The Delicate Lady Coroner Chapter 176: Nine ileum 08

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Chapter 176 Nine Ileum 08

The mask is also used to hide the face, but the rattle is just to appear friendly and coax the children. Bo Ruoyou said: "There is the sound of bells, what can use bells? If the murderer commits a crime, there will be people around him. I shouldn’t be wearing anything cumbersome, or there are other people present?”

Ming Guilan shook his head, "I can't remember clearly, the sound was not loud, and after I woke up, the man left the ruined temple temporarily. I don't know what he did, he just wanted to escape."

Later, Ming Guilan fell down a **** and broke his leg while escaping, leaving him with a lifelong disability.

Sun Zhao looked strange after hearing this, "Speaking of bells, I know there is a saying..."

Huo Weilou looked over and Sun Zhao said: "Xiaguan's hometown is in Xiangzhou. There is a saying that bells can summon spirits. Children in our place cannot wear bells before they grow up. The bedroom, study and other places are more You cannot hang bells. Eaves bells can only appear in Buddhist temples and Taoist temples, which are not afraid of ghosts, and they are only used by Buddhist and Taoist masters for rituals."

After he said this, Bo Ruoyou said: "I know the eaves bell in the Buddhist temple. The bell can also be called the bell bell, which means the Buddhist ritual instrument. The Mahaprajna Sutra says 'smallpox' The hanging cover, Bao Duo, beaded flags, and colorful decorations refer to this thing. In Buddhist temples, bells are hung on the eaves to determine the direction of the wind, and the sound of the wind chimes represents the peace and elegance of the Paradise. The sound means praying for peace and happiness, and spreading the Dharma to all living beings."

Ming Guilan also said: "I have heard a little bit about these statements. There are also rumors that there are people in the southwest who drive away corpses, and they also use bells as a guide. This is a rumor, and I don't know whether it is true or not. Listen. It’s quite strange, but I thought that the sound of bells that appeared when the murderer committed evil was probably not a Buddhist wish for happiness, but rather a symbol of evil."

The sound of the bell attracts the soul, but it becomes more and more mysterious as he talks about it. Huo Weilou glanced at Bo Ruoyou and said, "The death of the child outside the city is strange. The murderer's motive is not clear at the moment. Maybe he really had something to do with these Buddhist and Taoists. It’s related to mysterious things, why don’t you go to Xiangguo Temple and see if the Buddhists have anything to say?”

Bo Ruoyou also felt this way, and Ming Guilan sighed: "It's a pity that I can't think of more."

"This is great." Bo Ruoyou explained about checking the files in the inner treasury, "If similar cases can be found, it will be more proof that the murderer has not stopped over the years. If you think of anything else, sir, come again Let us know."

Ming Guilan knew not to act too hastily, so he quickly said goodbye and left the Yamen. It was already getting late, so Huo Weilou immediately decided to send the servants of the Hou Mansion to Xiangguo Temple.

At this moment, they were heading to Xiangguo Temple. They couldn't make it back before dark, so they stayed at the Yamen for a while. They wanted to wait for Wu Xiang to return and see if there were any clues, but they didn't see Wu Xiang's face until dusk. People have to go home first.

Although Huo Weilou rarely asked about court affairs, Emperor Jianhe already resented him for being lazy for many days. Recently, he also had a lot of errands, and Bo Ruoyou couldn't keep him around all day. .

On the carriage on the way back, Bo Ruoyou sighed and said, "Can bells summon souls? Could it be that the murderer killed people just to summon souls? Or maybe his killings were related to some weird thing? Whether it's Buddhism or Taoism, I've never heard of it. That’s what I said.”

Huo Weilou said without thinking: "Maybe." He just followed her train of thought and never thought deeply about it, "Nowadays, Buddhism is prevalent, and Taoism is something left by our ancestors. Even so, , other sects will arise from time to time among the people, and most of them can be called sects. The teachings of these sects are narrow and extreme. Either some people are deliberately making things up for personal gain, or they are misinterpreting the teachings of Buddhism and Taoism to induce people to do evil, or even Someone wants to use the congregation to claim the throne and rebel."

After speaking, he held Bao Ruoyou's hand and asked an important question: "Mr. Cheng doesn't allow you to take care of this case anymore, what are your plans?"

