Zou Shiye's face turned pale. It was originally just a simple inspection, but he didn't expect to encounter a murder case, and it was many years ago!

It's not that he's unwilling to speak up for the people, it's just that this kind of thing has always been the most difficult to handle, and after so many years, the evidence is long gone.

The most important thing is, from what that person said, this was a gang crime, and the villagers were covering up for each other, so it is probably impossible to investigate.

Looking at the man whose head was covered in blood and whose face was unrecognizable, he couldn't bear to let him sit there and do nothing.

At this dilemma, Xuanyuan Yan said:

"Lord Zou, there will always be brave men when there is a big reward."

Zou Shiye pondered over this sentence carefully and understood it.

As the saying goes, people die for money and birds die for food. If anyone knows about this and comes forward to testify, he can receive a reward and there will be no problem finding a witness.

So he said, "Ladies and gentlemen, I will take my leave now. The conditions in Huaihua Village are too poor, so we will not consider it in the short term."

Then he looked at the two people who were kneeling on the ground.

"You two, if you want to prove your innocence, follow me to the county government office. If you have anything to say, go there and talk."

Several people also got on the carriages. Zhou Xiaoxi was in a very low mood. She was silent for a while, looked up at Nan Rongyuanzhi and said:

"Grandpa Divine Doctor, do you know why some babies are born deformed?"

Nan Rongyuanzhi said helplessly:

"To be honest, I have been practicing medicine for decades and have encountered this situation many times. The idea of ​​demons and ghosts is definitely nonsense, but I can't find the exact cause.

Some may be because the pregnant mother did not eat enough and did not take good care of the fetus; some may be because the abdomen was accidentally hit; and some may not meet these two conditions but still give birth to deformed babies. I have been puzzled for so many years. "

Zhou Xiaoxi said helplessly in her heart: This is a genetic problem, close relatives cannot get married! It's a pity that she can't say anything, alas!

Xuanyuan Yan looked at Zhou Xiaoxi and suddenly asked:

"Miss Xiaoxi, you seem to know something. Why don't you tell me?"

Zhou Xiaoxi was suddenly shocked. This guy is too sharp!

She thought for a moment and said hesitantly:

“I have heard of several similar cases, and they all seem to have one thing in common: close blood relations.

Ethically, we cannot accept siblings getting married, including cousins ​​from the same clan, so are some cousins ​​not suitable as well?"

Nan Rongyuanzhi paused stroking his beard and fell into deep thought.

Zhou Xiaonan asked in confusion:

"But sister, let's not talk about far away places. There are many cousins ​​getting married in our village, right? I haven't heard of any babies born with deformities."

"They just have a higher risk of giving birth to deformed children, it's not absolute. In addition, it doesn't necessarily have to be deformed, there may also be intellectual problems or poor health. Xiaonan, I'm just guessing, there's no way to prove it.

My sister is counting on you to study this matter thoroughly in the future!"

Zhou Xiaonan nodded vigorously and said seriously:

"Okay, sister, I will definitely work hard and will not let you down!"

Xuanyuan Yan, who was listening at the side, was shocked! The current queen was his father's cousin, and her little daughter was already eighteen years old, but she was still like a child. Could it be...!!!

The thought was horrifying. He didn't dare to think about it any further. If this matter got out, the consequences would be disastrous!

So he looked at the two sisters sternly and warned them:

"It's best to keep those words to yourself and never mention them again. You must never say anything like cousins ​​can't get married again. Do you understand?!"

Zhou Xiaonan was very dissatisfied.

"Why can't we tell you? If it's true, it can prevent many deformed babies from being born. This is obviously a great thing that benefits the country and the people!"

"Humph, you are like an ant trying to shake a tree. You are overestimating your own abilities! Do you know what it means to speak out against others? Be careful or you may lose your life before you even grow up!"

Nan Rongyuanzhi also thought of something, and his expression also became very ugly. Humph, this is why he hates power!

Zhou Xiaoxi immediately put his arm around Zhou Xiaonan's shoulders and said solemnly:

"I understand. We two sisters will never mention this again, and we will never tell anyone else. Don't worry, sir!"

She looked at her sister beside her and said:

"Xiao Nan, remember what your sister said. Before doing anything, you must protect yourself first.

Even if you want to help more people, you have to be alive first. I hate the nonsense of "devoting all your energy to a cause until your death"!

You don't need to be a saint, just be a happy Zhou Xiaonan!"

Xuanyuan Yan listened to Zhou Xiaoxi's words, but his mind was filled with completely opposite words -

You have to work very hard, you know? It's not enough, you can definitely work harder! If you want to be a leader, these efforts are necessary. Without power, happiness and joy are just empty talk!

How did you sleep? Why didn't you get any praise for your performance in the exam? If you don't fall down, keep practicing and keep fighting...

Xuanyuan Yan's fists clenched so hard that they creaked, and his face became ferocious!

Nan Rongyuanzhi saw this, patted his shoulder vigorously and shouted:

"Changqing, come back to your senses!"

Sister Zhou Xiaoxi was shocked by Xuanyuan Yan's reaction. They didn't know what words had stimulated the man in front of them, causing him to have such a big reaction. Why did it look like post-traumatic stress?

The voice in his head stopped abruptly. Xuanyuan Yan gasped for breath, and beads of sweat flowed from his forehead to his cheeks.

Zhou Xiaoxi took out a brand new cotton handkerchief from her bag and handed it to him, saying softly:

"Mr. Yuan, wipe your sweat off your face and stop thinking about the past. Although I don't know what you've been through, you should always look forward."

Taking the handkerchief and smelling the faint scent of soapberry emanating from it, Xuanyuan Yan slowly calmed down.

He looked at Zhou Xiaoxi with complicated eyes and asked:

"Are you sure your sister can stay happy forever? As a woman studying medicine, she will suffer a lot of injustice, slander, and even false accusations in the future.

Besides helping women to adjust their bodies and get pregnant as soon as possible, what else can she do? The best way out in the future is to join a wealthy family and become a female doctor. It sounds good, but in fact, she is still a servant, right?

Do you really think about her well?"

These words were no different from accusations, and Nan Rongyuanzhi frowned as he listened. He knew very well the knot in his nephew's heart, which was why he brought him out.

However, it is not advisable to transfer your pain to others.

Just as I was about to stop him, I saw Zhou Xiaoxi smiling and saying:

"Mr. Yuan, you don't have to climb up all the time in life. You think that being a female doctor is my sister's ultimate pursuit, but I would rather she just be a barefoot doctor.

Even if she suddenly says one day that she doesn’t want to be a doctor anymore, is fed up and annoyed, I will still support her. There is nothing that must be done.”

Zhou Xiaonan's eyes sparkled, and deep dimples appeared on her face as she smiled. She happily put her arm around Zhou Xiaoxi's arm and said:

"Sister, is it really possible? Can I do anything I like? Can I give it up if I don't like it?"

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