In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 400 - 398 Doubt_1

Chapter 400: Chapter 398 Doubt_1

Those who want to use their connections, those who want to switch to a more leisurely job, those who want to shirk their duties... all sorts of people seek him out.

In the first few days after Qin Yi assumed his post, he was so busy that he could hardly catch his breath. People of all kinds came looking for him, virtually from dawn to dusk.

After observing for a couple of days, Su Pan’er understood - this was an open conspiracy!

They were intending to keep them so occupied that they wouldn’t have time to investigate Lui Muyi’s case!

It seemed that they would need to think of a good solution to this problem.

Before Su Pan’er could come up with a good plan, Inspector Liu arrived in person.

As soon as he arrived, he called Su Pan’er and Qin Yi over: "We have some leads on the plaintiff in Young Master Lui’s case. The deceased’s parents are now living in their hometown."

Apparently, a few days ago, Inspector Liu went to Lord Zhang to inquire about the whereabouts of the plaintiff. Following the address on the case file, he found that both the plaintiff and the blacksmith had moved away from their original residences.

Finally, there was a breakthrough in the case. A look of joy spread across Su Pan’er’s face.

"This is good! Let’s go and investigate straight away."

Su Pan’er was resolute in her decision.

Once Inspector Liu left, she instructed Feng Xuncha, disregarding his fury, and promptly set off.

The deceased’s parents, mentioned by Liu, were currently living in a place named Tan Village.

Su Pan’er rode hard a long way, following the directions given by passers-by, and eventually reached the outskirts of Tan Village.

As suggested by its name, Tan Village was located in a mountain valley surrounded by mountains on all sides, with dozens of houses built around a clear pond at the center.

The people they were looking for lived at the edge of the village.

Qin Yi and Su Pan’er rode their horses around the edge of the pond, occasionally greeted by curious villagers who quickly retreated after a quick glance.

"It should be here."

Qin Yi pulled the reins on his horse, pointing to a slightly isolated house at the edge of the village.

He dismounted and proceeded to knock on the door as he explained. Su Pan’er, without any hesitation, dismounted and followed him.

Soon, someone opened the door. An elderly man clad in coarse clothes poked his head out and took a moment to size up Qin Yi and Su Pan’er: "Who are you looking for?"

"Are you Old Man Shi? Is Shi Xiaolu your daughter?"

Qin Yi asked, offering a salute.

"Indeed, you are ...?"

"We are here to inquire about the circumstances under which your daughter Shi Xiaolu was raped and murdered, you ..."

"What rape and murder? There’s none of that here, look somewhere else!"

The old man’s face darkened as he attempted to close the door.

"Wait, old man, wait!"

Su Pan’er forcefully held the door open and slipped in: "Sir, we understand that it is indeed intrusive of us to bring up your sad past. However, this case has many suspicious points. We fear that an innocent person may have been wrongly accused, allowing the true culprit to go unpunished. We had no choice but to come to you for information."

"I can’t even handle my own affairs, how do I have the time to meddle in others’ business?"

Old Man Shi intended to close the door, but Su Pan’er had already stepped into the doorway. Being a woman, she made him hesitate and withdraw his hand. He glared at the two, turned around, and walked back inside.

Su Pan’er looked back at Qin Yi, who gave her a thumbs-up.

She shrugged her shoulders and followed Old Man Shi into the courtyard.

"Honey, I heard some voices outside. Do we have guests?"

As she spoke, an elderly woman pushed the door and walked out, looking blankly at Su Pan’er and Qin Yi.

"What are you doing out here?"

Old Man Shi grumbled: "It’s just some idle people, they’ll leave in a moment. Get back inside!"

"I see."

The old lady looked confused, glanced at them again, but said nothing and turned back into the house.

Old Man Shi turned and looked at the two impatiently: "Speak up, what do you want to know?"

Qin Yi stepped forward, saluting again: "Old man, please don’t take offense. We are here to ask you about the events surrounding the time of the crime."

"What else is there to ask? Back then, we made ourselves perfectly clear in court. Go away, don’t remind us of our sorrows. Our daughter is gone, yet people keep coming to bother us. Do you really want us old folks to die as well?"

Qin Yi glanced around awkwardly, scratching his head.

After some thought, he braced himself: "Old man, we too don’t wish to disturb you, but the case definitely has many suspicions. The murderer could very well not be the plaintiff. You don’t want the true culprit to go unpunished, do you? Mr. Shi, please..."

"The county government has already investigated, both physical and witness evidence are at hand. How is he wronged? Are you implying that the officials at the county government are just idling away? Are you suggesting that my Lu’er deserved to be killed? Get out, get out, I don’t want to see you again! Get out!"

Without waiting for them to finish speaking, Old Man Shi was outraged. He forcefully shoved them towards the door.

"Mr. Shi, listen to me... ow..."

Qin Yi tried to explain, but Old Man Shi was not listening at all. He picked up a Nan Bamboo broom and started to beat them with it.

Left with no other choice, the two of them hastily retreated from the house.

"You heartless lot! My daughter can’t even rest in peace after her death. This is all your doing! Get out, get out!"

Old Man Shi shouted with fury and slammed the door shut.

Qin Yi rushed to knock on the door: "Old Man Shi, please listen to me..."

"Let’s go. There’s no point in saying anything more."

Su Pan’er shook her head and stopped him.

Seeing no hope of getting any clues from the plaintiff, they had no choice but to mount their horses and leave Tan Village.

The sounds of their hoofbeats gradually faded. In the Shi household, a small crack appeared in the closed front door, and a head peeked out, taking in the surroundings, before quietly closing the door.

"How is it? Have they left?"

A sudden voice from behind startled Old Man Shi!

"You... you old codger! Why don’t you make any noise when you walk!"

"For so many years, when have I not walked this way? I’m asking you, have they gone?" The old woman glared at him.

"They’ve left. You were told not to come out, but you insisted on doing so. Now go back to the house."

Old Man Shi squinted at the closed gate, his mind deep in thought.

Su Pan’er and Qin Yi rode some distance away before slowing down.

"So, did you notice anything?"

Su Pan’er couldn’t help but ask.

Qin Yi looked at her in surprise: "How did you know I noticed something?"

"Tsk! When you’re thoughtful, you tend to slightly purse your lips. Others may not notice it, but how could I not?" Su Pan’er retorted, rolling her eyes at him.

So, his little habit had revealed his perceptive nature!

Qin Yi realized!

"Indeed, there are some suspicious points."

"Let’s hear it."

"Well, when I pretended to accidentally touch Old Man Shi’s wrist, he seemed angry, but his pulse was perfectly calm. He wasn’t actually angry."

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