Wang Shaocheng often repented and blamed himself, so that from time to time he muttered some unintelligible words. When asked, he would not say anything.
This is what the inspection team learned from Mrs. Wang.
Combining the scene, the autopsy, and the confession, it seems that this is indeed a case of suicide due to fear of crime.
But the Lu'an patrol inspector always felt that something was wrong. Perhaps because of his intuition of hunting down murderers and thieves in the past, he couldn't help but ask again: "Is that all there is? If you think about it again, are there any omissions?" ."
"That's all, I've said everything that needs to be said." When Mrs. Wang said this, she felt sad, and began to wipe her tears again, sobbing: "He just left like this, leaving us orphans and widowed mothers. What will happen in the future?" What should I do."
The inspector had no choice but to comfort him.
Mrs. Wang sobbed and said: "We will be doing inspections that week. When will my husband be able to lay in his grave?"
The inspector said: "This matter has not yet been finalized. Mr. Wang's body needs further inspection. The Wuwei Mansion will also interrogate all the servants and maids in your mansion and seal the scene until the case is concluded. Of course, we will do our best. Madam, please rest assured that our efforts will not delay the funeral."
"Okay." Mrs. Wang cried silently.
"My condolences, madam." The inspector said, preparing to say goodbye with fists in his hands.
But just as he took a step forward, Mrs. Wang behind him suddenly said: "By the way, there is one more thing. Mr. Li Meng came to see the master yesterday."
The inspector was refreshed, and the thing he wanted to grasp but couldn't grasp seemed to flash through his mind again: "Mr. Meng? Are we the water conservancy magistrate of Lu'an County?"
"Yes."
"Why didn't you say anything just now?"
"Mr. Meng and my master are both colleagues and old friends. We have been in contact with each other from time to time. I thought this was a very common thing, so" Mrs. Wang said, "What, is this useful?"
The inspector did not answer this question, but asked: "Did anything happen after Mr. Meng arrived at your residence, or did he have any disputes or quarrels with Mr. Wang?"
Mrs. Wang shook her head slightly: "The master's family rules are very strict. When visiting guests in the study, no one is allowed to disturb them, so I don't know."
The inspector was a little disappointed, and after thinking about it, he said, "Okay, this matter is very important. If you think of anything again, you must inform Wu Wei Mansion in time."
"Okay, I understand."
After leaving here, the inspector was about to go to the study to see the scene again, but on the way he met Guo Baode and the Lu'an County Lieutenant who were coming.
After all, the death of a court official was no small matter. It was reasonable for the county magistrate to come in person.
"Lord of the County, Mr. Yu." The inspection officer clasped his fists and bent down towards the two of them.
"Yes." Yu County Lieutenant waved his hand to indicate that he didn't need to be polite, and said in a superior tone: "Xiao Zhou, how is the situation?"
"The scene has been sealed off. No other problems have been found for the time being. It is very likely that he committed suicide out of fear of crime." The inspection returned.
"Suicide out of fear of crime?" Lieutenant Yu frowned.
"Sir, please take a look." The inspector handed over the confession letter: "This was found on Mr. Wang's desk."
Yu County Lieutenant took it, unfolded the letter, and read it with Guo Baode.
After he finished reading, he couldn't help but be shocked, but before he could say anything, Guo Baode's eyes widened and he said in a very surprised tone: "Is this so!? Why did the Lu'an Dam collapse just one year after it was built? Yes, that’s how it is!”
County Lieutenant Yu also took a deep breath and immediately felt that this matter was unusual. He said seriously: "This matter is very serious. It is no longer a simple murder case. It must be reported to the county immediately."
"This is natural." After Guo Baode finished speaking, he looked at the inspector and ordered righteously: "Inspector Zhou! Regardless of whether Wang Shaocheng committed suicide due to corruption because of fear of crime, this matter must be investigated clearly! This is not only related to Lu'an. People's livelihood is also related to the face of the government, and it is also a question of Shaocheng's innocence after his death. Do you understand it or not?"
"Yes! In a humble position, you must do your best!" The inspector was shocked.
County Lieutenant Yu said: "I will submit this letter to the county. You will be responsible for investigating other matters. As the county official said, there must be no omissions. Even if Wang Shaocheng commits suicide, it must be made clear!"
"I understand your humble position! Please rest assured, both adults!" the patrol inspector responded again.
"Okay, let's find out as soon as possible so that Shaocheng can be laid to rest as soon as possible." Guo Baode said, and the Tongxian Lieutenant said as he walked: "After all, my colleagues are fighting, Yuxian Lieutenant, what do you think about this matter?"
The latter pondered for a moment and said: "This confession letter alone cannot explain the whole problem. I have to listen to Zhou Inspector's subsequent report before I can make a judgment. But the handwriting on this letter is quite impressive. It is indeed written by Wang Shaocheng."
"Yes, I just discovered this problem, so I was so shocked." Guo Baode said: "If this is really the case, then we have been deceived very badly in the past two years. By then, I am afraid that I will also be undetected. sin."
"As the saying goes, you know people but don't know their hearts." Yu County Lieutenant avoided the important and ignored the important. He didn't know what Guo Baode and the others were doing, but the death of a court official was involved in such a big thing. It is certainly impossible to close the case easily.
"Hey!" Guo Baode pretended to sigh: "It's just a hardship for the people of Lu'an County."
Today, the county is still busy with disaster relief and follow-up matters, but the county magistrate and the boss are a little absent-minded. As soon as the time comes, they jointly find Guo Baode and ask impatiently: "How is the situation now?"
"I went to Wang Shaocheng's house today. So far, there is no problem. The confession letter was also taken away by Yu Dong, but it would be better if he submitted it to the county." Guo Baode finished looking at the county. Cheng glanced: "The person you arranged didn't leave any traces, right? In addition, have the aftermath been dealt with?"
"There must be nothing wrong with him, it's just..." The county magistrate paused and said, "I didn't find those two so-called books. Maybe they don't exist at all."
"Well" Guo Baode pondered for a moment: "Maybe, even if there is, we can't find it, and it's impossible for the Wuwei Mansion to find it. As long as we take the matter of committing suicide out of fear of crime, everything will go smoothly."
"Don't worry, this county magistrate, nothing will go wrong." The county magistrate was very confident in the methods of the man in black.
"That's good." Guo Baode looked at the two of them: "I guess someone from the county will be here soon. Take the time to check all the official documents again to make sure there are no mistakes."
"Understood." They both nodded at the same time.
The county magistrate added: "But as for the Wuwei Mansion, can the county magistrate urge the case to be concluded as soon as possible?"
"This matter must not be rushed, otherwise it will be weird and cause problems." Guo Baode said.
On the other side, Inspector Zhou was also reporting to the county captain. After explaining everything, he tentatively said: "Sir, there is always a vague feeling in humble positions. Wang Shaocheng's death may not be that simple."
