There is a god in the sky

Chapter 24 The Yicun Murder Case 6

It's rare for Baiyi Village to be so lively; the whole village gathers together in the middle of the night.

This is terrifying; two members of the Wang family died in a single day.

"It must be the ghost of Guihua coming to take revenge!" someone shouted.

People's hearts are floating.

Many people quietly retreated, staring at their surroundings in fear.

Guihua has been married into the Wang family for several years. She has a weak personality and is often bullied by the villagers.

"No, the village chief said that the old Taoist priest coveted the Wang family's money, so he killed them to steal it."

Li Tiezhu retorted loudly, "Impossible! Master Wei always provides free medical care and medicine and is so kind to everyone, how could he possibly kill someone?"

The person who was refuted spat, "Money can move people's hearts, and besides, he was the only one in the Wang family at the time. If he didn't kill him, who did?"

Li Tiezhu's face flushed red as he roared, "Maybe she accidentally fell into the cesspool and drowned?"

Wei Lanxiang heard this sentence as soon as she arrived and was puzzled. The cesspool was not deep, so how could someone drown?

"Miss Wei has arrived."

The crowd made way for Wei Lanxiang, but their eyes held a mixture of pity and disgust as they looked at her.

Standing outside the Wang family's gate, Wei Lanxiang asked, "Where is my godfather?"

Village Chief Li walked out leaning on his cane, followed by two constables.

He sighed and said, "Girl Wei, your godfather is suspected of murder, and the officials are going to take him back to the yamen for questioning."

Wei Lanxiang shouted, "Tonight, Granny Wang paid my godfather to exorcise the evil spirit. Why would he kill someone?"

"We'll only know for sure once the authorities investigate."

Wei Lanxiang walked up to the two constables, curtsied, and asked, "May I ask if I may see my godfather?"

She helped Fang find the murderer who killed her son and got her name on the official register at the county government office. The yamen runners treated her very politely.

"Miss Wei, please go in, but you can only stay for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea."

"Thank you."

Wei Lanxiang entered the Wang family.

The Wang family's courtyard was larger than the Wei family's, with three large tiled houses, making them one of the few wealthy households in Baiyi Village.

However, most of the Wang family's wealth came from selling their daughters, which is why they were despised by the villagers.

Granny Wang's body lay in the courtyard, emitting a foul stench.

Old Master Wei, with his hands and feet bound and left in a corner, said to himself with amusement, "Girl, your godfather has really messed up."

Wei Lanxiang went over and helped him up, frowning as she asked, "What happened?"

"I don't know either. I took the business from the Wang family and came over in the middle of the night. But there was no one from the Wang family there. I searched all over and finally found Granny Wang in the outhouse. She was already dead."

"It's all my fault for being so impulsive; I had to drag her up here. Now, Village Chief Li and the others saw us and insist that I killed Granny Wang."

When did the constable arrive?

"The two men were left in Baiyi Village by the county magistrate to investigate the case, and they stayed at the village chief's house that night."

Wei Lanxiang asked another question: "Did Granny Wang tell you about the Wang family's business herself? Did she also set the time?"

"Yes, she said she was afraid that the ghost of the osmanthus would come back at night, and I thought this business was simple, so I took it."

Old Master Wei slapped his thigh in frustration, "He only gave me five hundred coins. I should have known better than to accept it."

Wei Lanxiang said calmly, "Magistrate Fang is fair enough not to kill innocent people indiscriminately. The case will take some time to investigate. I will find a way to find the real culprit and bring my godfather back."

“I know you’re smart, that’s why I asked someone to call you here. But Lanlan, don’t feel pressured. Your godfather is old enough to have long since become indifferent to life and death.”

Wei Lanxiang said solemnly, "Godfather, a life for a life. The murderer cannot escape justice."

The constable came in and said, "Miss Wei, we should take the suspect back to the yamen now. We apologize."

Wei Lanxiang went out in the middle of the night without any money. She took off the silver hairpin from her hair and stuffed it into his hand. "Please take good care of my godfather, brother. I will go to see Lord Fang tomorrow."

The constable smiled and put the hairpin into his pocket, readily agreeing, "Don't worry, young lady, Master Wei will be fine until the case is decided."

Wei Lanxiang gave her godfather a reassuring look, then turned and walked out.

She stopped beside Wang Pozi's corpse, pretending to listen intently, before leisurely leaving the Wang family.

There were rumors that she could communicate with the spirit world. Although it was just a rumor, it was helpful for her to negotiate with the government.

Seeing her come out alone, Li Tiezhu asked with concern, "Miss Lanxiang, is Master Wei alright?"

Wei Lanxiang shook her head, "It's alright for now."

Tie Zhu scratched his head and said shyly, "It's late and the dew is heavy, let me take you home."

"No need, it's not far, thank you Brother Li." Wei Lanxiang glanced around and asked in confusion, "Brother Li, why didn't I see any other members of the Wang family?"

"Guihua's body was taken away by the government during the day, so the Wang family did not set up a mourning hall or notify their relatives. Wang Dani went out in the evening and has not returned. No one knows where he went."

Wei Lanxiang then remembered that Wang Daniu was the only son in the Wang family.

Granny Wang had four daughters before finally having a son, whom she cherished dearly. She sold all her daughters to raise money for Wang Daniu's wedding.

As a result, the wife he married didn't cost much money, but instead helped build a large brick house for the family.

In this family, Guihua does most of the work, both inside and outside the home, but Granny Wang and Wang Daniu never seem to lack money.

It's really weird.

Wei Lanxiang went back alone, but she couldn't sleep, so she sat in the courtyard thinking.

Two members of the Wang family died in one day. It seems like they have nothing in common, but there must be more to the story.

County Magistrate Sun's investigative skills were mediocre. Although Old Daoist Wei did not commit murder, he was the only one in the Wang family at the time, making it difficult for him to clear his name.

She had to find a way to perform an autopsy, find out the cause of death of Guihua and Granny Wang, and use Fang's connections to push the government to find out the truth.

She glanced back at the small house where Fu Qingyan was, thinking to herself: Perhaps this person's connections could be used.

I didn't sleep much all night reading, and got up early to help my master go to the outhouse.

Seeing Miss Wei sitting in the courtyard, he remembered what had happened last night and became curious about the Wei father and daughter.

"Miss Wei, what can my young master eat for breakfast?"

Wei Lanxiang stood up and said, "He prefers liquid food, I'll go cook some chicken porridge."

After reading and washing up, she realized that Old Master Wei was not at home. She was puzzled, thinking that the old man was too carefree and had left his daughter alone at home.

"Young master, this family is really strange."

Fu Qingyan glared at him. "What's so strange about it? The old gentleman and Miss Wei are both kind-hearted people."

Guan Shu muttered under his breath, "You see everyone as a good person."

Fu Qingyan stared at the little spiders busily weaving their webs on the roof and said self-deprecatingly, "I was foolish to trust people so easily, but they saved my life, so it's normal that they have ulterior motives."

After cooking and washing up, Wei Lanxiang changed into a new outfit, tied her hair into two buns, and then went out to the county town.