Chapter 95: Haunting! Strange Footprints! Clues!
At the Martial Manor, the sound of hooves thundered across the land. Off in the distance, seven or eight riders approached like a gust of wind.
Leading the group was Head Constable Wang, and flanking him were Bai Hongtu and Li Yanchu. Behind them followed several burly officials armed with sabers and clad in official robes.
The group quickly arrived at the three households where the murders had occurred.
Pregnancy was normally a joyful occasion, yet who would’ve thought that such a joyful occasion would turn into a tragic nightmare overnight. Two lives were lost just like that.
For the husbands of the three women, nothing could compare to the horror of waking up and finding their wives, who had been sleeping soundly at their side, brutally cut open and their wombs torn apart.
The grief of losing both wife and child had nearly driven these men, who had been on the brink of fatherhood, mad with anguish.
Over a dozen officials armed with strong bows and heavy crossbows had already been stationed at the Martial Manor to prepare for any sudden danger. These officers had already questioned the locals and collected preliminary information, and Head Constable Wang had come personally to request Li Yanchu’s help.
As for Master Huizhen, it was said he had discovered some kind of lead and had already ventured alone into the mountains, and his current whereabouts were unknown.
Upon hearing this, Head Constable Wang asked, “When did Master Huizhen head into the mountains?”
The saber-wielding constable replied, “Roughly two hours ago. He didn’t allow anyone to follow him.”
Hearing this, Head Constable Wang nodded slightly.
The Martial Manor was about four hours away from Wei City by fast horse, and Li Yanchu used this time to examine the village surroundings. This manor was fortified with high walls on all four sides, even equipped with simple battlements. Clearly, it had been constructed with defense against bandits and raiders in mind.