The Delicate Lady Coroner Chapter 40: Bicolor Lotus 12

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Chapter 40 Two Color Lotus 12

Both Ming Guilan and Eunuch Fu were used to Huo Qinghong's mischief, but they didn't expect that this time they would fall into the hands of Bo Ruoyou. They both laughed shamelessly, and Huo Qinghong was even more embarrassed for a moment. "You...you know? You knew it when you were seven years old?"

Bo Ruoyou glanced at the extinguished incense candle in the room, "The prince just lit the incense candle, first wrote words on the palm of his hand with wax, and then when he held the paper ashes, there was still residual warmth on the ashes, which caused the wax to After being stained with ashes, words appeared on the hands. Are the folk girls right?"

The corners of Huo Qinghong's lips twitched, "You...how do you even know this?"

Bo Ruoyou also felt a little funny for a moment, and the corners of his lips couldn't help but curve up, "The prince uses wax, but if you are a juggler in the world, they usually write with honey in the palm of your hand. That way, you don't have to worry about the wax." The condensation will not be stained with ash."

Huo Qinghong clicked her tongue, "How do you know?"

Bo Ruoyou smiled but said nothing. Wu Yu who was on the side couldn't help but said with a smile: "Miss Bo not only knows autopsies, but also knows tricks?"

Bo Ruoyou shook his head, "I only know a little bit about it."

Huo Qinghong snorted softly, seeming to think of other fun things, so he asked Wu Yu, "Is the one that used to be played in the palace called 'Burning Clothes to See Off Guests'?"

Wu Yu nodded with a smile, "Your Majesty, I remember correctly. I was indeed burning clothes to see off guests."

Huo Qinghong turned to look at Bo Ruoyou, "Do you know the reason?"

Bao Ruoyou shook his head in confusion, and Huo Qinghong raised his eyebrows, "Let me just say, you can't know everything!"

Bo Ruoyou hesitated and said, "The prince knows?"

Huo Qinghong looked a little embarrassed, "I...I don't know..."

Huo Qinghong turned to look at Wu Yu, as if he wanted him to come to the rescue. Wu Yu smiled bitterly and said, "Your Majesty, I don't know, although the Ministry of Rites invites some jugglers into the palace every year to provide entertainment for His Majesty and the ladies in the harem. Have fun, but don’t know why."

After Wu Yu finished speaking, he didn't know what he thought of, but suddenly turned to look at Wang Qingfu, "Brother Wang, you should know."

Wang Qingfu smiled when he heard this, "Actually, he just put a piece of camphor inside his clothes, and then lit a fire through the clothes. Although the fire burned, it only lasted for a moment and would not burn the clothes. However, the camphor cannot be burned. It has been used for too long, and the amount must be appropriate, otherwise, it will really burn the clothes and expose the flaws."

Huo Qinghong was surprised, "Master Wang actually knows."

Wu Yu said: "Brother Wang is from Qiangzhou. Qiangzhou is the hometown of magic. It is said that everyone in Qiangzhou can do magic."

Wang Qingfu said: "It's not that exaggerated. It's just that there are many jugglers in Qiangzhou, and most of their tricks are just tricks. Once you understand the reason, you won't find it mysterious anymore."

Huo Qinghong nodded frequently as he listened. He didn’t know what he was thinking of and wanted to ask again, but he saw Lu Ke walking out of the right compartment, "General Yue has finished asking, Mr. Wang, please come in-"

Yue Mingquan came out from behind him as expected. He didn't know what he was asked, and his expression was not very good.

Wang Qingfu entered the door in response. Yue Mingquan stepped out and sighed unhappily, "Now we are all suspects. The Marquis also said that the person who murdered Jingkong and the person who killed Mr. Feng ten years ago was the same person. This is too shocking. People."

Yue Mingquan is a rough man with a fierce temperament. He dare not speak in front of Huo Weilou, and he can't help it when he goes out. Wu Yu said: "General Yue, don't believe it. This is what Bo Wuzuo has tested."

