"Bang!"
The teacup fell to the ground, splashing water onto the skirts of Zhong Shi and Du San Niang.
"Show it to her!" Gu Xin sighed and said to Bai Yi.
The man in white already knew what it was, so he went over and took the tray.
Zhong looked at the white-clad woman and the tray, her expression a mixture of anxiety and confusion.
Du Sanniang supported Zhong Shi. She had almost lost her senses after seeing it clearly, let alone Zhong Shi. She was afraid that Zhong Shi would faint.
As the man in white approached, he carried a tray in one hand and used the other to remove the black cloth that Lu Zheng had previously covered with.
When Zhong saw the head on the tray, her eyes widened, she stared at it for a while, shook her head, muttered "no," and took a step back.
Then his eyelids rolled back and he fainted.
Du Sanniang quickly helped the man up; now it was confirmed that the head belonged to Hu Qiangzi.
Du Sanniang helped Zhong Shi to the recliner by the counter, where she usually sat when she had nothing to do.
People were all amazed when they saw Zhong's condition.
Gu Xin didn't ask any further questions and let Zhong Shi lie down for a while. No one could accept this kind of thing in a short time.
Not long after, Steward Qian and his men returned, but they didn't bring back Butcher Liu; they only brought back the two women from next door to the waiter's house.
The waiter had already explained the situation, so the two women knew what was going on and were now extremely anxious.
The people of Da Zhou are all like this. Even if they are not the murderer and may not have been involved, they will still be afraid when they are involved in a murder case. This is the natural fear that people have of the government.
"Princess, Butcher Liu isn't home. He went to the countryside to collect pigs this afternoon and won't be back until tomorrow morning. Only his pregnant wife and several children are at home. I didn't think it would be convenient for me to bring anyone with me," Steward Qian reported as he stepped forward.
"Did you find out which village he was going to collect pigs from?" Gu Xin asked.
"His wife doesn't know much about the villages around Jixiang Village either," said Butler Qian.
"Does he manage the pork shop all by himself, or are there other people helping him? Is he coming back tomorrow morning to open the shop, or is he just bringing back some meat?" Gu Xin asked again.
“Normally, he comes back to open the market. So, he's probably rushing back all night,” Butler Qian replied.
"Alright, then I'll trouble Steward Qian to have someone go to his house and keep watch over him. Once he gets home, bring him to Qi'an Inn immediately." Gu Xin nodded and instructed.
"Yes," Butler Qian replied and stepped aside.
Gu Xin then looked at the two women.
The two women were very perceptive and immediately stepped forward and knelt down: "This humble woman, Chen Liangshi (Chen Lishi), greets Princess Xinxin!"
Gu Xin: "Please get up, there's no need for such formalities."
The two helped each other to their feet, neither daring to look up at Gu Xin.
Gu Xin said, "I presume you two already know why I called you here. I also want to hear firsthand what you saw about Zhong Shi Liu the butcher and Hu Qiangzi. Don't add your own imagination, just clearly state what you saw."
Chen Liangshi gave Chen Lishi a push.
Gu Xin then realized that this Chen Li was the one who had witnessed the affair between Butcher Hu and Zhong.
Chen Lishi nervously twisted her hands together.
Gu Xin said softly, "This matter has nothing to do with you, but if the clues you provide can help in the investigation, the government will reward you."
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