Chapter 355
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No matter how many people couldn't sleep that night, how many people were entangled by the past, and how many people cut off the past and looked forward, the third day of the five-day period had arrived.
Ning Shu didn't sleep well that night. When she got up in the morning, her temples suddenly hurt. She didn't feel better until she splashed cold water on her face. Fortunately, Tianwen brought some news about Susu early in the morning, which helped her calm down.
Tianwen was worthy of being the reincarnation of a gossiper. In just one night, he knew the situation of Susu's family clearly. He even knew when Susu stopped breastfeeding, when her teeth changed, and when her menstrual cycle started. Although she didn't know what was the use of him asking about these things, she respected his personal hobby.
From this overly detailed information, Ning Shu obtained a few useful pieces of information.
First, Susu's parents were injured and disabled. They were bedridden all year round, which required a lot of money. Even if Susu sold her brothel, she could barely cover the expenses. She often couldn't make ends meet. But since last June, her parents suddenly miraculously improved. According to the neighbors, during that time, a man dressed as a doctor came in and out of her house every day.
Second, since Susu entered the brothel, she couldn't control herself and rarely went home. However, last August, when her father was barely able to walk, Susu came back. The person who brought her back was a very young man. He looked like he was wearing brocade clothes. They all thought that Susu had curried favor with some high-ranking official in the brothel and saved the lives of her parents.
Third, someone had seen Li E 'er come in and out of Susu's house more than once. Every time she came, she would carry a basket of small things or snacks.
Just these three points were enough to give Ning Shu a pleasant surprise.
Ning Shu said, "Did anyone see what the young man looked like?"
Tianwen said, "No, it was late at night when Susu went back to the Bai family. The neighbor went out to pour the night incense and happened to see him. The young man seemed to deliberately hide his identity and covered himself with a cloak. But from his back, he should be a well-educated young man."
"Was he tall? Or did he have any other characteristics? "
"It was too long and the night was dark. The neighbor couldn't remember how tall he was. As for the special characteristic, it seems that the young master pushed open the Bai Clan's door with his left hand. Does that count? "
Ning Shu's fingertips tapped lightly on the table. "Normal people who are right-handed will subconsciously use their right hand no matter if it's carrying something or opening a door or window. However, those who are left-handed will do the opposite. Could this person be the one who cut Zhou Xiang's clothes?
Ning Shu pondered for a moment and made a decision. "Li E 'er has visited Susu's family several times. They must have a close relationship. However, we still need to find out how the two of them met and whether they had any conflicts. Follow me to the Supreme Court to interrogate Bai Susu. I think we'll be able to find out a lot today! "
Ning Shu hastily ate a few snacks and immediately jumped onto the horse's back.
Early in the morning, the capital had just woken up from a night of deep sleep. The stall owner who made breakfast secretly yawned while cooking hot wontons. The two horses had already sped away.
"Ouch, the wonton I just cooked is covered in dust!"
Ning Shu looked back from afar. "I'm sorry, stall owner. I'll compensate you later. When I'm free, I'll go to your house to eat ten bowls."
The stall owner waved from afar. "Lady Ning, there's no need for that. You've worked hard on the envoy's case. When the case is solved, I'll treat you to a meal for free!"
"Okay! Go! "
Ning Shu smiled and shouted. She retracted her gaze and resolutely moved forward. She rode the horse to the Supreme Court at the fastest speed possible. She got off the horse and went straight in.
After the greeting, Ning Shu did not have time to be polite. She went straight to the point. "Tan Shaoqing, have you found the second file related to Xue Hongyi?"
"Oh, I found it," Tan Siwei said. It seemed that he had been searching for a long time. His face was full of fatigue, and his eyes were obvious. His speech was a little sluggish. He forced himself to focus and said, "But the file has been here for too long. Some parts are brittle, and it's even been eaten by worms.
"Thank you, Shaoqing." Ning Shu took the file and opened it. Her eyes quickly scanned through it. Just as she was about to search for the most important information, she suddenly realized that the part where the scholar's name was recorded was coincidentally damaged.
"How did this happen?"
Tan Siwei lowered his eyes tiredly and shook his head. "When I found it last night, it was already like this. I must have missed this part when I was sorting out the files. As a result, I couldn't keep it properly. I searched the shelves with a few other officials for a long time, but we couldn't find any fragments. It's probably gone."
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