Chapter 285: Catching the Culprit Red-Handed

Qin Chi is counting the inventory in the warehouse.

After the inventory is completed, he will write a memorial to Emperor Mingcheng. It doesn't matter whether Emperor Mingcheng will pursue the matter or not, as long as he is not blamed for it later.

However, these are official matters, and Qin Chi is not in a position to mention them to Song Jin here. He saw Song Jin serve a bowl of chicken soup.

He took it and took a sip.

After drinking the warm chicken soup, Qin Chi felt much more comfortable in his empty stomach. He sighed in his heart, "Thank you for your hard work, my wife. This soup is really delicious."

"It's just a one-way trip. How can it be that tiring? Instead, my husband should take care of his health." Song Jin brought chicken soup and a dozen sesame cakes, which she specially asked Feng the cook to bake. She took one out and handed it to Qin Chi, saying in a gentle voice, "My husband, have another sesame cake to fill your stomach."

Qin Chi chuckled, took it and took a bite.

After chewing slowly, he took another sip of chicken soup.

Next I had a mouthful of chicken soup and a bite of pancake, which tasted especially delicious.

Song Jin sat quietly aside.

After he finished his chicken soup, he was given another bowl.

The couple get along naturally, warmly and harmoniously. Anyone who sees them will feel that their affection is deep.

Qin Qi called Lao Huo and Qin Ba.

Point at the sesame cakes and let them eat.

Qin Ba glanced at Qin Chi and Song Jin, chuckled, and whispered, "Ah Qi, the young master and the lady didn't say anything, right? Why do I feel a little annoyed just looking at them?"

"If you don't speak, no one will think you are dumb."

While Qin Qi was cursing in a low voice, he did not forget to point at the other three people who were pretending to be blind not far away.

Qin Ba grinned silently, "It's the Yuhengsi official and two managers. I'll give them some cakes later."

He grabbed three large pancakes with his big hands and walked towards the three people with light steps.

Qin Chi and his colleagues volunteered to stay and work, but the Yuhengsi's deputy director and two chief officials were forced to do so.

The superior officer hadn't left yet, would they dare to leave first? The last one committed treason in front of Qin Chi and was still in jail. As they worked, they swallowed their saliva at the aroma of chicken soup and sesame cakes.

This is the first time I have seen Song Jin.

They were surprised to learn that she was Qin Chi's wife, and the three of them were excitedly gathered together gossiping in low voices.

"Sir Qin has first-rate looks regardless of his talent or talent. How come he married a wife with an ordinary appearance? It seems that they have a good relationship." Chief Zhang guessed whether there was a hidden story behind this.

Another official was equally puzzled. "I heard earlier that Lord Qin kept his wife very secret and never let her go out for social events. At the time, I thought she was a beautiful wife or concubine, but I didn't expect her to be so ordinary. The maids around my wife are prettier than her."

"I thought you were superficial. Didn't you see that Madam Qin has a good temperament?"

The official scolded with a stern face and a low voice.

It's just that the intensity of this scolding is not very lethal.

The two persons in charge chuckled.

The three of them were quite surprised that Qin Chi married such an unattractive wife.

The two of them didn't seem to be a good match at first sight.

But it seems that the relationship is very good.

Yuanwailang sighed softly, "Based on this, I have some respect for Qin Zhuangyuan. Where does the saying that scholars are often unfaithful come from? There are many scholars who abandon their wives when they become successful."

The three of them talked happily.

But he stopped talking abruptly.

They all looked behind them and saw Qin Ba looking at them with a fake smile. He took a bite of the pancake and said incoherently, "Go on, my lords. I'm listening intently. I'll mention it to you later."

"Come on, brother! We are the ones who are so mean. Damn it."

Manager Zhang apologized repeatedly and even slapped his own mouth.

Soon, his stomach growled.

Suddenly there was silence again.

The three of them were not familiar with Qin Chi, mainly because they had not spent much time together, but they were familiar with Qin Ba. Regardless of how much they were hiding, at least they were familiar with each other on the surface.

Qin Ba handed over the pancake and said, "Don't say I didn't think about you. Eat it quickly."

"Then I'll be welcome."

"Thanks, brother."

"You are still loyal."

The three of them took the cake and started eating without hesitation.

While eating, the three of them were looking at the food box on the table not far away.

Qin Ba said disdainfully, "Forget about the chicken soup. It's a tonic soup that my wife made specially for her husband. If you want to drink it, go home and ask your wife to make a pot for you."

Zhang stepped forward and put his arm around Qin Ba's shoulders. "Brother, tell us about your master and his wife. How did they meet? They seem to have a very good relationship."

"What's there to say? This is a marriage arranged by our elders."

Qin Ba said this and didn't say anything more.

No matter how they tried to ask, I just wouldn't mention it.

As a qualified attendant, I shouldn't interfere in my master's affairs.

Qin Chi would not go back so early, and advised Song Jin to go back and rest first.

There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!

Song Jin didn't want to stay and delay his work, so he went back with Qin Qi first.

When we returned, it was already dark.

A lantern was hung in front of the carriage for lighting.

It was very creepy to walk on the street. It was almost curfew at this time. Officials like Qin Chi didn't have to worry about returning home late. If ordinary people were caught by patrolling soldiers, they would be thrown into jail without saying a word.

Just returned home to Cuihua Hutong.

I noticed the door was ajar.

When I entered, I saw Doctor Jing and his apprentice.

Song Jin was surprised, "How come Mr. Jing has time to come here?"

"Madam, you know the answer but you still ask."

Doctor Jing smiled bitterly, "I didn't expect my old friend's son to be so cruel. Ten taels of silver is enough to buy his father's life."

Seeing this, Song Jin had nothing to understand, "Did a thief really go to the pharmacy?"

"Two thugs sneaked into the pharmacy and were about to commit a crime when they were caught by the shopkeeper Song and the officers. They have already been taken to the government office."

Doctor Jing was informed of the other party's plan by Song Jitao.

At that time, he thought it was unlikely and wanted to say a good word for his old friend's son. However, Song Jitao didn't care whether he believed it or not and just did what he had to do.

For Song Jitao.

Just follow Song Jin's instructions.

He moved the patient to another room and had someone pretend to be sick and lie on the bed, waiting for the thief to sneak in and commit the crime.

He was caught red-handed and couldn't even make an excuse.

After listening to what Doctor Jing said, Song Jin said, "You are tired today, so just rest here for one night."

"Excuse me."

Doctor Jing bowed politely.

Song Jin smiled and said, "We are all family. Mr. Jing is just too polite. I'll ask the kitchen to cook you a midnight snack later."

Doctor Jing was grateful and thanked again and again.

"I'll take you to the guest room."

Old Man Hong stepped forward at the right time and took Doctor Jing and his apprentice to settle down. Qin Chi and his friends had not returned yet, and the family had limited manpower, so he was the only one who was suitable to entertain Doctor Jing in the evening.

Song Jin turned to look for Cook Feng.

Ask her to cook a midnight snack and send it to the guests.

Afterwards, Song Jin went to the small tea room in the backyard.

He took out a small bamboo tube from the cloth bag hanging in front of the window.

He took out a piece of paper from the bamboo tube, on which was written what happened in the pharmacy today, and the whole cause and effect had been investigated clearly.