Chapter 12 — The day my mother wanted to reconcile, I tore up her letter of reconciliation

I continued to say: "There is also a sum of silver, which is hush money for the midwife. The amount is not small, and it does not go through the public account, but is paid separately. You have been a midwife for so many years, can't you see that there is a problem with this account?" She stared at the form, her lips began to tremble. I know, I guessed right. There are times when coercion doesn't work. But if she brought the evidence that she thought had been buried, one by one, exposed before her eyes, the defense layer in her heart would break first.

“I don't know what you're talking about.” Her voice was clearly weaker, "Miss, I advise you, don't interrogate anymore. Continuing to interrogate will not benefit you."

"Profit?" I smiled slightly, "I'm investigating this, not for profit."

"So what is it for? Is it because you're looking for death?"

She suddenly raised her voice, her eyes were filled with panic, even her hands were shaking.

"Do you know that these years there have been people following me? I moved the house three times, but I was still found. Today you come, tomorrow maybe someone will know. Miss, you are a noble lady, you don't understand these dirty things. Once dirty water is splashed on someone, it will kill that person!"

Having finished speaking, her chest rose and fell violently. When I heard that, my heart became even more certain. Someone is still following her. This proves that this story is not over. Even now, there are still people afraid of the truth being exposed.

“If I don't investigate,” I looked at her, “I'll really be looking for death.”

The midwife's eyes flashed, as if she wanted to say something, then she clenched her teeth and swallowed. At this moment, outside the courtyard, suddenly there was a very soft sound of rubbing of tile roofs. Softly like the wind passing through the eaves. But I still immediately raised my head. Ngan Binh's expression also changed and he said in a low voice: "Miss, there is someone." As soon as he finished speaking, outside the hospital door, a dark shadow flashed past, cold light flashing, straight towards the midwife in the crack of the door!

“Get down!”

I shouted loudly, and at the same time Ngan Binh rushed forward to pull someone. She held her limp legs, screamed and fell to the ground. The blade almost passed close to her ear, stuck straight into the door, causing pieces of wood to scatter. There really is someone who has come to destroy the mouth. Right after that, another figure rushed into the alley. Faster and steadier than the previous person. We just had time to see a jet of black clothing passing by, immediately followed by two short, neat muffled sounds, the attacker's arm was twisted upside down and pressed against the wall, the other dagger "clanged" and fell to the ground. The person who came withdrew his hand very decisively, as if he was not saving someone, but just conveniently handling a trivial matter. Only when he turned around did we see his face clearly. His facial features were cold and sharp, his nose bridge was very high, his body was not wearing the brocade robe of an ordinary rich man, but was wearing a long-sleeved shirt with narrow hands for ease of movement, with a simple piece of jade pressed to his waist. His whole being was like a sheathed sword. Normally he looked calm, but once he pulled it out, he saw blood and cut his throat. It's Ta Hanh. My heart sank slightly. I met him a few times in my previous life. All from afar. All I know is that he came from a noble background, was extremely stable in his actions, and later rose up the ranks in the court. The cases that passed through his hands were things that others did not dare to touch. But why did he appear here? Ta Hanh glanced at the knife above ground, then looked at the midwife, finally his eyes stopped on her.

“Second Miss Bui family.”

He recognized me. I'm not surprised either. Right now Bui Palace has just had a funeral, and the matter of receiving the door from outside has caused a stir. In the capital, most of the people who should know already know.

“Master Xie came at the right time.” I said.

“It's not a coincidence.” His voice was not high, even a little faint, "I'm investigating a case related to the former border ministry, and I've been following her these past few days."

Former border ministry. My heart moved slightly. Bui Triet, border officer, former minister, midwife. These wires are actually wrapped in the same place. Ta Hanh seemed to see my doubts, but didn't explain further, just said: "You check that child, I'll check the other side. But now it seems, it's the same path." His words were very straightforward. Straight enough to be like a knife. Not here to save the beauty, but to destroy the situation. The man in black was pressed against the wall and still wanted to struggle, Ta Hanh's hand slightly sank, the other person groaned and immediately knelt down.

“Who sent you?” Ta Hanh asked.

The other person clenched his teeth and did not open his mouth. Ta Hanh didn't say much, just raised his hand to break one of his arms. The movement was so neat that even my eyelids twitched. The pitiful cry echoed in the narrow alley, especially deafening. The midwife cowered on the ground, shaking like a leaf.

“Still not talking?” Ta Hanh looked at the other person, his voice calm, "Then send him to Chieu Ngu, think slowly."

"Do not!" The other person's face turned pale, and he finally couldn't resist, "I... I only accept money for work! Someone told me to keep an eye on this midwife. If I see anyone coming to ask about the past, then... stop talking!"