Reborn in a Noble Family - Chapter 163
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Chapter 163 Closing the Case with a Tiger’s Head and a Snake’s Tail
Li Rui choked and nodded.
Second Master Qiao looked at the top of Li Rui’s head, and a light flashed in his eyes.
“You heard the interrogation in court yesterday. Second uncle wants to ask what you think.”
“Second Uncle, I…” Li Rui raised his head in fear. The helplessness in his eyes was too obvious.
Second Master Qiao raised the corner of his lips in satisfaction, but the expression on his face became even more serious. “Your mother and your father probably can’t … What about you and your big brother? You have to think about it clearly.”
Seeing that Li Rui seemed to have something to say, Second Uncle Qiao interrupted him, “Second Uncle means that you and your big brother had better come back. Regardless of whether your mother did anything to frame your father or not, your grandmother can’t accommodate the two of you. Let alone whether your big brother can still do business with the Li family, even if you can continue to study, it’s still a problem.” Instead of doing this, it would be better if they all came back. To put it bluntly, regardless of whether you are Li Clan’s sons or not, you are all from Qiao Family! ”
“Second Uncle” Li Rui was both moved and excited.
Second Master Qiao patted Li Rui’s shoulder again and comforted him, “Don’t think too much. Stay in Qiao Family. You are Qiao Family’s cousin and master. There’s no need to look at other people’s faces. Those people outside just can’t see us well. Now that they have the chance to see our jokes, they naturally have to try their best to run on us. Don’t lower their status and be like those people.”
“Don’t worry, Second Uncle. I have my limits.”
Second Master Qiao nodded and said inadvertently, “Actually, there is no turning point on your mother’s side. Didn’t Li Si confess to Qiu Hong? If you can prove that Qiu Hong did all those things, your mother will be able to come out. Unfortunately, Qiu Hong can’t find anything. Otherwise, it would be easy to push all of them down on Qiu Hong.”
Li Rui’s lowered eyes flashed.
Second Master Qiao sighed, “Look at me, what are you talking about? Brother Rui, don’t think about this mess. Take time to read more books. There are still a few uncles on your mother’s side. When things are over, you and your mother will go to the capital, change places, and start over.”
Qiao Xi no longer cared about Qiao Linzi’s matter, and she left as well. Her thoughts were all on the tea shop.
Since they had decided to cooperate with Zhong Chenglin, their interests were the same.
After discussing with Zhong Chenglin a few times, Gu Jinzhen followed him every time. The atmosphere was really strange.
However, Zhong Chenglin’s speed was very fast. Everything that needed to be arranged had been arranged, and Qiao Yunxi’s second career had started rapidly.
“Mother is coming back?” Looking at the letter in her hand, Qiao Xi happily said to Nanny Shen.
“Counting the days, madam has been around for more than three months.”
Qiao Xi frowned, “Is my mother’s body able to withstand running?”
Nanny Shen guaranteed, “Master said that the doctors over there will follow us. They won’t go back until they make sure that Madam will return safely.”
“The doctor over there?” Qiao Xi felt a chill run down her spine when she thought of that wicked old man.
“Then this matter will end as soon as possible.” She didn’t want Gu Jingshu to come back and face such a mess with the Qiao Clan. The current Gu Jingshu was a twin, so she couldn’t handle it.
“Master’s letter says that they will not set off until the end of this month. If they go by water, there will be some delay on the way. It will be next month for them to come back.”
Qiao Yunxi nodded. “What happened to Qiao Linzi?”
“Little miss, Pockmarked Wang and Old Fifth Zhu have all been captured. They have confirmed Li Si’s story. Li Si’s family has also returned to Jincheng. Those grain stores have also confirmed that Li Si’s family bought lamp oil.”
“It’s so complicated.” Qiao Xi pouted in dissatisfaction.
Although she didn’t mind the big things and liked the liveliness, now that Gu Jingshu was coming back, if she didn’t close the case, it would affect Qiao Family and Gu Jingshu’s safety.
Nanny Shen looked at Qiao Xi’s expression and thought for a while. She finally bravely said, “Little miss, Young Master Gu has done a lot of work this time.”
Cut!
Qiao Yunxi snorted in disgust.
Of course, she knew that Gu Jinzhen had done a lot. Without his help, how could Second Brother Qiao have received so much information? How could he have robbed Li Si from the warehouse?
Although she had sent the message to Second Qiao, Second Qiao’s ability was limited and he was no match for Fourth Qiao. She originally wanted to help Second Qiao, but she didn’t expect that Gu Jinzhen would be one step ahead of her and arrange everything.
As for what Li Si knew, such as about Qiu Hong and about Qiao Linzi transferring the medicinal ingredients and money of the Li Clan, it was Gu Jinzhen who revealed it to Li Si.
No, no, no, the order should be like this.
The first to find Li Si was Gu Jinzhen’s men. Under Gu Jinzhen’s coercion, temptation, and assurance, Li Si became a fish out of the net and was found by Old Four Qiao and locked up in the warehouse. After that, Second Brother Qiao, who had received the news, robbed Li Si. Only then did Li Si become a tainted witness in the court.
As for where did Second Brother Qiao find out?
Of course, it was still Gu Jinzhen.
However, Li Si’s one-sided words were not enough to convict Qiao Linzi, so what would Second Brother Qiao do next?
