really.
Xu Taiping felt relieved.
The two had a fierce quarrel, but their relationship was not simple and they were not ordinary enemies.
On the contrary, it's more like a pair of brothers who have differences. They quarrel and quarrel, but they can still sit and drink together.
One was named Cao and the other was Wang. They were not relatives, so there was only one possibility left - both of them were members of the Tianxia Gang.
That's the only way it makes sense.
But the result was obvious, the two had a complete falling out seven days ago.
Cao Xin made a deadly move and asked Wang Shuanzhu to control the paper man to kill Wang Ruiniang's father.
Then, Wang Rusong took advantage of the situation and occupied Wang Ruiniang.
Um.
In rural areas.
If there is only one unmarried girl left in the family, she will definitely be bullied.
Wang Rusong is just the beginning.
After a while, more animals will smell the smell and come to the door.
Xu Taiping thought of this and shook his head.
Ask again: "Did your father leave anything behind?"
"No."
"I didn't leave you a message either?"
"nor."
Xu Taiping thought for a while.
Then he asked: "Do you still remember the tragedy half a year ago?"
Wang Ruiniang's face instantly turned pale, and she nodded tremblingly: "Remember, remember, my mother, my brother, just..."
"Two days before the incident, a Taoist priest came here. Have you met him?"
"I've seen it."
"Do you know what the Taoist priest is called?"
"I don't know. I just heard Cao Baozheng call him Daozhang Li."
"How long has that Taoist Li stayed in your village?"
"Just one night, come in the afternoon and leave the next morning."
"..."
Xu Taiping asked many questions in one breath.
Staring into Wang Ruiniang's eyes the whole time.
Judge the truth or falsehood of every word this little woman says.
Just finished asking.
There was a noise at the door.
A look of horror appeared on Wang Ruiniang's face, and she couldn't help but hide behind Xu Taiping.
Xu Taiping stood up, came to the door with a straight face, and shouted: "What are you making a noise about?"
Zheng Bowen quickly replied: "Mr. Xu, this man barged in without asking, and he even said this was his territory."
Xu Taiping sneered: "In the whole world, is it the land of the king? On the shore of the land, is it the ministers of the king? Dare you say that this is his territory and want to rebel?"
At this time.
Someone shouted: "Master Xu, you are wronged, the villain just said that."
Xu Taiping asked coldly: "Who are you?"
"This villain is Cao Xin, the Baozheng of Xiaowang Village. He has frequent contacts with the former head catcher. He was planning to go to the county town to visit Mr. Xu with a gift. I didn't expect you to come first. It's really rude."
"Cao Xin?"
"Hey, it's the villain."
"Why are you making such a noise?"
"The villain was worried about the safety of his little niece, so he spoke louder in desperation." Cao Xin quickly handed over his hand: "But it's Mr. Xu, so the villain can rest assured."
Xu Taiping nodded slightly: "Since there is nothing wrong, then go back. When I ask more questions, I will go to your house."
Cao Xin said with a smile: "Mr. Xu, if you have any questions, please ask the villain directly. The villain is the village guarantor. He knows everything and knows everything."
"Cao Baozheng is teaching me how to catch a boss?"
"Don't dare, don't dare," Cao Xin waved his hand hurriedly: "It's just that as a guarantor, it is my duty to cooperate and assist Mr. Xu in solving the case. Moreover, the villain is familiar with the village. He can call the whole village with a greeting, saving Xu a lot of trouble. You are running around."
Xu Taiping narrowed his eyes.
This bastard.
How dare you threaten me!
A single greeting can bring the whole village over.
It's obviously just to show off how many people there are.
really.
The village bully is the village bully.
He coerces the villagers at every turn.
court death!
But... maybe it's an opportunity.
Let the man named Cao relax his vigilance first.
Think of this.
A trace of worry deliberately flashed in his eyes, and then he laughed and said: "Cao Baozheng is indeed a thoughtful person, well, you're welcome to arrest him."
After saying that, he strode to the door: "Cao Baozheng, let's go to your house and have a look."
Cao Xin breathed a sigh of relief: "Master Xu, please."
But Xu Taiping shook his head at Zheng Bowen: "You lead people to guard here. No one is allowed to enter or leave this place without my order to arrest the head. Ensure Miss Wang's safety at all costs."
