Now that he had a suspect, Captain Hu felt much more at ease.
He came to the people who were investigating, found a reason to point out a few people, and sent them out to investigate separately.
"Where did you buy all this oil, salt, sauce and vinegar? It's all clearly recorded in the account book. You can go to each store and ask about the situation.
"Even if the shop is closed, we must find the owner and investigate thoroughly tonight. The Master is waiting to hear the results tomorrow morning!"
"yes!"
Among these people was Wu Ronggui.
Several people took the order and left. Hu Yuanren took Tian Zhikuan with him and quietly followed Wu Ronggui.
In order to make it easier for Wu Ronggui to reveal his true identity, Captain Hu specially arranged for him to go to a soy sauce shop that was not in the same direction as the other shops.
As expected, Wu Ronggui went all the way north and did not stop at the soy sauce shop. Instead, he made a big circle and then went straight to a house in the south of the city.
Hu Yuanren frowned when he saw it from a distance. Isn't that the Geng family's house?
After the owner of the house, Geng Hongan, passed away, his widow Gong Hongqiao lived here with her children.
However, because Gong Hongqiao adopted many godsons and goddaughters, the Geng residence has been no less lively over the years than when Geng Hongan was alive.
Wu Ronggui arrived at the door of Geng's house, nodded to the doorman and walked straight in.
Hu Yuanren touched his chin and thought to himself, I never realized before that this kid Wu Ronggui actually had a relationship with Gong Hongqiao.
After Wu Ronggui entered the door, he went straight to the main courtyard as if he was familiar with the route.
As soon as I entered the room, I saw the maid Lan Ying coming out with a smile and asked, "Is it over so soon?"
Lan Ying thought that things were going smoothly. Since Mrs. Ye was injured, the competition naturally could not go on smoothly, so Wu Ronggui came so early.
But after she finished speaking, she didn't hear Wu Ronggui's answer. She looked up and saw his gloomy face, and was immediately frightened.
"Failed? Were we discovered?" Lan Ying's eyes turned red with anxiety. "Didn't you say it was foolproof? What should we do now?
"If Madam blames me, there will be no possibility between us..."
Wu Ronggui comforted her, "Don't worry, I haven't been discovered yet, so it can't be considered a failure. I will try hard to get another chance."
Two people were whispering in the yard, and it seemed that the noise was heard by someone in the house.
"Who's talking outside?"
Lan Ying quickly wiped her eyes, turned around and went inside, saying, "Madam, it's Constable Wu who's here."
"Then hurry up and invite the people in."
Lan Ying saw that Gong Hongqiao had no intention of getting up, but she didn't dare to say anything more. She turned around and went out to bring Wu Ronggui in.
Although Gong Hongqiao has been a widow for many years, she is actually only in her early forties.
Plus, she takes good care of herself and looks like a charming young woman in her early thirties.
As soon as Wu Ronggui entered the room, he smelled a fragrance, and then he saw Gong Hongqiao wearing a soft and thin red skirt, with only a light gauze draped over the outside. She looked like she had no bones, leaning on a soft pillow.
When Gong Hongqiao saw Wu Ronggui coming in, she glanced over.
Her eyes were like hooks, and they made Wu Ronggui blush.
Seeing this, Lan Ying immediately reached out and pinched his back.
Wu Ronggui didn't dare to look any further, and bowed his head and said, "Madam Geng, something went wrong with today's plan, and the cooking competition has been postponed. I hope you can give me another chance. This time I will definitely take down Sister Ye."
"The plan went wrong? Were we discovered?" Gong Hongqiao's voice was gentle, but her tone revealed strong dissatisfaction.
"Everything was going smoothly. The firewood was replaced early in the morning, and I also let Mrs. Ye draw the roast suckling pig dish.
“But I don’t know who tampered with the seasonings, and it was fortunately discovered by Master Cen, who ordered an inspection.
"The inspection revealed that the seasonings of several people had been tampered with.
"So, Elder Cen ordered a thorough check of everything. And now, they discovered that there was something wrong with the firewood next to Mrs. Ye's stove..."
"Hey, look at you, you can't even handle such a small matter, how can I trust you to leave Lanying to you?
"You know, although Lanying is a maid, I actually love her more than my own daughter. I have to keep a close eye on her and find her a good match.
"Mrs. Geng, Mr. Cen announced that the second round of the cooking competition will be moved to tomorrow.
"I hope Madam Geng can give me another chance. Believe me, I will definitely succeed this time."
After hearing Wu Ronggui's firm words, Gong Hongqiao slowly turned around and asked, "Lanying, what do you think? Should we give him another chance?"
Lan Ying pleaded, "Madam, Constable Wu has done a lot for you this year and has always been hardworking and willing to work hard.
“This time it wasn’t because he failed to do his job properly, but because he encountered an accident.
"If you can give him another chance, I believe Constable Wu will be able to get the job done."
"Oh, it's true that girls are too old to be kept. They're already turning their elbows outwards before anything happens, right?"
Gong Hongqiao's few teasing words made Lanying's cheeks blush.
Wu Ronggui saw it all and felt so happy.
Gong Hongqiao had promised before that as long as he could handle this matter well, she would return Lanying's indenture contract to her so that he could marry Lanying and take her home.
"Alright, Lanying has been with me for so many years!" Gong Hongqiao finally relented after Lanying's persuasion. "I have only one request: Don't let Sister Ye advance, and don't let her represent Fengle County in the Beijing cooking competition. As for how to do it, you can figure it out yourself!"
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