The Delicate Lady Coroner Chapter 11: One Inch of Gold 11

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Chapter 11 An Inch of Gold 11

"This piece of paper sprinkled with gold was found in the inkstone in the corner. It was not burned elsewhere, but in the inkstone. This shows that Mr. Zheng was very anxious and did not notice that the paper was not burned out. , which also illustrates this point. The burned part of the ashes is very complete, indicating that he put the inkstone in the corner and never took care of it again."

After Bao Ruoyou finished speaking, he continued: "It is preliminarily concluded that Zheng Sanye died of excessive bleeding due to the magic pestle inserted into the back of the heart, piercing the heart veins, and the clothes from his arms, neck, waist and abdomen were broken. It was inferred from the traces that he was unconscious first, and after lying on the table, the murderer inserted the magic pestle into the back of his heart without any effort."

Huo Weilou frowned, "Coma?"

Bo Ruoyou nodded and picked up a white kerchief from the table. There was a small black stain on the kerchief, "This was found from Mr. Zheng's nasal cavity. It is still a mandala."

"Zheng Sanye's body has not yet developed rigor mortis, and the cadaveric spots have not begun to precipitate. After death, the fastest thing that occurs is the relaxation of the muscles and meridians. This is the case for Zheng Sanye at this moment, and his body is still warm. It was hot, which means that the time of his death should be within half an hour. In other words, he went to the study and burned the gold paper, and the murderer arrived not long after that."

While Bo Ruoyou was talking, Huo Weilou went to the back window to check. Soon, he found some traces of smoke and fire in the window cracks against the north wall, which was close to Zheng Wenyan’s writing desk. It wasn't far away, but it was diagonally behind Zheng Wenyan's desk. Even if there was obvious smoke, Zheng Wenyan might not be able to notice it for a while.

Huo Weilou said nothing and took the embroidered clothes in person outside the back window.

The distance from the eaves to the back wall was less than ten steps, and it was now covered with snow. It was getting late, and the embroiderers were lighting their torches. As soon as they approached, Huo Weilou saw chaotic footprints on the ground.

Huo Weilou raised his hand and pointed at the ground and the back wall. Immediately, an embroiderer came forward to check.

Soon, the embroiderer came back and said: "Master Hou, the footprints come and go, but there are only one person's footprints. The snow on the back wall also has traces of being crushed. The person who came must have climbed the wall to enter. ."

Because it is the cabinet courtyard of the government, the courtyard wall is not high. In front of the eyes of Huo Weilou and the embroidery masters, it is almost nothing. Huo Weilou said: "Follow this trace and continue searching."

In the study, Bo Ruoyou was still checking the body when he suddenly heard a sound from the backyard. Although the back windows were closed, Huo Weilou's voice came in clearly.

Bao Ruoyou felt a little strange. She raised her eyes, then raised her eyes again, and suddenly saw a transom-shaped place above the back window and above the beam of the roof. Her heart moved.

When Huo Weilou came in again, he saw Bao Ruoyou standing on a chair.

At this moment, the embroiderers and government officials have been sent out. He Cheng is outside questioning the fifth lady and second lady who have just arrived. Eunuch Fu is teasing Zheng Xiao. There is only one person in the room, Bo Ruoyou. She was not short, but even if she stood on a chair, she could not reach the beam, so she could only raise her neck high and look hard at the transom.

But even so, he still couldn't see whether the transom was open or closed, so Bao Ruoyou held the wall with one hand, leaned back, and then leaned back again, and he was about to see it, but at this moment , the chair moved under her feet. In an instant, Bao Ruoyou couldn't stabilize her body, and was about to fall off the chair. Suddenly, a hand was placed on her waist.

This time the danger was different from the last time she saved her life. Huo Weilou just held her on the lower back. His big palm was as hard as iron stone, and his fingers were slender and powerful. At this moment, he held her like this, and she found that Bo Ruoyou His waist could be covered by one of his palms. His fingertips were slightly retracted, and he even seemed to be able to hold his waist.

For the first time, Huo Weilou knew that a woman's waist could be so thin.

The waist is loose and full, as if it has no bones.

Huo Weilou's arms went numb, and he suddenly recalled the feeling of his slender waist being held in his arms.

