Visiting the Prison

Xue Shao had once been an official. He knew how difficult it was to handle a major case with such far-reaching implications. If its scope had remained within Ji'an County, Magistrate Wu could investigate it himself. But once the case extended beyond Ji'an County, reaching the prefectural authorities or even implicating officials from other prefectures, the Imperial Court would need to appoint other officials to investigate.

Otherwise, the official in charge would be unable to take a single step.

Wu Zhihong was merely the County Magistrate of Ji'an County. Other places would not necessarily respect his authority.

However, the authorities needed evidence to handle a case; Xiao Hong did not need evidence to take revenge. Clearly, what Pan Yun wanted was also to settle Xiao Hong's karmic ties and sever her bonds to the mortal world.

Xue Shao turned to look at Pan Yun.

Wu Zhihong was still assuring Pan Yun, "Though it is difficult, I will pursue this case to the end and do all I can. At the very least, the murderers we have already uncovered cannot be allowed to go free."

Pan Yun asked, "Can Xiao Hong meet Xue Xin and the others?"

Wu Zhihong could not have wished for more. He had wanted to bring it up earlier, but had not dared to.

Liu Xiaohong had died miserably and had been suppressed all this time. Though she looked quite normal now in her scarlet robes, could she have existed for so long if she were not a vengeful ghost?

That was why he had kept avoiding her gaze, lest he provoke her.

This case was called the Three Wells Courtyard Corpse Pit Case. Everyone involved was currently imprisoned in the jail.

The jail's windows were tiny, and even during the day, it was dim inside.

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