Chapter 687 Where is the Evidence
Bai County is no longer prosperous. Although it used to be a small city, there were always many people gathering here and many people living here. Compared with the former bustle, it seems to be covered with a layer of cold cream. It is no longer prosperous, and even this city can no longer be entered or left.
As they walked, the scene in front of them became less familiar than before. Xu Miaomiao looked up and asked in confusion: "Aren't we going to the government office to find Nangong Jin?"
"I'm afraid they are all in the charity cemetery now." Song Wushao's tone returned to its usual coldness. Although Xu Miaomiao knew that he was already speaking very tenderly, she didn't think there was anything wrong with it.
She has visited all over Bai County. If there is one place she has never been to, it would be this charity cemetery. It is inevitable that it still feels a bit new to her.
There was a damp smell outside the house, as if a lot of melted blood had accumulated and had not dissipated. There were two copper stoves in the corner of the door, with incense burning in them. As soon as you got close, the pungent fragrance hit you in the face. Xu Miaomiao's nose was tingling, but she didn't say anything.
Song Wu Shao stopped, stretched out his hand and looked at Xu Miaomiao.
Understanding what he meant, Xu Miaomiao reached out and held Song Wushao's hand, and the two of them went in together.
I thought the smell outside was already pungent, but who would have thought it was even worse inside.
There was incense burning, but I could still smell the rot.
Song Wushao noticed her discomfort and touched her hand to comfort her. Seeing this, Xu Miaomiao smiled and said, "It's okay."
When she was doing experiments in the past, she smelled a lot of unpleasant odors with her mouth closed, but she hasn't done that for a long time and has become a little pampered.
Holding Song Wu Shao's hand, he never let go, as if it was the greatest comfort the two of them could give him.
Seeing Xu Miaomiao, Nangong Jin, who had been sitting there with a frown on his brow, came over immediately, but then he saw Song Wushao next to him, and the two of them bowed to each other.
Before Nangong Jin could speak, Feng Feng beside him spoke first: "What's going on? Song Xianggong is an official in Bai County, so it's normal for him to come, but why is there someone with him?"
Everyone was silent, Feng Feng nodded to himself and replied: "I understand, I heard before that Mr. Song's wife is a powerful person. Now it seems to be true. Even in this murder case, you have to take her with you."
"I am indeed henpecked."
Song Wushao uttered a few cold words, and everyone was speechless. Even Xu Miaomiao was a little surprised. She stared at Song Wushao, unable to believe what he had just said. It took her a long time to react.
Nangong Jin also coughed softly: "Okay, don't say anything. Madam Xu is a witness. She knows what happened that day. Let's listen to her."
With Nangong Jin speaking, Feng Feng naturally didn't dare to say anything more. He was just a little stunned when he heard the word "witness".
"Madam Xu, what happened that day?"
Xu Miaomiao nodded slightly after listening to Nangong Jin's words, and then she slowly explained, "I found the antidote that day, but there is little water here. There is only a small river in Wangjia Village. I wanted to look for it there, so I had to go out of the city gate, but the city was locked, so I hid behind a pillar. Who knew that I happened to meet Magistrate Hu who was about to leave the city. I didn't hear clearly what they said, but General Feng drew his sword and killed him."
"What nonsense!"
Feng Feng immediately refuted her and spoke, puffing his beard and glaring angrily, the bulging veins on his arms seemed to be his anger first. Realizing that Nangong Jin was still there, Feng Feng immediately knelt on the ground and saluted: "My dear husband, she is just talking nonsense, I have never killed anyone."
"Then how do you explain to the general that those who didn't want to be taken away by you died at home?"
Xu Miaomiao immediately asked back and covered the mouth of the man in front of her.
Hearing this, Feng Feng was speechless for a long time, and after a long time he said: "Madam Xu, such nonsense has evidence."
Xu Miaomiao also smiled, and looked at Nangong Jin and continued: "Although I have no evidence that he killed Hu Chong, I know that he killed many people in the city on the grounds of obstructing public affairs."
"You're talking nonsense, I'm just following orders!" Feng Feng stood up excitedly, waiting for Xu Miaomiao with threatening eyes.
Song Wu Shao took a step forward, blocking the sight, staring at him and saying, "Are you following orders and killing innocent people under the order of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"
"no!"
"Oh, that's what you did." Xu Miaomiao suddenly realized, looked at Nangong Jin and said, "Mr. Nangong, you heard it all, General Feng admitted it himself."
"I didn't, I was indeed following the orders of the Crown Prince..."
"Shut up!" Nangong Jin immediately spoke up and blocked the man's mouth: "Come here, Feng Feng killed innocent people at will, and he will be punished with forty canings from now on."
"My dear husband, how could you do this to me? Fourteenth would be dead!" Feng Feng said as he grabbed the corner of Nangong Jin's clothes, but several soldiers behind him had already stepped forward to carry him away, and he kept saying, "My dear husband, I am really following orders!"
As the man was dragged away, the noise around them suddenly became much quieter. Xu Miaomiao raised her eyes and looked at the man in front of her without saying a word. She didn't care whether Nangong Jin was protecting the reputation of the prince, as long as the people of Bai County would not be sacrificed.
"This time, everything is thanks to Madam Xu. I'd like to express my gratitude here." Nangong Jin stretched out his hand and bowed, saluting towards Xu Miaomiao.
Xu Miaomiao smiled and leaned slightly towards him. At this moment, it didn't matter whether there was truth or evidence. As long as Feng Feng said the words "obeying the order of the crown prince", he would definitely not get out alive.
Neither Nangong Jin nor the prince will let him go.
Xu Miaomiao naturally didn't care about these things. She just looked at Nangong Jin and continued, "The eldest master said earlier that there was a way to find an antidote. Did you find it?"
Nangong Jin smiled, but there was a hint of sadness between his brows: "Yes, there is, but unfortunately it will take some time. I'm afraid the people in Bai County can't hold on for that long. Even if they can, more than half of them will be killed or injured."
Xu Miaomiao nodded slightly.
Song Wu Shao, who was standing next to him, bowed to Nangong Jin and said, "I would like to thank you, sir, on behalf of the people of Bai County."
"It's okay." Nangong Jin raised his hand to stop Song Wushao and said bluntly: "This time Hu Chong died, and Song Xianggong was so loyal to the people. I believe that the back of Bai County will rely on Song Xianggong in the future."
Song Wu Shao looked uncomfortable, and even Xu Miaomiao next to him heard that Nangong Jin meant that Song Wu Shao would become the next county magistrate.
Nangong Jin stepped forward and whispered in his ear: "No matter what you and the Fifth Prince do, don't take innocent people with you."
(End of this chapter)
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