Zheng Bowen nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, Mr. Xu, I will defend this place even if I die."
Xu Taiping then followed Cao Xin on horseback.
Cao Xin's house is very big.
Like a manor.
It covers an area of seven or eight acres, with white walls and gray tiles, surrounded by green trees, and a very good environment.
There is also a row of eight horse tethering posts at the door.
There were even two servants guarding the door.
Very impressive.
This one manor alone is enough to live in most of the village.
Now it can accommodate the whole village.
Come in.
It's more luxurious inside.
The rows of houses are clean and neat, and more grand than the county government office.
Xu Taiping cursed inwardly.
Made.
This security guard is more comfortable than the county magistrate.
Go through two doors in a row.
Enter the living room.
Cao Xin eagerly helped Xu Taiping pull out a chair: "Master Xu, please take a seat. I will arrange for Zhuo Jing to kill the chicken."
Xu Taiping frowned: "Isn't this bad?"
"Hey, the emperor still has hungry soldiers. How can I let Mr. Xu handle the case while hungry?"
"Then you're welcome."
"You're welcome, you're welcome," Cao Xin asked while pouring tea: "Master Xu, which case are you here to investigate this time?"
Xu Taiping chuckled: "That one last year."
"ah?"
"how?"
"There has been no news for so long. I thought no one would care about it anymore."
"How is it possible that no one is taking care of it? The county has been conducting secret investigations. With new clues, I, the new head catcher, was asked to make this trip."
"Any clues?" Cao Xin stood up suddenly: "Master Xu, is it true?"
"believe it or not."
"What clue?"
"Can you say that?" Xu Taiping curled his lips and directly changed the subject: "What's going on with Wang Ruiniang?"
Cao Xin was stunned for a moment: "Master Xu, what's going on?"
Xu Taiping sneered: "Don't pretend to be stupid. She said that she drank with you and had an argument the night before her father died. Is this true?"
"have."
"Why the quarrel?"
"this……"
"explain!"
"Hey, it's an old case in Yizhuang. To put it simply, it was just to protect the position of integrity. At that time, his father passed the position of Baozheng to the villain. He always held a grudge and asked the villain to abdicate the throne many times. The villain also did the same. I didn’t want to, so I kept trying to evade the excuse, and we had another quarrel about it that night. Who knows..."
Xu Taiping narrowed his eyes: "That's it?"
Cao Xin smiled bitterly: "Master Xu, that's it? Although Baozheng is not a serious official, he is still a great person in the village. No one wants to be one. Look at how many families there are in this big courtyard of the villain, which is full of Jianyang."
Xu Taiping chuckled: "That's true, but it's too coincidental."
"It's a coincidence that the big-headed monster has been running rampant in Luzuo Township for decades, and this is the first time he committed a crime in Xiaowang Village. Alas, my brother is also pitiful."
"Are you sure it was a big-headed monster who committed the crime?"
"Indeed, my eldest niece saw it with her own eyes."
"Then a case needs to be filed."
"Ah? Mr. Xu, no need, right?"
"No, a case must be filed. This arrester cannot turn a blind eye to such a heinous murder."
Cao Xin narrowed his eyes and stared at Xu Taiping for a few seconds.
Suddenly stood up: "Master Xu, wait a moment."
Go straight to the inner room.
After a while, he came out holding a small box and placed it in front of Xu Taiping: "Master Xu, Xiaowang Village really can't stand even a little bit of trouble. Please show your respect."
Xu Taiping glanced at the box and said calmly: "Cao Baozheng, what does this mean?"
"It's a small thought from all the villagers in Xiaowang Village."
"oh?"
"The villagers have just recovered from the disaster, and they really don't want anyone to disturb their peaceful life."
"What if someone insists on interrupting?"
"I'm afraid they will fight tooth and nail. Anyway, it's just one death. For them, dying now is a good ending. At least they won't have to suffer so much in the rest of their lives."
When Xu Taiping heard this, he sneered secretly.
Son of a bitch.
It will only coerce the villagers.
Do you really think I'm afraid of you?
I'm just looking for an opportunity!
Xu Taiping stared at Cao Xin's eyes without blinking.
Cao Xin also changed his previous submissive attitude and also stared at Xu Taiping tit for tat.
Eyes facing each other.
The atmosphere gradually became depressing.
The arrow is on the string, ready to go.
