Baozi Xishi's Struggle

Chapter 455: Summons, the case begins

"Since you are here, why not take it back with you? It is very heavy. It will save me the trip."

When Qixi heard that there was something delicious, he smiled happily.

When I picked it up with my hand, I found that it was indeed much heavier than the usual lunch box.

When you open the lid, you will see that it is filled with small crispy cookies, exuding a sweet fragrance.

Qi Xi was surprised and said, "Miss, how much did you make? Not to mention making snacks for the journey, even if you only eat this for three meals a day, it would be enough."

Shen Yu smiled and said, "These are all sweet cakes. If you only eat these for three meals a day, you won't be able to bear it. They can only be a snack when you are hungry on the road."

"There are three of you. If you are missing, I'm afraid there won't be enough food."

"If it weren't for the fact that we couldn't heat it in the carriage, I would have cooked some meat for you to take with you."

Qi Xi happily closed the lid, and Shen Yu let him carry the food box back.

During dinner, everyone couldn't help but discuss the matter again, but because the children were all there, Dr. Sun did not mention any speculation about the case.

The next morning, everyone had breakfast early and waited for the county government to summon Doctor Sun.

Just after the noon hour, when the customers having breakfast in the restaurant had not yet left, two runners from the county government office came over and asked to summon Doctor Sun.

Doctor Sun had a solemn expression on his face. He straightened his sleeves and followed him out of the restaurant, dragging his injured leg with a slight limp.

Everyone hurried out of the shop and according to what had been agreed upon, Shen Yu, Boss Li, and Yuan Qing would go to the county government office to listen to the trial.

When they left the store, they were surprised to see a carriage parked outside.

The yamen runner said to Doctor Sun, "Our fourth master thought of your old age and injuries, so he specially sent a carriage to pick you up. Come on board quickly."

Doctor Sun was very grateful and thanked him repeatedly. Only then did he get into the carriage with the help of Boss Li.

The yamen runner looked at the three people following behind and said, "Although Doctor Sun has difficulty walking, we can't have a large group of people following him to the court. That would be embarrassing."

"You two can discuss it together. Just have one person to help you along. If others want to listen, they can only listen from outside the hall."

Boss Li thought for a moment, then turned to Shen Yu and Yuan Qing and said, "Since we can only go outside the hall, then you two should not go over there. I will follow Doctor Sun."

"I wonder how long this trial will take. It's too cold to stand outside and listen."

Doctor Sun also leaned out of the car window and said, "Don't worry, Yuzhi girl. I'll be fine. You don't have to go out with me and get cold."

Shen Yu knew that he couldn't enter the lobby and couldn't help, so he nodded in agreement.

The yamen runners then got on the carriage with Boss Li and gradually drove away.

Shen Yu stood on the steps until the carriage was out of sight, then returned to the shop.

It was still early and there were not many customers in the restaurant.

Shen Yu was not very worried because Qi Xi had come to tell him about the case yesterday. He knew that as long as Master Liu was there to help the county magistrate in investigating the case, the matter would be solved.

But he also planned to go to the county government gate to listen for news if he hadn't returned by noon.

In this way, everyone was busy in the store while waiting for news.

Yuan Qing was a little impatient because his father had also gone with them. He could not help with the work in the shop and was like an ant on hot pan, running around in circles.

When Li saw this, she said, "Yuanqing, you're making me dizzy."

"I see that you can't sit still, so why don't you go to the county government with Dun Dun and Yu Cheng to see what's going on and come back and tell us."

"Fortunately, the county government office is not far from here, so you can go quickly and come back soon."

Yuan Qing touched the back of his head embarrassedly and chuckled. He immediately went to Yu Cheng's room and called the two people who were writing. He put on his long coat and hat, and the three of them ran away.

Li waited until they left before telling the truth: "Hey, not to mention Yuan Qing can't sit still, I'm also a little anxious right now, I don't know what the situation is."

Shen Yu comforted her, "It should be fine, don't worry, mother."

Sure enough, in less than half an hour, Yuan Qing and the other two came back.

As soon as Yuan Qing came back, he said, "Aunt, cousin, I didn't see the trial, and no one was listening in front of the county government office."

Shen Yu found this very strange and was about to ask what was going on.

Dun Dun continued, "Yu Cheng and I went to ask the yamen runner on duty at the gate of the yamen, and he said that the case has been moved to the second court for trial, and no one is allowed to attend the trial."

Shen Yu was confused after listening to this. He was not worried at first, but now he became a little worried.

She secretly wondered in her heart: "Is it that the eldest brother and his wife of that family refused to confess, or turned against Doctor Sun, and something went wrong?"

Li also became worried. After all, Boss Li was also there with them, so he didn't want them to suffer together.

Shen Yu took off her apron and planned to go over and take a look herself. If there was really anything, she would know it sooner so that she could find a way to deal with it.

When Li saw this, she quickly took off her apron and wanted to go with Shen Yu.

Zhou Dalang said, "The store isn't busy right now, I can hire a cart to take you there, it will be faster."

Shen Yu agreed, and the three of them were getting ready when they saw the county government's carriage coming back.

Li and her friends hurried over to greet them, only to see Boss Li helping Doctor Sun get off the carriage, followed by Qi Xi.

Qi Xi asked the driver to wait for a moment, and he and Boss Li each helped Doctor Sun down.

Shen Yu saw that Doctor Sun's face was blue with cold, but he forced a smile. However, his injured leg looked even more serious.

Several people helped Doctor Sun into the kitchen in the backyard of the shop.

He moved a chair next to the stove and took a small stool and placed it in front of the chair.

Only then did they let Doctor Sun sit down and put his leg up to rest.

Qi Xi said, "Miss Shen, Doctor Sun is fine, it's just that the second hall of the county government is too cold."

"Doctor Sun is old. He probably knelt on the ground for too long. He was standing outside the second hall and was blown by the draft. He got a little cold and the injury on his leg got a little worse."

"Although this case has been tried, it cannot be reported until after the New Year."

"So Doctor Sun has to stay in Anping County for a while to wait for the approval of the superiors, so that the case can be signed and concluded."

Shen Yu quickly responded, "I understand."

Qi Xi said: "Then I will go back first."

"Miss Shen, the young master asked me to thank you for the snacks you sent."

"We will leave for Beijing early tomorrow morning. We will see each other again after the exam next year."

"The young master said, please take care of yourself, Miss Shen, and he will come to see you as soon as he comes back."

Shen Yu felt something was a little strange about what he heard, but he didn't take it to heart. He quickly responded with a smile, and said some auspicious words wishing Lu Lang safe journey and admission to high school, and then sent Qi Xi out.

When I returned to the kitchen, I saw Doctor Sun warming his hands with a large bowl of ginger and jujube tea. His face didn't look so ugly after being steamed by the hot tea.

Only then did Shen Yu feel relieved.