The south of Tong'an Village is half a mile away from the Chu family in the north of the village. Because it is close to Nanhua Mountain, not only are there official roads connected to it, but even the trails in the village are wider than elsewhere.
The most prosperous place.
The carriage left Chu's house and galloped slowly for a short distance. When it reached the official road, the coachman let go of his horse and whipped his horse, and immediately accelerated the speed. When they arrived at the morning market in the south of the village, it was the busiest time in the morning.
Chu Nanzhi led Erbao, Sibao, the horseman and two government servants to find a crowded morning stall, ordered a bowl of wontons for everyone, and ordered five small steamed buns, ready to settle down and eat first.
breakfast.
The diners eating on the side were chatting without any scruples, but when they saw the official figure approaching, they immediately lowered their voices.
But at such a close distance, Chu Nanzhi could still clearly hear the content of their conversation:
"The funeral of the head of the Shen family was really not honorable this time. He was buried hastily in just three to five days. I heard that the Shen family members came yesterday after hearing the news and it was the day of the funeral. Why?
I also had a big quarrel with Mrs. Han and the family in the second room."
"Hey, this can't be blamed on Madam Han. She kindly kept a concubine in her house, but she turned out to be a white-eyed wolf. Old Shen was suddenly killed in this way. I'm afraid she felt uncomfortable in her heart. Now it's almost the dog days of summer. If
If you don't bury it early, you can't wait for the body to stink."
"That's true. Fortunately, the adulterous wife has been punished, and old Shen can rest in peace."
"But why did I hear some rumors that the county has new clues about this case and wants to retry the case."
Before the man finished speaking, people at the table glanced secretly over here.
After that, everyone was silent, hurriedly paid the money and left in a hurry.
"Sister-in-law, do you think we can find any new clues when we go to Shen's house today?"
The yamen officer who spoke was named Li Sanmu, a name that Chu Nan Zhi had just memorized.
This person affectionately called her sister-in-law from the moment they met, with a sweet mouth.
The other yamen official, Guan Erbai, seemed to be dissatisfied with the boring and boring work, so he didn't speak to each other in a dull manner since he reported his name.
Chu Nanzhi glanced at the people eating wontons and sighed cluelessly: "We'll find out when we get there."
Now she was still a little confused about the unknown poison mixed in the honeysuckle, and the intervention of Nanhua Temple completely stopped all her speculations for a while.
She had had a lot of curiosity about the Han family before, but when she thought about it carefully, even if this person was dissatisfied with the family, he must have been deliberately planning to poison the concubine, or even the youngest son Shen Yunqing, who would not be her husband in any case.
Moreover, she repeatedly checked half a bag of scented tea yesterday. There were not many poisonous tea leaves, and they were scattered and hidden in the tea bags. It was completely random, and there was a slight sense that whoever was unlucky could drink it.
But if it was done by Taoist Ximen or people from Nanhua Temple, what did they want?
Is there any grudge against Shen Yang's mother and son?
This puzzled Chu Nanzhi.
At present, we must first find out where the poisonous tea leaves in honeysuckle tea come from and how they are put into the tea bag.
But when she thought about how to enter Nanhua Temple, her head got bigger.
None of these people around me are qualified Taoists. Even if it is for investigating a case, taking the county government documents may not necessarily allow you to enter the royal palace.
Hu Maoxi was scared to death of even Zhao Taigong, and he would definitely not fight against the emperor's power because of two despicable human lives.
Just when she was thinking a lot, the voices of the second treasure and the fourth treasure came in at the same time: "Auntie, we have all finished eating."
Chu Nanzhi came back to her senses and saw several people looking at her blankly, waiting for her to give instructions.
She didn't care to eat a few more wontons, and signaled to the groom and the yamen servant: "Let's go."
After returning to the carriage, Erbao Lin Ruixi saw her frowning, and suddenly thought of something:
"Auntie, yesterday the county magistrate said that Madam Yang and Madam Han went to Nanhua Temple to pick the poisonous scented tea. Madam Yang's tea can poison rats. Can Madam Han's tea also be poisonous to rats?
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"Oops."
After Erbao reminded her, Chu Nanzhi finally realized: If the tea leaves picked by Madam Han had been tampered with, and if something unexpected happened again, it would be a matter of life and death.
