At this point, Wu Song became a housekeeper in Li Village. In fact, he didn't have any specific tasks. Minister Li hired him to use his reputation to scare the Zhu family's casino. Aunt Hong invited him because she had another ulterior motive. Wu Song had been familiarizing himself with Minister Li for three to four days. If he could remember, he would. If he couldn't, he wouldn't force himself. In his free time, Wu Song wanted to go and see Hui Zhen, but he felt that there was no need for that. After all, things were the same, people had changed, and things were different now. He wanted to see Pan Jinlian again, but he remembered the absurd thing that night. He didn't know how Pan Jinlian would think of him, so he had to do it.
At noon, Wu Song was strolling in the backyard when he saw a familiar figure flash by. He was moved and looked closely. It was Pan Jinlian. She was wearing a light blue dress, and her small and exquisite figure was very eye-catching. For a moment, Wu Song actually felt a little moved and hurriedly went forward to greet her,"Where are you going?"
"Reporting to Steward Wu, Mistress instructed me to go to her room to do some needlework!”Pan Jinlian lowered her head and didn't even look at Wu Song. Her words were all polite and she was about to leave.
Wu Song saw her expression change and said anxiously,""What's wrong with you? It's as if he's a completely different person."
"Yes, I am!" Pan Jinlian still had her head lowered as she said slowly," People will always change. The small will become big, and the big will become old. After death, they will be reincarnated into another unrelated person. Wasn't Butler Wu the same? He had wandered the Jianghu, traveled the mountains and rivers, and drank wine like a song. Today, he became the butler of the Li family. Who could have expected that?”
Wu Song heard her ambiguous tone and didn't know what she was trying to say. He asked curiously,""Wu Song was only able to have today because of you. Wu Song will never forget this kindness! This heart, Wu Song would never change!”
Her voice was sincere, and Pan Jinlian's shoulders trembled slightly. She still lowered her head and said,"Thank you for remembering, Steward Wu, but this is no longer the same place as before. You must be very careful when you speak and do things! I have never saved you. It is your own good fortune that can turn misfortune into good fortune and turn misfortune into good fortune.”
Wu Song understood what she meant. She was afraid that he would accidentally reveal the matter of killing Liu San to outsiders, so he said,"That Liu San betrayed Huizhen and deserves to die ten thousand times. I'm only enforcing justice on behalf of the heavens!”
"Don't mention such words again!" Pan Jinlian suddenly raised her voice and said," If there's nothing else, I'm leaving.”As she was about to leave, Wu Song pulled her back. There seemed to be a thousand words in his heart, but he didn't know where to start. He slowly let go of her and said,"You can go do your work!" Pan Jinlian nodded and walked away. Wu Song inadvertently saw tears in the corner of her eyes.
"Could it be that she knows everything that happened that night?”Wu Song thought to himself. He felt ashamed and angry. He cursed himself for being stupid and making a big mistake. However, he had no choice but to return to his room. There was a woman waiting for him at the door. Wu Song recognized her. It was Liu San's sister, Liu Qi, who was regarded as the adopted daughter by Lady Red. This Liu Qi was about sixteen or seventeen years old. He had delicate features and was exquisite, like a person in a painting. She was originally from the countryside and was very simple and cute. However, ever since she came to the Li family, she had been depressed and had a troubled look. It was no wonder. After all, who could be happy after losing their brother?
When Wu Song saw Liu Qi, he felt a little guilty. He casually greeted,"Liu Qi, what are you doing here?”He walked into the room and Liu Qi followed him in. He stood there quietly with his hands by his side. "What's the matter?" Wu Song sat by the bed and asked.”
" Butler Wu," Liu Qi finally spoke," I came to see you because of my third brother.”
"Your third brother?" Wu Song was stunned, clearly not confident enough. If she was a man, he wouldn't be afraid. He would have nothing to say if she was killed by an enemy because she was weaker than him. However, it just so happened that she was a woman. Moreover, she was a woman who was not annoying. If she made a fuss, it would really be difficult to deal with. Up until now, Wu Song's punches and kicks had yet to hurt any woman. He seemed to be calm and collected, but he was uneasy in his heart."Your third brother is now in peace. My condolences! What, do you think the compensation the Li family gave you is not enough?”
" No." Liu Qi still lowered his head and said," When my third brother was alive, he often ran amok in the village and did some bullying things. Therefore, this time, he was killed. It must be caused by an enemy seeking revenge. Today, I want to ask Butler Wu to help investigate who killed my third brother.”
Wu Song was secretly shocked,"Could it be that she has some suspicions?" But looking at her expression, it was extremely sincere and did not seem like she was suspicious of him. After thinking for a while, he said,"The murder case is handled by the government. I'm just a commoner. How can I interfere?" Go and beg Minister Li to put some pressure on the yamen and ask them to solve the case as soon as possible. I can also inform Constable Ye Yunfei to hurry up. However, Arrester Ye worked hard every day. Just the task that the county magistrate gave him was enough for him to be busy. He was afraid that he would not have the time to care about this matter.”As he spoke, he glanced at Liu Qi, his heart pounding.
"Those people in the county government are all wine and rice bags. How can they solve the case?”Liu Qi said disdainfully," How many unsolved cases are there in Qinghe County? How many of them can be solved?”
Wu Song sighed and said,""If the officials can't do it, how can I? Thank you for your reliance, but I'm afraid Wu Song can't help you. If you have nothing else to do, please leave. I want to sleep.”As she spoke, she stretched her waist lazily.
Liu Qi did not move. He stood there for a long time, speechless. Suddenly, he took two steps forward and knelt down in front of Wu Song. Wu Song was shocked. He jumped off the bed to support her and said,""What are you doing? What virtue and ability did Wu Song have to accept such a great gift?”"If Steward Wu doesn't agree, I'll kneel for a long time!" Liu Qi said.”
Wu Song was in a difficult position, but he couldn't bear to be rough, so he could only say,""Get up first. Let's think about it!”Liu Qi thanked him and stood up. Wu Song sat down again and said,"When an enemy seeks revenge, there is a reason." I'm not familiar with Liu San, so I don't know who he comes and goes with on a daily basis. Where should I start investigating?”After a moment of silence, he said,"If you were to say that my relationship with Liu San was actually more like an enemy." I think you must have heard that your sister-in-law, Hui Zhen, grew up with me since we were young. Later, Liu San snatched her away. I hate him to the core! In that case, I'm the first suspect.”He deliberately said this in advance to see Liu Qi's reaction before making a decision.
Liu Qi raised his head and looked straight at Wu Song."I know Steward Wu's character. He has always been open and aboveboard, daring to take responsibility for his actions. If you were the one who killed my brother, you would have gone to the yamen to turn yourself in. Why would he sneak into the Li family residence to be the butler?”
"From your tone, it seems like you understand me very well."”
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