Chapter 14: Threat

Constable Mao, this time we have to thank Heaven's blessing, otherwise my daughter-in-law and grandson would likely lose their lives!

Wang Lin's face showed unhidden lingering fear, then he snarled, his whole body like a ferocious beast ready to devour anyone, and he shouted angrily: "Constable Mao, you must decide for us!"

Although.

He considered himself to have seen through Wang Ruhai, a beast worse than a pig or dog, and if it weren't for Dongzhu taking care of the two old ones, giving this beast no worries, how could this beast have become the third-place scholar?

How could he know.

This pig-dog-not-equal beast actually learned to cling to a powerful patron, sending a divorce letter from the Capital City a thousand miles away.

He never expected……

Besides the divorce letter, this pig-dog-not-equal beast actually sent people to secretly harm our family's Dongzhu.

He really wanted to ask this beast to his face: where exactly has Dongzhu failed him?

Making him do such a thing!

"Old Master Wang, rest assured, I will certainly decide for you!"

Constable Mao patted his chest and promised, curiously asking: "But Old Master Wang, do you know who the murderer is?"

Not long ago.

He was on duty at the county office when Cheng Yong came running to report a case, saying there had been a death in Hutou Gou; after clarifying, it was someone intending to harm the Wang Lin family, and the other constables at the county office were practically fighting to come.

Who let the Wang Lin family produce a third-place scholar? Once they could connect with Wang Ruhai, they would have endless benefits.

The old saying "one attains the Dao, even chickens and dogs ascend to heaven" is no joke!

In the end.

It was he who was a step ahead, securing the assignment to go out on business, and he had even asked Cheng Yong along the way what exactly happened, but Cheng Yong didn't utter a single word.

Wang Lin cursed angrily: "Who else could the murderer be? Naturally that pig-dog-not-equal beast!"

Constable Mao grew more doubtful: "Old Master Wang, please make it clear!"

Wang Lin said expressionlessly: "Wang Ruhai!"

"Third-place scholar?"

Constable Mao was first stunned, then reacted, exclaiming with a trembling voice: "Old Master Wang, you're not joking, are you? The murderer, the murderer, how could it possibly be the third-place scholar?"

"This person is a follower of that beast's steward, identified by Village Chief Cheng!"

Wang Lin's face darkened as he pointed at the corpse already examined by the coroner: "The murderer, who else could it be if not that beast?"

"Impossible, third-place scholar, third-place scholar, why would he do such a thing?"

Constable Mao's mouth twitched slightly; even though Wang Lin didn't look like he was joking, he still couldn't believe it, mainly because this matter is too outrageous.

At this moment.

He only then realized that, on the way here, no matter how he questioned Village Chief Cheng, Village Chief Cheng simply didn't reveal even a punctuation mark.

This matter, no matter who it is, is not convenient to disclose.

"Constable Mao, you must go ask that beast yourself!"

Wang Lin sneered: "I also want to know, has his conscience been eaten by dogs? Otherwise how could he do such a pig-dog-not-equal thing?"

"This, this……"

For a moment, Constable Mao hemmed and hawed, not knowing how to answer. He came here to show off in front of Wang Lin, so that Wang Ruhai would know, but if he had to go arrest Wang Ruhai, even if he had the courage of a bear and leopard,

he wouldn't dare!

"Old Master Wang, how about it, have you decided?"

Just then, a respectful inquiry came from not far away; a group of troops approached, a carriage stopped outside the courtyard, and then Liu Ankang got down from the carriage.

Seeing Constable Mao's group, he was somewhat surprised, until he saw the Faction's corpse, his face changed slightly.

Wang Lin snarled, his face ferocious: "You still dare to come over?"

Not only Wang Lin, but even with the little black dog's vision, seeing Liu Ankang's group, he was also extremely shocked; just last night he had sent people to do harm, and today they dare to swagger openly before them.

No sign of guilt at all!

"After all, he also came from the Prime Minister's Residence, what grand scene hasn't he seen?"

Wang Ping'an sneered.

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The next moment.

Wang Ping'an's heart was filled with intense killing intent, but yesterday he had just released his Sword Qi to kill enemies, causing a severe backlash on his frail body, not to mention that the Sword Qi inside him had dimmed.

To recover, at least ten days or half a month are needed!

Wang Ping'an could only watch helplessly as this behind-the-scenes murderer, swaggering arrogantly, appeared in his courtyard, but he swore that one day, even if there is no chance, he will kill this bastard.

Who let this bastard dare to strike at his mother?

"Old Master Wang, I don't understand what you mean!"

Liu Ankang said with a bewildered face: "Please, Old Master Wang, make it clear to me!"

"You don't understand?"

Wang Lin snarled, glaring at Liu Ankang, naturally not believing his nonsense, and casually pointed at the Faction's corpse, shouting:

"This bastard isn't your subordinate? He sneaked into my daughter-in-law's room last night, intending to harm her and my grandson's lives; you dare not tell me it wasn't your doing!"

"Old Master Wang, you're joking, I don't even know this person, how could I arrange him to harm Old Master Wang's daughter-in-law…… no, Old Master Wang, you got it wrong? Our miss is your daughter-in-law!"

Liu Kang flattered with a smile, trying to please: "Soon, our miss will marry the third-place scholar; this time I brought Old Master Wang and the old lady to the Capital City precisely to attend our miss's and the third-place scholar's wedding!"

"My son died when he went to the Capital to take the exam, attacked by wild beasts, losing his life, leaving no remains; as for the third-place scholar you mentioned, I don't know him!"

Wang Lin's face turned cold, he shifted the topic: "You say you don't know this person, but can anyone prove he is your follower? How do you explain it?"

Liu Ankang looked startled at Wang Lin, not expecting him to say this, clearly intending to sever father-son ties with the third-place scholar, yet he didn't say much more.

After all, he is just a nobody; this kind of thing is not something he can get involved in.

Liu Ankang, indignant, says: "Lord Wang, please call out the person who can prove that this individual is my follower; I want to see who is framing me!"

Wang Lin says: "Village Chief, Village Chief!"

Helpless, Cheng Yong, who had been hiding after appearing with Liu Ankang's party, can only force himself out, feigning confusion: "Brother Wang, you're looking for me—what's the matter?"

Wang Lin was about to speak when Liu Ankang cut in: "Village Chief Cheng, you're the one who said this Faction member is my follower?"

"I…"

Cheng Yong's words were not finished before Liu Ankang angrily interrupted:

"Never tell a lie, or it will endanger my life. If my master finds out that I intend to harm Lord Wang, that daughter‑in‑law who appeared out of nowhere, my master won't spare me. Even if I become a ghost, I won't let you go!"

(End of chapter)