Chapter 158 Arrested and Imprisoned
The diners were busy chatting and laughing, so they naturally didn't notice this little action. Besides, how many normal people would have the courage to poison someone in broad daylight?
The wonton vendor watched helplessly as the diner devoured the bowl of flat meat. Just as he was wondering when the medicine would take effect, the diner suddenly opened his eyes, foamed at the mouth, and fell to the ground.
"It's bad, there's something wrong with the flat meat here, you can't eat it!" The wonton vendor had already mixed into the crowd, and relying on the cover of the crowd, he started to shout alarmist remarks at the top of his voice.
The crowd began to riot. After all, the diner was fine one second and collapsed on the table the next, and the last thing he ate before the accident was flat meat. It was really hard not to be suspicious.
"Isn't Doctor Wang still here? Let him take a look. What if the diner is actually ill? Then the stall owner will be wrongly accused..."
The aunt was absolutely confident in Cheng Weiyao's cooking skills. What's more, the whole family had eaten the flat meat in the morning and were full of energy now. How could something go wrong at this moment?
Cheng Weiyao narrowed her eyes slightly, scanning the crowd, trying to identify the person who had first called out "something wrong." She had a feeling this was a conspiracy against her. This was a regular customer; there was no way he was someone else's hired agent.
The black lips and foaming at the mouth don't look like a simple illness...
Doctor Wang frowned, obviously not expecting that he would be of any use. He stepped forward quickly and first confirmed the old diner's breathing and pulse. Then he rolled his eyes and shook his head helplessly.
When the doctor shook his head, everyone's expression changed drastically. They were not afraid of the doctor smiling, but they were afraid of the doctor frowning. If he shook his head, didn't it mean that his life was at stake?
"Excuse me, old sir, what was the cause of death?"
Cheng Weiyao's heart sank suddenly. It was despicable that someone was willing to spend so much money to frame her and disregard other people's lives!
Cheng Weiyao's question was also the one that concerned the common people the most. Doctor Wang pursed his lips and said with certainty, "Judging from the symptoms of the body, he died of poisoning. Madam, please listen to my advice and report it to the authorities immediately!"
Before Goudan and his companions could even run to the police, the officials from the county yamen had already arrived uninvited. Before they even got close, the yamen runners started beating drums and gongs and shouting, "We're here to do something. Anyone who doesn't follow us should stay away. Otherwise, we'll arrest you as a suspect!"
The bailiffs arrived so quickly... It was as if they had received the news in advance. Cheng Weiyao frowned. According to this logic, the person who poisoned the people and the one who reported to the authorities could very well be the same person.
"Sir, please be kind. We are all honest businessmen. Our customers provide us with food and clothing. We have no past grudges or recent animosity. We have no reason to poison and kill them!"
The aunt clenched her sleeves nervously. She was old and used to the intrigues in the mansions. She realized almost instantly that someone had framed her.
"Shut up! If you have any grievances, you can complain to the adults in court. Now pack up and follow us."
The yamen runners scratched their ears impatiently, obviously not having the patience to listen to the aunt's crying and shouting, and started shouting at Cheng Weiyao, the stall owner.
Considering that Cheng Weiyao paid three taels of silver every month, the yamen runners were quite polite.
Cheng Weiyao patted her aunt's hand to show her comfort, and told her to remember to clean up the mess at the flat meat stall before quietly following the yamen runners and leaving. A head-on confrontation was clearly not a wise move...
Qingshi Town is a very small place. Although there are many petty thefts, there are very few serious murders. The incident at the flat meat stall became a hot topic in less than half an hour.
Zhang Haiyu went to the county government office immediately after hearing the news. He came here specifically to see Cheng Weiyao's ugly appearance. When the yamen runners saw the arrival of this big Buddha, they immediately started to flatter him and serve tea and water.
"What news brings you here? Master Zhang, please take a seat. Our county magistrate has gone to Lin County on business and hasn't returned yet..."
The lawyer hurriedly greeted him with a smile and inquired about the reason why Zhang Haiyu came. The county magistrate's only son had always been a troublemaker. He had always helped to cover up all the ridiculous things that happened in the past. When he could no longer cover it up, the news reached Zhang Daming's ears.
"Relax, just taking a stroll. I heard there was a poisoning murder case in Qingshi Town? I have to identify such a vicious criminal."
Zhang Haiyu looked like a big boss and didn't think that the request made by an ordinary citizen like him was unreasonable.
The master breathed a sigh of relief. As long as she didn't cause any more trouble, it would be fine. As for why Zhang Haiyu was looking for Cheng Weiyao? I think it was probably because of her beauty. After all, the stall owner's family were both famous beauties.
He's already been imprisoned, and he died on the stall. This is like a hammer. The possibility of him getting out of prison is really small. I'll just let Zhang Haiyu do whatever he wants. It's better than going out and messing around with other women again...
In the dark and damp cells, the desperate or shrill voices of the prisoners echoed, which made people feel chilling even in broad daylight.
After entering the cell, Cheng Wei Yao found a quiet place to sit down and quietly began to recall the details of the day.
Since entering Qingshi Town, the first family I made enemies with was my grandparents' family. However, my grandparents' family is in chaos now and probably can't spare the time to deal with me.
The second obvious enemy is the steamed bun vendor, but the steamed bun vendor's matter was handled properly. He should not commit the same offense again after being caught once.
As for what happens behind the scenes, it is countless. After all, there is always competition in business. Roujiamo, tea eggs, soup dumplings, and flat meat have already occupied most of the breakfast market, so it is normal for some people to be jealous.
Apart from the diners, most of the small vendors should be relieved that they can be arrested themselves.
"Isn't this our stall owner Cheng? How come you look so miserable after not seeing you for three days? Why don't you beg me? I might even ask Dad for mercy once I'm in a better mood, and your problem will be over in a snap of a finger..."
Zhang Haiyu felt a little scared about the environment in the prison, but when he thought about seeing Cheng Weiyao's miserable appearance, he forced himself to walk in.
Unfortunately, to my disappointment, the woman looked calm and not panicked at all.
"Are you here to kick me when I'm down? Why are you admitting to something you didn't do? Not everyone is like you, so old and still needs your dad to clean up your mess."
After Cheng Weiyao raised her eyes and saw who was coming, she leaned lazily against the wall, and there was a hint of contempt in her eyes when she looked at Zhang Haiyu.
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