CHAPTER XV
Mo Zhifu originally wanted to lead his subordinates to the scene of the crime to collect evidence records, but considering that it was already dark at night, even if the lights in Shangshu Mansion were bright, there might be something missing, and secondly, Ning Xue was still asleep in the room, and if everyone went to check the scene, it would definitely disturb her. The second lady felt sorry for Ning Xue and fainted, and begged them to come back early tomorrow morning to collect incriminating evidence, and she had enough time to settle Ning Xue in another courtyard. Mo Zhifu agreed, even if he wanted to become famous, he was not in a hurry, at this time, everyone was already tired, and it would only be a hasty matter to check, and more importantly, it would take a few days for Nian Cong to come back, and before that, no matter how urged by the two Shangshu lords, the case must not be closed easily, if you want to exhale and raise your eyebrows in the court, you can do this fight!
After Mo Zhifu and the others left, Ning Zhenhai and the second lady hurriedly went to visit Ning Xue. The miserable white man in the peach-colored gauze tent was worried about the two.
Ning Xue'e frowned in her sleep, muttered in her mouth, clenched her fists, her body trembled from time to time, and she slept very restlessly. The second lady reached out and gently touched her head, wanting to give her a little comfort, but she didn't want to scare her into screaming: "Don't ...... Don't touch me! Then Ning Xue got up in response, her forehead was full of sweat, her eyes were dilated, and she sat in a daze for a long time.
Ning Zhenhai and the second lady hurriedly leaned up, grabbed Ning Xue's hand, and said softly: "Xue'er, don't be afraid, Daddy is ......."
Ning Xue felt the warmth coming from the palms of the two of them, and her mind calmed down a lot, and she slowly turned her head to look at them. "Daddy...... Mother ...... "angry like a gossamer."
The second lady's nose was sour after hearing this, and two lines of tears flowed out, she pulled Ning Xue into her warm arms, and supported the poor daughter who was paralyzed with all her might. "Xue'er, don't scare your mother......"
"Mother...... I saw Duan Ming's face covered in blood, lying on the ground, his eyes unblinking...... It's scary...... He...... Is he dead......" Ning Xue buried her head in the arms of the second lady and said intermittently, her mind was in confusion at the moment, as helpless as a child.
"Xue'er, don't think about it, forget about it......" The second lady said softly as she stroked her hair.
"But...... But I'm his wife, and I'm afraid...... I'm afraid his ghost will come to me...... Woo......" Teardrops the size of beans slipped out of Ning Xue's eyes. "Daddy...... Mother...... I'm scared ......."
Ning Zhenhai saw that Ning Xue was scared like this, and the mother and daughter cried so miserably, and they actually had a trace of hatred for Ning Yue in their hearts, Xiaoyue, look at what good things you have done! "Cher, don't be afraid! With a father, who would dare to harm you! He said heavily.
Ning Xue felt a lot more down-to-earth after hearing this, closed her eyes and sobbed in the arms of the second lady.
"Xue'er, my mother has picked up a new yard for you, can you move there tonight?" The second lady looked at Ning Xue meaningfully, not daring to mention the ghosts and gods again, so as not to frighten her again.
Ning Xue comprehended and hurriedly nodded in agreement.
After some hectic work, the second lady finally settled Ning Xue in her new residence, and all her usual belongings were moved to her new residence, while the rest of her belongings would be moved over in the future.
Ning Xue lay comfortably in the warm and soft mattress and showed a smile to the second lady. The second lady was only at this time to settle down, she sat down on the edge of Ning Xue's bed, stroked her fair little face and red and swollen eyes, and planned to accompany her quietly until she fell asleep.
After being settled, Ning Xue suddenly remembered Ning Yue, who was in the same room with Duan Ming at that time, so she didn't care about being afraid, and asked worriedly: "Mother, I seemed to see Xiao Yue in there at that time, what is going on?" ”
The second lady gently pinched Ning Xue's cheek and said, "Xue'er, this matter has nothing to do with you, you just concentrate on taking care of your body......" Xue'er is so kind, it may not be a good thing......
"Mother, I want to know! What's wrong with Xiaoyue! Ning Xue grabbed the second lady's arm and shook it, looking at her firmly.
"She was escorted back to the government......"
Ning Yue was firmly grasped by two officials and escorted to the cell half-pushed and half-mopped.
A servant pushed Ning Yue into the cell with all his might, causing her to fall heavily onto the thatched pile, then closed the door, wrapped a wrist-thick chain around the door, and looked at her sharply, as if warning her not to escape from prison, and then the two of them strode away.
"Why are you keeping me here! I'm not a prisoner! Ning Yue hurriedly got up, stretched out her hand to grab the official and question, but because of the obstruction of the wooden fence, she finally succeeded.
"Ridiculous! You're not a prisoner, so why are you here with us! One of the officials looked back and smirked.
"I'm here to be a witness! Cooperate with the government to handle the case! "Ning Yue is not to be outdone.
"Witness...... Ha ha...... I'm afraid you're the only one who thinks so! Since we have to cooperate with the government to handle the case, why not confess our guilt as soon as possible so that we can save effort! After saying that, the two left without looking back.
"I'm not a prisoner! This matter has nothing to do with me! Why are you holding me here! "Ning Yue shouted, I came voluntarily to provide testimony to the government, but they treated me as a prisoner, if I didn't keep quiet at this time, I was afraid that I would be wronged and charged.
"Stop arguing! You were taken here and imprisoned here because the prefect meant it, even if you shouted hoarsely here, what was the use! The night watchman opened his sleepy eyes and said impatiently.
Although Ning Yue felt that the official was reasonable, he still felt that this was the only way he could defend himself, this matter was related to the death of the son of the military department's Shangshu, and now the facts of the case are difficult to understand, and it is difficult to guarantee that the prefect will not push the blame on me for self-protection......
Ning Yue screamed all night, her voice was already hoarse, hungry and thirsty, and tired, until dawn finally couldn't bear the tiredness and fell asleep groggyly.