Chapter 845: The Reason for the Crime
Not only was the shopkeeper from the medical clinic there, but several constables followed behind him.
When they walked up to Shu Yu, the shopkeeper immediately expressed his gratitude. He had been far too busy, having to disperse the crowd, find someone to report the incident, and tend to the injured and the assailant.
It was only now that he found the time to look for Shu Yu, for whom he was very grateful.
Had it not been for her kicking the dagger out of the man’s hand first, the injured could have been numerous, and the old doctor might have even died on the spot.
Now, although the old doctor’s life was still hanging by a thread, at least there was a glimmer of hope.
The shopkeeper said to Shu Yu, "These officials are bailiffs from the Office, here to inquire about the incident. You were the first to kick the weapon out of thug’s hand, so they have a few questions for you. Miss, there is no need to be nervous; you saw injustice on the road and took good action. You are someone worthy of commendation."
He was kind and considerate to Shu Yu, not treating her any less respectfully because she was a young woman; on the contrary, he was concerned she might feel uneasy facing the officers from the Office.
Shu Yu nodded, "Bailiff, feel free to ask any questions you may have."
In fact, there was nothing major; it was just routine procedure to understand her full name and origin, as well as the purpose of her visit.
Shu Yu answered one by one. She did not mention that she was recently conferred the title of Village Chief by His Majesty, simply stating that she was from Jiangyuan County and had just returned from a long journey with her family, currently resting at an inn.
The officers nodded, and when they heard her mention that her younger sister was studying medicine and wanted to come take a look at the female doctor in the clinic, even the shopkeeper was taken aback.