Noon has passed, the sun is shining on the sea, and the sky and the earth reflect each other and shine brightly.
On the lucky ship, Wu Dalin and his men had carefully pulled out the nails on the coffin, but they did not dare to open the coffin immediately. Instead, they looked up at Qining.
Many officials on the warship were also a little nervous, and Wei Yujiang's expression was even more severe.
Whether Tantai Zhilin's body can really reveal the mystery, or whether he was really strangled to death, as long as the coffin is opened and Tantai Zhilin's body is inspected, the truth will be revealed.
If everything is as Mo Yanbai said, Tantai Zhilin was indeed murdered, and the body can prove this, then Qi Ning will naturally be the greatest contributor to finding out the truth.
But once all judgments are wrong and Tantai Zhilin's body really hangs himself from the beam, then Qining will face great troubles next.
After all, Qi Ning took out the emperor's secret order and forced the coffin to be opened. If he failed, he would definitely be accused of abusing his power. Moreover, as a prominent family in the empire, the Tantai family's eldest son was forced to open the coffin by Jin Yihou after his death and spread the word. , Jinyi Hou will certainly make people feel that he is doing something wrong, and the Tantai family will also be criticized. In order to maintain their reputation, the Tantai family must pursue this matter. Once the Tantai family and the Jinyi Qi family form an opposition, this pair of Jinyi Qi family will Home is certainly not going to be a good thing.
Wei Yujiang knew very well that Qining was making a huge gamble.
Qi Ning seemed calm and composed, and nodded slightly to Wu Dalin. Wu Dalin did not hesitate anymore, and several people carefully opened the coffin. Everyone held their breath the moment the coffin was opened.
No one would doubt that once Tantai Zhilin's body was not in the condition Mo Yanbai said, Shen Liangqiu would never give up and Mo Yanbai would definitely die.
Shen Liangqiu clenched a fist with one hand and pressed the other hand on the handle of the knife, eyes flashing.
After a while, Wu Dalin finally raised his head, looked towards the warship, and said loudly: "Master Marquis, on the neck of the Governor, there are traces of a violent struggle and being strangled. It definitely did not commit suicide by hanging from the beam."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone present was shocked.
Shen Liangqiu couldn't help but take two steps back at this moment, while Mo Yanbai stared at Shen Liangqiu coldly without squinting.
Chen Ting, the governor of the East China Sea, also showed a look of horror. After a period of silence, Chen Ting finally said: "Master Marquis, the Grand Governor... Are the injuries on the Grand Governor... really not a suicide by hanging from a beam?"
"Master Chen, and everyone, the coffin has been opened, and the body of the Grand Governor can also be seen." Qi Ning said slowly: "Qin Fa Cao did not come here today, but Master Chen should have brought other officials from the Fa Cao Division, so we can do it now Send someone over to check the injuries on the spot.”
Chen Ting hesitated for a moment, turned around, and winked at an official behind him. The official cupped his hand, and Qi Ning said to Wei Yujiang: "Wei Sishen, you should also take a look with your own eyes and remove the tattoos on the governor's body." Make a record of the scars."
Wei Yujiang and the official from Fa Caosi immediately went over to get off the boat and went to the Fu boat.
"General Shen, when the Governor was laid to rest, you were present, and you personally presided over it." Qi Ning said lightly: "So when the Governor was laid to rest, of course you could see the body of the Governor carefully."
Shen Liangqiu tried his best to remain calm and said: "Yes, the body of the Grand Governor is indeed presided over by the humble general."
"If the scar on the Governor's neck was not a suicide by hanging from the beam, based on your experience, you would be able to tell it at a glance." Qi Ning said slowly: "When I first arrived in the East China Sea, you repeatedly said that you did not believe that the Governor committed suicide. He passed away, and the Grand Governor’s fatal wound was on his neck. Of course you won’t miss it. You must have checked it carefully before us.”
Shen Liangqiu's eyes flashed, but he didn't speak.
Everyone around knew very well that Shen Liangqiu had been in charge of the affairs of the Governor's Mansion after Tantai Zhilin passed away. Others could not see Tantai Zhilin's body, but Shen Liangqiu would never be able to see it. If Shen Liangqiu really He suspected that there was something fishy in Tantai Zhilin's death, and it was impossible not to check the injuries. As Qi Ning said, based on Shen Liangqiu's experience, as long as Tantai Zhilin did not commit suicide by hanging from the beam, Shen Liangqiu would not be able to see the problem.
"Why doesn't General Shen say anything?" Qi Ning's eyes were as sharp as a knife and he said aggressively: "It was you who took us to see the Governor's body that day. Do you know whether that body is real or fake?"
Shen Liangqiu suddenly laughed and said loudly: "Jinyihou, I know how to train troops and how to fight in the water, but I don't know how to do it. If I say that there is no problem with the scars, you won't believe it, right?"
"Of course I don't believe it." Qi Ning shook his head and said, "Many people know that you, General Shen, once ran away from home and traveled for three years. You have seen a lot. There is no way you don't have this knowledge."
Shen Liangqiu sneered: "The Governor passed away, and it is the duty of the general to protect his body. After the incident, General knew that the court would definitely send people to investigate the case, so he protected the scene and the body of the Governor, even if the Governor He was harmed by others, even a humble general may not be able to tell."
Some people were amused when they heard this, secretly thinking that Shen Liangqiu had now begun to use strong words to make excuses.
