Doted By The Regent King
Chapter 259: Tricking the Naive Giant

Chapter 259: Chapter 259: Tricking the Naive Giant

Hoo Die furiously cursed, as Wufu touched his nose and dug in his ear.

After a long moment, Hoo Die’s cursing finally ceased, and he dragged Coffin Guy out of the cellar, fiercely kicking his legs a few times.

Upon leaving the cellar, Wufu exhaled a turbid breath, as if trying to expel the oppression he just experienced in the cellar.

Eager for the five hundred taels in Reward, she rolled her eyes around and said to Hoo Die with a smile, "Brother Hoo Die, I just knocked him out cold, but this scoundrel can still run, which shows how cunning he is. Now that it’s just the two of us here, and since your Kung Fu is better than mine, I’ll have to trouble you to keep an eye on him for now, and make sure he doesn’t escape. I will go report to the County Government Office right away about this crime scene."

If she didn’t dupe this fool, she would probably have to share some of the Reward.

Hoo Die, unlike her, wasn’t so calculating. Hearing Wufu praise him, he felt a surge of pride and patted his chest vigorously, "You just hurry on. With Master Hoo here, this wretch won’t get away. Don’t worry."

Wufu promptly flattered him a few times and hurried down the mountain, not wanting to wait for the man to catch on.

Watching her leave quickly, Hoo Die turned his head to look at Coffin Guy lying there like a dead fish and kicked him again, "Scoundrel!"

At that moment, he didn’t know Wufu wouldn’t return and that even the Reward would fly away with her.

County Government Office.

Wen Congrui was together with his secretary, reviewing the land taxes that had been collected, when he suddenly saw someone running towards him excitedly.

"Your Honor, Your Honor, we’ve caught the Flower-Picking Thief!" the Yamen Runner said excitedly while holding his cap.

Wen Congrui stood up abruptly, "Where is the person?"

"This..."

"The person is still at the Mortuary." a voice came through.

Wen Congrui frowned, seeing that sly young fellow strolling in leisurely.

"Reporting to Your Honor, I have successfully captured the Flower-Picking Thief without tarnishing my mission," Wufu said with a smile and a bow.

"Where is this person?" Wen Congrui asked, noticing there was no one else with her.

"The person is the mortuary guardian, Coffin Guy. He has been subdued by me, and I’ve had him guarded. Please rest assured, Your Honor. I also discovered that the remaining body parts of several victims are hidden in the cellar of the Mortuary. It will become clear upon Your Honor’s inspection," Wufu stated.

Wen Congrui immediately ordered the Yamen Runner, "Gather some men immediately and seal off the Mortuary." Could it be the Coffin Guy from the Mortuary?

"Yes!" the Yamen Runner replied loudly, glad that they finally caught the thief—no more restless nights.

Wen Congrui adjusted his official robes and cap, preparing to head out, when Wufu hastily intercepted, "Your Honor, about the Reward?"

"I’ll see to it after confirmation," Wen Congrui said.

Wufu thought to herself, by then the big oaf might realize he’s been duped, so she added, "Your Honor, if you wish to settle the Reward now, I also have a gift for you."

"What is it?" Wen Congrui looked at her.

Wufu twiddled her fingers, clearly signaling that money would make her talk.

Wen Congrui, infuriated, commanded, "Bring five hundred taels in silver notes here."

Quickly, the secretary brought the silver notes. Wen Congrui took them, and just as he was about to hand them to Wufu, he added, "Accompany me to the Mortuary for confirmation."

"At your command," she replied.

Only then did Wen Congrui hand over the silver notes to her, his heart filled with a different kind of fury.

After examining the five silver notes to confirm they were correct, Wufu tucked them into her bosom, bowed and said, "Your Honor, Coffin Guy hasn’t just committed six crimes. His wife, Madam Zhang, didn’t run off with some rover as the townsfolk say; she was killed by Coffin Guy, and her body is buried under the bed at home."

A piercing sharpness flashed through Wen Congrui’s eyes, and the hand by his side clenched into a fist—if this was true, then this was indeed a gift.