The missing maid's name is Xia He.
In her room, all the furniture was kept spotless. Detective Ma looked at the photo frame. Inside was a young woman with an oval face and two dimples when she smiled. He touched his chin regretfully: "What a pity..."
After being treated to a sumptuous lunch, he naturally began his investigation.
The first stop was the maid's room.
"How's it going? Did you find anything?"
However, after clearing the place solemnly, Detective Ma looked at Xiaoling expectantly.
His daughter has the legendary ability of yin and yang eyes. She can see many things that ordinary people cannot find. Detective Ma uses her as a secret weapon.
"No… "
Ma Xiaoling said timidly. Ever since she saw the white shadow, she seemed to be frightened.
In the past, she most often used her yin and yang eyes to help her father observe subtle traces that ordinary people could not detect at certain crime scenes, thereby providing clues.
But this time, it was her first real time to face a murderous spirit!
"Okay, let's go shopping around the mansion again!"
Detective Ma said thoughtfully: "Maybe he will find something... But this Mr. Chen is also a man with a story. I found out that his previous jade business was very big, but he resolutely disappeared at the peak of his life. Retreat and bring his family here to live in seclusion... It's strange to say that he didn't seem to see his family this time! Go out and ask!"
"You mean madam and young lady!"
The butler, Uncle Chen, was wearing a suit similar to a tuxedo, with a tie on his chest, and his hair was combed meticulously. When he heard Detective Ma come out and asked, he replied: "Because something like this happened, I was very scared, so my wife and the second lady went first Back to the city!"
"I see!"
Detective Ma nodded, but shouted in his heart: "There is indeed a problem!"
Ordinary people encounter such a haunted house, even if they don't believe it, they might move out and observe it for a while, right? Especially for such rich people who cherish their lives.
But now, Mr. Chen Xinbo has been sticking here, especially after someone disappeared. This is very abnormal.
"Alas... Madam also tried to persuade the master before she left, but he insisted on staying, saying that he wanted to accompany the eldest lady!"
Uncle Chen added another sentence.
"It turns out there is a young lady who doesn't want to leave!"
Detective Ma nodded. As for the reason why the other party refused to leave, maybe it was because of his boldness, or maybe he was just having a temper
"Okay, we want to observe this Chen Mansion, please ask the housekeeper to lead the way."
"No problem, the master has given instructions for me to fully cooperate with you, sir!"
With a smile on his face, Uncle Chen took his father and daughter to inspect the mansion.
The mansion is very large. In addition to the main hall, the master's study, and the bedroom, there is also a garden, a kitchen, and a kitchen at the back for servants. Even the servants can be assigned a bedroom each.
"Master... he is such a kind-hearted person. He was the one who fought against all opinions and wanted to give us servants the best treatment. For this reason, he did not hesitate to expand the mansion and spent an extra sum."
Uncle Chen sighed, and after taking Detective Ma to visit the garden, he came to the owner's bedroom in front.
The corridor is made of fine mahogany, and there are artworks on the wooden shelves around it. There are also large oil paintings on the walls. The structure of the entire mansion is full of an artistic atmosphere. It seems that Chen Xinbo is also a person who enjoys it. people.
"This is… "
Detective Ma looked at the jade displayed on a wooden shelf. Through the glass, he could see the crystal green inside. He couldn't move his eyes away: "Is this a rough stone? A raw jadeite?"
"Haha... Mr. Ma has a good eye. This piece is my proud treasure!"
Uncle Chen pointed to a skylight cut out of a stone with a smile: "This is a very precious kind of glass. It was mixed in a pile of rocks, and the master took a fancy to it. A friend even offered eight million dollars for it and didn't give up on it." "
"Eight...eight million?"
Detective Ma opened his mouth wide, then realized his gaffe and swallowed hard.
If the security here wasn't very tight, maybe even he would be tempted.
"Of course, it's just a gambling price. Because it's not completely cut open, it's hard to determine the value. Maybe it's full of stones..."
Uncle Chen smiled: "However, there are some people who particularly like this kind of stimulation. Does Detective Ma have any research on jade?"
"Ahem... Of course!"
Detective Ma puffed out his chest and his expression became serious: "It is said that crystals such as jade have special spiritual power. In the customs of the Western Jeep people, there is a part of using crystals for divination."
"hehe… "
Uncle Chen smiled a little stiffly.
He was talking about the value of jade and so on. How did it get involved in such a supernatural aspect
"dad… "
At this time, Ma Xiaoling tugged on his trousers, obviously gaining something.
"What did you find?"
Detective Ma perked up and asked quietly.
"There… "
Ma Xiaoling pointed to a door. The door was quite delicate, and the bronze handle exuded a bright luster.
"Whose room is this?"
Detective Ma cleared his throat and asked Uncle Chen.