Yue Mingquan glanced at Bo Ruoyou, then at the empty skeleton, "Bo Ruoyou's autopsy method is really powerful. I only hope that the Marquis will find out the truth as soon as possible so that we can feel at ease."

When Bo Ruoyou heard this, he felt something was strange, but he couldn't put it in words.

In the right compartment, Huo Weilou asked Wang Qingfu, "The night Feng Lun died, you and Wu Yu returned to the courtyard together. What happened after that?"

Wang Qingfu said, "Xiaoguan watched Brother Wu enter the yard. Later, the lights in his yard went out not long after. He must have taken a rest. Xiaguan is used to sleeping late, but he has been reading a book. It was about the second watch. We won’t stop until we get off the official website.”

"Is there nothing unusual here?"

Wang Qingfu frowned slightly, "I can't say it's abnormal. Half an hour after Brother Wu fell asleep, when Xiaguan was about to take a rest, he vaguely saw the lights on in his yard again. Xiaguan just thought he was I relieved myself in the middle of the night, so I didn’t think much about it.”

It rained during the first watch, and Feng Lun was killed between the first and second watch. If Wang Qingfu saw it, it was Wu Yu who returned after killing Feng Lun, which is not impossible, and it was dark at that time It was already deep, and most of his body was stained with blood. He would have to light a lamp to clean it up. Huo Weilou frowned slightly, "You said Wu Yu was quite diligent in washing clothes?"

Wang Qingfu smiled bitterly, "Yes, I usually don't think so, but this time it really makes all the subordinates feel ashamed."

"On the second day after Feng Lun was killed, did he do laundry?"

Huo Weilou asked directly. Wang Qingfu's expression changed slightly, and he hesitated for a moment before saying: "It's... washed... However, Brother Wu is a clean person, so this doesn't seem to be a big deal."

Wang Qingfu was on good terms with Wu Yu, so he naturally wanted to excuse Wu Yu, but Huo Weilou had his own judgment and asked, "Among you, who was the closest to Jingkong back then?"

Wang Qingfu said: "It must be Mr. Feng. Mr. Feng is an official in Luozhou and worships Buddha himself. It seems that he often comes to the temple to let Master Jingkong teach Buddhism. In contrast, although General Yue is also in Luozhou, he is The military commander has a strong murderous aura, so he is quite alienated from Master Jingkong."

"Are he and Wu Yu familiar?"

Wang Qingfu recalled carefully, "Brother Wu had already been here for a few days when Xiaguan came. Master Jingkong was kind to others, and we were very close to him." After a pause, Wang Qingfu said: "It should be said that we are very close to each other, because When Brother Wu was in the capital, he often went to Xiangguo Temple to offer incense, and he was quite knowledgeable about Buddhism, so it was impossible for him to harm Master Jingkong."

If Jingkong hadn't discovered the Buddhist scriptures, he would naturally be in harmony with each other. But in the face of the serious crime of stealing relics, what does this affinity mean?

Huo Weilou did not go into details and asked again: "Feng Lun has been in Beijing in the past few years, and he has been close to Wu Yu?"

When asked in this way, Wang Qingfu frowned and said: "Brother Wu has not made many friends in Beijing in the past few years. He is only a low-ranking official. As for Mr. Feng... he doesn't seem to move around much."

Feng Lun was promoted to the capital from Luozhou. It stands to reason that he also likes Buddhism and would be close to Wu Yu, who also worships Buddha and has worked with him before. Human eyes and ears?

Huo Weilou asked Wang Qingfu after asking a few more questions, and soon Wu Yu walked in.

Huo Weilou still asked who Jingkong was friends with, and Wu Yu said: "I am most familiar with Master Feng. Master Feng worships Buddha, and is also an official in Luozhou. He often comes to the temple to lecture with Master Jingkong. In addition, In addition, among the remaining three of us, we have a certain affinity with Xiaguanhui, and Xiaguan also believes in Buddhism, so we were very happy to come to the relic ceremony and asked Master Jingkong a few questions."

