Chapter 1525: Full-level Boss Dressed As a Peasant Girl
Chapter 1525: Let Her Testify
A homicide case?
How could Ah Yu get involved in a homicide case?
Grandma Lu anxiously handed Xiao Zaozao to Hua Xian and asked the two officers, "Gentlemen, is there any misunderstanding in this? Our Ah Yu would never commit any wrongdoing."
The two officers were taken aback by her words, realizing that she misunderstood the situation. They quickly explained, "Madam, don't worry. Miss Lu won't get into trouble. She is summoned as a witness."
"A witness?" Shu Yu asked, puzzled.
"Yes, last night, master Chen was murdered, and his Daughter-in-law, Kong Shi, reported the case to the yamen, claiming that her maid, Qiuju, was the one who poisoned him. Qiuju denied it and said that she had gone out to see the lanterns last night and ran into Miss Lu. Magistrate Xie sent us to invite Miss Lu to help with the testimony."
Grandma Lu felt relieved after hearing the explanation. So that's how it was.
However, Shu Yu's heart sank. Chen Xiucai's father was murdered? And Kong Zhiyou reported the case to the yamen? Does this mean Kong Zhiyou was trying to deal with Qiuju?
Shu Yu knew that Kong Zhiyou would seek revenge, but going after her father-in-law seemed unwise. Even if Master Chen wasn't a scholar, getting involved in a murder would only make things worse.
Something doesn't seem right.
Shu Yu shook her head. Kong Zhiyou was willing to endure and stop her family from dealing with Qiuju during her most sorrowful confinement. Someone who could bear such humiliation and burden would definitely plan a painful and meticulous scheme to deal with Qiuju. Getting directly involved in something that would put herself in an unclear situation didn't seem like her style.
This whole situation felt strange.
Shu Yu felt something was off but tried to reassure the old lady, "Grandma, it's nothing major. I'll go to the yamen and just tell them what I saw and heard. I'll be back soon."
The old lady nodded, "Alright, go ahead then."
Shu Yu nodded to the two officers, "Let's go."
"Please, Miss Lu."
The group got on the carriage and arrived at the yamen shortly after.
Outside the main hall, a crowd had gathered, and many common people were pointing and discussing something.
When Shu Yu entered the hall, she immediately noticed Meng Yunzheng standing there.
It seemed he had been summoned too.
Meng Yunzheng nodded at her, and she walked in.
In the center of the hall, three people were kneeling—Kong Zhiyou, her maid, and Qiuju.
The last time Shu Yu saw Kong Zhiyou, she was in good spirits and had a cheerful face.
But now, she looked much thinner, and her aura seemed to have been drained. She appeared haggard and had a poor complexion.
When Kong Zhiyou saw Shu Yu, her expression changed, and she turned her head away with a tight-lipped smile, feeling a bit embarrassed.
On the other hand, Qiuju eagerly lifted her head when she saw Shu Yu and said, "Miss Lu, you're here! You must help me testify. I really didn't commit the murder."
Shu Yu walked past her and approached Magistrate Xie, bowing respectfully, "Greetings, sir."
Magistrate Xie had a gentle demeanor and smiled, "Thank you, Miss Lu, for coming all this way."
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