Thanks for the invitation: In ancient times, people shared children

Chapter 226

"If you can't catch me, then you can't. Why are you blaming me?"

The child held his chin with his hand, looking very lost.

She really thought it was a good idea to catch them. After a beating, they would definitely tell the truth.

An Xi thought she was brave but not wise, which was the best way to put it. To put it bluntly, she was just tall but not smart, with a lot of energy but nowhere to use it. If she really couldn't make it, she could go to the countryside to plow the fields. The farmers would definitely like her.

Of course, An Xi didn't say this, otherwise the child would definitely be angry and run away.

"Oh, don't be angry." An Xi not only didn't say that, but also coaxed her, "What you said makes some sense. These people do have problems."

The wilted child suddenly perked up: "Really?!"

"Why would I lie to you? I just went to the Zhang residence. When I asked about what happened that day, they didn't mention the quarrel at all. They only said that they went up the mountain to worship Buddha and seek fame. To show their sincerity, Xu Cong decided to walk back, but his wife Jinniang was weak, Xiaomei was young, and Mr. Zhang and the old lady were old, so they couldn't go with him, so they left first in the carriage.

They often walked this road and had never encountered any danger, so they thought it was okay.

Do you hear anything wrong?"

An Xi raised an eyebrow.

The child lowered his eyes thoughtfully for a long time, then looked up and said, "...Xu Cong said he was kicked off the bus on the way. If he wanted to show his sincerity, he shouldn't have kept walking."

"Yes, that's right, that's one reason. Secondly, you said that after you got home that night, there was curfew, so you couldn't go out to look for him. It was obviously very late, and Xu Cong didn't come home so late, but they didn't worry at all, and didn't even send anyone to look for him. Isn't that strange?"

After hearing what she said, the child also reacted: "It is indeed strange."

An Xi continued, "What's even more strange is that when I asked about this, they said they sent people to look for him but couldn't find him, so they thought he was too late to go home and stayed at a classmate's house nearby.

They said that Xu Cong often stayed overnight outside, reciting poems and composing couplets with others, and having long discussions about academic matters. Sometimes he would not come back for two or three days. This was the case when he was in Xia County. Now that he was here and had made new friends, he was in high spirits and missed home even less. They were used to it, so they were not worried.

Doesn't that sound a bit absurd? Even if it was too late to tell them, but I didn't go home the next day, I should have sent someone to tell them. Isn't it strange that they didn't say anything?"

Child: “Yeah, that’s what they said?”

An Xi: "They were silent, only Jinniang kept crying until she fainted."

Child:……

"So what did she say when she woke up?"

An Xi: "Who knows? It's such a mess, I can't ask."

It didn't look like they welcomed her to stay.

Child: “What should we do then?”

"What can we do? We need to investigate and find out if what they said is true or not. Are there any witnesses? What are they hiding? It's impossible for such a grown man to die like that without leaving any clues. If they really got home before him, there's no need to hide anything. There must be something wrong."

An Xi said it with certainty.

However, she did not have much experience in this kind of thing, and such cases rarely happened in Suicheng.

Most of them are petty thefts, and there have been many cases of poultry and livestock being lost and injuring people in the past two years.

They have become smarter and are not very willing to enter the pot. They either run away or attack people.

Otherwise, they would catch scammers, collect taxes, or mediate neighborhood disputes.

She had no place to use all her skills. Finally, she came across a major case that required her brain...

She actually doesn't like it very much, but she has to check it out no matter how much she dislikes it.

take it easy.

Just think of it as crossing a river by feeling the stones, taking one firm step at a time, then another.

First, make sure you understand and sort out what you already know, and then deal with the rest.

The child seemed to understand and shared her worries. The funeral music could no longer be heard in her ears. They walked away.

"It sounds like there's a lot to investigate," the child glanced at An Xi, "where should I start?"

An Xi also looked at her and didn't hide it from her: "I have to go to Fayuan Temple and ask if anyone knows whether Xu Cong got on the carriage.

I also need to ask his classmates whether Xu Cong really likes staying overnight at other people's homes.

I also need to ask the families they are familiar with about the relationship between the family members and whether they have any disputes on a daily basis. However, they have not been here for long.

If we really want to find out, we have to send someone to their hometowns and ask their relatives and friends."

"That sounds like trouble."

"Who says it's not?" An Xi nodded. "If there's no good way, then we can only do stupid work."

"It would be nice if we could find the ghost."

“I can’t find it.”

The two exchanged a few words, and then the child was at a loss for words. He sat there, looking out the window for a while, then glancing at An Xi, as if hesitant to speak.

An Xi didn't say anything either.

The child mustered up the courage and said, "Take me with you. I can help."

"This..." An Xi pretended to hesitate for a long time before nodding, "Okay, but you have to be obedient."

"Don't worry, I'm the most obedient!" The child smiled happily and responded very quickly.

An Xi: ...Suddenly regret it.

"It's no problem for me to take you, but are you free?"

The child could only remain silent.

After a long while, she finally said with difficulty: "No."

Just two short words, but they are full of vicissitudes of life. The tone can make people understand why life is difficult and we have no control over our own lives.

A good child has grown old in an instant, looking wilted and haggard.

An Xi laughed: "How about I ask for a few days off for you?"

The child was of course tempted, but she still waved her hand: "Forget it, Mrs. Chai won't be happy, and she will even deduct money."

She is not a very wealthy person. If she is deducted money today and tomorrow, her life will be meaningless. How will she live when the time comes?

An Xi spread her hands and said, "That's all I can do. However, I'll reserve a good seat for you when the trial begins and the execution is carried out in the autumn. If you're free, you can still join in the fun."

"Good sister, forget about beheading me. Just be sure to tell me when the case is heard. If I can go, I will definitely go. If not, I will let Aunt Yu go in my place."

It will be just as fun to tell her about it when I get back.

An Xi agreed to her request, and the child left with sadness.

There are others who will do the interesting things.

She still has to farm, farm hard, farm well, and farm diligently. One day, she will pay off her debts by farming!

Then go do something you want to do!

For example, going to see Master and the others, or...

The child couldn't figure it out.

Halfway through weeding, she was stunned while leaning on the hoe.

Zhang Fengci asked her what she was thinking about.

The child asked solemnly, "Eunuch Zhang, is there anything in particular you want to do?"