Bao Ruoyou's morning melancholy came to mind again, and he said helplessly: "I can't always go out without telling my adoptive father. When I go home today, I have to ask my adoptive father why he is like this. There is probably some reason, but this time My adoptive father's attitude is different from usual. When I asked him last night, he didn't reveal anything... Recently, my adoptive father has been very busy preparing a dowry for me, and I can't bear to make him unhappy. Ever since I was a child, my adoptive father and I have never had any disputes. ."

Huo Weilou spoke to comfort him, and when he arrived at the door of Cheng's house, he said again: "You don't have to worry about the wedding ceremony. I will ask Fu'an to come over to help. Mr. Cheng goes out to see a doctor from time to time, and his legs and feet are also inconvenient, so Fu'an can take care of him. If you ask more people to share the burden, you don’t have to worry about these things.”

Bo Ruoyou's eyebrows were slightly spread, and his eyes looked at him with a pair of rippling eyes, "The Marquis has thought everything about me."

Huo Weilou took the person into his arms and said, "The wedding ceremony is just some red tape, it is not important. I will not feel at ease until I marry you back to my house in March."

Bao Ruoyou leaned into his arms and felt tender for a moment before getting off the carriage and heading home.

At this time, the night was coming, and the lights in Cheng's house were lit up one after another. As Bo Ruoyou looked at it, he felt that Cheng's house tonight seemed to be two times more lively than before. When he arrived at the main courtyard, Aunt Liang came out to welcome him and said: "Ms. , the second master and second wife of the Bo family are here."

Bo Jingli and Wei are here?

Bo Ruoyou was suspicious of the entrance. As soon as he walked into the atrium, he heard voices inside the house.

Ms. Wei sighed and said: "The quarrel with the Lin family was not good, and now we have no contact with each other. If you ask me, she is not very good at life, why do she have to fight for these few months? Now it's better, Everyone in the capital knows the reputation of the Bo family for being noisy."

"My sister-in-law has completely given up. I still haven't figured it out yet, girl Xian. Someone came to my house recently to propose marriage, and my sister-in-law wanted to agree. She is a child of her cousin in the same clan, and her family is a businessman. Yes, this child has not passed the examination, but he is a good hand in business. Even if he is said to be sick and has one or two concubines at home, if he had given them a hundred courages in the past, he would not have dared to do so. I proposed marriage, but things are different now..."

Although it has nothing to do with the Wei family, the Bo family has declined, and the second house has also plummeted. Her tone cannot help but feel a bit desolate.

Bo Ruoyou paused outside the door for a few breaths, and then entered the house after the conversation had stopped. Bo Jingli and Wei naturally exchanged warm greetings, and Cheng Yunzhi couldn't help but ask: "How is your Royal Highness today?"

Bao Ruoyou was about to lie, feeling weak in his heart, but still calm on his face, "I'm much better after taking my adoptive father's medicine. I'm no longer moody and can sleep peacefully at night. Mr. Hou and I never came near and looked at each other from a distance. My complexion is also much better."

Cheng Yunzhi nodded, Mrs. Wei said with bright eyes: "Youyou and the Marquis went to visit the eldest princess today?"

Bo Ruoyou responded, and the Wei family sighed again, and said that Bo Ruoyou's wedding was approaching, and they could also contribute to the marriage. Cheng Yunzhi said a few words, and the Wei family saw that it was getting late before leaving. leave.

On the carriage, Mrs. Wei sighed: "Have you seen it? As I said, Youyou's marriage and canonization must be the intention of the Marquis. Her Royal Highness, the eldest princess, has been living in seclusion for many years to recuperate from illness, and she has not yet entered the house. , Yunzhi diagnoses her illness, and Youyou can also visit Youyou. This kind of kindness shows how much the Marquis values ​​Youyou."

Bo Jingli said hurriedly: "Madam is right, as long as you don't offend others, I am willing to come and move around more."

After returning to the Bo family, as soon as they entered the gate, they saw the young man waiting with anxious expression on his face. As soon as he saw them coming back, the young man stepped forward quickly and said, "Master, madam, the eldest lady and the eldest lady are talking to each other again." We have been making trouble all afternoon, and now the eldest lady is waiting in the main hall, saying that she wants to wait for you to come back to discuss the eldest lady’s marriage.”

Bo Jingli frowned and said, "What do you mean? Do you really want to marry Xian'er like that?"

The servant didn’t know what Mr. Hu was thinking. Ms. Wei snorted and said, “We’ll find out if we go and see it? It’s about getting married. My sister-in-law is Xian’er’s biological mother. Naturally, she has the final say.”

