Chapter 524: Madness

"The Ma family is about to have a wedding, and everyone in the Ma family is very busy. I think Hongyu was very busy that day and went home late at night. After returning, she saw that everyone had met with an accident and was shocked, so she was unconscious."

"I see."

"Because I had to help my wife with many things, I was not at home that day, so I escaped."

Chu Jinnian smiled slightly, and a hint of playfulness flashed across his raised eyes, "Then I really don't know whether to say that this girl named Hongyu is lucky or unlucky."

"Master Chu means..."

Ding Gaochang didn't understand what Chu Jinnian meant.

Does that mean she was lucky enough to survive, but also went crazy because of this? But looking at Chu Jinnian's appearance, it doesn't seem to be that simple.

"As Lord Ding said, Mr. Ma's family all died of poisoning in the evening. There are many servants in the family, and they all have dinner at home. Only Hongyu is still busy outside and can't even eat on time. I don't know if this is because the capable have more work, or the master is making things difficult for others and ostracizing them."

"For a girl who is so busy, you can imagine how her life is usually like. But it was precisely because she was not at home that day that she escaped the disaster. It can be said that she was lucky in misfortune."

The playful smile on Chu Jinnian's face became more obvious, and he looked at Ding Gaochang, "What do you think, Lord Ding?"

The meaning is very obvious, that is, there is some suspicion towards Hongyu.

It's no wonder. He is the only survivor and there is no way he can clear himself of suspicion.

"Lord Chu is right. I also suspected Hongyu at first, but I asked around and found out that Hongyu was a maid sold to the Ma family when she was young. She had always served Madam Ma and was a very popular maid around her. She even dressed better than others."

Ding Gaochang replied, "I also heard that Madam Ma likes Hongyu very much. She even said that after Ma Liangcai gets married, she will help Hongyu find a suitable marriage and release her. Hongyu was very happy and even told others that Madam Ma was going to prepare a dowry for her and give her an extra ten taels of silver. When others heard this, they were very envious and said that Hongyu was very lucky."

In other words, Hongyu has received great favors from the Ma family and has no intention of taking revenge on her master.

However, for many of these things, what they appear to be and what they actually are are mostly different.

Chu Jinnian smiled slightly and nodded, "Master Ding is right. If that's the case, let's go see this Hongyu first."

Any conjecture needs to be proven by evidence, and it is useless to say more.

"Yes, Lord Chu, please follow me." Ding Gaochang hurriedly agreed, led the way, and led Chu Jinnian to the prison.

Hongyu is in the cell closest to the door.

Because it was just supervision and not imprisonment, the cell where Hongyu was staying was cleaned quite well. It was equipped with a bed, bedding, etc. There was also dinner on the table nearby which seemed to be for Hongyu.

But at this moment, Hongyu was sitting cross-legged on the ground, holding a pillow in her arms, mumbling something and laughing from time to time.

"It's time to eat." The female jailer took the steamed bun from the bowl and stuffed it into Hongyu's hand, "Hot steamed buns, eat quickly."

Hongyu, however, still smiled at the jailer. She held the steamed bun in her hand, not knowing how to put it into her mouth. She just pointed at the female jailer and said, "You are lying. This is not a steamed bun. This is grilled fish. I hate eating fish the most. My mother said that eating too much fish will make you stupid. I will listen to my mother and I will not eat fish."

"Is it because I stole your apricots yesterday that you want to take revenge on me today by making me eat fish? I'm not stupid, I won't be fooled."

"I want to eat steamed buns and drink rice porridge. If you don't give them to me, I will tell my mother."

"Hey, where's my mom? Where did she go? I haven't seen her for a long time..."

"Oh, yes, my mother said she would go to town to buy me a head flower. With the head flower on, I will look pretty and attractive."

Hongyu mumbled for a long time, and then she saw the jailer in front of her suddenly stand up, throw the pillow in his hand aside, and hug her fiercely, "Dad, why are you here? Didn't you say you were going to cut some pork for me? I want to eat fried meatballs."

"Dad, it's so hot today. I'm so hot."

As Hongyu spoke, she pulled at her clothes.

It was just the thick coat on his body, so he let her pull it a couple of times, but it was okay.

But Hongyu couldn't pull it down, so she squatted down suddenly and pulled the pants under her long jacket, "Dad, my stomach hurts, I need to poop..."

"Don't dare to be here!"

At first, no matter how nonsense Hongyu talked, the jailer didn't take it seriously. But when he saw Hongyu like this, he was shocked and quickly grabbed her.

Not only is there no toilet here, but the adults are right outside. If Hongyu goes crazy and makes no sound, it will be a joke if the adults see her.

The jailer took Hongyu off and dragged her to a toilet surrounded by mats, found a toilet bowl and asked her to relieve herself quickly.

"Let's go." Chu Jinnian said in a deep voice and walked out.

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Ding Gaochang and Xu Zhengping hurriedly followed behind.

"At first, I was worried that Hongyu was pretending to be crazy, so I asked people to take good care of her during this period of time. Hongyu is indeed crazy."

Ding Gaochang said, "Today's behavior is considered pretty good. He usually talks a lot of nonsense. He saw a child running around the door and pointed at the jailer and said he was a bull-headed and horse-faced monster. Another time, he even caught a mouse from nowhere."

"At first he just looked at the mouse and muttered something, but later he stuffed it into his mouth. Fortunately, he was stopped by the jailer, otherwise the mouse would have been swallowed by Hongyu."

"It's interesting." Chu Jinnian narrowed his eyes and looked up at the sky above his head.

It is a rare windless and sunny day in winter. At this time of night, you can still see the stars in the sky, twinkling. It is very beautiful.

"It's dry, be careful with fire..."

Outside, there were the calls of the night watchman.

Chu Jinnian retracted his gaze and looked at Ding Gaochang, "Sir Ding, the weather is dry in winter, so we need to be careful to prevent water leaks, especially in this prison."

Ding Gaochang was stunned for a moment, "Master Chu means..."

"Tomorrow morning, I want to go to Mr. Ma's house to check it out. Let's stay in the county government office tonight." Chu Jinnian said in a deep voice.

"I will order someone to clean up a room for you right away." Ding Gaochang said, "But the county office is simple and shabby, and I am afraid that Lord Chu will be wronged. I will also stay in the county office tonight. If Lord Chu needs anything, please let me know at any time."

"Yeah." Chu Jinnian nodded.

Ding Gaochang and Xu Zhengping hurriedly ordered people to clean up the house in the backyard and arrange for Chu Jinnian to rest.

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