"The traces on the steps are hard to see, but there is dark brown soil on the steps at the heel of the dead man's shoes, which must have been dragged down from above by someone. The dead man's tongue was not in his mouth, but he didn't know where it was thrown by the murderer. place."
Qin Wan and Yan Chi were talking, and when they turned their eyes, they saw that the woman not far away was hoarse from crying, and she was too weak to stand up. At this moment, she was being driven to the shore by two servants. help.
It is impossible for the corpse to stay here all the time. Now that the surrounding area has been surveyed, the corpse will be sent to Yizhuang, and Qin Wan also has to go to Yizhuang for an autopsy. The woman was staggered up the steps.
Zheng Baishi ordered a few government servants to remove the corpse, and then came over to Qin Wan and said, "Princess, let's go to Yizhuang now, we have almost checked here, leave some people here to visit, let's go to Yizhuang first. "
Qin Wan nodded and was about to step up, but her eyes caught the place where the corpse was lying. She frowned and walked over quickly.
Yan Chi and Zheng Baishi followed her, they came to the front, and at the same time found gray traces on the ground, just now the deceased was lying on his back and pressed on the ground, now the Yamen's officer removed the dead, the ground was exposed.
The ground was dry and hard mud, with a little blood stains on it, and the gray traces were very obvious.
Qin Wan squatted down and raised his hand to rub it with his fingertips, frowning, "It's ashes, not much, it should look like a few pieces of paper were burned..."
Picking up the ashes, Qin Wan suddenly noticed a smear of vermilion on the ground under the ashes. The trace was extremely faint, and if one didn't look carefully, one would think it was blood or the original color of the mud. Qin Wan took out the handkerchief in his sleeve pocket , carefully wiped away the ashes, and suddenly, a somewhat vague pattern appeared on the ground.
Qin Wan turned sideways, "Look, what is this?"
Both Yan Chi and Zheng Baishi stepped forward to look at it, and when they saw it, they both frowned.
Zheng Baishi said, "What is this painting? It looks like... a character, but it's neither official script nor seal script. Could it be some ancient script?"
Yan Chi said with deep eyes, "It's a bit like a sacrificial rune."
Qin Wan's heart skipped a beat, and she also nodded, "What Your Highness said is more similar."
Zheng Baishi raised his eyes and looked around, "There is no other place here, why is it under the dead man?"
Qin Wan stood up and said, "My lord, I would like to trouble you to rub this pattern down. Let's ignore the ashes for the time being. Unfortunately, it should be drawn with cinnabar. Because of the ashes, it is blurred."
Zheng Baishi nodded, "Okay, I'll let someone do it."
Yan Chi said, "The case six years ago was about killing people with religious beliefs. Now that sects are involved, could these runes belong to Moon Worship or Taoism?"
Qin Wan agreed, "It's very likely." Qin Wan then looked at Zheng Baishi again, "Master Zheng, where did Wu Qian die, did you find such runes and ashes?"
Zheng Baishi was slightly surprised, "That's not true. At that time, there was a lot of blood on Wu Qian's body. When we went there, the blood on the ground dried up. The back alley was very messy, so we didn't notice it."
There were not many ashes, mixed with blood, and the environment at that time was not good. After so many days now, even if I look for it, I may not find any traces. Qin Wan said, "I suspect that this is left by the murderer on purpose. Yes, the Taoist Zhang said that the teachings of the Moon Worship Sect can punish evil and redeem sins, maybe this person has some special purpose, so he wants to burn the runes."
Zheng Baishi nodded, "I'll send someone to visit the place where Wu Qian died."
Qin Wan nodded, and looked around carefully, and left after finding no strange traces, the surrounding people were still surrounded by crowds of people, and when they got on the embankment, Yan Chi knew that it was impossible for Qin Wan to ride with her, He also gave up riding and walked with Qin Wan. Bai Feng led Yan Chi's bodyguards to lead the way, but this time the common people did not dare to act presumptuously.
Walking out of the intersection where the incident happened, Qin Wan got into the carriage, Bai Feng led the horse, Yan Chi got on the horse, and accompanied Qin Wan's carriage, Qin Wan lifted the curtain and said, "Say, Weiyuan Can people in the Bofu know the deceased?"
Hearing this, Yan Chi had an idea, and gave an order to the attendant, and the attendant turned around and galloped towards Zheng Baishi.