"Here..." Uncle Chen said with a confused look on his face, "This is our eldest lady's room!"
"Can I go in and have a look?"
"Sorry... our eldest lady is afraid of meeting strangers!"
"That's it!"
Detective Ma did not persist, but secretly paid more attention to it.
…
night.
"Dad... Isn't it good for us to do this? It's a girl's room there!"
Ma Xiaoling looked at Detective Ma preparing the props with a confused look on her face and whispered.
"Okay, okay! Since you think there is something wrong with that room, there must be something bad in it!"
Detective Ma said carelessly: "I'm going to do a good investigation because it's for the safety of the eldest lady."
"Is it?"
Ma Xiaoling's expression suddenly became suspicious: "You are probably interested in the Chen family's property and are you planning to find a stepmother for me?"
"Pfft! Ahem!"
Detective Ma almost choked to death on his own saliva: "What are you talking about? I...am I that kind of person?"
Just as he spoke, he shrank his neck guiltily and straightened his clothes.
"If it's not, it's just a simple reconnaissance mission, why did you even change your clothes..." Ma Xiaoling rolled her eyes, and she could almost hang a bottle of oil from the corner of her mouth.
"Be good, take good care of your house, and daddy will buy you lollipops when he goes back!"
Detective Ma wiped away the cold sweat and secretly climbed out of the window.
As a detective, he still had some counter-reconnaissance methods. He followed the route he had seen during the day and sneaked to the vicinity of the master bedroom.
At this time, another door creaked open. Chen Xinbo, carrying a kerosene lamp, came to the eldest daughter's door, took out the key and opened the door: "Weier, I'm here to see you!"
"It's so late, and the father still enters his daughter's boudoir at night. There is definitely something wrong!"
Detective Ma secretly scolded him for being shameless, obviously thinking of some of the contents of the 18th Ban: "It's worth investigating..."
He secretly touched closer, but did not notice that behind him, a pale palm also slowly moved forward...
…
"Huh? Who are you?"
At the same time, Ma Xiaoling also looked at the child in front of her in surprise.
He was about the same age as himself, but his body was covered with mud and fallen leaves, and his clothes had several tears. He looked like a wild child who had just escaped from the barren mountains.
The most important thing is that his hands were covered in frozen purple, as if they were severely frostbitten. At this time, he was grabbing the pastries on the table nonchalantly and eating them with big mouthfuls.
"Are you a child in the village? Have you been bullied?"
Ma Xiaoling looked at the little boy's hand: "Do you want me to give you medicine?"
"No need, it will get better on its own!"
Fang Yuan patted his belly: "Ha... I'm finally half full. But I still want to eat meat. Do you know where the kitchen is? Oh, by the way, who are you? The child of this family?"
"No... no! I came here with my father. He is a very powerful detective. We are here to investigate a supernatural incident!"
Ma Xiaoling was completely confused. Is it really okay to say the bad things she was going to do so carelessly
"Supernatural?"
Fang Yuan's face flashed with interest, and he said to himself: "I just found the biggest house, can't it be such a coincidence? It just so happens... I haven't seen the ghosts outside yet, old house Those things inside are really weird.”
After he escaped from Tantai's house, he wandered in a random direction. This was the first time he saw a human being.
As for why the affairs of Chen Mansion did not attract the attention of the Tantai family
Ninety percent of it is because the Tantai family has completely reduced its strength and is preparing to deal with the twenty-year curse of reincarnation. How can there be any external considerations
Besides, they are still very secretive about the location of their old home, and they are still a little wary of eating this kind of grass next to the rabbit's nest.
"Hey, are you really sure it's a ghost?"
Fang Yuan stared at Ma Xiaoling.
"Yes... I've seen it!"
Ma Xiaoling bit her lip.
"your eyes… "
Fang Yuan stared into the little girl's eyes and nodded: "I believe you! However, I have some unfortunate news for you. If you really encounter a ghost, your father may die!"
"you… "
Ma Xiaoling almost cried: "What should I do? Woo hoo..."
"It's simple, you hire me!"
Fang Yuan patted his chest: "I guarantee your dad will be fine!"
A detective who specializes in investigating supernatural events would be very useful! In Fang Yuan's opinion, those ordinary ghost and curse events are good leveling points.
"Anyway, I have nowhere to go. I just want this detective to help with the identity and settlement procedures first, and then help him solve some supernatural incidents... Huh? Why do you suddenly feel like a Death God elementary school student?"
At this moment, Detective Ma also leaned lightly in front of the door. Through the half-open gap, Chen Xinbo's voice could be heard:
"Daughter...let me see you again!"
He murmured, stroking the long hair of a woman with her back to the door.
"That is… "
Detective Ma's pupils shrank, and his whole body's hair stood on end!