Bao Jingli said helplessly: "But...but you know the children of that family, this is too unfair to Xian'er."

Ms. Wei sneered, "My mother doesn't feel aggrieved. Why do you feel aggrieved? I gave her so much money, but I just wanted her daughter." After saying that, he went to see Bao Jingli again, "What are you feeling aggrieved about now?" We agreed that if Miss Xian has a bad life in the future, she will definitely blame you. If you don’t tell me, she will still blame you in the future. Don’t you say anything casually?"

After Mrs. Wei finished speaking, she went to the main hall. When she got to the door, she saw Mrs. Hu sitting on the main seat with a depressed look. When she saw them coming back, Mrs. Hu sat up straight and said, "You are finally back. ."

Bo Jingli and Bo Jingli sat down, and Mrs. Wei smiled and said, "What are your orders, sister-in-law?"

In just a few months, Mrs. Hu no longer had the right demeanor. She seemed to have aged ten years. Even though she was covered in silk, gold and jade, she could not hide the decline in her appearance. She sighed and said, "My cousin's child" Although they have no fame, their family is considered to be one of the top businessmen in the capital. Especially they promised to treat Xian'er well, which I think is very good. Xian'er was divorced by the Lin family, and there are many rumors in the capital. If you want to find It’s really not easy for a child of a scholarly official family——”

Bo Jingli hesitated to speak, but Wei said: "Sister-in-law will naturally make the decision on this matter, but she must also think about it. Once the marriage is decided, you will not be allowed to regret it again."

Ms. Hu hesitated now and turned to look at Bo Jingli, "What do you think, second brother?"

Just as Bo Jingli was about to speak, Mrs. Wei glanced at her and glared at her. Bo Jingli quickly said, "Of course my sister-in-law makes the decision."

Mr. Hu couldn't make up her mind for a moment. She rolled her eyes and asked about the situation of their visit to Cheng's house. When Mister Wei heard this, she explained how Bo Ruoyou got Marquis Wu Zhao to take him seriously. After Mister Hu heard it, She felt even worse in her heart, "I really didn't expect that a person with such a fate could be as blessed as he is now."

Mr. Wei said: "Sister-in-law, please don't say this nonsense. My sister-in-law also knows what kind of person Wu Zhaohou is, and now Youyou is the head of the county personally ennobled by His Majesty, and it is not something that the poor people can point to. ."

Even though Mrs. Hu was unwilling, she really did not dare to say anything bad about Bo Ruoyou in front of outsiders, but she didn't know what she thought of, and her expression turned gloomy, "It's really hard to say about fate, but the second brother and the My brothers and sisters should still remember what happened back then."

Wei's eyebrows twitched, and even though she was determined to protect Bo Ruoyou, she was speechless for a moment.

Mrs. Hu curled her lips coldly, "This matter was taboo back then, but now I don't have to worry about it. Everything seems fine to her now, but she is a vicious and evil person. What if? One day she went crazy again. Even if she became the wife of Marquis Wu Zhao, she would be the biggest joke in the capital."

After saying this, as if it was not enough to relieve her anger, she added: "Also, if people knew that she was so cruel and unjust at a young age, I wonder if Marquis Wu Zhao would still love her?"

……

After dinner, Bo Ruoyou accompanied Cheng Yunzhi into the study. Seeing that Cheng Yunzhi was about to write a prescription, she obediently stepped forward to polish the ink. After a while, she couldn't help but ask: "Father, why did you last night—— ”

Halfway through his words, Cheng Yunzhi raised his eyes to look at her, but his eyes were still serious, "Where have you been today?"

Bao Ruoyou was frightened for a moment, and sighed for a moment: "I dare not hide it from my adoptive father, so I went to the Yamen with the Marquis today."

Cheng Yunzhi put the pen on the desk with a snap, "You don't listen to your adoptive father?"

Bo Ruoyou said hurriedly: "It's not that he is disobedient, it's because his adoptive father never told his daughter. The daughter is puzzled. How can she just drop the case without letting it go? Please make it clear to the adoptive father that if the investigation can't be found, the daughter will definitely Listen to your adoptive father."

Cheng Yunzhi pursed his lips tightly, and for the first time there was a trace of sadness on his old face, which soon disappeared. He sat up straight and remained silent for a long time without uttering a word, as if it was difficult to speak for some reason. .

