Since there are many doubts about Master Zhou's death, a trip to Taize Town is a must.
Zhu Fuming stayed to investigate, and after discussing with him, Yan Renxu agreed to take Gu Qingjue to Taize Town.
Two hours later, the two entered the territory of Taize Town. After another two-quarters of an hour's riding, they arrived at Taize Town. Chen Ruoju didn't know where He Siming lived.
In this way, Yan Renxu went to the county government first to investigate the household registration.
The catcher who received the two men was named Fei Yunduan, who was about the same age as Yan Renxu.
However, this man was slim and thin, with fair complexion, and always had a smile on his face. He was not as majestic as the other head catchers.
"Fortunately, I know who the last name is, which saves a lot of effort in checking. According to your description, it should be this person."
According to the household registration, He Siming, age fifty-five, lived in North Street, Taize Town, and ran a private school in the town. The two of them came to North Street under the leadership of Fei Yunduan. It happened to be the last moment of the Shen Dynasty when the students were leaving school. time.
Some students knew Fei Yunduan and looked unhappy.
But even if he didn't know Fei Yunduan, the student who hadn't left immediately became nervous when he looked at the policeman's clothes. He didn't know whether he had committed something unintentionally or whether it was something in the private school.
In short, no matter which one, it will definitely affect their studies.
Gu Qingjue saw a student running in with two books in his arms, probably to report to He Siming.
Not long after, a middle-aged man who was about five feet six tall, with gray hair, a yellowish complexion, some grainy spots on his face, thin lips, and his ears stuck behind his back came over. He wore a gray gown, with a wooden hairpin on his head and a hairband of the same color, dressing up in a typical husband's style.
Followed by the student who trotted in just now.
No need to guess too much, the person in front of you should be He Siming.
"My lord, He Siming, I wonder what the two arresting officers are doing when they come to He's private school?"
When He Siming said this, his eyes quickly swept across the faces of Fei Yunduan and the other two people. Seeing that their faces were calm, he couldn't figure out for a moment what had provoked the Yamen.
"My surname is Fei. This is my colleague. He comes from Yuyuan Town. I want to tell you about Zhou Qingya."
When Fei Yunduan asked, Yan Renxu put his left hand on the handle of the knife: "Mr. He, don't be nervous, I just want to know. Did Zhou Qingya come to Taize Town four days ago?"
"This is indeed coming."
Yan Renxu nodded: "Can you elaborate?"
"Brother Zhou and I were good friends when we were in Beijing. Our hometowns were very close to each other. After we became official, we would meet up when we had time. This autumn, it happened that there were students attending our two private schools, so I wrote a letter inviting Brother Zhou to come and discuss it. One or two.”
"On what date was this letter written?"
"Let me think."
After He Siming said this, he led the three of them to the pavilion not far away, where there was a round wooden table.
"It seems to be August 23rd, the third day of autumn."
Yan Renxu then asked: "Taize Town and Tongyuan Town are not far apart. Do you want the nursing school to send it to Tongyuan Town, or do you want to send soldiers to Tongyuan Town?"
He Siming said: "As Mr. Chai said, the two towns are not far apart. I will directly ask the nursing home to deliver the letter and I will be back on the same day."
Yan Renxu glanced at Gu Qingjue without any trace, and then said: "Is it convenient for the nurse who delivered the letter that day to ask him a question now?"
"convenient."
He Siming waved, and the boy serving tea immediately ran to the private school in front.
Gu Qingjue winked into the darkness.
About half an hour later, the nurse and the boy from before came to the pavilion.
He Siming said: "Master Chai, this is the nurse I sent to deliver the letter that day, named Wanchang. Don't worry, I will tell you how you went to Yuyuan Town to deliver the letter that day, and what Master Zhou said. Just tell Mr. Cha in detail."
The head nurse looked tough, with a full beard and muscular muscles. Even though he was wearing clothes, you could feel the strong muscles that were about to burst through the clothes.
However, this seemingly strong nurse turned out to be a "bluff".
When I see an officer, my legs are weak and I have to kneel down.
Because he was standing next to Gu Qingjue, he was pulled by Gu Qingjue: "It's just asking questions, no need to salute."
"Oh... Mr. Cha, please ask!"
Yan Renxu scratched his nose with his left and right index fingers: "Wanchang, right? Let me tell you in detail the whole process of how you went to Yuyuan Town to deliver the letter on August 23rd."
Make sure you go to him just to ask about the situation.
Wanchang felt relieved.
He stammered about how he went to Yuyuan Town to deliver the letter that day.
That day, as soon as Wanchang finished inspecting the grounds of the private school, He Siming called him over and asked him to ride a horse to deliver a letter to Master Zhou at the private school in Jingyuan Village, Yuyuan Town.
He took the letter, put it directly into his chest, went to the kitchen to prepare a water bag and two sesame seed cakes, and set off.
"I remember that I set off at around 10:00 and arrived at the private school around 11:00."
Yan Renxu frowned slightly: "It's a journey of about two hours, but how come it took more than three hours to arrive?"
"this……"
Wanchang nervously pointed his fingers: "Well, I'm lost."
This answer made Yan Renxu choke.
"Master Cha, it was my first time to go to Yuyuan Town. When I arrived at Yuyuan Town, I asked for directions and took the wrong intersection, so..."
"Yeah, I understand. What about after we get to private school?"
Wanchang's bearded face looked like he was about to cry. Yan Renxu felt that it was still a bit annoying, so he quickly interrupted and asked what happened next.
"When I arrived at Master Zhou's academy, Master Zhou was still in the school. A boy led me to the living room. I waited in the private school for about two-quarters of an hour. After Master Zhou came, I handed the letter to Master Zhou and rode on horseback. came back."
"that's it?"
"That's it, it's gone!"
"Master Zhou didn't tell you anything after receiving the letter? For example, did he say he would come to Taize Town and when?"
This question was asked by Gu Qingjue.
After asking, Yan Renxu nodded and repeated it.
Wanchang started rubbing his clothes with his fingers again.
Yan Renxu pursed his lips helplessly, trying his best to smile and look kinder.
Who would have thought that this tough guy could be so timid.
"I just said a few words about it. I said I don't have time these days and I have to go to the appointment in a few days. Yes, that's all I said."
After Wanchang finished speaking, He Siming immediately said: "Yes, Wanchang told me the same thing when he came back."
"Okay, I understand, it has nothing to do with you here, go down first!"
Wanchang breathed a sigh of relief, looked up at He Siming, and ran faster than a rabbit.
Yan Renxu then asked: "On September 3rd, how much wine did Master Zhou drink when he came back from you?"
"Well, he, he didn't drink."
He Siming said: "I originally bought two bottles of good wine, but Brother Zhou said he had stopped drinking. I tried to persuade him several times and refused to drink, so I had to give up!"
There is another chapter in the afternoon.
(End of chapter)
