Chapter 1097 - 249: A Nest of Snakes and Insects_4
Second Madam Zheng cursed that someone was harming them and wanted to report to the authorities.
First Madam Zheng was very clear that it was someone their family had offended, and lately, the most grievous offense had been against the Mansion of the General Zhaoyong and the Yao family. Either family had motive for revenge. The Yao family also demanded compensation, which they had not received.
Second Old Master Zheng cried out to report to the authorities, coincidentally just as a Government Official on patrol happened to pass by.
Seeing the courtyard full of snakes and insects, he too got a fright. Upon inspection, thankfully they were non-venomous, but a courtyard and house filled with them was still creepy. Even if there was to be an investigation, the Zheng family needed to clean up quickly. "The Rong Clan Envoy is coming soon, and if these snakes and insects were to get out, it could cause trouble! Clean them up fast, so as not to disturb the neighbors!"
"That’s right, clean them up fast! If they run into my house, don’t blame me for not warning you!" The neighboring households were not so friendly.
First Madam Zheng had no choice but to pay someone to start a fire and sprinkle powder to deal with these snakes and insects.
The matter could have been investigated, as the snakes and insects all had a source, and whoever had bought them could eventually be traced.
However, the Government Office did not wish to pursue the matter, and the officials below were also not proactive.
Those who sold the snakes and insects all denied involvement, and the case became unresolved.
Pei Qin, hearing about this outside, came back and immediately asked Jiujiu, "Was it you?"