Chapter 091
"We'll send someone over to investigate later. Please leave your address and we'll let you know what we find."
After collecting relevant information, the two policemen told Tsurumaru Kuninaga.
"And more." As if afraid that this unreliable man would go back into the shop to clean up the dust and erase the thief's footprints at the same time, one of the police officers said, "Don't destroy the evidence in this shop until we close the case."
Tsurumaru Kuninaga simply nodded at everything the other party said. Then, he said, "Mr. Police, I'm worried that if the thieves find out I invited you here today and come to destroy the evidence tonight, I'm going to stay here for the next two days. I won't be using the first floor, but the second floor needs cleaning. Is that okay?"
The two policemen thought it was very possible, but—
"Can you do it alone?" Both of them looked at each other with a puzzled look.
Tsurumaru Kuninaga: "How many traps should I set in this shop?"
Two policemen: “…”
"Well, it's not impossible." The shop itself belongs to them, and they came here today and looked around upstairs and downstairs. Apart from some wooden furniture, there are no other valuable things left. If under such circumstances, there is still someone who does not sleep at home in the middle of the night, but climbs over the wall and runs into someone else's shop, then there is definitely something wrong with that person.
"However, it's still too unsafe for you to be alone. If you know someone, ask them to come and stay here with you for a few days."
"I understand. Thank you for your concern, Mr. Policeman."
After sending the two policemen away, the four people looked at each other. Since they couldn't clean the shop for the time being, it seemed that they had nothing else to do next.
But soon they didn't need to think about what to do, because the owners of the surrounding shops were curious about the fact that they had called the police over and came up to talk and gossip.
At this time, Qingxi pushed the only adult among them out without any love from his master and asked him to go and communicate with the neighbors around.
Since I have decided to stay in the shop for a few days to see if I can lure the thief back, the second floor, which is already covered with a layer of dust, naturally needs to be cleaned.
After Tsurumaru Kuninaga finished chatting with the gossiping bosses around him, the four of them returned to the shop. They walked around the shop in front and went directly to the well in the back yard to fetch water. As for the tools, Quan Quan was provided by Qing Xi.
"I'm staying tonight too."
The four people worked for a long time before they managed to clean a room on the second floor, but this did not include the rush mat on the floor.
After cleaning, it will take a while to dry according to the current weather, so Qingxi needs to take out the brazier at this time. The high temperature emitted by the flint will soon raise the temperature of the entire room.
The four of them sat on the floor without any rush mats, and Qingxi said.
Tsurumaru Kuninaga waved his hand, "No need, Master, go back to the clinic and rest. I can handle this alone."
"Won't you feel bored?" Qingxi asked back.
She didn't believe that he could really stay alone, as he always said that if he didn't cause trouble, he would die physically and mentally.
"I have something to do." Tsurumaru Kuninaga said vaguely.
"But it'll still be boring, right?" Qingxi said. "If I stay, we can play karuta... Never mind, I'm not good at that, but there are always things to do to pass the time."
"Hmm, in that case, I'll stay too." Rengoku Kyojuro said, "One more person means more strength."
Rengoku Chijuro also wanted to say that he would stay and help, but when he thought of the gap between himself and his brother, he silently swallowed the words in his heart.
In the end, Tsurumaru Kuninaga not only failed to persuade Kiyoki to go back, but also abducted the child of the Flame Pillar's family. Thinking that he might be recorded in the family's notebook after reporting to the head of the family after sending Rengoku Chijuro back, he felt that he could really do it alone.
Noticing the slight sense of loss that was spreading around Rengoku Chijuro, Qingxi took out some sweet potatoes to comfort him when sending him into the Rengoku house.
In order to appease him, she turned the door and took out those things that looked strange to him, so that he could keep them fresh for a long time. In this way, his attention would be drawn away, and he would no longer think about the fact that they left him alone to catch the thief.
After explaining the matter to Rengoku Makijuro, Rengoku Makijuro realized that his son was more likely to cause trouble than to help, and might even need someone to take care of him. He looked at his eldest son, who was eager to try, and then at Qingxi, who was coaxing his youngest son. He was silent for a moment, put his hand on his eldest son's head, and said, "I'm sorry to trouble you."
"It's okay, Mr. Rengoku, as long as you can let Kyojuro play with us, cough, just catch thieves." Tsurumaru Kuninaga coughed lightly, trying to make up for the words that he had just accidentally said.
