After discussing the bandits, there was basically no more official business. Thanks to the immortal, ever since the immortal displayed his power, the county under his jurisdiction, while not exactly smooth sailing, had seen far fewer petty thieves. Everyone was thinking, with an immortal nearby, what if they did something bad and the immortal saw them? It's clear that this immortal's power among ordinary mortals is several times greater than that of the current emperor.
But that doesn't mean everything is really over. The case is still unresolved, and both of them looked worried when it was mentioned.
This puzzled Ye Shuang even more. Hadn't she made all the arrangements? Why were these two still acting like this? She was about to get angry!
Fortunately, the two of them treated Ye Shuang like a child and had no reservations, so they chatted as if it were just casual conversation.
Ye Shuang then realized that these people from the capital were like big shots. Whether or not they would handle the case was another matter, but they had to be fed, drunk, and entertained, and they also had to be rested. Out of twelve hours a day, they probably only had one or two hours to think about the case, and that was considered a lot!
"That's not hard to understand. There are hardly any clues in this case. It could be considered suicide or homicide. We can just find someone we don't like to be the scapegoat. Anyway, this county town is more comfortable than the capital." Ma Rencai, having spent many years in the capital, spoke with great confidence and expertise. "Sir, you might as well consider whether it's better to stay here and enjoy the peace and quiet, or to go back and see your superiors looking worried every day?"
Li Wenyi expressed his understanding, but as long as the case remained unresolved, it was like a knife hanging over his head, ready to fall at any moment. If it was considered suicide, he would at most be guilty of negligence. He was afraid that if it was considered homicide, he would be falsely accused of committing the crime. He himself would be fine, but he was afraid that his family would be implicated.
Ma Rencai also sighed. In the end, it's all the fault of this world. If this had happened ten years ago, there would have been no need to worry. The constables from the capital would have found out the reason within three days. Even if it was suicide, the new magistrate would not be guilty of negligence. He was new and had too many official duties to keep track of. Who would have time to care whether the former magistrate who had been transferred had taken office or not?
Ye Shuang looked at Li Wenyi. His change was remarkable. She knew he was overjoyed when he passed the exam, full of confidence before taking office, and brimming with self-assurance when he first took office. But now, he was only frustrated, disappointed, and a little bit desperate.
But she could only watch. She couldn't get involved in the case anymore. It would be good to resolve it quickly, but it was more important for her to make Li Wenyi realize that the dynasty was beyond saving. Otherwise, this fool might risk his life for this sliver of hope!
After everything was discussed, Ma Rencai was about to organize the official documents in his hand. Li Wenyi had nothing else to do, so he picked up Ye Shuang and carried her back to the courtyard. Judging by the time, his father should have come for the second time.
When they returned to the courtyard, they found it to be true. The small kitchen was already piled high with grain, and Li Mantian was still unloading things. However, there was less grain; most of the items were household items that he couldn't bear to throw away.
Li Mantian looked up and saw Li Wenyi carrying Ye Shuang as he walked over. He complained, "Your yard is too small. There's not even a cellar. It's not big enough to store grain, just enough for one person to live in. We'll have to discuss what to do with your mother when she gets here."
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