She knew about Qiao Lao’er’s encouragement to Li Rui, but she didn’t know when Li Rui would arrive at the yamen.
Just as Qiao Yunxi was waiting for Second Qiao to make a big move, Matriarch Li found a witness!
This is interesting.
The witness that Old Madame Li found was said to be a messenger.
At the time of the murder, he was passing by the courtyard when he saw someone climbing over the wall from the courtyard.
As for why he did not report the matter, he was right in his words-he thought that it was just a burglar, and although it was a big deal later, he was a lonely old man, and his schedule was contrary to that of ordinary people, so he did not notice any movement outside at all.
According to Da Zheng’s description, the government quickly found a counterpart.
That person was originally a local ruffian. He was the kind of person who ate alone and his family wasn’t hungry. If someone gave him money, he would help others to alleviate the calamity.
As for the deceased, he only used a tough method to kidnap him, put him with Li Ruicheng, cut off the head of the deceased with an axe, and printed Li Ruicheng’s hand seal on the bloodied axe to complete the employer’s task.
He took the silver, bought the wine, and drank too much yellow soup. He accidentally spilled the beans, and the rest of the matter became logical.
Things were going too smoothly now. The things that the official did not find were immediately found by Old Madame Li’s people. Naturally, the smart people discovered something strange.
But the truth was that the murderer had admitted it himself. This was a case of human life. Who would be so foolish as to take the initiative to bear the blame?
And the killer’s employer?
The murderer also identified Qiao Linzi.
Everyone found it inconceivable that the originally mysterious case had been settled so easily!
It ended so easily, what was the suspense of the previous wave after wave?
What’s a farce?
A case that can be solved with just a few witnesses, why didn’t you find him before?
The most ridiculous thing was that these people didn’t come here to testify because of the officials. They were the ones who took the initiative to testify!
Was this a mockery of the officials’ inaction, or was it a compliment to the consciousness of these people?
The people of the dynasty still avoided dealing with the government, let alone witnessing it. Although it was a lawsuit involving human lives, it did not involve them. Everyone chose to protect themselves.
Although it was strange, everyone’s testimony was true and trustworthy.
Even when he was identifying Qiao Linzi, the banknotes that he took out belonged to the Qiao Clan and were given to Qiao Linzi by Old Madame Qiao.
The general situation was over, and no matter how much Qiao Linzi tried to argue, she could not justify herself.
The case happened in a world-shaking manner and ended inexplicably, but this did not affect the interest of the people at all.
Li Ruicheng was naturally released on the spot, while Qiao Linzi was sentenced to death.
The reason why it was so straightforward was because Wei Bojun was afraid that it would affect his performance. The court’s examination had already begun. This case had a great impact on him. If the case was not closed, it would be a failure on him. If the case was closed, it would be his performance, and he would be able to become the finishing point in the examination results.
Of course, copies had to be written very well.
Old Madame Qiao fainted on the spot. Seeing Qiao Family’s people in a hurry, Old Madame Li felt proud.
After Li Ruicheng was released, he did not call back his two sons. Regardless of whether Li Jue and Li Rui were his sons or not, as long as they were born to Qiao Linzi, he would not admit it.
This time, the Li Qiao Clan and the Li Qiao Clan were completely enemies.
Waiting was the hardest part.
Qiao Clan’s chickens and dogs jumped. Old Madame Qiao held Fourth Master Qiao’s hand on the hospital bed. She did not say a word and only looked at him eagerly.
Fourth Master Qiao was extremely irritated, but due to filial piety, he had no choice but to calm Old Madam Qiao down patiently. As for the person beside him, he did not say a word.
What else could he say?
The case is closed. Who can change it?
Li Jue and Li Rui were also very embarrassed.
The Li Clan cannot return. Although the Qiao Clan treats them very well, Qiao Linzi is no longer here. The two of them always feel that they are out of place in the Qiao Clan. Now that Old Madam Qiao is suppressing them, where will they go if Old Madam Qiao is not here in the future?
East courtyard.
“Mammy, do you think the one from the Southern Campus will come out this time?”
Mammy Shen smiled and said confidently, “Little Miss, the one from the Southern Academy seems to have nothing to do with Qiao Family, but what did Second Brother Qiao do? Buddhist rituals? He can’t even calm his heart down. How can he do Buddhist rituals?”
“I just don’t know which is more important in her heart, Qiao Lao’er or Qiao Lao’er.” Qiao Yunxi said evilly.
Nanny Shen didn’t mind, “This time, the old witch and the one from the Southern Campus are evenly matched. It’s fair to lose one person.”
Qiao Linzi asked. Old Madam Qiao dragged her sickly body and forcefully sent Qiao Linzi off for the last time. When she returned, she was completely bedridden.
This time, she was really sick, and the wives of the few bedrooms were taking turns to take care of her.
Qiao Xi thought that the Qiao family would temporarily stop for a few days, but she didn’t want Old Madam Qiao to call everyone to the middle courtyard.
When the white-haired man gave the black-haired man a blow, Old Madame Qiao instantly aged. Her originally well-maintained body not only had more obvious wrinkles, but even her mental energy had declined.
He weakly waved his hand at the crowd, signaling for everyone to sit down.
“Everyone knows about Lin Zi. I called you here today to discuss her future.”