Chapter 20 Serving the Stepbrother
Lin Yuesha wanted to wait until the officials arrived so they could set off together, thus taking advantage of the officials' help.
Once they have any connection with Chen Dahua's husband's family, the other party will definitely give themselves away.
Just now, Lin Yuesha circled around and clearly saw that her older cousin had purplish bruises on the back of her neck. It couldn't have been hung there by a hanger; it was obvious that she had been strangled and then hung from a tree.
Judging from the way the murderer cleaned up the scene, this person is somewhat clever, but in the end, his cleverness will surely backfire.
"Little girl, then I'll trouble you to make this trip."
Chen Tieniu nodded. The little girl was quite reliable in crucial moments; she had really grown up.
Thinking of his daughter who died tragically, Chen Tieniu, a seven-foot-tall man, couldn't help but cover his face with his hands and cry bitterly.
There was no time to waste, and it wasn't the time for formalities. Lin Yuesha, disregarding her fatigue, quickly ran home.
As Mrs. Chen was tidying up the chili peppers hanging on the wall, she saw her daughter running around breathlessly with sweat on her forehead and couldn't help but nag, "I asked you to deliver something, and you're in such a hurry. Are you craving something?"
In winter, it gets dark early, so dinner is served half an hour earlier. Chen had just kneaded the dough and rolled out the noodles, and hadn't even had time to stir-fry the meat yet.
Having not eaten a single roasted potato and having run back and forth for so long, Lin Yuesha was starving. She covered her stomach with her hand and asked, "Mother, where is my eldest brother?"
"Inside the house."
No sooner had Chen finished speaking than Lin Yuesha rushed out.
Inside the room, Xiao Qi was nestled in a corner of the kang (a heated brick bed) reading a book. The Korean paper had been recently replaced, making the room appear even brighter and cleaner.
From Lin Yuesha's angle, she could only see her stepbrother's profile. She had to admit that her restless heart was instantly calmed down, and she even felt a sense of peace and tranquility.
"Little sister?"
Hearing the noise, Xiao Qi looked up slightly and saw Lin Yuesha with her hair disheveled and her eyes fixed on him.
"Brother, I have something to tell you."
Lin Yuesha came to her senses. She had been captivated by her stepbrother's good looks, but when he spoke, he suddenly seemed a bit naive. Thinking that he was a sucker, Lin Yuesha believed that everything she had just experienced was an illusion.
"What's wrong?"
It was rare to see the little girl so serious, so Xiao Qi cooperated and asked her questions.
"It can't be explained in a sentence or two. In short, something happened to my uncle's family. I have to go to town to inform my cousin's family and also report it to the authorities."
Xiao Qi frowned when he heard that the matter had been reported to the authorities. The little girl hadn't said anything, so there might be more to the story.
It's difficult to go out in this weather. If I were to walk to the town government office, it would be dark by then, and I wouldn't be able to get there until tomorrow at the earliest.
"At least we have to send a message to my cousin, otherwise my uncle and aunt will have no one to rely on."
Lin Yuesha glanced at the sun, which was already showing signs of setting in the west. The officials in the yamen usually left at sunset, so they definitely wouldn't make it in time today.
"Have your mother pack some food for us, and I'll go to the clan chief's house to borrow a horse-drawn carriage."
Xiao Qi thought about it and finally made a decision.
Chenjia Village is not wealthy. The clan chief's carriage, or rather, the one belonging to his brother-in-law, was being used by the clan chief. The man had been visiting the clan chief's house for some time.
Horse-drawn carriages are uncommon, and even villagers don't usually have that kind of status. But Xiao Qi is different; he's a scholar, which might come in handy.
Lin Yuesha wasn't sure either, so she could only send Xiao Qi out to continue using him.
"Little girl, where's your older brother? Dinner's ready!"
When Chen came out of the kitchen, she saw that her daughter had changed into a thick coat, and it seemed that she was planning to go out.
"Mother, I need to go to town with my eldest brother."
Lin Yuesha bit her lip, unsure whether she should tell the truth. Something big had happened in the family, and Chen would definitely know, but it was best not to now.
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