Ling Mo smiled slightly and said with a relaxed expression, "It was just a matter of using some Jianghu methods."
"Truly the demeanor of Young Master Ling!"
Jiang Huaiyu praised him highly, his smile widening as he continued, "In this way, the government will have a reasonable ground to investigate Cao Xin's crimes."
"Not only that."
Under Jiang Huaiyu's praise, Ling Mo's face flushed slightly, a hint of pride flashed in his eyes, and his tone couldn't help but reveal a touch of arrogance.
"I specifically sought out the physician who had diagnosed Cao Xin's father. To conceal the truth, Cao Xin deliberately allowed his father to remain alive until his final moments, so he could see the physician. After diagnosing him and informing him that there was no cure, the physician was preparing to leave the Cao family. However, just as he was about to step across the threshold, he heard Cao Xin's father angrily berate him as an unfilial son and tell him to stop gambling. At the time, the physician simply assumed that Cao Xin's father was dissatisfied with his failure to seek justice for him from the Cao family mother and daughter, or perhaps was advising him to quit gambling. But now, reflecting on his dying words, perhaps they contain a deeper meaning, awaiting further investigation..."
Jiang Huaiyu pondered for a moment before slowly speaking: "Such a person doesn't deserve any sympathy. However, if he had known he would end up in such a miserable state, would he have felt deep regret for his actions?"
How desperate and grief-stricken he must have felt at the time, having been so cruelly murdered by his own son?
If he hadn't been addicted to gambling, how could Cao Xin have followed his example, causing the two of them to squander their once abundant family fortune?
If he hadn't first pressed Cao's mother and daughter with relentless malice, how could Cao Xin have transferred his malice towards him to her own father?
As the old saying goes, "If the upper beam is crooked, the lower beam will be crooked too," his tragic end was entirely his own fault.
"Misconduct will inevitably lead to disaster. It can only be said that he brought it all upon himself."
Ling Mo also looked down on such people.
Jiang Huaiyu breathed a sigh of relief. "It's truly gratifying. I originally thought it would take a long time to find clues to clear Miss Cao's name. But Young Master Ling was able to quickly grasp the crux of the problem. In this way, I only need to report these clues to Magistrate Qiao in the form of a letter. I believe the government will definitely investigate this case thoroughly and seek justice for Miss Cao."
Ling Mo smiled gently at her, "Is Master Jiang flattering me?"
Jiang Huaiyu replied seriously, "This is not just flattery; Young Master Ling has indeed made a great contribution. Every word I have said comes from the bottom of my heart. I do owe Young Master Ling a favor regarding the Wusu matter."
Ling Mo gently stroked the teacup in his hand, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "Since Master Jiang says so, then once this matter is settled, I will have to think carefully about how to get this favor back."
"As long as Young Master Ling has any request, I will do my best to fulfill it."
Jiang Huaiyu smiled and nodded, her expression revealing deep gratitude and respect.
Gazing at her undisguised smile, Ling Mo suppressed a surge of selfishness welling up inside him, and his lips curled up slightly as he nodded.
Without any delay, Jiang Huaiyu immediately began to skillfully weave together the several clues.
Ling Mo couldn't help but ask, "Are you planning to send the letter out today?"
Jiang Huaiyu nodded firmly, "That's right. We can't afford to miss this opportunity. Now that we have a preliminary outline, we can't delay any longer. Miss Cao's safety is of utmost importance. Once the workshop falls into Cao Xin's hands, the situation will be unpredictable. We must find out the truth as soon as possible so that everything can get back on track."
Therefore, she decided to deliver the letter to Magistrate Qiao immediately so that the government could intervene in the investigation as soon as possible.
Just as she was about to summon Deng Shen, Ling Mo stopped her.
"Deng Shen is a skilled driver, but his horsemanship is only so-so. Traveling at night is too dangerous. Why not let Li Kui go? He is agile and experienced, and he shouldn't make any mistakes."
Jiang Huaiyu pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement, "Alright, then I'll trouble Li Kui."
"He has been traveling with me for a long time, so this little thing is nothing to worry about. Master Jiang, now that everything is arranged, you have worked hard all day, so get some rest."
"Alright, Young Master Ling, please get some rest as well."
The two returned to their respective rooms, leaving Li Kui standing in the corridor with the letter, looking bewildered.
...
That night, Jiang Huaiyu slept exceptionally soundly.
At dawn the next day, after she finished washing up, she stepped out of her room and saw Li Kui already waiting there.
As soon as Li Kui saw her come out, he yawned and said, "Master Jiang, my young master asked me to tell you that the letter last night was delivered safely. That Magistrate Qiao said that he would immediately send people to conduct a full investigation into the case."
Jiang Huaiyu smiled and nodded. "You've worked hard, Li Kui. I heard Young Master Ling mention that you especially love sweets, so I had Yingxiang queue up early this morning to buy the most famous flower pastries from Wusu Ancient Town. After you rest for a while, I'll have her deliver the pastries to your room. What do you think?"
Li Kui was woken up late at night to carry out his duties, and he was full of complaints. However, when he heard Jiang Huaiyu mention that she had specially prepared delicious food for him, he couldn't help but feel happy.
“Mr. Jiang, you are being far too kind in treating me with such a small matter.”
"You delivered the message for me, relieving my urgent crisis. How could I let you leave empty-handed?"
Li Kui scratched his head with a slight embarrassment, "Then I shall respectfully accept your offer, Mr. Jiang. However... there is really no need to trouble Miss Yingxiang. I will come to collect it myself later."
He had a disagreement with Yingxiang, and although he later went to apologize and make amends as instructed by his master, Yingxiang always treated him coldly, and her eyes were always filled with dissatisfaction and contempt.
Thinking of this, Li Kui looked embarrassed and touched the tip of his nose awkwardly.
...
In the lobby of the inn, Jiang Huaiyu and Ling Mo enjoyed breakfast together.
Jiang Huaiyu took a bite of the fragrant flower porridge and couldn't help but exclaim, "Wusu is famous for its flowers, and the people of Wusu have a deep love for flowers. They not only have a tradition of wearing flowers, but they also make the most of flowers. Not only are their rouge of excellent quality, but their food is also so unique."
Upon hearing this, Ling Mo smiled warmly: "Perhaps this is what they mean by 'the land shapes its people.'"
"Help!"
As the two were chatting and laughing, a shrill cry for help suddenly rang out from inside the inn.
Jiang Huaiyu looked in the direction of the sound and saw a middle-aged man, about forty years old, with disheveled hair and a terrified expression, staggering into the inn. As soon as he entered, he grabbed the arm of a waiter and frantically asked for help.
"Please, have mercy and save us!"
The waiter was stunned by the sudden scene and hurriedly asked, "Who are you? What do you do?"
The guests in the lobby also looked over curiously.
(End of this chapter)
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