Chapter 159: Call the top scholar to identify the body!
On the morning of August 14, Yu Shengsheng was drawing a booklet when Jin Baobao ran in.
"Miss," she whispered, "Manager Song sent someone to deliver a letter saying there is a job available."
Yu Shengsheng stopped writing: "Then get ready, we will go out quietly."
"Miss, why don't we put on our veils and walk? It's almost the festival, and there will be a lot of people on the street."
Nanny Zhou came in with a bowl of autumn pear syrup and said with a smile, "I think you want to go shopping."
Jin Baobao blinked: "Eh, ginger is still spicy with age."
Yu Shengsheng and Nanny Zhou were stunned, looked at each other and laughed out loud.
Madam Zhou patted Jin Baobao lightly and said, "You devilish girl."
Yu Shengsheng thought about it and thought it would be nice to go shopping: "Okay, pack up and let's go together."
"I won't go. Walking is too slow. By then..."
"That's nothing. Shopping means walking slowly. We can't walk fast," Yu Shengsheng said decisively. "Hurry up and change your clothes and get ready."
The three of them went together, so they didn't do anything sneaky and went straight out the main door.
Just as he was about to leave the rear house, he met Madam Su. Although he had to attend the palace banquet, he also had to celebrate the festival in his own house and could not be careless.
She is the mistress and has to do everything herself.
When he turned around and saw Yu Shengsheng, a hint of unnaturalness flashed across his face.
Since that day when Yu Shengsheng's background was questioned, she has not seen Yu Shengsheng.
Seeing this, I couldn't help but feel shame, nervousness, and embarrassment all coming to my heart.
He opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say. Before he could think of anything, Yu Shengsheng had already walked over.
Madam Su was stunned, looking at her back, all her emotions condensed into anger.
"Look at her, she's so rude, she didn't even say hello, she really doesn't take me seriously at all!"
"She was just showing off to me, blaming me for questioning her that day."
Mrs. Wu quickly advised: "Madam, please take care of yourself and don't get too angry. The whole mansion is counting on you."
"Ms. Sheng is indeed ignorant, how could she bear a grudge against you? Anyone who heard about what happened that day would be suspicious. She should reflect on herself. If she was close to you normally, why would you doubt her?"
Mrs. Su was deeply moved by Mrs. Wu's words: "That's right. It's clearly her own fault. How can I not be angry with Zhiyi? I know that Zhiyi is not my biological daughter, but I still love her very much."
She left angrily. Not far away, behind the Moon Gate, Su Zhiyi had a gloomy expression on his face.
Is it extremely painful?
Would he let her go to the palace to confess her crime? Would he let her marry Qi Mubai and get involved with someone like Yu?
She held on to the armrest of the wheelchair tightly - her life was in her own hands and she couldn't rely on anyone else.
Looks like I have to go out again tonight.
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Yu Shengsheng didn't rush to go to Shopkeeper Song first. The calligraphy and paintings in the antique shop were very valuable, and it would be inconvenient for them to carry them around.
Since Nanny Zhou became disabled in her legs, except for the time when she wanted to run away with Yu Shengsheng, she has never left the house, let alone go shopping.
Yu Shengsheng walked slowly, allowing her to keep up without getting tired.
The golden leopard is like a little leopard, jumping out and running back the next time.
There are indeed a lot of people on the street, most of them are in high spirits, preparing to welcome the Mid-Autumn Festival tomorrow.
This is a festival of reunion. Yu Shengsheng smiled faintly, with regret and sadness flashing in her eyes.
As I was walking forward, I noticed that there were a lot of people around, and they seemed to be gathering around looking at something.
Jin Baobao stood on tiptoe and looked forward: "Miss, I'll go take a look and find out what's going on."
Yu Shengsheng nodded: "There are so many people here, be careful not to get hurt."
Jin Baobao agreed and disappeared into the crowd.
She took off the veil on her head less than a quarter of an hour after leaving the house and gave it to Nanny Zhou to hold.
Madam Zhou couldn't help but laugh: "This girl, the name is really correct."
Yu Shengsheng thought that people like Baobao should live freely in the world instead of being confined in the small courtyard at the back of the Su Mansion.
As she was daydreaming, she walked closer and heard the discussions of the people inside.
"Who is this person?"
"I don't know. He looks like a country boy."
"It should be. Didn't Qi Zhuangyuan also come from the countryside?"
"Shh, don't talk nonsense, he is the number one scholar chosen by the emperor, do you want to die?"
"So what? Why can't we mention it? The emperor chose him based on his knowledge and character. If this..."
"Stop talking!"
Yu Shengsheng looked up and noticed that this was an inn.
This was the inn where Qi Mubai stayed while waiting for the results to be announced.
Listening to these discussions, could it be that what happened inside was related to Qi Mubai?
Just as he was thinking about it, Jin Baobao came out from the crowd, unable to hide the smile on his face.
"Miss, come on, follow me."
She held Yu Shengsheng's arm with one hand and grabbed Zhou Ma's clothes with the other, and squeezed them both in.
When I got into the crowd, I saw a person lying on the ground.
Yu Shengsheng recognized him at a glance as Wu Da Lian, who had gone to the Su Mansion yesterday to testify for her background.
He had changed his clothes and was lying on the ground. The wound on his back should have been treated, but it was torn again and blood was oozing out, leaving bloodstains all over his back.
He stared with his eyes wide open and his mouth half open. The corners of his mouth and chin were covered in dried blood. Upon closer inspection, he saw that his tongue and front teeth were gone.
His left hand was pressed under his body and could not be seen, and his right hand was stretched forward as if he was about to crawl towards the inn.
Yu Shengsheng was surprised. She didn't ask about what happened yesterday. The Su family must have issued a strict order, and no servant discussed the affairs of the ancestral hall in private.
Therefore, she had no idea what happened to Wu Da Lian and the Qi family mother and son in the end.
Who would have thought that we would meet here, and our goodbye would be like this.
The people in the inn also had worried looks on their faces; no one wanted something like this to happen in front of their doorstep.
They did not dare to touch the murder case or the corpse at will, and sent their servants to report to the Jingzhao Prefecture early. However, for some reason, after such a long time, no one from the government came.
Now look what happened, with so many people watching.
Yu Shengsheng whispered a few words to Jin Baobao, who, with a smile in his eyes, went into the inn to inquire.
He came back soon and reported in a low voice: "Miss, I found out that the dog and his mother, the old dog, live here."
Yu Shengsheng thought to himself that as expected, Qi Mubai had not been dismissed from his official position, had no place to live, and no money to buy a house, so it was most appropriate for him to live here.
He was a popular figure before the results were announced, and now that he has become the top scorer, the innkeeper has to worship him and use him to bring fame to the inn.
He can eat and drink well here without spending any money.
Everyone was watching the fun and pointing fingers, while the innkeeper was wiping his sweat on the steps.
Suddenly, a clear female voice was heard in the crowd: "Hey, isn't this person the same hometown as the top scholar? He came to Beijing with the top scholar's mother before."
When everyone heard this, they were surprised. Wow, he really is from the countryside, a fellow countryman of the top scholar.
The female voice continued, "Shopkeeper, ask the number one scholar to come out and identify himself. And his mother, who came to Beijing with him, is dead. Why doesn't she show up?"
Jin Baobao said this in a pinched throat and covered his mouth with his hands while laughing.
When the shopkeeper heard this, he said, "Yes, he should be called to meet him."
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