When they arrived at Yizhuang, the body of the deceased was sent one step behind, and the body was sent to the back hall to be parked. Soon, Zheng Baishi and the crying woman also arrived at Yizhuang. Qin Wan stood in the back hall for the autopsy, while Zheng Baishi led the woman to the front hall.
Zheng Baishi sighed at the woman's sad look, and then asked, "Your husband was murdered by others. Tell me what he does. Does he have any grudges with others on weekdays? If you talk more, we will It’s better to find someone who harmed your husband.”
The woman was overwhelmed with grief, crying so hard that she was half leaning on the open chair at the moment, and just opened her mouth, tears fell down again, she thought for a while as if in a daze, then suddenly straightened her back, "It was He Wencai who hurt me. It’s He Wencai, it must be He Wencai! He hates my husband, my lord, please avenge my husband—”
The woman slid down from the chair and knelt down in front of Zheng Baishi.
Zheng Baishi asked two yamen servants to help her up, but the woman didn't get up. Zheng Baishi sighed, and simply took the seat of honor, "Tell me about you and your husband first, and then tell me about who He Wencai is. You must tell me." Be clear."
As soon as Zheng Baishi took his seat, it was as if he was in the courtroom. The woman didn't dare to make a fuss, sobbed a few times and said slowly, "My lord, Mrs. Zhao Yushi, her husband is called Zhao Jiaxu. He is thirty this year. Fifth, Xianggong is a teacher who works as a teacher in the ethnology of Mr. Wei’s family in Mao’er Hutong. He is knowledgeable and good at stereotyped art and calligraphy. A month ago, He Wencai stole the paper, ink, and silver from the ethnology, and it was Mr. Wei who told it to Mr. Wei who couldn't see it. After Mr. Wei found out, he kicked He Wencai out. Because of this, He Wencai hated my Mr. , came to my house to make a scene several times, and each time said that the husband wronged him... "
Zhao Yushi wiped away tears, "It must be him. He said several times that he would kill my husband, but my husband sat upright and was not afraid of him at all. My family treats people very well all day long. He Wencai is the only one who has made enemies with others, so the women can't think that others will harm my husband... "
Zheng Baishi was startled when he heard this, Tongue Pulling Hell is a special punishment for those who have committed the crime of talking and talking, if the murderer is not mistaken, then this Zhao Jia has probably committed the crime of talking and talking, could it be that Zhao Jiaxu was wronged As for He Wencai, Zheng Baishi looked at Zhan Yang who was on the side, and Zhan Yang immediately went out to tell the government servants that one team should go to Mr. Wei's mansion, and the other team should look for He Wencai.
Zheng Baishi nodded, but his voice was very serious, "Don't worry, the official already knows, so I'll order someone to call He Wencai to confront him, and the official will find out about your husband's death."
Zhao Yushi repeatedly kowtowed to Zheng Baishi, and couldn't help crying when he thought that his husband had turned into a corpse.
In the back hall, Yan Chi accompanied Qin Wan for the autopsy. Qin Wan thought that there was still that woman in the front hall, so he couldn't help speeding up by two points. "There was also a swollen scar on the back of the head. It should have been attacked by the murderer before being dragged under the river embankment and killed. The cause of death was that the blood from the tongue being pulled out entered the airway and caused suffocation. Other than that , He didn’t see any trauma on his body, as for the ten fingers, they should have been cut off with a sharp knife, judging from the degree of wear of the wound and the phalanx, the knife is probably very thin.”
Yan Chi narrowed his eyes, "Although he is thin, he won't be fainted by a sneak attack..."
Qin Wan was also a little puzzled, and in the front hall, Zheng Baishi asked again, "You said your husband didn't come back last night, when did he go out? Why did he go out?"
Zhao Yu shrugged and said, "Naturally, Xianggong is there to teach. We live not far from Master Wei's ethnology, only three days away. Every day, Xianggong passes by at noon and comes back in the evening, but yesterday was one night." Before returning, he was very occasionally left by Mr. Wei to study at home. Sometimes he would stay overnight, but he would come back the next morning. But today, the woman waited until the sun was bright and did not see anyone. I was in a hurry, and the official sent the elder brother to come to the door."
Zheng Baishi frowned, "Where does he usually go to study the ethnology?"
