"To accuse us of murder, we need evidence. My wife and I were just here for fun; we don't know you at all. You were the one who shamelessly begged me to treat your son's illness. Now your son's life has been saved, but your father is gone, and you're blaming me for killing your father. So, tell me, what good did your father's death do me? If it did, why would I lay a hand on someone who's half-buried?"

Jiang Jiuniang went back to hug her daughter, and Gou'er packed his things and came out. The whole family planned to go to the Ouyang family to see what was going on.

But Ouyang Hao showed no intention of letting them go. His servant said arrogantly, "You killed my master and now you want to come to our mansion? You have quite the nerve! We've already reported you to the authorities. You can expect to go to jail!"

After saying that, he sarcastically said to Jiang Jiuniang, "Don't think you can get into our household just because you have some looks. Our master is doing you a favor by hiring you to treat his young master. Not only do you not know how to be grateful, but you also caused the death of my old master. You..."

Before the servant could finish speaking, a silver needle was instantly inserted into his throat, killing him on the spot.

Those around were startled and quickly took a few steps back. To kill someone in public is too terrifying.

Jiang Jiuniang held the child in one arm and made a gesture of shooting silver needles with the other.

"You, you, you! How dare you be so audacious!"

Ouyang Hao's eyes widened in shock as he scrambled backward, terrified that he would be the next one to have his throat pierced by an arrow.

Jiang Jiuniang's voice was chillingly cold: "I'm just showing you with my actions that it's that simple for me to take someone's life. There's no need for any sneaky assassinations. You two, master and servant, have falsely accused my husband and me, which is a capital offense. I'm sparing your dog's life because I'm kind-hearted and want you to die a worthy death."

"lead the way!"

She yelled, and Ouyang Hao was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat and actually went to lead the way.

Lu Baichuan took his daughter and held her in his arms. Jiang Jiuniang turned to the surrounding people with a half-smile and said, "Come on, everyone who's curious, go and see how that old man died. Don't just open your mouths and accuse this old woman of murder."

Some of the bolder people actually followed behind. At first, they thought that this good-looking couple was the murderer who killed Mr. Ouyang and that they had to pay for it with their blood. But seeing how confident the two of them were, they immediately felt that there was more to the story.

The group quickly arrived at the Ouyang residence. White lanterns were already hung at the gate, and there was a chorus of wails inside. When the Lu family couple arrived, everyone glared at them angrily, as if they wished they could avenge their patriarch on the spot.

Lu Baichuan and Jiang Jiuniang remained unmoved and went straight inside.

"Where is the prefect? ​​Such a big thing has happened, why haven't you called the prefect to come and handle it?"

Lu Baichuan looked at the servants of the Ouyang family, his face as cold as Jiang Jiuniang's.

If this happened in any other household, it wouldn't be a big deal, but this is the Ouyang residence, and the person who died was an old idol, Old Man Ouyang. If the prefect doesn't investigate this matter, it will be difficult to give the people an explanation.

Unfortunately, the couple has been listed as suspects, and the prefect must be scratching his head in frustration.

But no matter what, his absence is a dereliction of duty.

"We've already sent someone to invite them."

The other servants remained silent, except for one who spoke in a low voice.

"It's bad luck inside. You take the child and wait outside. I'll go in and check the situation."

He handed the child to Jiang Jiuniang and went into the mourning hall first.

Yes, the person had just died, the murderer hadn't even been caught, yet the mourning hall was already set up, and the person had been placed in the coffin.

At this speed, it would be a lie to say there's nothing wrong with it.

However, Lu Baichuan didn't say much and first examined Old Man Ouyang's body.

Many people stood by, angry but not daring to speak out. After all, Ouyang Hao was now in charge of the family, and since he hadn't said anything, they dared not utter a word.

Old Man Ouyang had already been dressed in his burial clothes, but Lu Baichuan still had to lift up his clothes to take a look. Just as Ouyang Hao was about to wail, he saw the silver needles in Jiang Jiuniang's hand shining brightly in the sunlight, and the words of refusal instantly got stuck in his throat.

Let them be smug for a while; the prefect will surely back them up when he arrives.

After a while, the prefect still hadn't arrived, but the eldest son of the Ouyang family did. Ouyang Jing, along with his wife and daughters, rushed over to attend the funeral, their expressions solemn and sorrowful.

"What are you doing here? Father kicked you out of the house long ago. I will take care of Father's affairs after his death. You should leave now!"

Upon seeing this, Ouyang Hao immediately became anxious and stepped forward to block the way, preventing anyone from entering.

Ouyang Jing shoved the man aside and said coldly, "If the old man had died peacefully of old age, I could have chosen not to come. But now that the old man has been murdered for no reason, you idiot are completely useless. If I don't come to support the old man, how can he rest in peace?"

Being called a fool by everyone was indignant. Ouyang Hao wanted to chase after them to argue, but was held down by Ouyang Jing's men. The servants of the mansion came forward to help, and the two sides were in a chaotic mess.

Lu Baichuan came out and ignored the two brothers' farce. He simply told Jiang Jiuniang, "She was killed in her sleep with a single stab. There were no signs of struggle or poisoning."

"General Lu, even if you are a second-rank official in the imperial court, you don't have the right to bully a small family like ours, do you? This is the first time I've ever seen someone who has killed someone and still dares to come to our door so brazenly. Do you really think our Ouyang family has no one left?"

Ouyang Jing stepped forward and looked at Lu Baichuan. Both of them had strong auras, but Lu Baichuan's aura was always a notch higher.

"Everyone knows who orchestrated this whole thing. Don't act like a clown here."

Ouyang Zhen also stepped forward to confront Jiang Jiuniang, but was blocked by Gou'er.

"Stay away from my mother and sister!"

The calf at her feet bared its teeth at Ouyang Zhen, who said sarcastically, "As expected, you're just a dog. I fed you so many good things before, and you still want to bite me back."

No sooner had she finished speaking than the little cow bit her leg.

It jumped up and bit, biting the tenderest and most painful spot on the thigh.

After biting it, it immediately jumped into the dog's arms and hugged it, sticking out its tongue as if begging for praise.

Jiang Jiuniang smiled and praised, "Good bite, it saves people from being so foul-mouthed."

"you!"

Ouyang Zhen gasped in pain, and Ouyang Jing came over to stand up for his daughter. Just then, the prefect arrived in a hurry.

Although Lu Baichuan was a suspect, before a conclusion was reached, the prefect still bowed respectfully and said apologetically, "This humble official is late, please forgive me, General."

Lu Baichuan nodded, not pursuing the reason for the prefect's lateness, but objectively said, "The crime scene has been disturbed, but the person was killed while asleep. You can have the coroner take another look."