Chapter 310: Hundreds of pounds of food were stolen
If the county magistrate could be silenced with a considerable sum of silver, this matter would not have caused such a sensation in the city.
Although Gu Yuexuan's complexion was obviously not good, to be honest, she was not as panicked as Tu Suting thought.
The previous turmoil in the Wei family could not help but emerge in her mind...
Tu Subo acts cautiously and considers every step carefully.
His character determines that once he makes up his mind, there will be no room for maneuver. No matter how big or small the opponent's fault is, his attack will be as swift as thunder and extremely bloody.
However, he is good at manipulating public opinion, guiding people's hearts, and always putting himself in an advantageous position.
Were those thieves who died violently really killed by Tu Subo?
Last night, those wolves that suddenly descended upon the mountain...
A light bulb went off in Gu Yuexuan's mind, and a chill spread silently in her heart.
She might have guessed why the wild wolves came down the mountain for no reason...
While they were talking, they arrived at the threshing ground. Tu Subo, who had not been seen for a night, looked particularly disheveled.
Crystal clear water droplets hung on his hair and cheeks, his clothes were wrinkled and water droplets kept dripping down the hem, and his body was covered with grass clippings and mud spots. He looked like a puppy that had just been fished out of the water, wet and dirty, which made people feel pity for him.
Hush, look at the pitiful appearance of this victim.
Gu Yuexuan stared at Tu Subo who was walking towards her with a serious look. She caught a glimpse of a few corners covered with white cloth not far away. She instinctively leaned over to check, but found that her eyes were suddenly gently covered by a large, cool hand.
Tu Subo gently covered Xuan Xuan's eyes, his voice low and soft: "Xuan Xuan, don't witness this."
The county officials had only been there for half an hour, but with the villagers' enthusiastic testimony and the overwhelming evidence before them, the outline of the case had gradually emerged.
With all the witnesses and evidence, the course of the incident unfolded before everyone like a clear picture.
The body of the deadly wolf lay on the side. The wounds on the deceased's body were all horrific marks left by the wild beast. The bloodstains and torn flesh made the cause of death obvious.
The officers diligently inspected the stolen granary and discovered the suffocating smell of knockout drugs on Grandpa Guo. Following the clues, they found the tobacco bag in which Grandpa Guo had hidden a large amount of knockout drugs, as well as the uneaten cakes he had specially prepared for Tu Subo.
Tu Subo and Uncle Guo originally took turns to keep watch at the threshing ground, but he suddenly lost consciousness at night. This series of doubts finally got a reasonable answer.
The officer, who looked like a captain, picked up the cake, sniffed it, frowned, and asked, "This cake also contained knockout drugs. Did you do that?"
Uncle Guo looked confused, he really knew nothing about this.
The old man was first deeply shocked by Guo Daniu's tragic death, and then realized that the deceased might have deserved it. Now when he heard the three words "knocking drug", his head suddenly buzzed.
At this critical moment, Tu Subo firmly supported the old man who was almost collapsing, and calmly narrated the various abnormalities in the threshing ground in recent days.
Upon learning that Guo Dahu had been staying at Grandpa Guo's house recently and had helped him make pancakes yesterday, the officers immediately led their men to Grandpa Guo's house with great momentum. As expected, they found an unused packet of knockout drugs at Guo Dahu's temporary residence.
The evidence of his guilt is conclusive. Guo Dahu failed to gain anything and ended up suffering the consequences. He deserves it.
The officers showed a hint of sarcasm on their faces, waved their hands, and asked, "Don't these people belong to your village?"
The village chief's face was solemn, and he nodded slowly. "No, last night there were panicked cries from the village, saying that a wild wolf had come down the mountain. The villagers rushed out to rescue it, but unfortunately they were unable to make it in time."
"These people have brought this upon themselves. It is God's will. The old village chief does not need to worry too much about it."
The yamen runner made his judgment in a calm tone, then turned his gaze to Tu Subo and asked, "Did your granary get robbed yesterday?"
Tu Subo nodded.
"How much food was stolen?"
Tu Subo's face showed just the right amount of doubt. After a brief pause, he gave a bitter smile. "It's true that several hundred kilograms of grain were stolen from the granary, but the thieves probably had trouble carrying it, so they dumped a lot of it on the ground along the way. It's really hard to estimate how much they actually had."
The yamen runners came from poor backgrounds.
In this vast land of the northwest, food is the bond that sustains life. Regardless of age, everyone has the same belief in their hearts: every grain of rice is hard-earned, the food we eat must not be wasted, and the life-saving food must not be squandered.
Mention of the thieves dumping grain along the way stirred up angry discussions among the previously calm crowd. The yamen runner announced with a stern face, "Since the grain has been stolen, we must track down the thieves and recover the stolen grain."
"Old man, where did you just mention your nephew's residence?"
The distraught Mr. Guo was stunned for a long time, and finally answered in a hoarse voice: "Guojiazhuang, it is the people from Guojiazhuang."
“In that case, since we are already here, we might as well stop by Guojiazhuang.”
"Young men in the village, select a few who are extremely strong and swift, carry these bodies and the wild wolves, and go to Guojiazhuang to find someone to identify them!"
Before the village chief could even speak, the young men, already unable to contain their anger, sprang into action. Tu Subo seemed about to follow, but Tu Suting immediately stopped him: "Alas, what's the point of you following?"
Tu Suting felt relieved when he learned that the deceased did not die at the hands of Tu Subo. He breathed a sigh of relief and silently prayed several times in his heart: "Buddha bless you."
According to the laws of the world, only thieves who have died can be cleared of their crimes. No matter what the cause of death is, as long as it does not involve their closest relatives, it can be put aside.
Tu Suting held Tu Subo's shoulders tightly and said earnestly, "Your grandfather is anxiously waiting at home, and Xuanxuan was too frightened to sleep last night. You don't have to come with me."
"It's just a trip to Guojiazhuang. You take Xuanxuan home and tell Grandfather, and I'll go alone."
Tu Subo seemed a little hesitant: "Third Uncle, then..."
"Don't say anything more."
Tu Suting was irritated by his grandfather's repeated urging. He glanced at Tu Subo and said sternly, "Don't talk back to me, young fool! The shock I suffered last night was enough to leave me with lingering fears!"
He recalled the piece of bread that the yamen runner had ruthlessly torn apart, and his brows couldn't help but tremble. "Besides, how could that drug be harmless? No one knows how much you actually took. What if it causes damage to your body? Covering yourself with these wet clothes is not a long-term solution. Go home and change and rest!"
"Xuanxuan, take Tu Subo home quickly and wait for me at home!"
In front of everyone, we still have to give face to Uncle San.
Gu Yuexuan tightly grasped Tu Subo's sleeve, which was twisted like a pickled vegetable, and whispered, "Listen to Third Uncle."
Tu Subo smiled helplessly: "Okay."
However, he did not really listen to his uncle's words.
But listen to Xuanxuan.
The yamen runners left the scene with the shocking and disgusting corpse.
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