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"What's wrong? Feeling guilty? Choose between the Government or the Tang Family Medical Hall; I don't have much time to waste."
Her words were filled with an overwhelming confidence, showing no signs of backing down. At the same time, her gaze was fixed directly on Songzi, noticing that he had turned a shade paler. She narrowed her eyes and coldly intimidated the Tall Man.
The man felt a tightening in his chest under Xia Muxin's fierce gaze, his expression turning anxious. He loosened his grip on Songzi's hand involuntarily, beads of sweat forming in his palm.
This girl appeared to be only thirteen or fourteen years old, but her eyes were terrifying, as if they could inflict a slow and painful death.
Songzi felt a rush of breath and wanted to break free, but Xia Muxin winked at him. Suddenly, he squinted his eyes and lowered his head, becoming motionless.
Though his movement was slight, the man noticed it and looked over. Upon seeing this, his face grew even darker.
"Songzi..."
At that moment, tears streamed down Xia Muxin's face as she dashed forward with lightning speed, snatching the pale and unconscious Songzi into her arms and began to cry sorrowfully.
This unexpected turn of events caught everyone off guard, but the blame fell squarely on the man who couldn’t even spare a child of just a few years.
"I beg all kind-hearted people to help report this to the authorities; let the Government decide everything."
As she cried, Xia Muxin pleaded with the crowd surrounding them.
Her tear-filled eyes looked pitiful indeed.
As a girl from the countryside who had come to this Town to open a shop with great difficulty, many people were aware of her situation. Now, they shook their heads in sympathy, and some who couldn't stand it rushed eagerly toward the Yamen.
Xia Muxin instructed Xia Tieshu to carry Songzi inside before walking over to the person dressed in mourning clothes. She circled around them a few times before suddenly asking:
"Excuse me, sister-in-law, do you have some sort of foresight? This mourning attire was prepared quite early, and this spirit tablet is carved so neatly and forcefully; it wouldn't be possible to create it without a certain amount of time. May I ask who in your family did this?"
When Xia Muxin's words fell, the entire venue erupted in an uproar, and everyone's gaze instinctively turned toward the mother and son.
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"Young Master..."
On the second floor of the shop across the street, the butler bowed respectfully, looking at the man in white who was calmly sipping tea. He hesitated to speak, but before he could utter a word, the man raised his hand to stop him.
"Have you confirmed? She..."
The phrase "boyish girl" described the man in white at that moment. With every gesture, he exuded charm; his features were striking, and his cold, dark eyes swept over the butler, his voice laced with intrigue.
The butler dared not meet his gaze and lowered his head again, affirming, "It is her."
A smirk appeared on the man's lips, a smile tinged with an inscrutable meaning that was chilling to the bone and did not reach his eyes.
The butler did not dare to say more and left promptly.
Moments later, the man retrieved a painting from a drawer beneath the tea table. He gently stroked it with his fingers and murmured to himself:
"Is it enough to marry her to gain that qualification? Heh... Jiang Clan, are you also harboring similar intentions?"
Meanwhile, chaos had erupted on Xia Muxin's side. Due to her questioning remark, the relatives of the deceased began to create a scene. They stormed into the shop, smashing things and rummaging through the counter.
Xia Muxin and her companions were unable to stop them; several were pushed down.
Xia Muxin was furious. Without a second thought, she grabbed an object and hurled it at one person's head.
With eighty percent of her strength behind that throw, a hole appeared in that person's head as blood gushed forth. Amidst the screams and sounds of someone collapsing, everything came to a standstill.
The person trembled all over, slowly losing consciousness, while blood continued to flow on the ground. Songzi's gaze narrowed, and suddenly, she hugged her head and began to scream in panic.
"Brother, go get Sister Tang. Whoever dares to stop me, I'll smash them with a stick!"
Xia Muxin, on the other hand, calmed down. Looking at the person on the ground, she spoke nonchalantly and instructed Summer Forest to carry Songzi away.
Her loud shout left everyone frozen in shock; they dared not make any rash moves. To be more precise, they were frightened by her calm demeanor.
After about the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, Sister Tang indeed arrived. She examined and bandaged the person on the ground, and after finishing, she said softly, "He won't die."
Before leaving, Shen Muhan had repeatedly instructed that Xia Muxin's shop was about to open. If anything happened, they must respond immediately; otherwise, it wouldn't just be a matter of taking down the sign when she returned. At that moment, she was stunned and gritted her teeth in anger but felt helpless. It was not easy for the Eldest Son of the Shen Family to take a liking to a girl like her. Moreover, her family would definitely have a thousand objections, especially her Master. There would still be many challenges ahead; she could help a little if she could.
