Qingxi County Yamen.

Tonight, the yamen is lively, and the fast catchers who have been tired of running around for more than a month finally have the opportunity to be idle, and they are chatting in the county yamen and the lobby in twos and threes.

"Chen Ning's headcatcher is back!"

When Chen Ning and Zhao Mingyue walked into the county office, they immediately provoked the officials at the door to shout.

When everyone heard this, they all came forward and saluted Zhao Mingyue, and then surrounded Chen Ning, and the praise continued.

"Chen Ning catches the head, you are really amazing, the seventh case, none of us could have imagined that when you went to the drunken flower building, you could easily deduce it."

"And the locust leaves, the fairy means! Unexpectedly, Chen Zhutou was deeply hidden, and he had such immortal methods? ”

"That's nature, think about it, what kind of person is Lord Xiang? It is not uncommon for Chen Zhutou to be a bit of a fairy. ”

Today, Chen Ning can be said to be out of the limelight, which shocked everyone.

Even Zhao Mingyue, the new Zhenxuan general, was covered up by him, so he could only stand on one side with his arms crossed, watching Chen Ning being touted.

But this Lord Zhao didn't have any jealousy, but looked at Chen Ning's embarrassed smile with a smile.

Chen Ning really doesn't like this feeling of being surrounded by people and being watched, so it's not easy to hide himself.

"Chen Ning is back? I can't see you in my usual cases, and when it comes to farting and bragging, no one is indispensable! Get out of here, I have something to say to Chen Ning! ”

Fortunately, Wang Hu came in time and helped Chen Ning out of the siege.

The class of officials and catchers scattered with a smile, and Wang Hu hooked Chen Ning's shoulders and pulled him aside.

"Wang Hu catches the head, what's wrong?"

Chen Ning looked at Wang Hu's face was not very good, and suddenly felt that something had happened again.

Wang Hu lowered his voice, "There is something I want to tell you. Didn't you detain the eldest son of the Ma family? This afternoon, the old man of the Ma family personally brought people to the county government to put pressure, and the county master called me over and scolded me.

We really can't stand this matter of the Ma family, you see that Ma Gongzi will be locked up for two days, and he will almost let it go! ”

Put?

Ma Yusheng has done all the evil things of killing people and setting fires, and he will let it go?

Chen Ning categorically would not agree!

However, he didn't say it explicitly, but chuckled: "I imprisoned Ma Yusheng, I have my own reasons, and he is likely to have something to do with this bloody case." Wang Zhutou, you don't have to worry, I will soon find out the truth of the matter, and if Ma Yusheng is wronged, I will definitely let him go. ”

"Good good ......"

Wang Hu nodded again and again, wanting to persuade two more words, but the words became again, "Xiao Ning, the county magistrate and I are under a lot of pressure in this matter, you only say a few days, give me a quasi-letter." ”

"Four days at the latest."

Chen Ning said lightly: "We have been busy dealing with the next bloody case these days, and when I have my hands freed, I will definitely understand this matter." ”

"Four days...... It's a bit long......"

Wang Hu wanted to say more, but seeing that Chen Ning's face was gradually gloomy, and Zhao Mingyue was also looking at him with sharp eyes in the distance, he sneered: "But I should be able to withstand it, Xiao Ning, as soon as possible!" ”

"Okay, don't worry, Wang Zhutou won't make it difficult for you."

Chen Ning said something about the scene, and he didn't want to mediate with Wang Hu anymore, "I still have something to do, let's go first." ”

Then, he walked to the backyard with Zhao Mingyue.

Wang Hu stared at the figures of the two, his eyes flickered, and he sighed for a long time, "Chen Ning, if you really don't know how to lift and something happens, don't blame me for not reminding you." ”

……

Chen Ning came to the backyard, and the red light at the gate of the courtyard flickered.

The formation is still somewhat useful, Chen Ning touched it curiously, it is similar to the formation of the Guangding Mountain, and it also blocks people out.

However, the strength was much worse, and Chen Ning had a feeling that if he went all out, this formation would not be able to stop him for long.

"Lord Zhao, it seems that your formation can be stronger?"

Chen Ning withdrew his hand and asked tentatively.

"Formation is not my strong point, I can only block ordinary realm martial artists."

Zhao Mingyue responded lightly, raised her hand to pinch the trick, and untied the formation, "But it's much stronger than the little catcher under you, isn't it?" ”

"That's true."

Chen Ning smiled and walked in.

"Brother Ning, you're finally back!"

Ma Changsi was dozing off on a chair lying in the outer hall, and when he heard the two of them coming back, he got up happily.

"How's it going, have you found anything?"

"It's a reward, it's quite big."

Chen Ning looked into the inner room, "How is Chun Tao?" ”

Ma Changsi said in a low voice: "I brought dinner in just now, but there is no movement at this time, it seems that I am asleep." ”

"Asleep?"

Chen Ning didn't ask any more questions, poured two cups of herbal tea, handed Zhao Mingyue a cup, and sat down.

"Lord Zhao, our clues have been almost investigated, it's time to think rationally."