Zhao Yushi said, "It's the street near the moat, and then turn into the alley of the ethnology. It's a straight road, and it's also a big road. Xianggong always walks there..."
"Is your husband acquainted with the people in Weiyuanbo Mansion?"
When Zheng Baishi asked, Zhao Yushi was a little confused, apparently not knowing who the Weiyuanbo Mansion was.
"My lord, the women are just ordinary people, they don't know any uncle's house."
Zheng Baishi knew what was in his mind, and asked again, "Except for He Wencai, is there anyone else who has made enemies with him? Is there anything unusual about him these days?"
Zhao Yushi shook his head, "Without the Elder Master, only He Wencai is alone, unusual..."
Zhao Yushi thought for a while, then continued to shake his head, "No, the master has come back late these days because there are a few more children in the ethnology, and those who can't keep up will be taught by him alone. Xianggong is a very responsible person. Xixi..."
Zhao Yushi said many good things about Zhao Jiaxu intermittently, it can be seen that she has a deep affection for Zhao Jiaxu.
It's a pity that the two have only one daughter, but they died of illness a few years ago. In the past few years, the two have been worrying about this matter, but Zhao Yushi has never been able to conceive, but even so, Zhao Jiaxu has never given birth The idea of taking a concubine is based on this one, Zhao Yushi is absolutely devoted to Zhao Jiaxu, Zhao Yushi is in her thirties, although she looks old in plain clothes, and her words and deeds are not elegant and gentle, it can be seen that she looked very young when she was young. Beautiful, what Zheng Baishi asked and what she answered, she is also a person who has read books.
"The government needs to investigate this matter carefully, and you are also mourning. Your husband's body can only be placed in Yizhuang for the time being. Don't worry, we have special people here to take care of it. There should be other people in your family. Why don't you go back to the funeral now?" , and then prepare for the funeral, and you will come to claim the body after we notify you."
Zheng Baishi was a member of the third rank, but he was gentle and polite to Zhao Yushi. Although Zhao Yushi was reluctant to give up and couldn't bear it, he was not good at fighting the government. After asking Zheng Baishi, he went to the back hall to see Zhao Jiaxu. The blood was cleaned up by Qin Wan, and finally it was not as scary as before, and Zhao Yushi cried hard again before being sent back by Zheng Baishi's yamen.
As soon as Zhao Yushi left, Zheng Baishi asked Qin Wan what was the result of the autopsy, Qin Wan repeated it, and Zheng Baishi said, "Maybe it is certain that the two cases were committed by the same person?"
Qin Wan said, "Zhao Jiaxu's ten fingers were cut off. Judging from the cut, the murderer was also a man who used a knife neatly. Ashes and cinnabar patterns were found where Zhao Jiaxu died. There is no news about where Wu Qian died. If we only talk about using a knife One point, it is not entirely certain that the same person did it, but in connection with the old case six years ago, I can be 90% sure that at least the two methods of killing are not common, and they can both be related to sects."
Zheng Baishi also thought so. In the case six years ago, the first one was skinned, and the second one was tongue pulled out. It was exactly the same as now. Thinking of this, Zheng Baishi felt a severe pain in his brain, "If we don't find out again When the murderer came, the third person was about to die. How did the murderer find these people one by one? The first person committed a crime, and the second one also committed a crime... "
Yan Chi said, "The murderer should have been in the capital for many years. After a long time, he has known many people. He will always know the secrets of each family. After coming and going, there will always be someone who can match the sins mentioned in the teachings."
Zheng Baishi smiled wryly, "Then we are looking for a needle in a haystack. In the previous case, the murderer was only in the south of the city, but now the murderer is in the south of the city and the west of the city. We can't even find out his residence."
The autopsy did not reveal any key points, and the identity of the deceased was very easy to understand. Zheng Baishi invited Qin Wan and Yan Chi to the front hall, and talked about the connection between this case and the previous case. , "Normally those who seek revenge and murder would not do this, peeling their skins and pulling out their tongues. Ordinary who would have thought of this? This murderer knows about Weiyuanbo Mansion. Weiyuanbo Mansion is a noble home, and this Zhao Appreciation, although he is an ordinary person, but he is also a gentleman in a big family, could the murderer be someone who has contacts with these two families, or these two circles?"