This statement is consistent with what Wang Qingfu said. Huo Weilou asked again, "Have you ever seen Jingkong before his accident?"

Wu Yu sighed and shook his head, "No, I still remember that the day before, we split up to search various places in the temple. General Yue and Master Feng were responsible for checking the monks, while Xianguan and Brother Wang were responsible for searching the temple buildings. We were busy After a whole day of work, we were exhausted. When we were done, we immediately went back to the monastery to have a rest. We didn't care about anything else. Things were serious at that time. His Majesty was walking in front of us. We felt that we were about to lose our heads. We really didn't think at all. Don’t be careless.”

Huo Weilou asked the three of them this question, and the answers given by the three of them were almost exactly the same. No matter who the murderer was, they were all on guard at this moment. Too many words can make many mistakes. Everyone knows this truth.

"After Feng Lun was promoted to the capital, which of you did he interact with more?"

Wu Yu thought for a while, "You don't move around much, right? We are in different yamen, and Mr. Feng is older. Xiaguan and Brother Wang knew each other ten years ago. Over the years, I have only been walking around with him. More."

Wu Yu seemed to have nothing to hide, but no flaws at all. Huo Weilou pondered for a moment, "If we say that among the three of you, you are the one who harmed Feng Lun, who do you think is the most likely?"

Wu Yu's face changed slightly, "This... I can't guess it."

He had a troubled look on his face, as if he really couldn't guess. Huo Weilou didn't make things difficult for him, and waved his hand to make him retreat. Lu Ke and Lin Huai were included. After questioning the three of them, Huo Weilou asked, "What do you think?"

Lin Huai said: "The first person Jingkong looked for back then must have been the person with the greatest suspicion. Now it seems that he was the closest to Mr. Wu and Mr. Feng back then, so he probably looked for them first, and it just so happened that he was the two of them. One of them is quite skilled, the other is a sharp weapon, but now that they are reunited, Mr. Wu is worried about Mr. Feng, or for other reasons, he kills him."

Lu Ke also said: "On the night Master Feng was killed, although Master Wang testified for Master Wu, the lights in the Zen courtyard were turned off. It would not be difficult for a skilled person like Master Wu to sneak out of the courtyard quietly. , and he is very diligent in washing, so it is not difficult to destroy the evidence of the crime."

There were two murderers who killed Jingkong, one was good at martial arts and used fists and kicks, and the other was fighting with sharp weapons. If the first people Jingkong looked for back then were really Wu Yu and Feng Lun, it would be an excellent explanation.

However, Huo Weilou stared, "What if Wang Qingfu and Yue Mingquan are the first people Jingkong looks for?"

Lin Huai frowned, "Master Wang... Master Wang is not familiar with Master Jingkong, and he was not an official in Luozhou at that time, and General Yue was a warrior with a murderous aura. Master Jingkong would probably not be able to find anyone he could trust. Find him first."

These questions have been raised before. Now the more I understand the details of that year, the more I feel that my previous inferences are true. However, Huo Weilou feels that such inferences are too natural, as if he has missed something, but he can't think of it. Got up and missed something.

"Let the three of them go back and rest first. From now on, they are all confined to the Zen courtyard."

After Huo Weilou finished giving instructions, Lu Ke went out and ordered the three of them to go back and have a rest. When Huo Weilou came out again, the sun had set in the west, Ming Guilan and Huo Qinghong were gone, and Bo Ruoyou was squatting at the Buddha statue. On the side, look carefully at the neck of the Buddha statue.

"What are you looking at?" Huo Weilou walked up to Bo Ruoyou and asked.

The statue of the Buddha is still lying down, and Bo Ruoyou is rubbing the neck of the statue with his hand at the moment. "The girl found that this Buddha statue cannot be seen from a distance, but if she touches it with her hands, she can find its neck. The location is a bit uneven and different from other places."