"Okay, you talk about it, I'll listen."

Zhao Mingyue also sat down and did not take the initiative to say the facts of the case, which can be regarded as admitting Chen Ning's ability to judge the case.

Chen Ning first took out the skull from the cloth bag around his waist and put it on the table.

The flames in the eye sockets of the skull seemed to be a little weaker, and after seeing the light of day, the Titica moved twice, and then there was no movement.

"What the hell?"

Ma Changsi was startled, bounced up from his chair, and looked at the skull in surprise.

"Don't be surprised, this is our witness."

Chen Ning frowned and beckoned, asked Ma Changsi to sit down, and then began to analyze.

"According to the available evidence, the Ma family's killing of Zhou Ruyu is a fact, which is beyond doubt, but what we have to do is not just as simple as bringing down the Ma family.

The top priority is to find out who is behind the control of Zhou Ruyu. ”

As he spoke, he remembered the black fog he encountered on the night of the rainstorm and told the matter again.

"In Qingxi County, there are not many people who know magic, and they can be counted on one hand, but I have reason to suspect that it is very likely that it is Qiao Xinyan of the Ma family who has done all this, and in order to improve his own strength, he will do whatever it takes."

Chen Ning looked at Zhao Mingyue, "What does Lord Zhao think?" ”

Zhao Mingyue's eyebrows tightened, and she replied in a deep voice: "There is no need to doubt that the caster of the soul locking spell today must be Qiao Xinyan's doing, their Qiao family is not from a famous and upright family, and the things they learn are very miscellaneous, this kind of technique, I often hear that the Kyoto Ma family will use it."

Qiao Xinyan used the evil method to refine the Shengdan in order to improve his strength, and it is not unreasonable for you to be so suspicious. ”

Chen Ning nodded, "In this way, what we have to do is to let this skull identify the Ma family as soon as possible, maybe we can break the deadlock of the bloody case in advance, and the ninth crime will not happen." ”

"Okay, then as you said, investigate in the direction of the Ma family first."

Zhao Mingyue patted the board, "I just stayed in the county office, seeing that Chun Tao should not be framed, and this soul lock corpse, I want to find a way to see if I can make him speak." ”

As she spoke, she got up, "You two are also tired for a day, go back and rest first, and come back tomorrow to discuss the case." ”

"It's fine."

Chen Ning and Ma Changsi got up, said hello to Zhao Mingyue, and walked out of the courtyard.

Subsequently, Chen Ning went to the courtyard next to him and wanted to see Sun Xiaolian, but according to Xiang'er, Sun Xiaolian was not in good spirits in the past two days, and she didn't want to see people very much, so Chen Ning didn't go in again.

"When the matter of the Ma family and the bloody case is over, we must find a way to cure Sun Xiaolian."

Chen Ning sighed and walked towards the outside of the yamen.

"Brother Ning, it's not your fault for this, and you don't have to put so much pressure on you."

Ma Changsi dissuaded, walked out of the yamen and looked at the street, "Let's go, Brother Ning, let's go home and sleep first, and then wake up tomorrow." ”

"You go back first, I still have to go to the Shen Mansion to do something."

Chen Ning touched the money bag on his chest, and the thing he promised Sun Xiaolian had not had time to do, so he finally had time to do it.

Ma Changsi originally wanted to follow, but was persuaded by Chen Ning to go back.

……

……

On Starlight Road, Chen Ning was like a traveler, silently passing through the lively streets and coming to a quiet house.

The mansion in front of me is very large, not much better than the Ma Mansion, but it is not as grand as the Ma Mansion, but the gray candlelight and old walls make it look a little down.

This is the Shen Mansion.

As a well-known Confucian merchant in the city, Shen Dashanren has done a good job, and it is not that he has no money to repair such a house, but he doesn't want to waste money.

On weekdays, there is some spare money, and Shen Dashan people use it to give porridge and do good, and they never use it indiscriminately.

This mansion is still handed down by the ancestors of the Shen family, and Shen Dashan will live here, otherwise, Chen Ning is very sure that Shen Dashan will only live in an ordinary mansion.

The gatekeeper was two sturdy men, one with a white left eye and a blind eye in his early years.

The other leg is a little difficult to use, and you can tell that it is lame just by standing.

These two people didn't have a good life, so Shen Dashan accepted them as partners in the Shen family, and most of the people in the Shen Mansion were also because they were disabled or really couldn't live, so Shen Dashan would accept them into the house.

Even if it was Chen Ning, when he mentioned Shen Dashan, he couldn't help but praise: "A true Confucian businessman, his heart is as good as water." ”

He stood in the doorway and paused for a moment, attracting the attention of the two men at the door.

"Chen Ning catches the head, what are you doing here?"

The blind one was half blind, and when he saw Chen Ning, he immediately greeted him warmly.

"Entrusted by someone, I came to send something to Shen Dashan."

Chen Ning said lightly and stepped forward.

"You have something to do with the Shen family master, please come in quickly."

Blind half smiled and said, took Chen Ning and walked to the mansion, without the domineering frame of the Ma family at all.

