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Chapter 41: Searching for Someone (Part 8)
"Mm." Mo's face flushed red, and she lowered her head in shame. "My daughter's death... she has an undeniable responsibility. I... I just can't stand it."
"So you want to take revenge and kill her?" I sighed as I burned the items with Purgatory Flame, then added, "Can you bear to see your loved one tormented by the impending loss of a close family member?"
Mo began to cry, sobbing, "I... I don't know what to do now. I never expected things would develop like this."
The curse of Evil Arts was easily broken; the Mad Old Woman should be fine. I tried to comfort the weeping Mo: "Alright, everything should be okay now. Your mother-in-law will get better, but she must face some consequences for her actions. This matter can be considered settled between you two, but she still needs to be held accountable for taking a life under the law."
"At her age, will she really face legal consequences? What crime is that?" I glanced at Qin Jian, who had been silent by the car window. "You should ask him."
Qin Jian was a smart man; his silence indicated he was listening carefully. Seeing Mo like this and hearing what was said, he had already grasped most of the situation.
"It depends on the severity of the offense. If she intentionally caused someone's death, it could lead to a death sentence. If it was an accident that resulted in someone's death, then sentencing would vary."
Hearing this, Mo's face turned pale, and she trembled while holding her child. "I can't even be sure if my mother-in-law pushed the child."
"Well, you don't need to worry about that; your husband will know for sure." I reassured Mo and turned to Qin Jian. "Shall we go to the hospital?"
"But lately he seems very unhappy with me..." Mo sniffled, patting her child who was on the verge of crying, looking utterly aggrieved.
"What does that matter? Couples fight and make up; it's not something I'll get involved in. You should figure out how to handle it yourself!"
"Are you married?" Mo blinked her big eyes and asked with a half-smile.
"No."
"What did you do before? How come you know so many strange things?" Seeing that I didn't respond, Mo pondered for a moment and then exclaimed, "I got it! You must be a Feng Shui Master or some kind of Taoist."
To be honest, it wasn't a good thing that I piqued Mo's curiosity. This was not the outcome I wanted. Everyone has curiosity, but her relentless questioning was really getting on my nerves. Reluctantly, I took out the business card made by Qin Jian and handed it to her.
Mo took it and examined it closely. "Psychology and life studies?"
"Yeah, it's abbreviated as Psychologist."
"Alright! So how much do you earn in a month?"
"That's not something measured in money; it's a passion of mine." I frowned, but Mo seemed to ignore my discomfort and continued searching for topics to discuss. It was clear that her psychological pressure had been released, and after a long-lost feeling of relaxation, she entered an explosive period of chatter.
"Master Ma, I want to introduce you to a girlfriend. What kind of girl are you looking for?"
"I'm sorry, but I have a girlfriend; we just haven't discussed marriage yet." I figured it was better to cut off her thoughts than let her persist.
Upon hearing this, Mo fell silent, seemingly at a loss for words. Then the car arrived at a nearby hospital called the Three Pronged Fork Hospital—what a strange name.
The hospital wasn't very large; I could see the entire place at a glance.
I spotted an ambulance and then dialed Zhang Wang's number.
Zhang Wang came out to find us and walked in together. As we walked, he said, "When they brought her in, my mom was unresponsive. The doctor said she needed to be transferred to a larger hospital. I was really anxious—not only because you guys hadn't arrived yet but also because my mom is older and can't handle this kind of ordeal. The doctor told me to prepare myself mentally, but unexpectedly, the next second she suddenly recovered, got up, and said she was hungry. Is this some kind of miraculous revival?"
Qin Jian didn't understand what was happening. He looked at me, and I waved my hand, saying, "It's nothing serious, let's go take a look."
We were supposed to visit a patient, but instead of going to the ward, we followed Zhang Wang to the hospital cafeteria.
There weren't many people in the cafeteria. A row of simple tables and chairs lined the space, and the cement floor was slightly stained with water. At the food counter, only one person was dozing off. Zhang Wang's Mother sat alone on a long bench, eating at a long table.
She was enjoying her meal, chewing loudly with grains of rice stuck at the corners of her mouth. When she saw her child and daughter-in-law, she instinctively stopped chewing, stood up abruptly, her old face turning bright red, displaying a complex mix of shock, guilt, and fear.
I reached out to stop Mo and Qin Jian, signaling them to wait a moment before approaching. Then I led the way while Zhang Wang followed behind us as we walked toward his Old Mother.
"Auntie, don't be afraid. If you let out what’s troubling you inside, everything will be fine. If you keep it bottled up, it could lead to more trouble."
Zhang Wang's Mother's grayish eyes fixated on her daughter-in-law and the child she was holding. She moved her lips and managed to say, "I’m sorry to you both. It was I who pushed Sister down the stairs; I deserve to die... You can tell me what to do."
"Mom... how could you do that?"
"Wang'er, I've become muddled in my old age. I thought that without Sister, you two could have another child..."
At that moment, Mo was already in tears. Qin Jian strode over and took Zhang Wang's Mother's hand firmly. "Elderly lady, this is wrong. Even though you're older, the law is merciless; a gentleman and a commoner are equally guilty under the law. So please come with us!"
What was Qin Jian so anxious about? She was from this town; he was overstepping his bounds. I kept my thoughts to myself as Zhang Wang looked at his wife with blurry eyes and stepped forward to embrace both of them while sobbing uncontrollably. "I was foolishly filial; I almost caused you both great harm."
The three of them held each other tightly as they cried. The baby wailed loudly, Mo was crying too, and Zhang Wang was in complete despair.
Qin Jian and I felt our eyes welling up with tears as well.
Zhang Wang's Old Mother shed tears of regret, wiping them with her sleeve. "Thank you, young people. I feel much better now. I'll go with you."
Qin Jian nodded, suppressing his sorrowful expression, and seriously led Zhang Wang's Old Mother out.
I said, "Hey, do you realize this is your territory?" It was puzzling that Zhang Wang didn't question it.
Amid my doubts, Qin Jian sneered and said, "Do you think I'm foolish? I plan to take her to the local police station to handle this matter."
That sounded more reasonable. I smiled and turned to look at Zhang Wang, who was wiping his wife's tears while his gaze lingered on the back of his departing mother.
I waved my hand towards him, gesturing to head to the town. He nodded in understanding.
Before we reached the town, my phone rang. First, it was Chi Xinrong calling Qin Jian. She sounded urgent on the phone, mentioning something about a travel incident that had occurred and how terrifying it was. Then I received a strange text message.
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