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Chapter 98.2

Yao Kun said, “Mr. Huo’s matter is significant. The inspector will be here soon. We have to keep witnesses. Otherwise, we’ll have to hold the blame if we can’t explain clearly. The body, the suicide note, was found by Cao Yihan. Even the handwriting, he was the one who confirmed it.”

“But everyone saw and heard things with their own eyes and ears, aren’t they all human witnesses? The conditions of the room today, didn’t you and all the lords go and see for yourselves? It’s not right to detain Mr. Cao, is it?”

“Naturally, he is not under detention. He is still living in that courtyard with good food. But I don’t know what other problems will follow this matter. In any case, it will be better if this person stays in our hands.”

Meng Jiayue frowned: “How long will it take?”

“This is not known for the time being. We will allow him to return once the matter is over and resolved. You don’t need to say much to him. Also, the funeral will take time. Didn’t you say you want to invite a priest to bless Mr. Huo and perform the ceremony? This kind of thing will take time. Just delay things a little longer. It is reasonable and not us making things difficult for him. The inspector will arrive soon and decide on the response. In any case, everything will go on as usual, so let’s calm him down first. It will be hard on you for this time.”

Waiting for Lord Liang to decide? But isn’t Lord Liang going to Mao County to investigate the case? How long would it take? Mr. Huo’s last wish is to return to South Qin, but they plan to drag it out like this. Meng Jiayue stopped talking and withdrew.

An Ruochen had been waiting outside. When she saw Meng Jiayue come out, she asked about the Governor’s arrangement.

Meng Jiayue roughly said Yao Kun’s meaning; he asked the messenger to deliver a letter to General Long, but they did not inform the South Qin side for the time being. This matter needed further consideration before submitting a report to the capital.

It sounded like there was no problem. An Ruochen returned with a belly full of doubts.

At that time, Jiang Song returned to the Purple Cloud House with the guards. An Ruochen wanted to ask him about the situation, but Jiang Song did not look good. After all, the person died under his guardianship. No matter the cause of death, he was suspected of negligence.

An Ruochen understood today she was in a hurry to question this and that in public, so Jiang Song lost his face. If she kept nagging him after returning, it would upset him even further.

Instead, An Ruochen went to Mr. Zhou again.

Mr. Zhou was trembling. He sent the report to General Long, but this matter was too strange. He always felt very guilty. An Ruochen asked him if there was any news and instructed that if the General returned, no matter what, he must be sure to tell her. Mr. Zhou promised to do so.