Chapter 059 Assassinated
Shen Ning also learned from the people sent by Chen Dianshi that she was reported by Feng Hao's mother, who said that she was holding a grudge against the previous incident and first killed Feng Hao and then blinded Nie Niang's eyes.
She was angry and amused: "Although I didn't do it, I want to say, you deserve it!"
Fortunately, County Magistrate Cao was not confused and sent someone to throw Feng Haoniang out of the county government office... After all, Shen Ning moved house and entertained guests yesterday, and many people were watching her.
What's more, if I want to sue someone, where is the evidence?
You can't say that someone you offended is the murderer.
Magistrate Cao spoke harshly, "According to what you've said, Feng Hao has offended countless people over the years. Are all of those people suspects?"
He even said privately to his attendants, "Such a scourge should be killed."
On the surface, County Magistrate Cao seemed to regard Feng Haoniang's words as nonsense and ignored them completely. However, when no one was around, this old fox who had been at the bottom of the Daxuan officialdom for a long time showed some doubts.
Years of experience have taught him that there are very few coincidences in this world, especially such coincidences.
How could it be such a coincidence that the two people who offended Madam Shen at the same time got into trouble, and it happened after Madam Shen left.
That young and beautiful widow seems to be really extraordinary.
Yes, if she was really just a country woman, how could she start a canned food business and make it so successful and flawless.
That night, after having a little chat with his wife, Magistrate Cao asked, half probingly and half warningly, "Have you been looking for trouble with Madam Shen lately?"
Madam Pan said with resentment, "I accepted what Master said last time. How dare I disobey you?"
"That would be best."
Magistrate Cao said in a deep voice: "Based on my intuition after years of experience in officialdom, Madam Shen is probably not a simple person. Don't make yourself look bad."
Madam Pan lowered her eyes and said softly, "I won't bother with that."
After a while, when Magistrate Cao had left satisfied, the servant outside came in to help Madam Pan wash and comb her hair, and asked in a low voice, "Madam, what does the master mean..."
"Oh."
Madam Pan sneered, "I've already allowed her to live for so long. Now, since some people are openly or covertly dissatisfied with her, why should I endure it any longer?"
The nanny was a little worried: "But what about the master?"
"The master is going backwards as he grows older. A country widow who has never even left Pingning County in her life, how could she be anything special?"
Madam Pan sneered, "He simply doesn't want me to interfere with his career."
The nanny hesitated and said, "What if the master is really implicated?"
Madam Pan, her hands painted with bright red nail polish, slowly stroked her long hair in front of her chest, her smile still timid: "Then I'll find another master..."
"My lady is right."
"I know the delivery time is tight this time. The manager and workers are very diligent. After this batch of canned food is delivered, I'll prepare a big red envelope for everyone. What do you think?"
In the carriage returning to the city from Cantouzhuang, Shen Ning felt a little emotional.
It is true that the most hardworking people are always the working people at the bottom of society.
Although the wages she offered could not be found higher in the entire Yongning County, she was still touched when she saw how hard the people on the farm worked.
Yuan Yue, who was sitting on the carriage, drove the cart. Upon hearing this, he said gently, "Young lady, you have a kind heart."
Chen Ning laughed: "What kind of heart is this? I don't help the suffering, I just barely have a conscience..."
While talking and laughing, Shen Ning lifted the car curtain: "Let some fresh air in, it's a bit stuffy inside."
But before she could finish her words, the young man who had been gentle just now suddenly looked up with a fierce expression. Without even turning his head back, he pushed her back into the carriage and drew out a soft sword with his other hand.
"Miss, don't come out."
Shen Ning didn't ask any extra questions and immediately retreated back into the carriage...Through the gap in the curtain, she saw several figures suddenly emerge from the cornfield in front and attack directly towards the carriage.
He was wearing black clothes, with a black scarf covering his face, and the long sword in his hand was shining coldly.
Shen Ning's breathing almost stagnated. She hid in the carriage motionless, trying her best not to distract Yuan Yue... But just when she began to worry whether the young man could be a match for these seven or eight people, she was somewhat surprised to see that the young man flew past the group of people and then landed.
Just after he landed, those people fell down one after another... There was a line of blood in their throats, and blood splattered all over the ground.
The attack was over in just a short moment. Shen Ning's face was filled with shock, and she looked a little disheveled.
She knew about the past experiences of Yuan Yue and other young men, and knew that they should be quite powerful, but this was the first time she saw a young man take action up close and personal.
At that moment, the usually taciturn but gentle boy seemed to have instantly transformed into an emotionless killing machine, with only one thought left in his body: kill.
"Miss."
Yuan Yue's voice brought Shen Ning back to her senses. She quickly responded, paused for a moment, bent down and got out of the carriage.
Yuan Yue stood in front of her and stopped her hesitantly: "Miss... don't come near."