Huo Weilou frowned, stepped forward, and flicked his hand. It was indeed the case.

Bo Ruoyou said casually: "There seems to be something wrong during the welding here, and then it was polished. If it weren't for the extremely thick gold paint, this Buddha statue would have been destroyed."

"It's strange that the corpse inside the Buddha statue was not discovered. The craftsmen who carved the Buddha must have known something."

Unfortunately, the craftsman is far away in Jizhou, and I don’t know when he will be able to find it.

The murderer was difficult to identify, and the mystery behind the disappearance of the relics had not yet been solved. After much thought, Huo Weilou still felt that there was something strange about the theft of the relics. Soon, Huo Weilou ordered someone to tell Fan He and Jue Lai.

The two of them came very quickly. As soon as they entered the yard, they saw the color of the bones in Jingkong changed, and they were shocked. Bao Ruoyou had no choice but to explain that he had just conducted an autopsy by steaming the corpse and got some clues.

Seeing the two coming, Huo Weilou led everyone to the Zen Temple and opened the drawing of the grand ceremony platform. Eunuch Fu told the details of that day again, "If we say the strangest thing, of course it was the rain. For a while, everyone was hiding in the main hall, only ten feet apart, and the surroundings were heavily guarded, so the relic disappeared for no reason."

Eunuch Fu pointed at the drawing, "It's just this far away. The Imperial Guards were all here at that time, and there were also corridors on both sides..."

Bo Ruoyou listened carefully to what Eunuch Fu said, and a sudden flash of inspiration came to his mind, "Eunuch-in-law said that at that time the host found a big umbrella to cover the copper box. Eunuch-in-law may have said that it was a What kind of umbrella?"

Eunuch Fu said casually, "The umbrella is so huge that it almost covers the lotus pedestal below."

Eunuch Fu spread his hands and gestured: "The umbrella handle is not very long. It almost covers the copper box. The edge covers the edge of the lotus platform. The rainwater flows down the umbrella surface and does not wet the lotus platform and the treasure letter at all." ”

Liao Fan also said: "The umbrella has actually been prepared for a long time. The temple has to be fully prepared for the ceremony, rain or shine."

Bo Ruoyou's eyes were fixed, "So, everyone can't see the copper box?"

Eunuch Fu and Liao Fan nodded in unison. A glimmer of light flashed in Bo Ruoyou's eyes. He looked at Huo Weilou and said, "Master Marquis, does the person who steals the relics use any blinding methods?"

Huo Weilou raised his eyebrows, and Bo Ruoyou said casually, "The prince played a trick today. Later, Mr. Wang said that all tricks are just tricks, so the girl thought that when we were covering the umbrella, everyone saw that the umbrella did not move. , I felt that the treasure letter under it was still there, but could it be that the treasure letter had disappeared after covering the umbrella? When the umbrella was taken away, although the treasure letter was there, the relics inside were gone, it was like... Like a magic trick..."

"What's another trick?"

As soon as Bao Ruoyou finished speaking, Huo Qinghong's voice sounded outside again. He came in wearing a red shirt and a big thorn with a curious look on his face, "What kind of trick?"

Eunuch Fu laughed and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, he is talking about the case of the theft of the relic."

Huo Qinghong's face was half-interested. At this time, Huo Weilou asked: "How high was the lotus platform with the copper box placed at that time?"

Although there is a lotus platform drawn on this drawing, it is only a rough outline. When asked this way, Eunuch Fu said, "It is half a person tall, with a lotus pillar below and a blooming Buddha lotus above. The treasure letter will be placed there." On top of the lotus stamen of the Buddha lotus, it is said that this thing was prepared by the temple early in the morning and some effort was put into it."

Huo Weilou asked again, "How thick are the lotus pillars?"

Eunuch Fu raised his hand and gestured, "It's about as thick as a person's arms."