"The nobles and wealthy households in the capital already have a lot of contacts, so it's not surprising."
When Yan Chi said this, Zheng Baishi thought for a while and then he had a score in his mind.
Several people sat for a while, and the person who went to bring He Wencai came back!
He Wencai is a short man in his forties, with gray temples and gray temples. He is dressed in a blue silk shirt. His whole body is stooped and his expression is dull. He looks especially old. When he was brought into the hall, he first walked towards Zheng Baishi. Dali, and then looked at Yan Chi and Qin Wan blankly, Yan Chi waved his hand, Zheng Baishi didn't introduce, but asked directly, "Are you He Wencai, the teacher who was expelled from Master Wei's house?"
He Wencai knelt on the ground, nodded, and said again, "My lord, brother Yachai said he called the villain because Zhao Jiaxu was killed?"
Zheng Baishi nodded, "That's right, we found out that you had a dispute with Zhao Jiaxu recently, so I came to ask you, where were you around midnight last night?"
He Wencai was stunned for a moment, and then there was a hint of joy on his face, "Zhao Jiaxu finally got his retribution!"
Zheng Baishi frowned, and He Wencai said, "My lord, the villain was at home all night last night. The villain's old wife was seriously ill, and the villain has been taking care of the old wife. On this point, the villain's son can call the shots."
He Wencai was not in a hurry, except that he was a little happy to hear the news of Zhao Jiaxu's death, he didn't seem to have any abnormalities in his whole body. Zheng Baishi glanced at Zhan Yang, and Zhan Yang knew it and went to ask for proof. Zheng Baishi continued, " Zhao Jiaxu told Master Wei two months ago that you stole the pen, ink and silver of the ethnology, but is it true?"
As soon as this question came up, He Wencai laughed angrily, "Zhao Jiaxu, that villain! Those villains didn't touch a single cent of the money, but he just said that the villain took it, just because of this teacher dispute." Well, there are a few children in the Wei family who will not be studying at the ethnology school next year, so there is no need to invite so many gentlemen. The villain and he are both good at stereotypes, calligraphy and painting, so one of them must stay and the other will leave. He doesn’t want to Let's go, I will naturally find a way to drive me away, he is just a young man, but I am a villain who came from Jinshi, and the qualifications of a villain are also higher than his. If he doesn't use this method, he will be the one who will be driven away. Unfortunately, He is usually flattering, but Mr. Wei believed him..."
Zheng Baishi is only a few years younger than He Wencai, but it seems that He Wencai is much older than him. Zheng Baishi looked at He Wencai for a moment, but saw that his eyes were clear and fearless, and he spoke loudly without any guilt He sighed, feeling that his guess was right, Zhao Jiaxu framed He Wencai, the murderer knew this, so he made Zhao Jiaxu his target, but how did the murderer know this
"You said that Zhao Jiaxu framed you, do you have evidence?"
He Wencai smiled wryly, "Those money appeared in the villain's baggage in good condition, and the villain was caught straight, so there is no way to justify it, but the villain has never done it, he has never done it, and it is absolutely impossible to admit this crime .”
Zheng Baishi frowned slightly. He Wencai said that because everyone thought that He Wencai had indeed stolen the money, so how did the murderer know that Zhao Jiaxu was deliberately framed
Could it be that the murderer was someone He Wencai knew well
Zheng Baishi said, "Have you told the people around you about this? Do they trust you?"
He Wencai smiled wryly, "Of course the family has already said it. It doesn't matter if other people believe in the villain. The villain went to make a fuss before, but he didn't go there when he found it useless. He will have retribution if he does something wrong. But people can't just make trouble for him, no, no, if he was murdered, he must have suffered retribution."
If it was a murderer, how dare he curse the dead in front of the magistrate? !
After hearing these words, Zheng Baishi asked He Wencai how long he and Zhao Jiaxu had known each other and Zhao Jiaxu's character, and asked He Wencai to leave temporarily. Once He Wencai left, Zheng Baishi looked at Yan Chi and Qin Wan, "Your Highness, princess, I don't think He Wencai is lying, what do you two think?"
Yan Chi turned to look at Qin Wan, Qin Wan said, "I also think what he said is true."
Zheng Baishi said quickly, "Okay, I'll send a few people to investigate again. If he said so, there are quite a few people who testified for him. When the people who went to Wei's mansion come back later, they will know the truth of what these two people said. .”
