After all, he was considered a half-public official, and it was a crime to break into an official residence without permission. However, Huaixiu only had ten days. Extraordinary times called for extreme measures. She had to understand why Zhao claimed that Wu Ruier was murdered.

"who?"

Huaixiu jumped out of the window. A middle-aged woman looked at her in shock. The medicine bowl in her hand slipped. Huaixiu, with quick eyes and quick hands, jumped in front of the woman, squatted down to catch the medicine bowl, and gently put it down.

On the table nearby.

"Auntie, don't be surprised, I am from the Six Gates."

Six doors?

The woman couldn't help but swallow her saliva. Under the candlelight, she saw clearly that the person coming looked familiar.

Huaixiu added, "This morning, I came to visit you at home. Mr. Wu said that my wife was seriously ill and could not see guests, so I came here at night."

The woman remembered.

"Mother Li, who is here..."

The movement in the room startled Ms. Zhao who was lying on the bed. She stood up, and Mother Li quickly supported her and whispered, "Madam, she is from Liumen."

Mrs. Zhao was surprised and happy when she heard this.

Huaixiu hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, "I am Li Huaixiu, the Liumen... policeman, ordered by Sheng Changsi to investigate Wu Ruier's case."

Ms. Zhao had no doubts at all, and was even a little excited, "Is it really a six-door model?"

Huaixiu nodded, and Ms. Zhao suddenly coughed. Mother Li quickly stroked Ms. Zhao's chest, "Madam, don't worry, someone is finally willing to take up this case."

After some consolation, Ms. Zhao shed tears again. Huaixiu waited patiently for Ms. Zhao to calm down before asking, "Why did Madam conclude that Wu Ruier's death was a murder and not an accident?"

...

It was late at night, Huaixiu returned to Liumen, and unexpectedly met Zhou Qingyue at the door.

The two stood opposite each other and looked at each other.

Huaixiu smiled and said, "Come back so late?"

Zhou Qingyue said, "To each other."

Huaixiu asked again, "Handling the case alone?"

Zhou Qingyue replied, "To each other."

Huaixiu shrugged and entered the door with her, "How was the case? I heard that the criminal confessed during the first trial of your case, but then recanted his confession during the retrial. It shouldn't be that easy. If there are difficulties, I can help.

."

Zhou Qingyue glanced at her and said, "The case of the official family is more complicated and time is limited. You have to think of a way. If you have difficulties, I can also help."

Huaixiu smiled.

At this time, Chang'an heard the noise and ran out, shouting, "Li Huaixiu, where have you been..." Suddenly seeing Zhou Qingyue, he stopped talking.

The few people returned to the dormitory. Since Hu Yuzhu was at tz, the three of them did not talk to each other and stayed silent all night. The next day, Zhou Qingyue left first. Chang'an took Huaixiu to ask questions. Qin Zhen also came to question the two of them about their actions yesterday, and

He said that it had been reported to Sheng Changsi and would be included in their assessment in the future.

Huaixiu smiled and said, "I went to Wu's house again after doing some personal business, and finally met Mrs. Zhao." She told about her meeting with Mrs. Zhao at night. Qin Zhen was dissatisfied with her acting privately. Chang'an did not ask about the case, but

Ask her what personal matters she has to do.

Huaixiu was too lazy to pay attention to her, "Mrs. Zhao actually has no evidence to prove Wu Ruier's death. She thinks Wu Ruier did not live well in the Xie family."

Chang'an frowned, "But it is generally accepted that Wu Ruier and Xie Rong are in harmony with each other. When Xie Rong proposed to marry Wu Ruier, the Xie family did not agree. After all, the Xie family is of the fifth rank, and Xie Rong is a famous talent, and is expected to pass the imperial examination.

This marriage was fought for by Xie Rong. It has only been a year, so even if Xie Rong changed his mind, he would not have changed his mind so quickly. Besides, why did Mrs. Zhao say that Wu Rui'er was not doing well in the Xie family?"

Huaixiu said, "Mrs. Zhao twice found injuries on Wu Ruier's body, as if she had been beaten. She asked about it. Although Wu Ruier denied it, Mrs. Zhao said she could feel that her daughter was unhappy. She also asked Ji Lan privately.

, Ji Lan hesitated and said nothing. At that time, for the sake of the face of the two families, Mrs. Zhao was a womanly family and had no idea, so she did not make a fuss. It was not until her daughter died that Mrs. Zhao's desire to protect her daughter was aroused.

Even if I risk my life, I still want to give my daughter justice."

Chang'an sighed after hearing this, "A woman is weak by nature, but a mother is strong. Mrs. Zhao's move was too late. But even so, it does not prove that this was a murder."

Indeed.

Huaixiu thought for a while, "Did you find any other injuries on Wu Ruier's body during yesterday's autopsy?"

Chang'an shook his head, "People are burned like that. Even if there are bruises from beatings, they have long been unable to be found. Maybe Mrs. Zhao feels sorry for her daughter and mistakenly thinks she was murdered."