Bo Ruoyou became more and more suspicious, "What is the adoptive father worried about? Although the murderer in this case is strange and cruel, his daughter promises that nothing will happen again like before. What is the adoptive father worried about?"

Cheng Yunzhi suddenly raised his eyes to look at Bo Ruoyou, "Did you get any new clues when you went to the Yamen today?"

Bo Ruoyou shook his head, "No, Mr. Wu hasn't returned to the city yet. He went to the Yamen today. It's just that his daughter suspected that the murderer in this case might be related to the kidnapping of Mr. Ming. Her daughter also suspected that the murderer had been very common over the years. They may still be committing crimes."

Cheng Yunzhi's eyes trembled slightly, "Is it related to the case of the Ming family's children? Wasn't he kidnapped back then?"

Seeing that Cheng Yunzhi was interested in the case, Bo Ruoyou was happy to explain. He immediately recounted Ming Guilan's testimony and the case, "There are coincidences between the two cases, and Mr. Ming's case is superficially a kidnapping case. , but if Mr. Ming had not escaped, no one knows what would have happened later, so it cannot be completely classified as a kidnapping case."

Cheng Yunzhi narrowed his eyes, "I remember that the Ming family's child had an accident in the autumn of the seventeenth year of Jianhe's reign."

"Yes, it's October of the 17th year of Jianhe."

Cheng Yunzhi clenched his hands on the edge of the table, "The murderer's tactics in this case were cruel. Do you feel uncomfortable when you investigate the case?"

Bo Ruoyou asked strangely: "How could it be? Because the victim was a child, I couldn't bear it more. But with such a murderous method, the appearance of the corpse was not horrifying, and my daughter had been doing autopsies for several years, so how could she feel uncomfortable? ”

Although Cheng Yunzhi breathed a sigh of relief, his expression was still serious. He looked carefully at Bo Ruoyou and saw her pair of deep eyes looking at him eagerly, full of confusion. Finally, he sighed and said: "If you can't let it go, you can continue to help with the verification."

She was not asked to check for a while, and was asked to check again. During this change, Bo Ruoyou was confused, "So why is the adoptive father..."

"My foster father feels sorry for you. You have suffered a lot over the years. Now that you are living as a widow, I wonder if your parents in heaven will blame me." Cheng Yunzhi let out a long sigh, and his tone was somewhat desolate and self-blame. Bao Ruoyou's heart suddenly tightened.

Seeing Cheng Yunzhi's sad face, Bo Ruoyou said hurriedly: "I don't know, foster father, don't think too much about it. My daughter won't ask. If the foster father is really worried, the case is over, and my daughter will be at home." Let’s spend the Chinese New Year with my adoptive father and ignore the yamen case for the time being.”

Cheng Yunzhi looked at her again, "The weather is cold these days, so you should wear more clothes. If you feel unwell, tell me and don't get sick."

Bo Ruoyou was confused, thinking that Cheng Yunzhi really felt sorry for her, so he naturally agreed. When he went back to his room to rest later, he felt that she had missed something, but Cheng Yunzhi no longer stopped him. That's enough for her, and she doesn't need to make Cheng Yunzhi uncomfortable by asking for details.

Early on the next morning, Bo Ruoyou went to Wuzhaohou's Mansion first. However, Huo Weilou entered the palace early in the morning and came back at noon. It was also after noon that the servant of the Hou Mansion who had been sent to think about it yesterday came back and was going to inquire at Xiangguo Temple. The income was reported to two people.

In the study, the attendant said respectfully: "I arrived at Xiangguo Temple last night. After expressing my intention, Master Huiming from Xiangguo Temple met with me. My subordinate mentioned the murderer's method of killing people. Master Huiming said Buddhism emphasizes the way to save people with compassion, and there are absolutely no such words of evil in Buddhist scriptures. However, Buddhism emphasizes the six paths of reincarnation, and Buddhism has been prosperous for many years, with various teachings within and outside the Zhou Dynasty, and the ones here are related to blood. There is only one way to say **** -"

Bo Ruoyou and Huo Weilou immediately cheered up, and the attendant continued: "There is often talk of eighteen levels of **** among the people, and the thirteenth level among these eighteen levels of **** is called the Blood Pool Hell. Those who are disrespectful to others, unfilial to their parents, dishonest, and crooked will suffer in the Blood Pool Hell after death."

Bo Ruoyou and Huo Weilou looked at each other. The blood pool **** was used as punishment. If the murderer used this to murder people, then Wen Jin should have drowned in the blood pool instead of being bled.