As soon as the words fell, Zhanyang went outside and came back again. Zheng Baishi was surprised when he saw him come back, "Why did you come back? You can visit He Wencai yourself, and you can't make sure that what he said is true."
Zhan Yang turned around and said, "My lord, it's someone from the Wei residence, my lord, His Highness, and the princess all recognize—"
Yan Chi and Qin Wan looked at each other, a person surnamed Wei flashed in their hearts at the same time, and at the same time, a figure flashed in at the door, Wei Qizhi was wearing a royal blue grosgrain dark pattern silk shirt walked in!
Qin Wan and Yan Chi were not surprised, but they did not expect that the Wei mansion Zhao Yushi mentioned was Wei Qizhi's Wei mansion.
"Greetings to His Royal Highness, the princess, and the magistrate—"
Wei Qizhi walked in with a smile, and saluted the three of them respectfully. Zheng Baishi smiled, "Young Master Wei! Why are you here? So the place where Zhao Jiaxu teaches is your residence?"
Wei Qizhi straightened up and laughed, "That's not true, it's my uncle's house. My uncle's business is the largest in the family, and the family study is also at his side. I happened to be at my uncle's place today. I heard that the mansion Something happened to the teacher at the meeting, so I asked a few words, and when I heard that His Highness and the Princess are investigating the case, I just came over, I also recognize this teacher."
Qin Wan did not expect Wei Qizhi to appear, nor did he expect that the two Wei residences were the same Wei residence. When Wei Qizhi said so, Zheng Baishi said, "You know this person? Then who is the dispute between him and He Wencai?" Who is wrong?"
The smile on Wei Qizhi's face was still there, "I didn't know when that incident happened, but my uncle said that this Zhao Jiaxu was well educated and a bit shrewd. He was very surprised when that happened, because Mr. He usually Li is the one who is very honest and stable. Mr. He has an old wife who is seriously ill in bed, but she has never asked for more money for so many years, and the pen is only ten taels. If it’s not enough, let the boy buy it, he has no reason to do so.”
Qin Wan said, "But Zhao Yushi said that Zhao Jiaxu has treated her very well all these years, and his character is also very good. He has never made enemies with anyone. Not only that, she has not given birth to a son for many years, and Zhao Jiaxu has never taken concubines. "
Qin Wan is a woman, and she has a deep impression of this. In the world of Dazhou, if a woman marries a wife for a long time without a boy, her husband will usually take a concubine, and many even want to divorce and remarry.
Wei Qizhi said conveniently, "The princess doesn't know something. This Zhao Jiaxu's family used to be extremely poor. If it wasn't for Zhao Yushi, he wouldn't even be able to read books. He used to swear an oath in the clan. , said that after marrying Zhao Yushi, she would never take concubines for the rest of her life, otherwise, I don’t know what will happen.”
Everyone was slightly startled. Seeing Zhao Yushi's remarks, everyone thought that Zhao Jiaxu must be a good person. No one thought that there was such a layer of cause and effect. Once there was such a layer of cause and effect, then Zhao Jiaxu's tolerance for Zhao Yushi would not be so pure up.
"So Mr. Wei thinks that He Wen was framed?"
Wei Qizhi shook his head, "I haven't seen this matter with my own eyes, so I dare not make a judgment. I just said that the two of them are normal people. But let me say, I don't believe that Mr. He killed people because of this incident. He is now Already teaching other students."
Wei Qizhi was considered He Wencai's master, so he naturally spoke highly of He Wencai when he said that. Everyone didn't have so much doubt about He Wencai, so naturally they felt that the murderer was not He Wencai.
"Since Young Master Wei knows about Zhao Jiaxu, does Young Master Wei know if Zhao Jiaxu has any other enemies?"
Wei Qizhi thought for a moment when he heard the words, then shook his head, "It's true that Zhao Jiaxu won't make enemies easily, but he is not nice to everyone, but he keeps a line in everything and has his own reasons for dealing with others."
When Wei Qizhi said this, everyone understood that such a person has his own shrewd way of dealing with the world.
Seeing Zheng Baishi and Qin Wan's complexion is not good, Wei Qi subconsciously said, "What's wrong? This case is very difficult?"
