wang Yuanwai's son took a fancy to her beauty and wanted to take her in, but she refused.
The son of Wang Yuanwai identified Qiu Ping as the murderer, most likely because he was rejected by Qiu Ping and deliberately retaliated.
Now this case is pending because Wang Yuanwai's son insists that the deceased cannot be buried. Wang Yuanwai and his son each insist on their own opinions. Wang Yuanwai wants his wife to be buried as soon as possible, and Wang Yuanwai's son wants Zhou County Magistrate to capture the murderer Qiu Ping. , to plead grievance for the mother.
Magistrate Zhou was in a dilemma and didn't know how to deal with it.
After listening to his narration, Shen Ning pondered for a moment. She already had concerns in her heart, but some things must be seen to be believed.
She raised her eyebrows and asked, "Where is the body of Yuan Wang's wife now?"
County Magistrate Zhou said: "It is still parked in the lobby of the county government office for the time being. Wang Yuanwai has repeatedly wanted to take it back for burial, but the prince insisted and sent his mother's body to the government office, saying that the murderer could not be found one day. , you can’t be buried in one day.”
He had a splitting headache when he thought about it and couldn't help but rub his forehead.
There is a corpse parked in the lobby of the Yamen where the case is being decided, and no one can rest on it.
"Walk."
Shen Ning suddenly stood up.