Chapter 205 Beauty's Schemes (8) - Case Progress
Ning Shu thought for a moment: "Are there any people you know in your hometown? Your mother wouldn't have asked someone from your hometown she didn't know to bring you here, would she?"
Yin Xinyue: "Yes, Brother Da Niu is our neighbor. He is skilled in woodworking. I heard that he came to Beijing this time to make furniture for a wealthy family."
How does he treat you? Does he have feelings for you?
Yin Xinyue felt embarrassed by the question, as it was too private. She stole a glance at Cui Zeyu, a small action that Ning Shu did not miss.
Ning Shu thought to herself, "So Yin Xinyue already has feelings for Cui Zeyu?"
She should have asked Cui Zeyu to leave; asking him like this might mean he wouldn't tell the truth.
She frowned and quickly added, "It concerns your life, so tell the truth."
Yin Xinyue quickly looked away: "Brother Da Niu is very good to me and has taken good care of me the whole way."
Ning Shu knew that the other party probably had feelings for Yin Xinyue: "Does he know the purpose of your trip to the capital?"
Yin Xinyue shook her head: "Neither my mother nor I have told anyone, after all... it's not something to be proud of."
Ning Shu has nothing more to ask for the time being.
After she and Cui Zeyu left the cell, she asked Cui Zeyu, "Lord Cui, has the Ministry of Justice transferred the evidence to you?"
Cui Zeyu found it strange that a maid, even one from the Prince Rui's mansion, would not use any respectful address when speaking to him, a sixth-rank official. She seemed completely unaware of the difference in their statuses during their conversation.
Although he came from humble origins, he had never encountered such a...special situation as a maidservant during his two or three years as an official.
He still answered Ning Shu's question: "There was a handover."
Ning Shu wanted to know what he had noticed: "Is there something wrong with the stuff in that bowl? Where was the poison put?"
Cui Zeyu: "Of those five bowls, four were filled with soup or something similar first, and then rice was served in them."
The coroner couldn't detect poison in the rice itself, only that it had been spiked with a sleeping potion; however, the poison was detected in the rice that had come into contact with the bowl.
This means the poison was likely added to the soup that had been served earlier.
What sins have these people committed? The soup is poisoned, and the rice is drugged with sleeping potion. Are they afraid the family won't die?
Ning Shu asked, "Was that bowl of rice without any soup eaten by Yin Xinyue?"
Cui Zeyu nodded, and Ning Shu understood.
It is likely that Uncle Wu's family first drank the poisoned soup and then ate the poisoned food.
Ning Shu asked curiously, "What kind of soup is so precious that Aunt Wu is reluctant to let Yin Xinyue drink it?"
Cui Zeyu was amused by her words: "Turtle soup."
Ning Shu: "Very expensive?"
Cui Zeyu didn't know how to answer, as the cost varied from person to person: "Maybe."
Ning Shu found it strange. Would someone so stingy be willing to introduce a good potential partner to his niece? How could that be?
"Does her uncle's family have any enemies?"
Cui Zeyu told him what he knew:
"There are no deep-seated hatreds, but there are still minor disputes."
I don't think the crime warrants the extermination of the entire family, but the investigation is still ongoing.
That's very meticulous.
Ning Shu asked again, "Are their fellow villagers also being investigated?"
"certainly."
Are any valuables missing from the house?
"There were no signs of ransacking inside, so nothing should be missing, but they didn't have much personal belongings to begin with."
If it's not for money, then it's for sex or revenge; there's no other way but to wait for him to investigate.
Ning Shu was more concerned about Yin Xinyue's sentence: "Is she considered convicted yet? Will she be executed or something?"
Cui Zeyu smiled: "Without review by the Dali Temple, no specific sentence will be given."
Ning Shu was relieved, worried that the main character might die before her mission even started.
Seeing Ning Shu's expression, Cui Zeyu felt that she probably wanted to save people, which was the intention of her master.
Ning Shu had nothing else to do at this point, and hoped that Cui Zeyu would find out the truth as soon as possible.
She looked at him and said, "If things progress, have someone find me at the back gate of Prince Rui's mansion. I will do my best to help you if you need my assistance."
Cui Zeyu glanced at her: "Any kind of help is fine?"
He wanted to know where her access was so he could find out who was behind her.
Of course not, but if we let her break out of prison... it doesn't seem like a bad idea.
She's skilled; breaking someone out of prison would be a piece of cake for her.
However, one shouldn't make absolute statements, as there are always things she can't do, so she cautiously replied, "I'll do what I can."
After hearing this, Cui Zeyu made a decision in his mind. This maid was quite cautious in her work, and he needed to keep an eye on her.
After Ning Shu left the Dali Temple, he spoke quietly near the entrance:
“Graffiti, can you hear me? I’m done here. Come find me at Guanhe Tower when you have time. I’ll wait for you there for an hour.”
I repeated myself several times because I wasn't sure, and then I went to a prominent spot in the lobby of Guanhe Tower to sit and eat, thinking about the mission.
Her plan was to work with Cui Zeyu to rescue Yin Xinyue and then get them married.
I don't know what it means for lovers to become a couple, but marriage should be the best proof.
This instance is quite cruel. I don't know if it was intentional or not, but she and Cheng Chuan finally teamed up, and now she has to play matchmaker for him.
Thinking about the game, Ning Shu still couldn't understand what the purpose of the game was.
If the players are in an infinite loop, then is the day they stop the day they die?
But this still doesn't explain the game's purpose. If you capture people and spend huge sums of money to create this game, there must be a specific purpose.
How can she get closer to the truth?
Every time she leaves the game, she searches for posts about leaving the game, but finds that there isn't much useful information.
The fact that players can revive without memory after death may be an obstacle deliberately set up by the game, causing players who are close to the truth to have their memories refreshed, thereby controlling the players.
Ning Shu was so engrossed in thought that she forgot to touch her chopsticks. When the graffiti appeared in front of her, it looked at her blankly and waved curiously in front of her to get her attention.
Ning Shu snapped out of her daze and realized that she had been staring blankly for a long time when she saw the graffiti that had appeared in front of her.
"You've arrived. How are things on your end?"
The graffiti artist looked dejected: "The ancients were such homebodies. Gao Zhi really never left her house. I haven't even seen her yet."
How could he possibly tell her fortune?
Ning Shu thought for a moment: "In ancient times, didn't people follow the rules of marriage and the words of matchmakers?"
Even if you meet her and talk to her, she probably won't be able to change her mind.
After all, she's not the one who can make the decision. You should change your target and talk to her parents.
Her father is an official, so he probably won't easily trust you. You could start by talking to her mother.
The graffiti artist immediately slapped his thigh. Oh right, how come he didn't think of that?
Even if he had made contact with the other party, it would be quite difficult to change their mind with just a few words, but Ning Shu didn't want to discourage him.
Tuya looked at the food on the table, her mouth watering slightly: "Ning... Sister Ning, you ordered so much, can you finish it all?"
"I can't finish it, so I'm going to pack it up and take it with me."
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