Huo Weilou asked: "And the bell?"

"Bells are also called hand bells in Buddhism. They are Buddhist instruments. In addition to ordinary bells that can be used as instruments, Buddhists also have Vajra bells and pestles. Vajra bells and Vajra pestles are one. Sets are all used by Buddhist disciples for practice. Buddhist scriptures compare the Vajra Bell to Vairocana Buddha and Vajra Self-Abiding Mother. It is also said that the bell is the wonderful sound of the Buddha's teachings. Many eminent monks practice with the sound of the bell to achieve enlightenment."

After the attendant finished speaking, Bo Ruoyou said: "The bell appeared for no reason. Although it is not necessarily related to Buddhism, it can be added to the murderer's method of killing people. The motive is most likely related to some weird beliefs."

The attendant continued: "Master Huiming also said the same thing, but Master Huiming did not think that the murderer was a Buddhist. He mentioned a Taoist method of self-cultivation, called the practice of cultivating the dead with dead bones. It has something to do with human flesh and blood."

"The art of cultivating death?" This was the first time Bao Ruoyou heard such a statement.

The attendant responded and continued: "It sounds like a method of cultivating death, but in fact it is a method of seeking immortality. This method is extremely dangerous and often appears in those who know that they cannot live long, such as Some old Taoist priests whose end is approaching."

“They will find a geomantic treasure place in advance, such as an inaccessible cave, as a place to rest their bodies, and then drive the soul into the lunar calendar. After that, the skin and flesh will rot like a corpse, but the internal organs and blood will still be fresh. Live, at least three or two years, or as long as twenty or thirty years. After cultivating the great path and returning the soul, you can regenerate your flesh and blood and produce fluids. Not only will your body be restored to its original state, but you will also be able to develop an immortal body."

Huo Weilou frowned when he heard this, "Did Huiming himself say this?"

The attendant responded and said: "In addition, Taoists also use bells as magical tools. In Taoism, the bell is called the Sanqing Bell, also known as the Imperial Bell. It is one of the top ten religious tools. Ordinary Taoist priests will use it. Practice.”

Huo Weilou pondered for a moment and said, "Huiming is also one of the eminent monks of Xiangguo Temple. I don't think he will tell lies. Let's go check and see if there are any Taoist priests with advanced practices in the Taoist temples inside and outside the capital. I want to inquire in more detail. ."

The attendant left in response, and Bo Ruoyou stood up and paced, "The Buddhist Blood Pool Hell is not consistent with this case, because the murderer did not intend to punish the deceased, but only took the blood from the deceased. The Taoist Hell There is something interesting about cultivating the method of death in order to live forever."

"I am a ghost. After a person dies, his body rots and cannot be regenerated. Is there anyone who wants to seek immortality in some evil way? Because his own flesh and blood cannot be regenerated, he wants to use other people's flesh and blood to fill it... ”

After Bao Ruoyou finished speaking, she felt a little shuddered at first. She looked at Huo Weilou, "I'm not sure about the murderer's motive, but I think this explanation is one step closer to the truth. The art of seeking immortality is not unique to Taoism. Yes, there are bad habits and customs among the people and even in many places. Some people eat purple river carts, saying that this food can prolong life. And if they believe in gods and monsters, they will do whatever they can. In the case of Heishui Village last time, someone took a newborn baby Make a sacrifice."

Most of the weird and unexplainable cases are related to gods and ghosts. Huo Weilou said: "Don't worry, I will ask a Taoist priest to see what the Taoist death technique is like."

Bao Ruoyou gave hope. Compared with earlier when he had no clue, now he at least has a direction of suspicion. The murderer chose the place of attack near Xiangguo Temple. Did he want to lead the attack to Xiangguo Temple? Disrupt the government investigation?

"I don't know if Captain Wu found any clues outside the city." Bao Ruoyou said slowly.

Bo Ruoyou was worried about this, but he didn't know that Hou Yang from the Yamen had also arrived outside the Hou Mansion. After announcing his intention, the servants of the Hou Mansion led Hou Yang into the main courtyard.

When Hou Yang saw Bo Ruoyou and the other two, he said: "County Lord, the arrester brought back a young witness. He is a kid from the town. You should have seen him. He said he knew Wen Jin. On the day of the incident, He also met Wen Jin."

Bao Ruoyou stood up as soon as he heard this, "I'll go to the Yamen with you to have a look."