"Please lead the way."

Chen Ning also showed a faint smile and followed him to the living room.

"Chen Zhutou wait, I'll go and call the head of the family to come over."

The blind half arranged for him to sit down, and hurriedly went to report, there were not many people in the Shen family, but when he saw Chen Ning, he was very enthusiastic, and immediately served tea and poured water.

Chen Ning waited for a moment, and then heard an elegant and easy-going gentle voice coming from outside the door.

"Chen Zhutou came to the Humble House, it is really an honor for Shen."

I saw a middle-aged man in a gray shirt with an elegant temperament walking quickly into the living room.

This is the well-known Shen Dashan man in Qingxi County, Shen Zhiyi.

Shen Dashan's appearance is outstanding, although he is middle-aged, he can still see the demeanor of his youth, elegant temperament and talent, and he also provoked many girls in Qingxi County back then.

It's a pity that Shen Dashan is an infatuated person, he once married a wife when he was young, and died of illness soon after, and he hasn't continued since then.

Since then, Shen Zhiyi has given up literature and business, spread good karma, and started all kinds of good deeds.

Whenever he saw Shen Zhiyi, Chen Ning secretly sighed in his heart that there was injustice in this world.

is also a rich party, compared with the Ma family, Shen Zhiyi doesn't know how much stronger, but he is a good person like him, he can't pursue fame when he is young, but he is separated by heaven and man when he loves his wife.

When people reach middle age, they almost scatter their family wealth to help their fellow villagers, but they only end up with the false name of a good person, and they are still alone.

Repairing bridges and paving roads without children, killing people and setting fire to grandchildren.

There are too many unfairities in this world, so many that Chen Ning can't study them one by one.

Chen Ning got up and saluted Shen Zhiyi respectfully, "Master Shen, I was entrusted by Sun Xiaolian to give you the money from selling peaches those days. ”

As he spoke, he took out his money bag and handed it to Shen Zhiyi with both hands.

"Xiaolian?"

Shen Zhiyi didn't go to pick up the money bag, but frowned and said, "I remember that there was a rumor that she was persecuted by thieves and is still recuperating in the county office?" ”

"Yes, Sun Xiaolian is still in the county government now."

Chen Ning said in a deep voice: "That girl can't come to the door in person now, so she specially asked me to deliver this bag of money to you." She's too badly injured to sell peaches for you in the future, so I'll let you know. Thank you for all your years of support. ”

"This silly girl ......"

Shen Zhiyi sighed, "Xiaolian, this girl is miserable, she lost her parents at a young age, and she depends on her grandmother who has difficulty moving, if I don't help again, how will she live?" ”

As he spoke, he let out another long sigh, "There are always so many unreasonable things in this world, and those who are looking for misery are looking for life. ”

Chen Ning pursed his lips, ripples rippled in his heart, but he didn't speak.

"Chen Zhutou, I don't want this money, you can send it back to that girl, it's okay to buy some food."

Shen Zhiyi turned his head and ordered: "Old blind, you go to the treasury to get some more money, take some supplements, and give them to Chen Zhutou, and let him bring Xiaolian's girl." ”

"I don't have any skills, so I can only help her with this little thing."

Shen Zhiyi looked at Chen Ning, his eyes full of sadness.

"Master Shen, it's inconvenient for me to convey these things to you."

Chen Ning said frankly: "Sun Xiaolian is in a very bad mood now, if Master Shen is free, you might as well go and meet her and persuade her, maybe you can really help her." ”

"It's Shen who has thought about it, what Chen Zhutou said is that I will go to the county office early tomorrow morning to see the girl."

Shen Zhiyi was slightly stunned, and stretched out his hand to take the money bag, "Old blind, don't prepare things first, I'll go to the county government tomorrow to see Xiaolian." ”

"Trouble Master Shen, I still have something to do, go first."

Chen Ning arched his hand, did not stay any longer, turned around and walked out of the living room.

"Chen Zhutou walks slowly, old blind, send Chen Zhutou for me."

Shen Zhiyi took the money bag and watched the blind half send Chen Ning away.

When Chen Ning's figures disappeared completely, the expression on his face suddenly disappeared, and he looked down at the money bag, his brows furrowed.

He whispered in a voice that he could only hear: "Small troubles become big troubles, and the things in this world are the most unavoidable." ”

"Uncle Blind, go back, I'm leaving."

And Chen Ning walked out of the Shen Mansion and persuaded the blind half to go back, his eyes flickered, and a wry smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Master Shen is really thrifty, this big Shen Mansion is only one way into the mansion that is bright, and he is reluctant to light one more lamp."

He sighed, "Maybe in his heart, the copper plate saved from the oil lamp can also give an extra bowl of porridge to the miserable, right?" ”

Chen Ning didn't think much about it, turned around and walked towards Chenjia Lane.

The bright moonlight poured wantonly, but it could not illuminate some courtyards of the Shen Mansion.

If this Shen Mansion fades away from the brilliance of Shen Dashan, the swarthy mansion will be more like a ghost mansion.