Was Lord Wen Involved in the Deserted Village Murder Case?

The officials looked at Zhou Wanwan and said, "Why are you calling us over so late again? Are you trying to get us to eat barbecue again?"

Nie Shi'an said with a smile, "Wanwan, your barbecue is really good. Several of my colleagues ate it yesterday and they all raved about it."

"Last night, my wife and I enjoyed barbecue and drinks. It was a wonderful time."

Zhou Wanwan looked at them and said, "We're not here for barbecue today, we're here to investigate a case. I've already solved the case of the murder in the wasteland."

Chen Ankang scoffed, "Zhou Wanwan, all you do is eat and sleep all day, and you dare to say you've solved the wasteland murder case? You're joking."

Zhou Wanwan looked at Chen Ankang and said:

"I never joke about this. I really do eat and sleep every day."

But that doesn't mean I won't try. Chen Ankang, get the money ready, let's begin."

Wen Jingshan suddenly laughed:

"You people are really something, actually believing what a child says."

I don't believe it. This is really boring. I'll take my leave now; I have a ton of things to do tomorrow.

Zhou Wanwan looked at Wen Jingshan, "Everyone else can leave, but I'm afraid Lord Wen cannot today."

Wen Jingshan looked at her and sneered:

"What a boastful tone! I'm leaving now."

"You're nothing but a commoner, yet you dare block my path! Do you believe I'll punish you?"

Zhou Wanwan looked up at Wen Jingshan and spoke softly:

"I've always been curious about something: you were just a minor county magistrate, but in just one year you've risen all the way to your current high position of fourth rank."

This speed of promotion is really too strange. I'd like to ask you, how exactly did you manage to do it?

Wen Jingshan scoffed coldly:

How did I come to hold such a high position?

"Of course, he earned his position through his own talent and achievements, through hard work and dedication. What is there for others to speculate or be curious about?"

Zhou Wanwan said with a mocking expression:

"Among the officials in the imperial court and local government, there are countless who are far more capable than you. In terms of seniority and ability, which one of them is not better than you?"

But you alone have risen so rapidly to such a high rank within a year. Doesn't anyone else see the oddity behind this?

Who wouldn't be curious? What kind of trusted henchman did you play under the governor?

"And through what sordid means did he obtain this official robe?"

Wen Jingshan was furious and shouted angrily:

"Zhou Wanwan! You're talking complete nonsense! Believe me or not, I'll smash your mouth open!"

Guards, get her! Today we're going to tear her mouth apart and pull out all her teeth!

Such a young age, spouting such nonsense! He's utterly ignorant of his own limitations!

A dozen or so followers immediately jumped out from behind Wen Jingshan, staring at Zhou Wanwan menacingly, ready to attack.

Before the group could even get half a step closer, several figures suddenly darted out from the shadows, drawing their swords in unison with astonishing speed.

A short burst of fighting sounds rang out, and Wen Jingshan's men instantly collapsed to the ground, unable to get up again.

Wen Jingshan stared intently at Zhou Wanwan and said:

"How dare you! You actually hurt my people in public!"

None of you will have an easy time today!

He summoned all the people waiting outside, a total of more than three hundred.

The area was instantly surrounded, and the atmosphere became extremely tense.

Nie Shi'an spoke in a deep voice:

"What is Lord Wen's intention?"

"Bringing so many people into our territory and causing trouble, are you trying to bully us by abusing your power?"

Wen Jingshan snorted coldly, his face full of arrogance:

"You allow a mere young girl to slander court officials at will, yet you forbid me from disciplining her?"

I'm putting this out there: if you insist on protecting her today and let her run wild,

From now on, nobody will have peace, and nobody will benefit from it!

Zhou Wanwan looked at Wen Jingshan and said, "Lord Wen, are you afraid?"

Nie Shi'an looked anxious and lowered his voice:

"My Little Ancestor, can you please not be so venomous? I'm afraid you'll implicate us all."

"Can't you see it now? If you dare to reveal this tonight, none of us will escape."

Shen Congrong, who was standing nearby, also said anxiously, "Wanwan, take it easy. Don't say anything now. Your life is the most important thing."

Chen Ankang looked at Zhou Wanwan and said, "You mean, the murder case in the deserted village is related to Lord Wen?"

Zhou Wanwan nodded, Chen Ankang looked at Wen Jingshan and said, "If Lord Wen didn't do these things, what are you afraid of? Could it be that Lord Wen can't withstand an investigation?"

Wen Jingshan looked at Chen Ankang and said, "You made a bet with Zhou Wanwan before, are you really willing to lose to a little girl?"

Chen Ankang laughed heartily:

"If the little girl is really capable, what does it matter if I lose to her?"

But if Lord Wen really did those things, I won't let you off the hook either.

Wen Jingshan snorted coldly and said, "Chen Ankang, do you think you can scare me?"

Zhou Wanwan said, "Lord Wen, I want to ask how those people in Broken Kiln Village died?"

Wen Jingshan stared coldly at her and said, "How would I know how those people died?"

Zhou Wanwan stared at him for a moment and said, "Lord Wen, still being stubborn! Men, bring Lord Wen and a few of his men here."

The subordinates immediately knelt on the ground. Zhou Wanwan looked at them and said, "Tell me everything Wen Jingshan did to you!"

The constables said:

"At that time, we were taken to Broken Kiln Village by Lord Wen, and then the villagers of Broken Kiln Village were killed directly."

"Once he returns, Lord Wen plans to kill us all."

"I'm the only one left out of eight people in my family. If I hadn't been alert, I probably wouldn't be alive."

"Wen Jingshan, give me back my wife! Give me back my child!"

Wen Jingshan looked at them and said, "Nonsense! When did I kill your family? Don't be fooled by this girl."

Tears slowly streamed down the faces of the constables:

"We were tricked? The brothers who were with us were either killed or captured by the bandits, leaving only a few of us. There were more than 100 yamen runners!"

You killed us, fine, but why did you have to attack our family?

Wen Jingshan's face turned black, and Chen Ankang trembled with anger.

"No wonder when I visited those yamen runners, they all died. I thought it was quite strange at the time. It turns out it was all your doing."

Wen Jingshan, are you crazy?

Wen Jingshan looked at Chen Ankang and said, "These yamen runners are all in cahoots, don't talk nonsense."

Zhou Wanwan looked at Wen Jingshan:

Do you think that killing everyone will cover up the truth?

"Bring those people from Broken Kiln Village here."

Soon the people from Broken Kiln Village were brought up.

Zhou Wanwan looked at Wen Jingshan:

"These are all villagers from Broken Kiln Village. Wen Jingshan, what are you hiding?"

Why kill all the villagers of Broken Kiln Village? That's over 130 households, more than 700 people!