"Indeed, under such circumstances, no clues can be derived from the female body," he said.
Qin Yi mused, "And there’s the reaction of that Bai Hubu. It feels sowhat off-kilter. Reflecting on his attitude, he was noticeably trying to obstruct our investigation. Could it be... "
"Bribery!"
A word flashed through everyone’s mind simultaneously.
"It does seem a bit like corruption," said Jun Ruoxue, letting out a sigh.
The room fell silent for a mont.
"If that’s the case, it could explain Bai’s motives. Let’s make a bold assumption that this is the situation. Then who is the one offering bribes, and could they be the real culprit? Or soone associated with the killer? By framing Lui Muyi, who benefits the most? If we can unravel these mysteries, this case might just solve itself."
Qin Yi put forth his theory.
Inspector Liu looked deeply at Qin Yi, remaining silent for a mont.
"Whether it is or isn’t, we cannot conclude now. We need undeniable evidence."
"Indeed, investigating a case requires adherence to the evidence. I was only making assumptions earlier. If it really is as we speculated, it adds up and makes sense."
Qin Yi nodded in agreent: "Even though we lack concrete evidence proving our suspicions now, it does not prevent us from inferring answers. We can start with the easiest approach. Start by locating the plaintiff and the defendant and understanding their circumstances."
The most direct approach was to find Lui Muyi and ask him about what happened!
Everyone nodded in agreent.
"Indeed, we need to find Young Master Lui first. Otherwise, our deductions will only remain deductions. eting with him might yield new discoveries."
Contemplating, Su Pan’er said: "The thing is, didn’t Bai Hubu ntioned earlier that he is at the river dock building dikes which are quite so distance from here? We have traveled continuously for these past few days, let’s visit him tomorrow."
"Sounds good. Everyone is tired, we should rest first."
Jun Ruoxue stood up from her chair and stretched: "I feel like my bones are breaking! I just want to lie down and rest, yawn!"
"If Miss Jun is tired, why not go to your room and rest? After we finish our official business, we will rest as soon as possible."
Inspector Liu laughed heartily.
Jun Ruoxue looked at everyone, only then did she rember she was the only one here for leisure while the others had official business.
Feeling slightly embarrassed, she chuckled: "I’ll leave you to it then, I’ll head back to my room."
Having said that, she snuck away.
The rascal pig, who originally stayed by Su Pan’er’s side, took advantage of the distraction and followed her out stealthily.
"Cough cough, let’s discuss the relief efforts."
After Jun Ruoxue had disappeared from sight, Inspector Liu coughed and began: "Prior to arriving in Changze, Lord Cao had instructed us to fully cooperate with everything here. The relief supplies have arrived, it’s up to the doctors here to decide where to distribute them. As an official, I’ve studied the topography of Changze, so why not... "
The group briefly discussed deliverance matters. As it beca dark, they each returned to their quarters.
" I’ve asked the postal worker for so hot water and food, let’s eat in the room! He will deliver it later."
Qin Yi, feeling hot, casually poured a cup of tea and drank it.
Su Pan’er had just finished tying her hair. Despite the scorching heat and having internal force to protect herself, traveling in the heat was not an easy task.
Qin Yi lay on the bed and reflected: "Didn’t Bai say earlier that Young Master Lui was building a river embanknt? What if after we finish our al, we go visit the river embanknt?"
The two were protected by their internal force; a short distance was not an issue for either of them. As long as they returned before dawn, there wouldn’t be any problems.
"The embanknt is so view and wide, how do we find him?"
Laughing lightly, Su Pan’er replied: "What’s more, Lui Muyi is not to be trifled with, nor is the Lui family weak. Uncle Lui has made such a grand display in getting us to find Lui Muyi, there must be more than ets the eye."
A skinny cal is still larger than a horse!
With a largescale influence in the nearby counties and roads, Uncle Lui, having extensively thought out his plan, could naturally find a way to get his people to guard Lui Muyi in secret.
Any outsider who wants to harm Lui Muyi will probably find it difficult!
Qin Yi instantly understood: "You’re saying... by sending us to Changze, Uncle Lui is trying to make a statent to soone?"
That soone was naturally soone higher up.
As for who it could be, it wasn’t difficult to guess.
Su Pan’er shook her head: "It’s probably not just to show a certain individual. The Lui family attracts too much attention, Uncle Lui likely can’t act on his own. If we can save Young Master Lui during our visit, that would be even better."
"In that case, let’s ask Inspector Liu to inquire about the plaintiff tomorrow. After we have arranged the epidemic prevention procedures, we’ll directly go talk to Young Master Lui," Qin Yi suggested.
Su Pan’er nodded: "That sounds good. Inspector Liu has the backing of Imperial Envoy Cao, and he’s an official at the Imperial Court. He is indeed more suited than us to investigate the plaintiff."
"Hmm!"
Qin Yi agreed with a nod and a smile: "Once he has probed enough and we have a better understanding of the situation, we can continue our unofficial investigation with the plaintiff and the blacksmith, perhaps we may unearth so clues."
Thud thud thud!
As Su Pan’er was about to respond, there was suddenly a knock on the door.
"Guests, your hot water and food have arrived."
"Co in!"
Qin Yi stood up to answer.
After the hot water was brought into the small compartnt, Su Pan collected it and took the opportunity to sneak into the compartnt to bathe.
Just as she was about to undress, she noticed a snout poking through the door of the compartnt.
Hmm, a snout?
What the hell!
Su Pan’er realized at once, this damn pig was actually peeking!
Angry, she swung the door open, grabbed the rascal pig by its ear: "Get out! Do you want to die, you damn pig, hmm?"
The little Bama pig struggled in her hand, crying out loudly.
"Ouch! It hurts, let go, let go! I swear, I didn’t do it on purpose, I was looking for the bathroom to pee!"
Su Pan’er had no intention of hearing it out, held its ear and threw the piglet out of the compartnt, and then slamd the door shut.
"No! No! Pan’er, my sweet Pan’er, it’s Younger Sister Xue’er who sent to find you, it’s true, truer than pearls!"
Outside the compartnt, the little pig kept ramming the door, causing a loud noise.
"Do not assu I do not know what you’re up to, you damn pig. If I see you again, I’ll skin you alive!"
"Pan’er, Pan’er, let uncle pig in, Pan’er!"
Qin Yi watched this scene in surprise.
This damn color pig!
How dare it peep on his Pan’er? It’s obviously seeking death!
He raised an eyebrow, suddenly grabbed the pig by the ears, twisted it, and threw it out of the room, then slamd the door shut.
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