Zhao Lin repeated his old tricks and told Chai Jie that he had the evidence that he had killed his biological father.

Chai Jie naturally refused to admit it, shouting that he was wronged, and his reaction was more fierce than his two elder brothers.

"The fierce look of the head-catcher just now is so scary."

After Zhao Lin left, Xiao Peach patted her chest and said, "Chai Gongzi, aren't you afraid?" ”

"Heh, what am I afraid of? My dead daddy was killed, and it has nothing to do with me. Chai Jie said indifferently.

Xiao Peach opened the window and saw Zhao Lin's figure, and said in surprise: "Oh, he's still downstairs." ”

Chai Jie snorted, "It's really unreasonable for these arresters not to catch the murderer, but they came to scare me, the victim's family." If he dares to come again, I will go to the yamen to sue him! ”

"But the slave family is still worried."

"Worried about what? Little Beauty......"

Zhao Lin didn't listen anymore and left the brothel quickly.

This boy seems to be bohemian, but in fact he is scheming, it is difficult for this kind of person to have a heart with others, let alone in front of a prostitute.

I have excellent hearing, but I can't see through people's hearts.

If the murderer is one of the three brothers, Zhao Lin feels that Chai Jie is more likely than his two seemingly vulgar elder brothers.

Because gamblers are inhumane, they can do anything.

All three brothers have met, and now only one last suspect is left - Meslin.

Mei Shilin has been Chai Qihong's friend for many years, and he is also on an errand in the Yamen, so he should not be at home now, so Zhao Lin decided to visit later.

Taking advantage of the time, he changed into his practice clothes and came to Liuhemen.

"How did you feel on the first day of working in Yamen?"

Yuan Cheng smiled and came over to ask.

"It's okay, it's just some routine."

Zhao Lin casually coped with a few words, jumped on the plum blossom pile, and stretched his muscles.

He is energetic on the surface, but in his heart he keeps thinking about the case.

According to the information provided by Tian Dabang, Mei Shilin held the position of secretary in the yamen, had a modest temperament, was cautious in handling things, and was quite respected by the county officials.

Sun Zhang didn't dare to embarrass him, so he simply recorded a confession.

Zhao Lin also felt that it was unlikely that Mei Shilin would commit the crime, and he had no motive to commit the crime, after all, Chai Qihong's death and family property could not fall on him.

However, Mei Shilin was the last person to see Chai Qihong, so he probably knew something.

Mei Shilin's home is in the west of the city, not far from Shuncheng Street, where Zhao Lin bought his house.

After Zhao Lin finished practicing, he found Mei Shilin's house according to the address on the note.

He didn't break in directly, but let go of his ears and listen outside.

In order not to be noticeable, he walked back and forth on the side of the street with an iron ruler, making the appearance of patrolling.

Mei Shilin had a son and a daughter, and the children were all married, and he and his wife were the only ones left in the family.

Zhao Lin could tell that there were indeed two people in the house.

From the occasional sound of flipping books and clashing pots and pans, he surmised that the two had already had dinner.

Mei Shilin was reading a book, and his wife was cleaning up the dishes.

"Ah......h

In the dead of night, people are most likely to be overflowing with emotions and thoughts.

Zhao Lin really hoped that he could say something.

But after Mei Shilin sighed, there was no movement, and there was silence for a while.

"Madame, warm me half a pot of wine."

Mei Shilin's voice finally rang out.

"Husband, do you have something on your mind, you have been sighing lately."

An old woman's voice said that it was his wife, Mei, who spoke.

"What's on my mind, is the wine better?"

"That's good."

After a while, the sound of Mei Shilin drinking was heard in the room.

Sighing and drinking again, Zhao Lin couldn't help but move in his heart.

"Drink the truth and drink more."

One, two, three...... By the time of the fourth drink, the flask was empty, and the wine was dripping down.

"Good, drink more."

Zhao Lin patiently waited for Mei Shilin to finish the wine, estimated the time, and when the wine came up, he walked to his door and banged the door hard.

"Who?" Mei stood in front of the house and asked.

"I, the county's catcher, look for Mei Shuban." Zhao Lin replied.

"What's the matter at such a late hour?"

"A little thing, just ask and leave."

Mei Shilin came out and said with a big tongue, "I...... I'm going to open the door. ”

He opened the door and saw an unfamiliar face, and asked with some surprise, "Are you?" ”

"I'm a new head catcher, and Mei Shuban may not have seen me." Zhao Lin took out his waist card and shook it in front of his eyes.

Mei Shilin glanced at the waist card and asked, "What's the matter?" ”

He is in the public gate, and he is not afraid of catching fast like ordinary people.

"Can I go in and talk?" Zhao Lin showed a harmless smile from humans and animals.

"Come in, right?"

Mei Shilin glanced down the street, deliberately leaving the door open and not closing.

The two went to the living room and sat down.

Mei Shilin said to his wife, "Serve tea, I'll sober up." ”

After speaking, he said to Zhao Lin: "I seem to have seen you this morning, which catcher are you working under?" ”

Zhao Lin replied: "Sun Zhang, Sun Chief, is on duty on the first day." ”

Mei Shilin let out an "oh", "This is Xicheng, I remember that Sun Zhuchang is from Dongcheng, right?" ”

Zhao Lin smiled and said, "What Mei Shuban said is right, but a case that happened in Dongcheng that I was responsible for was related to you. ”

Mei Shilin frowned slightly, "What does Zhao Zhutou mean by this?" ”

Zhao Lin didn't speak, and when Mei Shilin looked at him, he stared at him and said, "Mei Shuban, since you know who killed Chai Qihong and is his best friend, why don't you tell the truth?" ”

"Do you want to see the murderer go unpunished?"

Mei Shilin was taken aback, and then said angrily: "Nonsense, how can I know? ”

Zhao Lin keenly noticed that when Mei Shilin spoke, his eyes blinked several times in a row, which was a sign of lying.

"Whoa......

The tea bowl in Mei's hand fell to the ground.

Zhao Lin's mind raced, and he said slowly: "Which son killed it?" ”

Mei Shilin looked away and glanced at the broken porcelain on the ground, "I told you, I don't know anything." ”

Zhao Lin didn't ask any more questions, got up and said, "Mei Shuban, you have to think clearly, this is a homicide, and it is a felony not to report it." ”

He was talking to Mei Shilin, but his eyes were looking at Mei Shi.

"Let's go, I'll leave when I send Chai Qihong home that day." Mei Shilin quickly regained his composure, and his voice became louder.

"I suggest you think again." After Zhao Lin finished speaking, he strode away.

Mei stood in place for a long time before silently picking up the things on the ground and going out to close the courtyard door.

"Madame......" Mei Shilin said with some humility.

"After so many years of husband and wife, you still hide it from me?" Mei Shi bowed his head and said.

"I'm ......," Mei Shilin said again.

Mei glanced at him, "On the day Chai Qihong died, you said that you were sick and didn't go to the yamen, and you locked yourself in the house. Why? Could it be that you killed someone? ”

"How could I kill him!"

Mei Shilin hurriedly denied it, "I have known Brother Chai for many years, and I have no grudges. ”

As he spoke, he got up and walked to the door, looked out for a while, turned around and went into the house and closed the doors and windows, before he said, "Brother Chai came to me that day and drank late with a few acquaintances......