Chapter 216 - 216 209 Xie Shang protects his wife immediately

Chapter 216: 209: Xie Shang protects his wife, immediately reconciles on the spot Chapter 216: 209: Xie Shang protects his wife, immediately reconciles on the spot Qin Ke’s time of death was between nine and ten o’clock. The coroner’s report has not come out yet; currently, it’s only known that the cause of death was poisoning.

Qin Ke died at home, and it’s very likely that the crime was committed by someone familiar, so every person living in the Qin Family residence is a suspect and has been summoned by the criminal investigation team to give a statement.

Qin Qi is in Interrogation Room Three.

“When I left the house in the morning, he hadn’t gotten out of bed,” Qin Qi said with a grief-stricken expression, “My brother was quite playful, sometimes not returning home at night. Although I got him a position at the company, he didn’t go to work punctually every day. It was common not to see him in the morning, so I didn’t pay much attention.”

The detective asked Qin Qi about the relationship between the brothers.

Qin Qi struggled to control his emotions, covering his face and sobbing. After composing himself for a while, he continued, “Just like any ordinary siblings, we would argue occasionally, but the relationship was still okay. Sometimes I was really angry with him for not living up to expectations, always idling and often causing me trouble. But he’s my brother from the same mother, and over all these years I did not want to split up the family; I wanted to look after and control him.”

Liu Wenhua is in Interrogation Room Two.

Liu Wenhua was the earliest to arrive at the police station; she fainted from crying during the statement taking, and now she’s a bit better, resuming her statement.

“Where were you between nine and eleven o’clock this morning?”

Liu Wenhua looked haggard and weak, barely mustering the energy to speak, “I was taking a floral arrangement class with Mrs. Yan.”

The detective in charge, Zhang Qian, noted this down honestly. However, based on his experience with cases, an alibi for a poisoning case was too easy to fabricate. A person did not need to be present to prepare the poison.

Zhang Qian asked, “When was the last time you saw Qin Ke?”

“Yesterday morning, I had breakfast with him.”

“And since then you’ve never seen him?”

“I’ve not been feeling well; I often cough at night. I was afraid of disturbing my husband’s sleep, so sometimes I would sleep in a different room. He came back late last night. I heard a noise, but I didn’t come out of my room. He slept in the room next door.” Liu Wenhua wiped her tears, “This morning when I left the house, he was still sleeping in.”

Because of the case involving the Junlin Equestrian Club, Zhang Qian had once conducted an investigation at the Qin Family residence. He was familiar with Qin Ke’s social and family relationships.

Qin Ke and his wife Liu Wenhua did not have a good relationship.

Qin Ke had been cleared of suspicion in the case involving the Junlin Equestrian Club because there were no injuries on his body inflicted by the victim.

The Qin Family’s housekeeper, Shen Ru, is in Interrogation Room One.

“Mr. Er often slept late. Around nine o’clock, I called him to get up, and he responded. Afterwards, I took the old lady to Fulin Hall to play cards and also did some grocery shopping on the way.”

Since the driver took Qin Nai to her hobby class and Shen Ru had to take Old Lady Zhao to play cards, Old Lady Zhao was addicted to mahjong and often spent the whole day there.

“I returned home around 10:15. Since it was still a while until lunchtime, I went to the yard to trim the plants. I thought Mr. Er was still sleeping then.” Shen Ru seemed scared, her face still pale as she spoke with a trembling voice, “After preparing lunch, I went to call him, and that’s when I discovered…”

The person was already breathless.

The one who called the police was Shen Ru; she was the only one at the Qin Family home at the time.

The detective in charge, Lin Yaoping, asked, “Does anyone in the Qin Family take medicine?” It was very likely that Qin Ke had been poisoned.

Shen Ru answered truthfully, “The lady has been taking Chinese medicine ever since she was injured giving birth to Xiao Nai, all these years. The master also takes medicine. It’s a tonic because the old lady hopes the family can have another grandson.”

Lin Yaoping caught a key point, “Since when did Qin Ke start taking medicine?”

“Last week.”

Wen Changling was the last one to arrive at the police station. By the time she got there, Qin Qi had already given his statement. Two female detectives were in charge of her and took her to Interrogation Room Three.