The morning beauty was not distracted when he was in his arms, but at this moment, he realized that he was a little confused. At this moment, he heard Bo Ruoyou call out softly, "The transom is open! ”

After Bao Ruoyou said this, Huo Weilou felt a light touch in his palm. Bao Ruoyou grabbed the back of the chair and stood up straight. Then he turned around and jumped out of the chair. Huo Weilou subconsciously wanted to help him, but Bao Ruoyou was obviously not a delicate person. He stood firmly on the ground and turned around with excitement on his face, "Master Hou, the transom is open. Could you please send someone to check it out?"

Bo Ruoyou's eyes were bright, with enthusiasm and perseverance in discovering clues. Obviously, that touch like a dragonfly just now did not create a ripple in her heart at all. Huo Weilou was even more suspicious that Bo Ruoyou didn't notice it at all. He just gave her a hand.

He looked at her seriously, lifted his robe and stood on the chair.

Bo Ruoyou is only as tall as Huo Weilou's shoulders. Normally, he wouldn't notice the difference. Now that Huo Weilou stood on the chair, Bo Ruoyou had to hold his neck high even when looking at Huo Weilou, and Huo Weilou's hair was even higher. The crossbar has been touched.

There are many books in the study. The windows are usually opened for ventilation at noon, depending on the weather. Therefore, only the transom window above the beam is always half-open. Huo Weilou quickly got off his chair. , "The transom is indeed open."

Bo Ruoyou's eyes lit up, "The doors and windows are locked, could the murderer come in from here?"

Huo Weilou glanced at the transom window, "The transom window is located very high. To enter from here, the murderer needs to be somewhat skilled. In addition, although the transom window is open, the diameter is only about ten inches, unless it is someone under ten years old. Children, otherwise it would be impossible to enter from here."

Bo Ruoyou's bright eyes darkened, "Then how did the murderer come in and how did he escape? There was an embroidered messenger guarding outside the courtyard. The murderer must not have dared to be careless. Moreover, when the second young master came, he also saw the murderer. He After being frightened, the embroiderer immediately came over from the courtyard gate. The distance of a few feet was only a few breaths away. How could the murderer disappear out of thin air?"

After Bao Ruoyou finished speaking, he seemed to be really immersed in this question. He raised his eyebrows and looked up at the direction of the transom.

Huo Weilou works very **** his work, but he never shows anxiety on his face. Everything he does is handled with ease, but Bo Ruoyou is different. She doesn't know how to hide her emotions.

At this moment, He Cheng walked in from the outside, "Master Marquis, the two ladies have asked, and there is still no doubt. Today, except for the second lady and the eldest young master, the third lady and the fifth lady have all gone to the old lady. There was a funeral ceremony in the mourning hall, and everyone dispersed afterwards, and everyone was in peace. The second wife was not feeling well, and she was wearing the second master's mourning, so she did not go. During this period, she was in the hospital, and there were many witnesses."

At this point, He Cheng's face darkened, "In addition, just now the front yard came to report that all the servants in the mansion have been interrogated. In the entire Hou Mansion, except for Aunt Yu, no one has worked in the Hou Mansion for more than 10 years. for fifteen years."

Huo Weilou frowned, "How many housekeepers are less than fifteen years old?"

There are many servants in the Hou family. Many of them may have been servants in the same Hou family for several generations, let alone fifteen years. Ke He Cheng said: "No, the oldest among the housekeepers is also ten years old." Those who came three years ago, and other servants, come and go with no certainty. As for the children in the mansion, there are some, but most of them are in charge of Zhuangzi's affairs, and there are no ones who have been serving in the mansion."

He Cheng frowned and said: "I feel like this, more than ten years ago, it seems that the Hou Mansion had a major cleanup and all the attendants were replaced."

It is absolutely impossible to replace all the attendants without any reason.

With his narrow eyes, Huo Weilou glanced at the inkstone in the corner and ordered: "Go and invite a Taoist with a better reputation in Qingzhou City."

He Cheng said hurriedly: "Master Hou wants to find out the meaning of Yin year and Yin time?"

Huo Weilou nodded, "Of the four words on the paper, this is the only one that is unusual. As for the theory of repaying one's life, if we understand the meaning of Yin Nian Yin Shi, I'm afraid we are not far from the truth."