However, he felt that there was nothing wrong with what he said. Although he had locked the thief on Grandma Su and Grandpa Qin's son, daughter-in-law and two grandsons, it was just a guess. Before there was any evidence, it was already the limit for them to let the two policemen know through the mouth of the "child" Ah Xi. Doing anything more would be a bit too much.
Well, any discerning person can see that it is aimed at them. If it is not handled well, it may have the opposite effect.
For example, if someone thought of it in a bad way, they might think that this was a trap set by them for Grandma Su and Grandpa Qin's son and daughter-in-law.
That means they will be involved in a scandal even if there is nothing wrong, which is not worth it. They have no place to seek justice.
Therefore, if you want to catch someone without any initiative, it will mostly depend on luck.
Let's see if those thieves can be a little more stupid. Will they come back in the middle of the night to destroy the evidence after hearing from the owners of the surrounding shops that the police are planning to track down the thieves based on the footprints left in the shops?
Yes, that's it.
He had just been talking to the owners of the surrounding shops for so long just to spread his "news" through their mouths.
Rengoku Makijuro's forked brows twitched. At least give the other person some face. Aren't you afraid of disappointing the children by saying it so openly?
Tsurumaru Kuninaga chuckled a few times, and after seeing that Qingxi had coaxed the youngest of the Rengoku family into submission, he grabbed one with each hand and ran away in a hurry in front of him.
After her health improved, she followed Ueno Shin's doctor's advice and either took a walk in the yard at home or went out for a walk occasionally. Now her complexion was gradually getting better, and when Rengoku Ruka walked here, she just happened to catch the last scene here.
"Mother." Rengoku Chijuro looked up and saw the woman walking towards him. He immediately ran over with several sweet potatoes that Qingxi had just given him to show her. "Look, these sweet potatoes from Sister Axi are really interesting. Some look like piglets, some have human faces, and some look like peaches... Sister Axi also said that these are not artificially made to look like this, but that they look like this when they grow up."
Rengoku Ruka was a bit amused and confused when she saw her son, who was only coaxed into submission by a few sweet potatoes. She couldn't help but gently rub his head and continued, "In that case, how about roasted sweet potatoes for dessert today?"
Rengoku Chijuro: "Okay."
Rengoku Makijuro: "..."
Rengoku Makijuro began to worry. His children were more obedient than the others, but Qingxi...
After holding it in for a long time, under Rengoku Ruka's teasing gaze, he spoke softly, "Aki is too cunning..." In addition, she has experienced two eras, and he is worried that if Kyojuro really decides on her, he will be the weaker one at home in the future.
"The children are still young, it's not too late to talk about your worries later." Women are more careful than men, so they tend to observe more things than men.
However, she could see that her husband was just being upset and he wouldn't listen to anything she said to him at this moment, so Rengoku Ruka said this.
Wait until he stops being upset and calms down, and see if he will be ashamed of his behavior today.
After leaving the Purgatory House, the three of them went back to the clinic and explained the situation to Yagen Toushirou. Finally, one more person was added to the original plan of the three of them playing (crossed out) the thief game.
"I'll come find you tonight," Yagen Toushirou said. Seeing that a certain Hakuhe was about to pat his chest and take on a huge responsibility, he took the lead and said in a very objective tone, "When it comes to nighttime reconnaissance, I should be better than you... Besides, a short sword is more suitable for indoor combat than a katana, isn't it?"
Tsurumaru Kuninaga was choked and speechless: "..."
Ah, yes, yes, you are right.
Tsurumaru Kuninaga suddenly felt that the history of this era was too unfriendly to his sword. Everything had to be done at night. What should he do with his sword?
Yagen Toushirou: "If there's any danger, you will." His eyes flicked to Rengoku Kyojuro, who was listening quietly to their conversation, his eyes sparkling. He changed the subject: "When the time comes, you and Kyojuro will protect the general."
As soon as he finished speaking, the light in the eyes of the boy with flame-like hair became brighter. He looked at Qingxi and said in a very loud voice: "Axi, I will protect you."
Tsurumaru Kuninaga: "..." Hey, kid, have you forgotten that I'm an adult?
There might not be any danger at all, and then suddenly Qingxi was protected: "...Okay, then I'll leave it to Kyojuro."
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