“How long have you been with the Qin Family?”

“Almost a month.”

The female detective asking the questions was named Guo Dan, “What was your usual relationship with Qin Ke like?”

Wen Changling’s expression was very calm, “Not familiar.”

There wasn’t a trace of sadness on her face. But that was normal, as she hadn’t been with the Qin Family for long, and Qin Ke was just a stranger to her.

“Did you have any conflicts with him?”

“We never spoke.”

To Guo Dan, Wen Changling came across as someone not very talkative, quiet, and indifferent.

“In your opinion, what kind of person was Qin Ke?”

Wen Changling thought for a moment before answering, “He often drank and came home late.” Because she was not familiar with him, Wen Changling said, “I didn’t see him often at the Qin Family.”

Guo Dan asked a few more questions, such as whether Qin Ke had acted unusually recently, whether he had offended anyone, whether there was anything unusual with the Qin Family, or whether there were any disputes. As the direction of the investigation was not yet determined, Guo Dan just asked some common questions.

Wen Changling didn’t seem very familiar with the people of the Qin Family, and the information she provided wasn’t much.

After completing the statement, Wen Changling went out, and just as the door opened, Old Lady Zhao immediately stood up from her chair outside.

“It’s her!”

Old Lady Zhao pointed at Wen Changling, her eyes as if she wanted to devour her, “She killed my son!”

Guo Dan, of course strategically leading, reminded, “Old Madam, accusing someone of murder requires evidence.”

Qin Qi stepped forward to pull her back, but couldn’t restrain the emotionally out-of-control Old Lady Zhao.

“Everything was fine at home before she came, but as soon as she arrived, my son died.” Old Lady Zhao’s hair was disheveled, and her expensive mink coat was covered in dirty mud. Upon hearing of her son’s death, she had collapsed to the ground in tears, her voice was already hoarse from crying, her mind wasn’t clear, she was adamant that Wen Changling was the murderer, and she screamed madly, “Arrest her! She’s the one who killed my son, she’s coveting our family’s wealth, she’s a cold-blooded killer! I want her to pay with her life for my son’s death!”

She rushed forward, intent on attacking.

Guo Dan stepped in front, “Old Madam, please calm down; whether it’s for greed or malice, we will find out.”

With her son gone and her mind muddled, Old Lady Zhao accused wildly in her intense emotion, “Your son isn’t the one who’s dead. Of course, you wouldn’t be upset! You’re all in this together; you must have taken her money. You’re trying to frame my son, you—”

Qin Qi shouted loudly to stop her, “Mom!”

Old Lady Zhao pushed away the hand Qin Qi was holding and rushed to a desk, picked up the thermos cup on it, which was filled with boiling water, and poured it directly at Wen Changling, cursing in her heart for her to die.

In one swift movement, Old Lady Zhao did not hesitate or pause for a moment, the criminal police on the side didn’t react in time, and Wen Changling didn’t dodge. The cup of hot water was about to land on her.

In the chaos, someone pulled Wen Changling aside, and the hot water splashed onto the wall behind. Her arm collided with the person who pulled her, and she almost immediately smelled the scent of agarwood.

Xie Shang’s tone was a bit urgent, his words inevitably harsh, “Why are you just standing there?”

Getting scalded would make for a good lawsuit.

Lin Yaoping, who had just come out of the interrogation room, recognized Xie Shang, “Lawyer Xie.” He had dealt with Lawyer Xie several times because of cases, “How come you’re here?”

Water had splashed onto the sleeve on Wen Changling’s right side.

Xie Shang took out a handkerchief and wiped it for her, “I came to pick up my girlfriend.”

Qin Qi immediately looked towards Wen Changling.

Wen Changling remained silent, trying to pull her hand away from Xie Shang’s, but he held it tighter.

Ever since they met, Xie Shang had always been on her side whenever she was alone, or even appeared to be alone. This was always the case, regardless of right or wrong, without asking why, providing her with steadfast, secure favor and protection. She even felt that if she really was the killer, Xie Shang would defend her and try to get her acquitted, no matter what.

“You say she covets your family’s wealth, but if she wanted money, marrying me is enough. Is your family’s fortune really worth coveting?”