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nChapter 53: Case Overturned 2

nTranslator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

nWhen the madams heard this, they understood why the county magistrate had invited them here. However, when they heard that the case would be tried again, they were puzzled.

nMadam Zhang said displeasedly, “My lord, the fact that Shen Ruyue poisoned me is undeniable. What else is there to interrogate?”

nThe county magistrate looked at Madam Zhang. “Madam, don’t be anxious. You’ll know in a while.”

nHe turned to Chu Qingzhi and said, “Miss Chu, I’ll leave the rest to you.”

nChu Qingzhi bowed to the county magistrate and then to Madam Zhang. “I’m Shen Ruyue’s friend. After hearing Shen Ruyue’s words last night, I felt that she had been wronged, so I wanted to overturn her case.”

nMadam Zhang looked at Chu Qingzhi, who was dressed like a farm girl, and was full of disdain for her. She said in an unfriendly tone, “What’s there to overturn? She was the one who poisoned her.”

nChu Qingzhi said, “She didn’t do it.”

nMadam Zhang rolled her eyes at Chu Qingzhi. “If she didn’t do it, then who did? Arc you implying that I poisoned myself?”

nChu Qingzhi said unexpectedly, “Exactly. You poisoned yourself.”

nTang Jinghong raised his eyebrows with interest.

nMadam Zhang berated, “Nonsense!”

nChu Qingzhi said calmly, “Madam Zhang, don’t be anxious. Although you poisoned yourself, you weren’t aware of it either.”

nMadam Zhang composed herself. “What do you mean?”

nChu Qingzhi asked confidently, “Madam Zhang, may I ask if you ate crabs the day you were poisoned?”

nCrabs were not a specialty of Shuiyun County. Moreover, they were seafood that only nobles could cat.

nMadam Zhang thought about it carefully. “How did you know?”

nChu Qingzhi turned around and said to the county magistrate, “Your Lordship, the case has been solved.”

nThe county magistrate was dumbfounded, but he maintained a calm expression. “Chu Qingzhi, tell me in detail.”

nTang Jinghong did not understand cither. She only asked a question. How was the case solved?

nChu Qingzhi glanced at Shen Ruyue. “You’ll be poisoned if you eat crabs and persimmons together. That day, Madam Zhang ate crabs at noon and ate persimmons in the afternoon. That’s why she was poisoned.”

nMadam Rong scolded, “You’re full of nonsense. One is meat and another is fruit. How can eating them together be poisonous?”

n“Let me explain it to you…”

n“Carrot can’t be eaten with oranges, celery can’t be eaten with cucumbers, pork can’t be eaten with chrysanthemums…” Chu Qingzhi made more than ten examples in one go.

nEveryone was stunned.

nChu Qingzhi took a deep breath. “If you still don’t believe me, I’ll do an experiment for you.”

nShe turned around and asked Tang Jinghong, “General, can you get crabs and persimmons?”

nThe magistrate wiped his sweat. “There’s no need to look for it. I have it in my residence. I’ll send someone to get it immediately.”

nChu Qingzhi smiled. She knew that the county magistrate had it. Last night, she smelled crabs on the county magistrate. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have come without bringing some crabs.

nUpon receiving the order, the servant immediately went and soon returned with the items.

nChu Qingzhi looked at the crabs and persimmons and said, “Now, we need a test subject.”

nShen Ruyue suddenly said, “Qingzhi, let me do it.”

nChu Qingzhi hesitated for a moment and agreed. “Then eat the crabs and persimmons together. But don’t worry, I have the antidote. I’ll save you.”

nShen Ruyue trusted Chu Qingzhi completely and immediately ate the food.

nEveryone looked at her intently. After a while, the symptoms of poisoning appeared.

nShen Ruyue’s face began to turn pale, and her lips turned purple. She was showing signs of vomiting, looking like she had been poisoned.

nMadam Zhang looked at Shen Ruyue in shock. “She looks exactly the same as when I was poisoned.”

nChu Qingzhi quickly took out a pill from her bag. It was the antidote she had prepared and fed it to Shen Ruyue.

nAfter taking the pill, Shen Ruyue slowly recovered.

nChu Qingzhi said to the county magistrate, “My lord, you have also seen it for yourself. Madam Zhang’s poisoning has nothing to do with Shen Ruyue.”

nThe county magistrate looked at Chu Qingzhi in admiration. She was an expert at solving cases. “Madams, do you have any objections?”

nEveryone was shocked by the scene just now. It turned out that eating two types of food together could really be poisonous.

nSeeing that no one was saying anything, the county magistrate continued, “The evidence proves that Shen Ruyue didn’t poison Madam Zhang. Therefore, I announce that Shen Ruyue is acquitted.”

nShen Ruyue clenched her fists nervously and looked at Chu Qingzhi. She was so touched that tears flowed down her face. “Qingzhi, thank you.”

nChu Qingzhi helped Shen Ruyue up. “Come home with me.”

nShen Ruyue nodded happily. “Okay.”

nWhen Shen Ruyue was sent to prison, Madam Shen had already cut ties with this servant girl of hers. Now, she had no right to take back Shen Ruyue.

nAfter hearing the county magistrate’s verdict, Madam Shen stood up and left with her servant girls.

nThe other madams also left one after another.

nChu Qingzhi said to Tang Jinghong, “Jinghong, do you know where there’s a bathhouse? I’ll bring Ruyue to wash up and change before going back.”

nTang Jinghong’s eyes were filled with admiration as he stood up. “Follow me.”

nWhen they arrived at the bathhouse, Chu Qingzhi said, “Ruyue, go in and take a shower first. I’ll buy you a set of clothes. Let’s go back clean and leave the past in the past.”

nShen Ruyue was filled with gratitude. “Ok, I’ll listen to you.”

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nThe three of them walked to the entrance of the county.

nTang Jinghong stopped in his tracks. “I’m going to the military camp, so I won’t send you back.”

nChu Qingzhi blinked her bright eyes. “Come to my house for dinner tomorrow. I’ll personally make a feast to entertain you.”

n“Okay, I’ll definitely come.” Tang Jinghong nodded with a smile. “By the way, Qingzhi, I’ll get someone to go to your house to get the ice cream bars in the afternoon.”

nChu Qingzhi nodded, “Got it..”

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