"You guys are starting your old tricks again? Haven't you learned from your previous lessons?"
"Muxin, how are you?"
"Muxin..."
Suddenly, three boys spoke in unison. Xia Muxin frowned and turned to look at them. Ye Feng and Su Yan-Chu rushed over with anxious expressions. Ye Feng was the first to reach her, placing his hands on her shoulders and scrutinizing her closely, worry evident in his eyes. Meanwhile, Su Yan-Chu's outstretched hands hovered in mid-air, filled with confusion and despair.
Another voice came from a man in white; his unfamiliar face and tone made Xia Muxin furrow her brows tightly.
Sister Tang watched with wide eyes; it was incredible that just a few days after the main character left, blossoms of romance were blooming one after another.
Should she turn a blind eye or keep watching?
At that moment, she was deeply conflicted.
"I'm fine."
Xia Muxin smiled awkwardly, shifting her shoulders. Ye Feng's face changed as he realized his blunder; he quickly withdrew his hands and coughed a few times to cover his embarrassment.
At that moment, a path opened in the crowd, and soon after, a dozen individuals dressed in Yard Officer uniforms, with swords at their waists, rushed in from two sides. Behind them walked a young man with striking features, stepping in at a leisurely pace.
"I have heard that there has been a death here. I have come to investigate the matter," he said solemnly, surveying the scene with sharp eyes.
When his gaze fell upon Xia Muxin, it flickered with surprise. This was the woman favored by his master?
She was slender, her eyes clear as water, and her delicate face showed no signs of distress. Upon seeing him, her lips curled slightly upward.
For some reason, Xiao Yan felt a chill run down his spine; he sensed that this woman would be difficult to deal with.
"Sir, someone reported that a person died after consuming Orchid Beans from the Commoner shop. The beans that caused the death are still outside. Please take note," Xiao Yan announced.
As soon as he spoke, the entire scene fell silent. However, Xia Muxin calmly stepped forward and pointed toward the entrance.
Xiao Yan glanced toward the door but found the ground had already been cleaned up thoroughly. He raised an eyebrow and shot a look at Xia Muxin that seemed to say, "You’re the master’s woman; you shouldn’t be misleading us like this."
Xia Muxin was also surprised; it appeared someone had taken advantage of the chaos to dispose of evidence. After a brief pause, she said, "The Commoner would never dare to lie. Everyone saw it just now; the Commoner even picked up and ate some. Of course, if you don’t believe me, then you can dissect the deceased to determine the true cause of death. If it turns out to be the fault of my shop, I will have no complaints about your judgment. But if it is not our responsibility, not only will we clear our name, but we will also provide an explanation to the deceased's family. It would be a win-win situation; I doubt anyone would object."
Dissecting the deceased...
Those were words that could come from a woman...
Once again, everyone was left in shock; even Xiao Yan and Ye Feng exchanged bewildered glances at Xia Muxin.
In the Tianli Kingdom, such precedents had not yet been established.
"What do you all think?"
After a moment of surprise, Xiao Yan cast a sharp glance at the deceased's family and asked calmly.
"Everything depends on the County Magistrate's decision."
"Regardless of the outcome, before a conclusion is reached, Boss Xia is the prime suspect and should be detained first."
As soon as he finished speaking, the deceased's family echoed in unison. The first voice belonged to the deceased's daughter-in-law, while the latter came from a tall, thin man.
It was this tall, thin man who had been the first to break into the shop and cause a ruckus. Xia Muxin had keen eyes and remembered it clearly.
"Well, someone seems to know the ropes. Detain him."
Xiao Yan glanced at the tall, thin man with an enigmatic smile playing on his lips. The man stiffened and lowered his head, no longer daring to look at him.
His words were quite clear; he intended to have Xia Muxin detained. Summer Forest and the others felt a pang in their hearts, filled with indignation. They had just pleaded for leniency from the County Magistrate when Xia Muxin was suddenly obstructed. With a faint smile, she slightly bowed to Xiao Yan before her expression turned cold as she said:
"The commoners also believe that detention is a good solution. However, may I implore the County Magistrate to assign someone to protect my family during my confinement? Also, before any detention occurs, shouldn't they first compensate for the damages caused by smashing up my shop?"
- End of Chapter -
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