Seeing Huo Weilou ask about this object, Liao Fan hurriedly said: "This object is made of wood and was specially prepared for the ceremony. Many objects were carved and embroidered three months in advance and were used in the ceremony. Everything is also brand new."

Lin Huai was listening and asked at this moment: "Does the Marquis suspect that there is a mechanism in this thing?"

Huo Weilou nodded, "It only takes a moment to cover the umbrella. But if there is a mechanism inside, and someone can be hidden in the mechanism, that moment is enough for him to steal the relics, and the person who stole it bought the Buddhist scriptures. It is known that The key shape can also come in handy at this moment."

Eunuch Fu hesitated and said: "But the lotus pillar doesn't look big..."

Huo Qinghong looked left and right, and couldn't help but whisper: "In fact, you can hide people even if you are not big. Many of those who do tricks are good at cartilage skills, especially one kind of trick. One person can sneak in. In the box, he was stabbed with a sword but did not die. It seems that he is a person who is very good at shrinking and changing his body shape."

Huo Weilou turned to look at Huo Qinghong. Huo Qinghong thought he had said something wrong, covered his mouth and took two steps back. However, Huo Weilou said: "Your ignorance and incompetence finally show up." It’s half useful.”

Huo Qinghong was surprised and then showed joy. Huo Weilou asked Fan, "Were the items for the ceremony prepared by the temple?"

Liao Fan nodded, "That's true, but just like the sculpture of the Buddha, the monk in charge is responsible for this, and there are still a lot of outsiders working there."

"Then do you remember how this lotus platform was prepared?"

Liao Fan shook his head helplessly, "This little monk doesn't know."

Huo Weilou looked at Jue, who also shook his head, "At that time, the temple started preparing these early in the morning. People from the Ministry of Rites will inspect them after they come, and Mr. Feng is also supervising them. Most of the craftsmen are local carpenters in Luozhou, and he was in charge at that time. The monk in charge of this matter... seems to be Senior Brother Liaohui."

Liao Hui was the monk who led the way to Ten Thousand Buddhas Cliff that day. Someone from Huo Wei Tower summoned him. When he asked about the lotus platform, Liao Hui said: "The lotus platform was made by carpenters in the city. It has a Buddha lotus on top and a hollow interior. , there was vermilion paint on the outside. Later, after someone from the Ministry of Rites came to check that it was correct, they were put into the warehouse together and supervised by special personnel."

Huo Weilou stared, "Who is the caretaker?"

Liao Huidao: "At that time, places such as warehouses were supervised by the yamen of the Luozhou Prefectural Government and the Luozhou garrison. I can't remember exactly who was supervised here."

Liao Hui looked calm the day before, but now he was quite nervous and frightened when he saw Huo Weilou. Jingming and Liaoqing were now under custody. As Jingming's disciple, he was naturally quite insecure.

"What happened to the lotus platform later?"

Liao Hui said hurriedly: "It was first placed in the warehouse, and then moved to the Buddhist temple to enshrine Buddha treasures. In the past two years, a batch of decayed utensils were replaced in the temple, and the lotus platform was replaced."

Huo Weilou pondered for a moment and ordered Hui to step back, "It seems that it turned out to be normal, but if there is someone hidden in this thing, the guards will definitely not notice it. Was the person in charge of guarding at that time Feng Lun's person or Yue Mingquan?" It is unknown who the person is, and if the thief had planned to use this method early at that time, how did he know that it would rain that day? If it had not rained, he would not have used the umbrella to cover the lotus platform, and the lotus platform would not have been covered. Even if you have the key, how can you steal the relic?"

Lin Huai said: "Rain is an unknown factor. Unless they make other preparations, even if it doesn't rain, other troubles will occur. When the time comes, they can always find opportunities to take advantage of the chaos."

Huo Weilou looked at Lu Ke, "How was Jingming and Lingqing these two days? Can you say anything else?"