Yesterday, I had been thinking about whether this matter was related to Lady Han, but I completely ignored this point. If this matter had nothing to do with Lady Han, and I knew it but did not stop it, then it would be a huge sin.
She quickly told the groom: "Let's get to Shen's house as soon as possible."
Hearing her anxious tone, the groom ignored the passers-by on the road and started galloping while shouting at the passers-by.
Hurrying slowly, I arrived in front of Shen's house in a short time.
Although the funeral was just yesterday, the Shen family's house was already unusually quiet. Except for the white flag hanging above the door, not a single person could be seen.
As expected, he is a practicing person with a pure heart and few desires.
Li Sanmu took the official documents from the government and went to call the door, while Chu Nanzhi led the others and waited not far from the door.
Suddenly, a faint shouting and cursing came from nowhere, and Chu Nanzhi and several others were shocked when they heard it.
Er Baolin Ruixi curiously searched for the place where the sound came from.
Seeing this, Chu Nanzhi also quickly pulled Si Bao to chase after Er Bao.
He turned the corner and entered a quiet deep alley. After walking a few more steps, he was about to catch Erbao, but the little guy heard the sound and got closer, so he took small steps towards it.
He started running excitedly.
When I was waiting to catch up with Erbao, I saw her staring blankly into a small door that had opened.
"You little bitch, your wife killed my eldest uncle, do you think my eldest aunt will protect you? From now on in this family, it's up to the boss and the boss to decide. Your mom did such a shameless thing, and the boss and the boss didn't take care of you.
It's a mercy for you to kick me out, but you secretly give money to the cheap girl next to your wife behind your back. You must be impatient with life."
After hearing the unpleasant but childish curse, Chu Nanzhi also looked in the door.
In the small courtyard in the middle of the door, a young man of about thirteen or fourteen years old was arrogantly scolding a child sitting on the ground and a crying girl.
Thinking about what I just heard, and looking at the cold and expressionless face sitting on the ground, I roughly guessed that Zhizi was Shen Yunqing, the only heir of Dafang.
The little maid tightly guarded Shen Yunqing, crying and trying her best to explain: "My little lady has never harmed the master of the house. Others don't believe it, but I know it very well in my heart. This money is also my little man. I'm afraid that the slave will be hungry on the way home. It's pitiful."
I just gave you one tael of money for my life. I don’t have to accept it. Erlang, please don’t embarrass my young master anymore.”
The young man called Erlang snatched the money from the maid's hand and began to kick the master and servant viciously, and cursed angrily:
"The labor and management say that this little bitch likes to ask for money from my eldest aunt when there is nothing wrong. No matter how much money he needs to spend at such a young age, it turns out that you two masters and servants have embezzled it."
The little maid was kicked until she vomited blood, but she kept guarding Shen Yunqing tightly and argued with reason:
"Why are you asking for money? That was given to my young man by my mistress. She said that as long as he is obedient and good at studying and writing, we will give him money. Besides, Erlang, you are the second wife, why should you care about us?"
Regarding the affairs of the eldest family, the head of the family has said before that you are not allowed to interfere in the family affairs of the eldest family."
"Hey, you are a shameless talker. You dare to contradict me. My uncle has passed away, and I will be the owner of the big house from now on. What the hell do you know?"
As the Erlang of the Shen family spoke, he kicked the master and servant again.
"You are not allowed to hit people. Why should you hit them? My father said that anyone who hits anyone is a bad person."
Erbao Lin Ruixi was furious and ran over in a hurry without Chu Nanzhi's permission.
This little guy didn't know where he got such strength, but he pushed Erlang of the Shen family to the ground, and then bravely stopped in front of Shen Yunqing and his servant.
Erlang of the Shen family got up angrily and glared at Erbao ferociously.
The difference in size alone was enough to make the second treasure a big difference, but at this moment, the little guy didn't show any fear at all. He raised his little eyes and faced him with a direct glare.
"Where does this little bastard come from to dare to interfere in the affairs of laborers and employers?"
Erlang of the Shen family said angrily and was about to push Erbao away.
Chu Nanzhi immediately pulled Si Bao up to meet him and shouted into the yard: "Whose child is so uncultured? He talks dirty to his boss and keeps his mouth shut. No one can discipline him?"