Wei Qizhi and the three of them were considered acquainted, Zheng Baishi said, "This is already the second one to die, if the murderer is not found, a third victim will be born, so the Yamen is under great pressure."
Wei Qizhi is also aware of the rumors in the capital, but this is a matter of the yamen, so he can't say much, "Then I will have to work hard for you, if you have any questions about the Wei Mansion, just come and ask." Yes." After a slight pause, Wei Qizhi said again, "Oh, by the way, when my uncle heard about Zhao Jiaxu's accident, he called the steward of the ethnology to ask, and the steward said that Zhao Jiaxu left very early that night, probably because of the weather. I left before it got dark..."
Qin Wan and the others frowned immediately, and Zheng Baishi said again, "Zhao Jiaxu was victimized in the middle of the night, not in the evening, so where did he go in the middle of the night after he left Wei Mansion?"
Wei Qizhi shook his head, "I don't know about that."
Yan Chi hurriedly asked, "Has Zhao Jiaxu been particularly busy these days?"
Wei Qizhi thought for a while, "No, there are a few juniors from Wei's mansion who are going to study in the Imperial College. They are very relaxed. I met Zhao Jiaxu when I went to my uncle's mansion five days ago. That It's also evening, and Zhao Jiaxu is about to leave the Wei Mansion, if you want to be sure, I'll ask my uncle's steward when I go back."
As soon as these words came out, the faces of Qin Wan and the others became even more ugly.
Wei Qizhi felt something was wrong, "What's wrong? Is there a problem?"
Qin Wan said casually, "Just now, Zhao Yushi said that Zhao Jiaxu has been very busy these days and often comes back very late. Zhao Jiaxu told her that the clan school of the Wei Mansion had a few new students, and some of them couldn't keep up with him. Leave to teach alone."
Wei Qizhi smiled, "That's impossible. I know all the juniors of the Wei family. It's true that a few people are planning to go to the Imperial College recently. The other juniors haven't gone to school yet."
Wei Qizhi's words are the same as what He Wencai said, but Zhao Yushi's words are full of doubts. This Zhao Jiaxu is clearly lying to Zhao Yushi, but Zhao Yushi takes it seriously. Where did Tian Tian go after leaving Wei Mansion early? If we can find out this point, we may be able to make new discoveries.
"Thank you, Mr. Wei, for taking this trip. We know a lot about you now."
Zheng Baishi thanked him, and Wei Qizhi knew that today was not the time to meet and talk with a few people, so he said goodbye and left after a few pleasantries, Qin Wan thought for a while, "I'll go check again, there will always be marks on him. "
An autopsy is a very meticulous job, and if you omit a certain point, you may miss very important information. Qin Wan turned around and entered the back hall, and carefully examined Zhao Jiaxu's body, hesitating whether to do an autopsy After testing, Qin Wan found some traces on Zhao Jiaxu's clothes.
"Here's a freshly mended needle—"
Zhao Jiaxu's silk shirt didn't show much on the outside, but when Qin Wan turned it over, he could find that Zhao Jiaxu's sleeves and shoulders had been re-stitched. The original silk thread was also white, but because of wearing it for a long time, the color changed. It has long been ruined, and this time the latest stitching is also white silk thread, but seeing how new the silk thread is, Qin Wan knows that it was just patched up, and Qin Wan just feels weird looking at the thread.
Zheng Baishi said, "He has a wife, and it is quite normal for someone to mend his clothes."
As soon as the words fell, Zheng Baishi denied his own words first.
Zhao Yushi said that Zhao Jiaxu had no other hobbies, but Zhao Jiaxu started to lie to Zhao Yushi. If he really went to visit Youhuiwen, why couldn't he tell Zhao Yushi? The only explanation is that he can't tell Zhao Yushi where he is going. Zhao Yushi doesn't like it and can't accept it. If this is the case, it will definitely make people think of women.
Zheng Baishi immediately said, "I'll send someone to ask."
After speaking, Zheng Baishi turned around and left the inner hall. Qin Wan nodded, and then carefully checked Zhao Jiaxu's clothes. When he saw the trousers, Qin Wan suddenly found that Zhao Jiaxu's thighs had white spots Stain, Qin Wan frowned slightly, and after a while, his eyes suddenly revealed, "This is a man—"
She raised her eyes and looked into Yan Chi's eyes, so she couldn't say the word "Jing Yuan". The autopsy was going to examine these things, but right now there were only her and Yan Chi in the inner room. If it was normal, he suddenly became a little embarrassed. Yan Chi thought something was wrong with Qin Wan's hesitation. He leaned over and saw the white stain. Yan Chi, a twenty-two-year-old man, didn't know this. What is it, his eyes suddenly became dark.