Huaixiu said, "The last time Mrs. Zhao saw Wu Rui'er was five days before the accident. Mrs. Zhao said that Wu Rui'er stayed at Wu's house until very late that day before leaving. She would never do this in the past. Before leaving, she kept telling Mrs. Zhao to be careful.

Take care of yourself.”

"What does this mean?"

Huaixiu shook his head.

The three of them were silent for a moment, and Chang An asked again, "What should we do next?"

Huaixiu said, "We still have to go find Ji Lan, but instead of going in the open, we come in secret."

"Going at night?"

Huaixiu rolled her eyes at Chang'an and said, "You try to lure Ji Lan out of Xie's house. I want to see her alone, but I can't arouse the Xie family's suspicion."

"This is difficult to handle."

Huaixiu said, "Jilan's family is also in the capital."

Chang An rolled his eyes and said, "You won't let me hold her family hostage, will you?"

Huaixiu smiled and said, "I can't be the only one investigating this case. You also have a share." Then he looked at Qin Zhen and said, "Sir, don't you think so?"

Qin Zhen said seriously, "Yes, if Li Huaixiu is the only one who solves the case, she will be the only one who can be counted. However, there is a scandal ahead. If you do something illegal due to the investigation, not only will you fail to pass the exam, but you will also have to

Take responsibility.”

Changan opened his eyes in displeasure.

Next, the troops were divided into two groups. Chang'an tried to take Ji Lan away, while Huaixiu went to the agreed teahouse to wait for news. As for Qin Zhen, Huaixiu asked him to choose who to follow. Qin Zhen thought for a moment and chose to go with Chang'an because he

You need to know how she took Ji Lan away. This was her assessment, and it played into Huaixiu's plan.

Huaixiu did not go to the teahouse, but came to Wenwen Street. She stood at the door of Mr. Wang Zhong's house for a moment before answering the door, "Jiangzhou Li Huaixiu came to deliver a letter yesterday. Is Mr. Wang at home today?"

The doorman looked up at her and said, "My lord has just come back from the court, please come with me."

Huai Xiu is overjoyed.

Huaixiu was led into the door. This was an exquisite courtyard. Although it was not big, it was full of the flavor of the Jiangnan water town. Dad said that Mr. Wang is from hz. He now holds a position in the sixth department and is an official in Zhengliu.

Pin, he was able to see her only because of the letter written by his father, which also shows that Mr. Wang misses his old love.

Huaixiu waited in the living room anxiously for half an hour when Wang Zhong, dressed in Confucian clothes, walked in.

Huaixiu was busy giving gifts, "Li Huaixiu, a folk girl, has met Mr. Wang."

"Are you Li Gongming's girl?"

Huaixiu raised his head and looked at Wang Zhong, "Exactly."

While Wang Zhong was sizing her up, Huaixiu was also sizing up Wang Zhong. After eight years, she still recognized him.

"Huaixiu, isn't it hard for you to deliver food to your father every day?"

"Your father taught you well."

"Huaixiu, your father said that you are learning calligraphy, so I will give you these papers, ink, pens and inkstones."

"Huaixiu, it's getting dark soon. Don't wait for your father. Come back quickly."

...

Although Wang Zhong was the county magistrate at the time, he was very kind to her and her father. She often went to the Yamen to play when she was young, and Mr. Wang never stopped her. Seeing each other again, many past events came to mind, Huaixiu was a little excited, and Wang

Loyalty can't help but feel general.

"Like, like, in eight years, you have grown so big."

Huaixiu smiled and said, "Your Excellency is still the same as before. Huaixiu recognized him at a glance."

Wang Zhong smiled and said, "How is your father?"

"Thank you for your concern, sir. Dad is very kind."

Wang Zhong nodded and asked the servant to bring hot tea and cakes. Huaixiu was flattered and thanked him again and again.

"I've already read your father's letter. I can't believe that you actually want to take the six-door police exam?"

Huaixiu nodded shyly, "My father didn't agree with my coming, but entering Six Gates has been Huaixiu's wish since childhood."

Wang Zhongdao, "Then do you know the current situation of the six doors?"

Huai Xiu said, "I know, to be honest with you, I have passed the first two rounds of exams and am now investigating a fire case at the home of Wai Lang, a member of the military department."

Wang Zhong was surprised, "Have you passed two rounds?"

"Um."

Wang Zhong sighed, "That's amazing. Is the fire case you mentioned the case of Xie's family?"

Huaixiu said, "This is exactly what the exam is about."

Wang Zhong was speechless for a moment, then smiled and said, "Zhuge Ming is Zhuge Ming, he actually asked you to investigate, but this is not surprising." He then asked, "Have you encountered any difficulties in this investigation?"

Huaixiu quickly shook his head, "I came to see you today because I have something to ask for, but it has nothing to do with the exam."

"oh?"
Chapter completed!