He did not ignore the fear that flashed across Shen Ning's eyes just now. Although she quickly calmed down, he would not be wrong at that moment.
The young man regretted that he had been too ruthless a moment ago.
They're just a bunch of rabble. If they startle the master...
Shen Ning shook her head: "It's okay, I'm not afraid."
Even though she still felt a little uncomfortable, she was not afraid of death... In this world, if she was afraid or retreated, she might be the one to die.
"No one is alive."
Shen Ning looked at those people. Although her face was still a little pale, her expression had calmed down.
Yuan Yue has realized that what he just did was wrong. He was too stressed and killed subconsciously.
"I should have left him alive." The boy apologized in a low voice.
"No problem."
Chen Ning said gently, "This is also a warning to those behind the scenes... If they retreat when they realize the difficulty, that would be best. If they come again, we can capture them alive."
Looking at the corpse on the ground, Shen Ning suddenly said: "Cut off a hand."
Yuan Yue didn't even ask a question and immediately responded, "Yes."
The two men got in the car and continued back to the city. The first thing they did after entering the city was to report to the authorities. Soon, the bodies of the assassins were transported to the county government office.
Magistrate Cao's face turned pale, and he barely comforted Shen Ning with a few words, then said that he would find out as soon as possible.
After all, such a thing happened in his jurisdiction, so County Magistrate Cao was certainly unhappy.
Shen Ning naturally didn't say much, but thanked him respectfully and left the county government office.
Not long after leaving the county government office, Er Yue came to pick him up, and then Shen Ning asked him to take the severed hand away.
"Send it to Mrs. Pan's bedside."
Shen Ning’s expression was cold.
In the entire Pingning County, the only person who hated her so much that she wanted to kill her was Mrs. Pan, whom she had never met.
Pan Jinlian deserved to be put to death. Madam Pan had already killed Shen Danian and his wife but she still refused to give up and tried to murder him again and again, as if her brother's life was the only life that mattered and everyone else's life was worth nothing.
Does being powerless mean you deserve to be treated like worthless?
She just refuses to be such a worthless person!
Shen Ning knew that she had no evidence and there was nothing she could do to Madam Pan in a short period of time, but she also wanted to let Madam Pan know that she was not a dough that could be kneaded by anyone.
As dusk fell, Mrs. Pan returned from her good friend's house, enjoying the flowers, and was in a very good mood.
She is waiting for good news.
The ones she sent out this time were not those stupid thieves from last time, but thugs with real blood on their hands. She didn't believe that the country woman could be so powerful!
The maid walked in front and opened the door for Madam Pan. After entering the inner room, she lifted the scented bed curtains. But the next moment, a shrill scream rang out: "Ah!"
Mrs. Pan was startled and furious: "What are you yelling about? Do you want to die?"
The maid trembled and stepped back, pointing at the bed: "Madam, Madam..."
Mrs. Pan frowned and looked over, her expression suddenly froze.
There she saw a bloody severed hand lying on her favorite quilt, on the beautiful lotus-colored bed covered with the finest brocade.
Mrs. Pan's face suddenly turned pale, and she trembled and shrieked, "Go, go and invite the master, go quickly!"
Not long after, County Magistrate Cao rushed over. The first thing he did was kick open the door and grit his teeth, "I remember I just warned you!"
Madam Pan's face was filled with panic, confusion, and grievance: "Master, what are you doing? What have I done wrong? It's a bad guy trying to intimidate me, Master..."
"Do you dare to say that the people who went to kill Shen Shi were not sent by you?"
Mrs. Pan cried out in disbelief, "Master, why do you say that? I am innocent."
Magistrate Cao looked at his wife coldly, his tone icy, "The guards around Shen were able to kill seven criminals in an instant, and even delivered the severed hand to your bed without anyone noticing... If she wanted to kill you, she could do that without anyone noticing. You'd better understand the power of this and don't dig your own grave."
Madam Pan was about to cry: "Master, I am wronged... You don't stand up for me, but instead wrongly accuse me, I, wuwu..."
Magistrate Cao snorted coldly and turned away.
The door slammed shut, and the timidity and grievance on Mrs. Pan's face disappeared in an instant. She stared at the closed door with a cold look in her eyes.
How could that widow be so difficult?
This old man is as timid as a mouse and can no longer be relied upon.
This road is blocked, she has to think of another way...
After being helped by the maid to wash and go to bed, the bed had been changed inside and out, but when Mrs. Pan lay down on the bed, she felt as if the bloody severed hand was right in front of her.
She was filled with horror and hatred, and her teeth were gritting with hatred.
That lowly village woman not only killed her brother, but also dared to intimidate and threaten her.
However, the village woman was obviously afraid and didn't dare to do anything to her... It didn't matter, she would just think of another way.
She just didn't believe that a lowly village woman could be that capable...
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