Farming and reading family

Taking all these factors into consideration, this person is really dead, but how he died is another matter.

However, Gao E didn't say anything, and everything would be clear after the coroner came to perform the autopsy.

Soon the coroner came over, lifted the shroud and gave a quick examination.

"This corpse..." The coroner frowned.

"What's the problem?" Cao Geng asked.

"The deceased had been dead for more than three days, and his hands and feet were broken after death." The coroner said directly.

The crying woman stopped crying instantly when she heard the coroner say this.

Gao E then spoke up: "Sir, some unruly people from Jiming Mountain came to my honeycomb coal workshop and beat someone up. Both sides were injured, but we've reconciled. That was the day before yesterday."

No matter how you look at it, it wasn't Gao E and the others who fought.

"You're talking nonsense! My husband was beaten to death by you the night before last." Mrs. Wan said sternly, "Someone can testify to that."

Gao E glanced at Wan and asked, "Are they Zhao Dayuan's people?"

Wan's eyes rolled around.

"Sir, the coroner just said that the injuries on the deceased's body were inflicted after death. Could it be that he had a conflict with us after his death?" Gao E sneered.

Wan had no idea that this could be seen by others, she thought that as long as there was an injury, it would be fine.

"Please ask the coroner to conduct a detailed examination to determine the true cause of death," Gao E suggested.

Cao Geng nodded and signaled the coroner to continue the examination.

The coroner bowed and was about to continue the examination, but Wan threw herself on the corpse and burst into tears.

"Pull the victim away." Cao Geng ordered.

Two yamen runners immediately pulled Wan away, and there was a hint of despair in Wan's eyes.

Gao E looked carefully at Wan's expression. Even if she was making a false accusation, she would not be in despair.

After repeated examinations, the coroner began to check the mouth, nose and ears of the deceased, and finally found an iron nail in the ear.

When Wan saw the iron nail, she felt completely hopeless.

"Sir, this is the real cause of death of the deceased." The coroner handed over the iron nail.

Cao Geng looked at Wan and said, "Wan, what do you have to say?"

The corner of Wan's mouth twitched.

"Sir, there is nothing for me to do now, right?" Gao E suddenly said.

Cao Geng nodded and said, "Ms. Gao may withdraw first, but she is not allowed to leave He County without the permission of the government."

This is the rule. As long as a case is not closed, no one related to the case can leave the jurisdiction.

"Yes." Gao E saluted.

She had no interest in the case and looked around carefully as soon as she came out of the county government office.

"Zhao Dayuan." Gao E suddenly called out.

Zhao Da originally wanted to leave quietly, but he was seen by Gao E and turned around to run away.

Ji Wuyang caught up with Zhao Dayuan in a few steps and motioned him to come over.

Zhao Dayuan had no choice but to bite the bullet and go meet Gao E.

"Was this your idea?" Gao E looked at Zhao Dayuan.

"It has nothing to do with me. It's that Wan who is greedy for money. When she heard that we were beaten, she thought her husband was dead and wanted to use her husband to blackmail you for money." Zhao Dayuan said immediately.

Gao E laughed when she heard this: "Then do you know how her husband died?"

"She said she drank too much and died suddenly." Zhao Dayuan said hurriedly.

"She killed him." Gao E looked at Zhao Dayuan.

Zhao Dayuan was stunned. This Wan was just a punching bag. She was beaten and scolded every day without saying a word. How could she dare to kill someone?

"So you think she'd go to the government office to extort money?" Gao E looked at Zhao Dayuan. "And that Wan Shi is so skinny and weak, how could she have the strength to break someone's arms and legs?"

Zhao Dayuan's throat was dry.

It was indeed he who forced Wan to do this, thinking that as long as someone died, the government would definitely not cover up for Gao E. Then they would testify and the matter would be nailed down.

Who knew that the truth would be revealed once he got to the government office.

Gao E knew it was related to him after seeing Zhao Dayuan's reaction: "Everything can only happen once or twice. If you really want to make enemies with me, you can try."

"I dare not, I dare not, I dare not." Zhao Dayuan hurriedly gave in.

He couldn't win by fighting, nor could he plot against her. Zhao Dayuan didn't want to perish together with Gao E.

After watching Zhao Dayuan leave, Gao E went back to attend the trial.

In just a short while, Wan confessed. She couldn't stand being beaten every day, so she took advantage of her husband's drunkenness and killed him.

At the same time, she also confessed that Zhao Dayuan and others forced her to falsely accuse Gao.

Since it has come to this, let’s all die together.

The news of Wan killing her husband made people around sigh. The women were all sympathetic, while the men gnashed their teeth in hatred and asked Lord Cao to have Wan executed by slicing.

After Wan signed the agreement and was taken away, the crowd slowly dispersed.

"Master Cao." Gao E took two steps and called out to Master Cao.

Cao Geng turned around and saw Gao E: "Mrs. Chen is here, please take a look at the confession and go through the procedures."

Gao E nodded: "Do you know about Lu Yong's case?" She wanted to ask about this.

"Attempted murder by poisoning should be sentenced to exile according to the law. However, the impact is bad, and many people have requested severe punishment. The documents have been sent to the Ministry of Justice, and we have to wait and see what the Ministry of Justice will approve." Cao Geng didn't know whether the Ministry of Justice would approve it before the New Year.

"Hmm." Gao E was curious about what Lu Yong would decide in the end.

The two of them went to handle the paperwork, and Wan's case had nothing to do with Gao E anymore.

It was already dark when Gao E returned to Baotou Village. She called He Jiabei over as soon as she got home.

He Jiabei rubbed his hands and said happily: "Lianxin gave birth."

"Ah?" Gao E was surprised. "Boy or girl?"

"A girl." He Jiabei was as happy as if his own wife had given birth to a child.

Gao E planned to go see Lian Xin later: "Go to He County tomorrow to recruit 20 guards. They will provide food and lodging, and the salary is two taels of silver per month."

"Why do we have to go to He County to recruit?" He Jiabei was puzzled. "It's good enough to have some in the village."

"What if something happens in the village?" Gao E asked directly.

"Oh." He Jiabei suddenly realized. He thought he was going to be assigned to this yard.

After giving this instruction, Gao E went to see Lianxin without eating.

Hao had already come over and saw Gao E hurriedly stood up: "Boss, I have already arranged things over there."

"It's okay." Gao E gestured for her to do it. "It's mainly because there's no one else suitable except you, otherwise I should have asked you to come and take care of Lianxin."

Mrs. Hao was full of gratitude: "Lianxin is strong and didn't suffer much during childbirth. I don't have to take care of her every day."

Gao E looked over at Lianxin's daughter. She was only the size of a palm and looked to weigh less than five pounds. She twisted and turned in her cradle, looking very energetic.

Lianxin ate a lot when she was pregnant. Gao E was worried that the baby would be too big and difficult to give birth to, so this is a good thing.

At this time, Luo Dagang brought in a large bowl of brown sugar water eggs, a total of thirty eggs.

"Go bring back two sheep and kill them for Lianxin to eat," Gao E instructed.

Given Lianxin's usual appetite, she will definitely have to eat more during the confinement period.

A group of people were thinking about what to name Lianxin's child. Chen Ke came to find Gao E, so Gao E had to leave first.

"I heard from Chen Jie that something happened at the honeycomb coal workshop." Chen Ke was a little worried.

"They are all minor matters, and have been resolved." Gao E said without further ado, "What is the matter, my husband?"