Lu Ke shook his head, "No, the master and the disciple have been reciting the scriptures for a day and a night, and they really seem to be repenting."

Liao Fan and Liao Jue stood aside, still a little angry after hearing this. Huo Weilou's eyes were uncertain. After a moment, he suddenly asked Fan, "What kind of person is your master? He was very strict at that time." ?"

When Liao Fan heard this, he felt that Huo Weilou thought of the time when Jing Kong did not expose Qing in front of others immediately, and immediately said: "Although Master is compassionate, he is not a compassionate person without principles. They are very strict with us seniors when it comes to academic work, but outside of it they are very kind to us. They are also patient with the monks in charge and the ordinary monks in the temple. They never show off, unless someone makes a mistake. If it is an unintentional mistake, it is mostly a warning. If it is intentional, it is a small mistake. In the eyes of the master, it is also an evil thought and must be punished."

"Master did not expose Senior Brother Qing immediately. Although he had benevolent intentions, it was because the matter was serious at that time and he did not dare to be careless. If...if something had not happened to Master, Senior Brother Qing would probably have been arrested. The only thing that will be severely punished is that he has been harmed by others and will not have that chance."

As Liao Fan spoke, sadness returned to his face. Huo Weilou pondered for a moment, then ordered Fan and the others to step back before frowning, "We thought wrong before."

Lin Huai and Eunuch Fu both looked over, seemingly puzzled, but Bo Ruoyou was also thinking about something.

Huo Weilou said: "Jingkong will not necessarily go to Feng Lun and Wu Yu."

"It seems now that several court officials at that time were all in high positions, and they were all outsiders to Famen Temple. Jingkong's first reaction was to find someone he knew and trusted, but Jingkong was not about marrying anyone. He is a person who can distinguish between right and wrong. What's more, Feng Lun and Wu Yu at that time were not worthy of his trust."

Lin Huai and Eunuch Fu were even more puzzled. Huo Wei said: "Among the four of them, only Feng Lun and Wu Yu believe in Buddhism. However, the person who bought the Buddhist scriptures privately and the person who stole the relics can do this. This step must be someone who knows a lot about Buddhism. Both of them have lectured on Buddhist scriptures with Jingkong, and may have talked about the five-fold treasure letter and relics. What happened later, if you think about it from Jingkong's perspective, Only those who believe in Buddhism would steal relics from Buddhist scriptures. Then would he dare to go to Feng Lun and Wu Yu?"

Lin Huai said: "But at that time, Jingkong had already begun to doubt them?"

"The person who bought the Buddhist scriptures privately was either rich or noble, and the ceremony had been prepared for several months, with all the internal and external defenses, but the relic was still lost. No matter who you think about it, you know that something must have gone wrong, but how could it be? None of the chief officials were aware of it. Moreover, they had been investigating for several days at that time. Jingkong may have his own suspicions, so it is very possible to choose the person who seems to be the most irrelevant to ask."

After Huo Weilou finished speaking, Lin Huai felt enlightened, but he hesitated again, "In that case, they are still very suspicious. When the Marquis asked the three of him just now, he didn't see it. What's the flaw? It's just that Mr. Wang was quite protective of Mr. Wu in his words, and when he talked about General Yue, he was somewhat targeted."

Gong Fu said fairly: "The two of them have good friendships. General Yue has naturally had nothing to do with them in the army these years. Master Wu invited General Yue to see the pagoda that day, but General Yue also bluntly refused."

Bao Ruoyou suddenly raised his head, "Eunuch, has Mr. Wu invited General Yue to see the pagoda?"

Eunuch Fu nodded, "Yes, our family was standing nearby at that time, and we saw General Yue glance at the sky lightly, and then rejected Mr. Wu. He didn't seem to want to be friends with them."

Bao Ruoyou didn't know what he thought of, but his eyes suddenly lit up, "Master Marquis, the daughter of the people may have guessed who the murderer is."