The Spirited Daughter-in-law and the Mountain Man
Chapter 1160 - Chapter 1160 The big boss has arrived

Chapter 1160: The big boss has arrived Chapter 1160: The big boss has arrived Xiao Qinghe wheeled himself out from the room and saw the man in green in the courtyard.

“Who are you?”

Su Qingyue turned around and spoke using ventriloquism, “I am a friend of Xiao Yuchuan.

My name is Wu Yuan and I have come for a visit.

I apologize for any inconvenience.”

“So you’re the third brother’s friend.” Xiao Qinghe didn’t think much of it,

Xiao Yuchuan came out from the kitchen.

Qinghe asked, “Third brother, where is Qingyue?”

“She’s hiding.”

“That’s good,” Xiao Qinghe relaxed a bit.

“Open up, open the door!” A ritualistic shout came from outside the door, “We are from the government office!”

Xiao Yuchuan opened the courtyard door, seeing four officials armed with sabers and a carriage waiting outside.

Next to the carriage stood two middle-aged men.

From their attire, one appeared to be an administrative clerk from the county office and the other a post-mortem examiner.

“Adult, please step out of the carriage,” the clerk opened the door of the carriage.

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County Magistrate Zheng Dejun got out of the carriage, clad in an official robe, looking most imposing.

The villagers nearby, who had never witnessed such a grand scene, kept their distance out of fear, while the braver ones watched from afar.

Xiao Yuchuan immediately stepped out of the yard and greeted Zheng Dejun with a bow, “Xiao Yuchuan at your service, Your Honor.”

“Are you Su Qingyue’s husband?” Zheng Dejun sized him up.

“Indeed, I am.”

“Where is Su Qingyue?” Zheng Dejun asked directly.

“You must already know that my wife and I fell into the cold pool.

It was a struggle to get out, and after doing so, late last night, we walked towards the village.

My wife was planning to go to the county office, but we were attacked by wolves and became separated.

My wife did not flee out of guilt.”

Upon hearing this, Zheng Dejun knew these were excuses, yet he didn’t expose them.

At this moment, Hua Changxu, the newly appointed village chief of Wushan Village, hurried over with two villagers, “I, the humble village chief of Wushan Village, Hua Changxu, greet Your Honor.”

“Rise,” County Magistrate Zheng seemed amiable.

“Thank you, sir.” Hua Changxu immediately began to flatter, “Your personal visit to our village is an honor.

I was unaware of your arrival and failed to meet you at a distance.”

“No matter,” Zheng Dejun gave a slight nod, “The Zhu Daqi murder case in Wushan Village is the first case since I took office, and I take it very seriously.

The delay over the past few days wasn’t due to negligence but rather because the new post-mortem examiner has just taken office today.

Hua Changxu, take the examiner to the Zhu family for the autopsy now.”

“Yes,” Hua Changxu acknowledged, then said, “Your Honor has come a long way.

I will arrange lodging for you immediately.”

“It’s not necessary; let’s see how it goes.

I may not stay overnight,” Zheng Dejun waved his hand, and the post-mortem examiner followed Hua Changxu to the Zhu family to carry out the autopsy.

“Sir, my son died a wrongful death, you must uphold justice for this widow!”

“Sir, my younger brother died so horribly…”

The Old Lady of the Zhu family and Zhu Nengwen, the second son, ran over from a distance and prostrated themselves before Zheng Dejun.

“Your Honor, my son Zhu Daqi has been dead for five or six days now, and my husband has been sick with grief, bedridden,” The Old Lady of the Zhu family cried with snot and tears, “I beg you to arrest that vicious woman Su Qingyue and behead her, or else my son will never rest in peace.”

“My younger brother was in the prime of his youth; I never thought he would die like this, Your Honor…” Zhu Nengwen also wept profusely.

“If the person is indeed Su Qingyue, I shall see that she is brought to justice,” Zheng Dejun said coldly, “Stand up, all of you.”

“Thank you, Your Honor.” The Old Lady of the Zhu family, with Zhu Nengwen’s support, shakily stood up.

PS: I’m really struggling today, can’t seem to find any inspiration and it’s hard to get the words out.

Please don’t kill me, dears, just disable me a little.

I’ll try harder tomorrow~ Begging for that monthly ticket~

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