Xiahou Qing finally said, "Your son did not die in the hands of others, but died because of your obsession. You killed your own children and grandchildren with your own hands. "
The mayor felt as if he had been struck by lightning.
No matter how much he quibbled, under Xiahou Qing's questioning, he became pale and powerless. He was like a dying fish lying on the shore, trying his best to open his mouth. His face was ashen as he staggered back.
"I … I … It's not like this, son. I didn't kill you … I didn't do anything wrong, I didn't do anything wrong …" He blankly raised his head and saw Lai Tousi's bulging eyes coldly looking at him, as if he was asking for his life. The mayor's throat made a cracking sound as he fell to the ground and fainted.
Things had developed to this point. The case had been solved. After three years of waiting, the dust had finally settled. The townspeople looked at each other in dismay, not knowing what to do next. They might be ignorant, but the majority of them still maintained a simple and pure heart. Nine lives had been lost, and more than half of them were their own children and grandchildren. This was the first time in history that they had wavered in their faith, and after their faith was shaken, they were deeply at a loss.
Looking at the unconscious man on the ground, She Yan felt very happy in his heart. He asked, "Shizi Ye, how should we deal with this old man?"
Xiahou Qing said, "Inform the prefectural government and the county government officials to come and arrest him. We have already taken care of enough here."
"Yes, your subordinate has received the order!" She Yan lazily cupped his fists. After walking halfway, he turned back and pulled Zigui with him. He said, "The mountain is far away, and there are jackals and wolves on the road. He is afraid and lonely." Zigui gave him a big supercilious look. In the end, he reluctantly followed him.
Jiu Si and the others first took the unconscious old mayor away and temporarily locked him up. After the Mayor finished dealing with the few innocent victims, a reputable elder stepped forward and let out a long sigh. He arranged for the corpses to be washed and buried in the ground for them to rest in peace.
Looking at the broken and humiliated corpses being covered with a layer of rags and slowly carried away, Ning Shu was silent for a long time.
Xiahou Qing held her hand and said softly, "What are you thinking about, Xiao Shu?"
Ning Shu's gaze was somewhat empty as she muttered, "They are all good people."
Not only Cripple Old Eight, Lai Tou Si, Pork Mantis, but also Bai Lao San, the Mayor's son, and even the three fur merchants. None of them were bad people, but why did the outcome turn out like this? She felt so sad.
Xiahou Qing said, "Xiaoshu is feeling aggrieved for them. Why is it that they have never done anything bad, yet they are not rewarded?"
Ning Shu nodded silently.
"Yes," said he, "their goodness and bravery have not been in vain. Providence has arranged for them to meet us, and you, little Shu. If you hadn't solved this mystery, they would most likely have ended up like the previous two unsolved cases. They would have been implicated by the mysterious theory of ghosts and gods, and would have died a worthless death. But you appeared here. Not only did you help them find the murderer, but you also exposed the ridiculous and harmful system here. You fulfilled the wishes of Bai Lao San and the others, so this should be the ultimate reward for their good deeds. They saw everything that happened in the human world in the netherworld. They must have no regrets and will laugh as they go to reincarnation, right?
So, Xiaoshu, you don't have to worry about it. I'm very glad that we encountered this case. In this case, there is one heinous person, but there are nine benevolent people. This just shows that there are more good people in this world and fewer evil people. The best way for a gentleman to walk the world is to ask for benevolence and get benevolence. Now their benevolence has been fulfilled, and we will continue our search. I'll go with you, okay? "
His voice was as soft as water, containing all things. Ning Shu was unknowingly wrapped in it. The beliefs that had been shattered on that rainy night were like broken butterfly wings, being glued back by the golden fragments. She tried to flap her wings, which were like a layer of armor, becoming more indestructible.
She slowly raised the corner of her mouth, showing a very bright smile. It was like a flaming pomegranate flower in June, bright and beautiful. Then, she put her forehead on his neck, nodded hard, and said, "Yes."
On the side, Hui Mo, who was listening in the corner, was puzzled. He scratched his head and said, "It's rare for Young Master Shizi to talk so much in one breath today." He had been following him for ten years. In his impression, Young Master Shizi had always been a man of few words, especially when it came to showing off. He had never been interested in this kind of thing. Did the sun rise from the west today? No.
"Don't you know why birds take out their most beautiful feathers when they seek a mate?" Jiu Si faintly cast a glance at him and continued to do his work.
Hui Mo was left alone in the same place. He suddenly realized, "You mean the peacock spreading its tail! It turns out that Young Master Shizi is such a man! "
He was so excited that his voice was too loud. Xiahou Qing, who was not far away, immediately showed a mysterious smile and said coldly, "The population of the Baijia Town is simple, and there is no specialized coroner. It's not easy to clean up the body of the pig. Hui Mo, you go and help. Remember, this is a good person who died in vain. You must be respectful and cautious. Do not neglect, and do not leave a trace of filth. "
Hui Mo felt like he was struck by lightning.
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