This matter involved Ming Xue in a criminal case, so even if Qin He wanted to keep it from the Ming family for a while, it was impossible.
The next morning, Ming Yusheng and Fang Meiyan took the earliest flight to Qingcheng.
They had no mood to visit the Qin family first and instead met with Ming Yuzhu, Qin Yun, and Qin He directly at the police station.
Ming Xue had spent the night alone in the detention room, looking even more haggard. Her eyes were severely swollen from crying.
Fang Meiyan, who was usually gentle but strong, couldn't help but shed tears as she leaned against the door.
"Xiao Xue, don't worry, Mom will definitely find a way to get you out."
Ming Yusheng's brow was furrowed as he watched his wife and daughter's sorrowful expressions. He turned to Qin Yun.
"Xiao Yun, isn't it possible to get Xiao Xue bailed out?"
Qin Yun's face was solemn. "The case that Xiao Xue is involved in has not yet been concluded. The police are currently not allowing bail."
Ming Xue wiped away a tear, her voice filled with determination.
"Dad, Mom, and Aunt, you don't need to worry. It's fine if I stay here for a while, but I want to ask you to definitely find out who killed Ming Jun!"
Qin He stood by and said, "Xue'er, don't be afraid. We will do our best to investigate, but the primary task now is to clear your name."
She dared not promise Ming Xue that they could catch the murderer. Since that group dared to kill someone at Qing University and frame her, they must have been fully prepared.
The group didn't stay with Ming Xue for long before the police officer in charge of the case arrived.
The case had not yet been fully investigated, and even though she was only a suspect, there were time restrictions for visits.
Fang Meiyan and Ming Yusheng had no choice but to return to the Qin family with Qin He and the others.
In the living room of the Qin family.
Ming Yusheng looked up at Qin Yun. "Xiao Yun, I'll have to trouble you to help with the investigation more during this time. Qingcheng is not like Haicheng; I don't have many connections here."
Qin Yun nodded, his voice solemn.
"Uncle, don't worry, I will definitely not let Ming Xue be in trouble!"
The Qin and Ming families knew Ming Xue's temperament, but it was of no use. In the afternoon, the police summoned Ming Yusheng and Fang Meiyan again to cooperate with the investigation.
When the two returned, their faces were grim.
"The police asked us about Xiao Xue's personal matters, but we could tell they were trying to indirectly understand if Xiao Xue had a motive to harm someone or if she had antisocial tendencies."
Fang Meiyan's mind was in turmoil, her voice weak.
"The police also told us about the evidence, but I asked Xiao Xue, and she insisted she didn't see any knives at the scene, that she didn't touch anything and left before seeing anyone!"
Qin Yun sat aside, pinching his temple.
"The problem lies with the evidence having Ming Xue's fingerprints and Gu Ranran's skin cells!"
"And the surveillance video," Qin He added. "There's only that one tree-lined path leading to Swan Lake at Qing University. But I had Yang Ge check it today. If one walks through the woods or climbs over the wall, it's still very possible, but there's no surveillance in such places."
Silence fell upon the living room.
Fang Meiyan covered her face in pain.
Qin He thought for a moment. "As far as I know, the Gu family, due to Gu Ranran's involvement, has begun a carpet search of Qing University, investigating one by one. Now that Ming Xue and Gu Ranran are on the same boat, if the Gu family uncovers any clues, they will share them with us. I think we can skip this step and start from other aspects."
Ming Yusheng looked confused.
"Besides a comprehensive investigation, where else can we start?"
"The evidence," Qin He said with firm eyes. "Since we all know the evidence is problematic, no matter how perfect the illusion is, there must be some loophole we can find!"
"But the evidence is kept by the police. They won't let us examine it to find loopholes," Qin Yun frowned.
Qin He nodded. This was not just a matter of not being able to take it out.
Even if it were brought out, it would be given to the forensics department. How could they let the suspect's family examine it?
Ming Yusheng gritted his teeth. "If all else fails, I'll have someone steal it. As long as we can find one loophole, it's fine! And stealing a piece of evidence is less serious than Ming Xue being falsely accused of murder!"
"Uncle, it's not that far yet," Qin He said after thinking. "We must find a way now, at least to obtain the appraisal report and photos! If we still can't find anything, then we can consider stealing the evidence!"
Stealing evidence from the police station was too audacious. Qin He didn't want to resort to this step unless it was absolutely necessary.
Qin Yun looked at the time.
"Uncle, Aunt, it's past one o'clock. You probably haven't even had breakfast. Let's go and have some lunch, and then we can think of a way."
Fang Meiyan wiped her tears. "I really can't eat. You guys go ahead."
"Aunt, Ming Xue's suspicion hasn't been cleared yet, and the investigation might take a long time. If you don't even eat, how can you have the energy to investigate further?" Qin He sat beside Fang Meiyan and persuaded her.
"Let's go eat first," Ming Yusheng said in a deep voice.
Qin He finally managed to persuade Fang Meiyan to have lunch.
After lunch, Qin He arranged rooms for the Ming family and then returned to her own bedroom.
Next to her bedroom was a small study. As soon as Qin He entered the study, she immediately turned on her computer and logged into the Qingyan Mansion forum.
Qin He posted a request on the forum, asking for help to investigate the real cause of Xiang Mingjun's death.
There were many members on the forum, and quite a few of them were in Qingcheng. These people had various connections and channels.
After posting the request, Qin He frowned as she looked at the screen.
She couldn't rely entirely on the forum members for Ming Xue's matter; she would also investigate herself.
The icon for the Elder Group blinked in the lower right corner of the computer. Qin He clicked it open and saw that Liu Zimo and Zuo Xiuxian were mentioning her.
Mo: [Qingxie, what's going on? Investigating the cause of death of someone named Xiang? What's this man's relationship to you?]
Qin He sighed.
Qingxie: [Since you're here, can you help me investigate too? This matter is very important to me!]
Heartless Rogue: [It's a pity I'm not in Qingcheng right now, otherwise I might be able to help you investigate.]
Soon, Di Shishi also appeared.
Di Shi: [@Qingxie I've already booked the earliest flight for tomorrow. I'll come back and help you investigate!]
Qin He was touched. This was a time when every second counted, and she didn't stand on ceremony.
She then sent a message to Shen Ruiyi, asking him to secretly inquire at Qing University about who had been near Swan Lake that night.
By the time Qin He finished sending messages, the group chat had exploded.
Mo: [How did I find out that the suspect in Xiang Mingjun's case is your cousin?!]
Qingxie: [Otherwise, why would you think I'm so eager for you to help me find out?]
Mo: [Are you sure your sister is not involved?]
Qin He pursed her lips. [I know her personality very well. She would never kill anyone!]
Mo: [Then this matter seems a bit troublesome!]