"So, you now believe that the Grand Governor was harmed?"
"Master Marquis should remember that when you first arrived in the East China Sea, the humble general said that he did not believe that the Governor committed suicide." Shen Liangqiu seemed very calm at this time: "If it can be proven today that the Governor was indeed harmed by others, then It also verified the humble general’s guess.”
"The injuries on the body examined at the Governor's Mansion are not the same as those on the body of the current Governor. How do you explain it?" Qi Ning also seemed very calm.
Shen Liangqiu shook his head and said: "If this is indeed the case, I will be puzzled by this."
"You don't understand?"
"Exactly." Shen Liangqiu said: "If the two corpses before and after are not the same, then of course someone has changed the body. I will definitely find out who did this."
Qi Ning sighed and said, "So, General Shen doesn't admit that he is involved in this matter?"
"If I have never done it, I have never done it." Shen Liangqiu insisted: "General, I am a soldier and he doesn't know how to play tricks. If the Marquis insists on declaring that it was the deeds of the general, I will ask him to take it." Let us provide physical evidence. The humble general is indeed humble in front of the Marquis, but he is also a general of Chu. He will never accept slander, let alone plead guilty because he is falsely accused."
Qi Ning said: "But you have always sent people to protect the body of the Grand Governor. If someone really cheats and changes the body, you will not be able to escape the blame."
"If this is the case, it means that a humble general has neglected his duty and is willing to be punished." Shen Liangqiu said: "A humble general will also plead guilty to the imperial court!"
Xin Ci had a stern face from beginning to end and was taciturn. At this time, he finally said: "Liangqiu, I watched you grow up since you were a child. I have always regarded you as my descendant. If this matter is indeed your fault, Why, if you take the initiative to plead guilty now, I can plead with the old Marquis for you, otherwise...!"
"General Xin, since you have watched me grow up, you should know that I am loyal to the Jindao Tantai family." Shen Liangqiu said solemnly: "Someone insists on slandering me for murdering the governor. How dare you ask me why I murdered the governor? What's the motive?" He sneered and said, "I now suspect that someone first killed the Governor, and then blamed me for murdering the Governor. Their purpose was to control the Donghai Navy."
Xin Ci frowned, but Qi Ning remained calm and composed. A slight smile appeared on the corner of his lips, and he nodded and said: "General Shen has seen many storms and stayed calm in the face of danger. I admire him very much."
"Master Marquis, a humble general does not act calmly in the face of danger. To use a folk saying, it means not doing anything wrong and not being surprised when knocking on the door." Shen Liangqiu still behaved extremely calmly.
Qi Ning saw it in his eyes, but sneered in his heart.
This Shen Liangqiu is calm in the face of danger and responds very quickly. He is truly cunning and cunning. However, this person has a righteous face and appears to be aboveboard. If you don't know who he is, you will be fooled by his appearance.
At this time, Wei Yujiang's voice came from the Fuchuan: "Reporting to the Marquis, the wounds on the Governor's throat were obviously caused by being strangled with a rope. The Governor struggled violently before his death, and there are scars on his neck. Extremely clear friction marks.”
The official of the Fa Caosi Division sent by Chen Ting also said loudly: "Your Majesty, the governor was murdered unintentionally. What I saw was the same as Mr. Wei. There were traces of rope rubbing on his neck. According to my judgment, , someone must have strangled the governor’s neck from behind, and the governor struggled hard, but was still killed by the murderer.”
Wei Yujiang and the official confirmed at the same time, and everyone present could hear clearly. Although they had been prepared, everyone was still surprised when they confirmed the truth at this moment.
Chen Ting's face turned pale, and his voice changed, trembling slightly: "The Governor... The Governor was killed...!"
Although he has no right to interfere with the naval affairs of the East China Sea and only manages the government affairs of the East China Sea, he is the governor of the East China Sea after all. Tantai Zhilin was murdered on the ground of the East China Sea, but he, the governor, knew nothing about it. The Tantai family really wants to investigate Get up, he, the governor, will definitely have no good fruit to eat.
"General Shen, should you take off your saber and take him into custody temporarily?" Qi Ning stared at Shen Liangqiu's eyes: "Whether it's white or black, let me go back to the capital first with me."
However, Shen Liangqiu held the handle of the knife and sneered: "Jin Yihou, do you want to confuse right and wrong? What evidence do you have to prove that the death of the governor was caused by Shen?"
"It seems that you are really determined not to die until you reach the Yellow River." Qin Ning sighed: "To be honest, after I came to the East China Sea, I knew that the governor must have been murdered, but General Shen's plan was cunning. I really haven’t figured it out yet. I can only look for the scattered pieces bit by bit, hoping to piece the whole thing together. Fortunately, God has paid off, and I have found the last piece of the puzzle."
"The last piece of the puzzle?" Shen Liangqiu's eyes were cold, but there was also a trace of doubt.
At this time, Mo Yanbai turned around, walked to the side of the ship, and shouted at his ship. Everyone didn't know what Mo Yanbai wanted to do, so they followed his gaze and soon saw two people. A man in linen escorted one person to the bow.
The man had neat hair and was wearing a light purple dress. The sea breeze was blowing, and the green hair on his cheeks was fluttering. Although his face could not be seen clearly for a while, everyone could see that she was a graceful beauty by looking at her graceful figure.