Qin Wan avoided Yan Chi's gaze and coughed lightly, "It seems that Zhao Jia is probably not what Zhao Yushi thought."
After saying that, he turned around and went to check Zhao Jiaxu's body again.
Seeing that Qin Wan seemed to be running away, Yan Chi smiled slightly.
When Zheng Baishi came in again, he found that the atmosphere was not right, and Qin Wan was writing what she saw. Although she didn't say anything, she still wrote it down on the inspection certificate, and Zheng Baishi sent someone to ask who About Zhao Yushi's sewing, you can ask a question or two after thinking about it. When Qin Wan finishes writing, today's autopsy will be over.
It was getting late outside, and Qin Wan felt a little hungry. She washed her hands and freshened up a bit, so she couldn't get involved in the rest of the matter, so she was about to leave. Zheng Baishi said, "Your Highness, I'm afraid I have to trouble you to send the princess back. I sent Zhan Yang to pick up the princess, but now Zhanyang has gone out."
How could Yan Chi feel bad, he talked to Zheng Baishi and brought Qin Wan out.
Qin Wan got into the carriage, and Yan Chi lifted the curtain and entered. Seeing the sun setting, Yan Chi asked, "Are you hungry?"
Qin Wan wanted to shake his head subconsciously, but as soon as Yan Chi's words fell, Qin Wan's stomach made a noise, the sound was so loud that Qin Wan was startled, and when he saw the smile in Yan Chi's eyes, Qin Wan frowned and looked Seeing this scene, Yan Chi couldn't help but burst out laughing. He wrapped his long arms around and hugged Qin Wan into his arms. Qin Wan hummed softly. "What's so funny? I'm already hungry!"
Yan Chi's chin rested on Qin Wan's shoulder, and his chest throbbed with laughter, "You were called over so early, Mr. Zheng couldn't have thought of this, it's hard for you, I'll take you to a good place and feed you well."
Qin Wan turned to look at Yan Chi, "Where are you going? To Zuixianglou?"
Zuixiang Tower is the most famous in the capital, Qin Wan's first thought was Zuixiang Tower.
Yan Chi smiled, "Your third brother took you to Zuixiang Tower just after you came back. Today I will take you to another place. There are many people in Zuixiang Tower. If you want to go, I am also happy."
Qin Wan didn't want to go! And how did Yan Chi know that Qin Yan took her to Zuixianglou, he hadn't come back at that time!
Qin Wan sighed, thinking of Bai Ying outside, it was a relief.
The carriage is no longer the government's carriage, Yan Chi ordered, and soon the carriage went straight to the east of the city along the side road on the east side. Qin Wan was not that familiar with the capital before, and now he saw this direction, and he didn't know. Where does Yan Chi want to take her, but the place Yan Chi said naturally reassures her.
The carriage went all the way to the east of the city, and soon deviated from the bustling place in the city. The east of the city is the aristocratic folk square, but at the far east, it is marginalized. There are scattered folk squares, which can be seen occasionally during the period. Several restaurants and teahouses, these places are inhabited by declining aristocratic families. Although they have declined, most of the rules are still there. Along the way, the gates are neat and strict, and there are few pedestrians along the way. Soon, the carriage Entered a very narrow alley, went all the way in along the small alley, the carriage went straight to the head and then stopped slowly.
As soon as the carriage stopped, Qin Wan lifted the curtain to look curiously, but saw that there were low houses with white walls and gray tiles all around, and the front door was a back door. Qin Wan didn't know what was inside. At the same place, Bai Feng had already stepped forward to call for the door. When the door opened, a clever young man glanced out, saluted the carriage respectfully, then turned and ran away. Qin Wan didn't know why, but was still curious. Footsteps came out quickly from inside, and soon, Qin Wan saw a plump and charming figure. Walking out of the inside, it turned out to be a woman in her forties with a very good complexion.
Qin Wan hastily put down the car curtain.
"Meet Your Royal Highness—"
The middle-aged woman saluted outside the carriage, Yan Chi smiled and said, "Get out of the carriage."