He Cheng immediately turned around and gave instructions. When he heard about the yin year and yin time, it was related to the Taoist divination of good and bad luck.

Bo Ruoyou said: "The old lady died in the Buddhist hall, but Mr. Zheng and Mr. Zheng both left their own yard first and then died unexpectedly. Do you think the murderer used these four words to lure them? Leave?"

Huo Weilou nodded, "Especially Mr. Zheng's behavior is the most bizarre."

Zheng Erye left the mother's first seven rituals away, but went to the remote Yaoyue Pavilion. If the murderer hadn't deliberately lured him, there would be no explanation. Huo Weilou said again: "Zheng Wenchen saw those four words, If it was just an ordinary act of mystery, he would have asked someone to verify it, but he actually swallowed it, and Zheng Wenyan chose to burn the note because he didn't want others to see it."

Huo Weilou said firmly: "These four words may involve old affairs in the Hou Mansion, and the two brothers knew about it. After seeing it, they wanted to cover it up for the Hou Mansion, but they were killed by the murderer."

Speaking of this, Huo Weilou said loudly: "Zheng Wen'an is sent in."

Zheng Wen'an came in quickly. Huo Weilou looked at him and said, "Do you believe in the theory of gods and ghosts?"

Zheng Wen'an was stunned for a moment and shook his head, "Not really, it's just that my mother believes in Buddhism."

Huo Weilou looked at him with interest, "Both of your two brothers saw a note sprinkled with gold before they died. There were a few words written on it. One of them was 'In the dark year, when it is dark, Pay for my life.' After the two of them read these words, one went to Yaoyue Pavilion, and the other left his residence and went to the study room. Later, they were both murdered by the murderer. Do you know the meaning of these words?"

Zheng Wen'an's eyes quickly dropped, but he quickly raised his eyes again, "Master Hou, the day my mother left was the first day of the lunar new year. It was an unlucky day. After my mother died, there were rites to be done. Several masters were invited to come. It was the day of the burial. The masters once said that the first day of the new year was a cloudy day, and there have been no good days recently. It would be better to mourn for my mother for seven or forty-nine days, and then there would be several It was a good day, so the third brother made the decision to suspend the spirit for seven or forty-nine days at that time."

Zheng Wen'an's pupils moved a few times, and his expression became frightened, "Master Hou, could it be that it is really the ghost of my mother who is causing harm to people?"

Huo Weilou looked at Zheng Wen'an coldly, "Your second brother and third brother died one after another. Guess, if the murderer is not caught in another seven days, who will be the next person to die?"

Zheng Wen'an's face turned pale, and he twitched his lips stiffly, "No...it won't happen. I am a mother and a child. I have always been filial, and I will never..."

Huo Weilou also curved his lips and said softly, "It's best, just step back."

Zheng Wen'an raised his hands in salute, his steps were heavy as he pushed him out, and his back even hunched over.

Huo Weilou's smile instantly disappeared, and his eyes were horrifyingly dark, "You are a good actor, send someone to keep an eye on him, I guess he will go to find the jade girl tonight." It’s grandma.”

He Cheng hurriedly responded. Huo Weilou's momentum was overwhelming, and it was hard to guess what he was thinking about. He Cheng started to sweat nervously again.

Bo Ruoyou stepped forward and said, "Master Hou, sir, Mr. Zheng's body still needs to be carefully examined."

Huo Weilou then ordered the embroiderer at the door, "Send the body to the west courtyard and park it with Zheng Wenyan's body."

The embroidered clothes envoys responded and went in to carry the body. As soon as the body was carried out of the door, the third lady threw her arms around Zheng Hao and cried loudly. Huo Weilou did not stop him when he saw this. He just took Bao Ruoyou and carried him to the door. Go to the west courtyard.

Just as he was about to walk out of the courtyard, suddenly, a woman with disheveled hair rushed in. The woman didn't look at the road and bumped into Huo Weilou so hard. Huo Weilou stamped his feet and said The woman herself fell to the ground. In an instant, everyone's breath was stagnant and they looked at Huo Weilou, fearing that he would be angry.

But Huo Weilou just looked at the woman on the ground calmly.

The woman glanced at Huo Weilou and then at Zheng Wenyan's body not far away. Not only was she not afraid, but she widened her eyes and laughed strangely.