Chapter 468
County Lieutenant Cheng's silence spoke volumes. If Magistrate Zhu had intended to protect Zhan Feiyu, even with the Huang family's complaint, they couldn't convict Zhan Feiyu based solely on a motive for murder.
Every movement aggravated his wounds. Constable Wang clenched his fists in resentment, his unwillingness growing with each thought. "Sir, are we just going to let that lowly girl go?"
"Let's observe the situation for now," County Lieutenant Cheng said, patting Constable Wang's shoulder reassuringly. He then added sternly, "First, we need to ascertain the girl's background."
Constable Wang nodded, truly regretting burning the travel permit without even looking at it. It would have made the investigation much easier. However, since Magistrate Zhu wanted to establish a connection with the girl's family, finding out her background was only a matter of time.
Changxing Inn.
Magistrate Wei's arrival did surprise Zhan Feiyu a little. "Downstairs?"
"Yes," He Nuan replied. "And Magistrate Wei is alone."
Zhan Feiyu put down her brush and stood up. "Let's go see."
Night fell.
A figure appeared in County Lieutenant Cheng's bedroom.