Yan Chi got out of the carriage first. The middle-aged woman was very happy when she saw Yan Chi. She turned around when she saw Yan Chi had just stood firm, and when the curtain of the carriage was lifted, a beautiful and tall figure came out. The woman was slightly taken aback, as if very surprised, when she saw Yan Chi walking down with Qin Wan supported, her eyes widened even more, but soon, the middle-aged woman was overjoyed!
"Your Highness, this is—"
Yan Chi glanced at the woman, but his tone was very gentle, "Xun Niang, this is Princess Yongci."
When Xunniang heard this, her eyes were even more surprised. She looked at Qin Wan enthusiastically and curiously, and looked up and down three times. , let the princess laugh, and pay respects to the princess... I didn't expect His Royal Highness... hey, please hurry up... "
Looking at the excited Xunniang, Qin Wan was momentarily at a loss.
Yan Chi gave Qin Wan a hand, and Qin Wan then went inside. When he entered the door, he saw a pond with fields of lotus leaves inside, and further inside the pond was a water pavilion built with a lotus pond. The windows on all sides are open, and one can see at a glance that the interior is very elegant and luxurious. Xunniang smiled as she walked, "Really, I was looking forward to His Highness, and His Highness came. I didn't expect to come with the Princess." , These days, the whole city is talking about Princess Yongci, I didn't expect it, I really didn't expect it... "
Qin Wan felt that Xunniang's words didn't mean that she was good at medicine and autopsy, but Yan Chi brought her here without hesitation, and he trusted Xunniang very much. This Xunniang was about the same age as her mother. Who is she
"This water pavilion is cleaned every day. Your Highness and the Princess can enter now, but the dishes are not ready. Your Highness and the Princess have to wait for a while. My family will cook for Your Highness."
Yan Chi listened and said, "Don't worry, I didn't tell you in advance, just prepare slowly."
Xunniang happily agreed, walked a few steps and turned back to look at Qin Wan, with a happy face, the more she looked at Qin Wan, the more satisfied she looked, her steps were brisk like a young girl, Xunniang led Yan Chi and Qin Wan directly to the water In the pavilion, I personally went to get the tea set and came out to make tea for the two of them. After the tea was poured, I said, "Please Your Highness and Princess, I will go and urge my family to go later."
Yan Chi nodded, and Xunniang left happily again.
Although Xunniang's figure is a bit plump, she is well maintained. She has a round silver face and beautiful eyebrows and eyes. She looks kind when viewed from a distance. In addition, she is very happy to see Qin Wan. Her enthusiasm and amiability are even more important. Come on.
As soon as she left, Qin Wan smiled unconsciously, "Who is this?"
Seeing that Qin Wan was very relaxed, Yan Chi said, "It's the people around my concubine mother. After the concubine mother passed away, most of the people around her returned to Lanzhou, while Xunniang and his wife stayed in the capital, so they were worried about me. , but now I'm used to it, Xunniang's husband is the best cook in the Lu family in Lanzhou, and my father would bring me here when I was young when I didn't like to eat."
Qin Wan was very surprised that Xun Niang was someone close to Prince Rui, that is to say, from the Lu family in Lanzhou.
Not only did they stay in the capital, but they still lived in such a remote place...
Qin Wan subconsciously felt that it was not as simple as it appeared on the surface.
Yan Chi smiled when she saw her thinking, "The Lu family in Lanzhou is not in harmony with my father, and the servants of the Lu family in Lanzhou are also loyal to protect me. Before my father brought me here, Xun Niang only made my favorite food." Yes, it doesn’t care about the father.”
Qin Wan couldn't laugh or cry when he heard that, Prince Rui was so powerful and mighty, but he was going to be squeezed by Xun Niang in food. No matter how you think about it, this scene is a bit funny, but thinking that all this is because of the death of Prince Rui, Qin Wan I couldn't laugh again.
No, that look in Xunniang's eyes just now...
Qin Wan's face turned red suddenly, "Wait a minute, so if you bring me here, Niang Xun will know about us..."
Yan Chi smiled happily again, Qin Wan who was hungry seemed to be slower to react, he smiled softly and looked at Qin Wan, and said as a matter of course, "I'm afraid she will burn incense to my mother and concubine later and say that I have a concubine." gone."