Lu Dianshi and Liu Wuzuo came over. Hearing the sound, Gao Tuiguan turned his head and looked over. He rolled up his sleeves and turned his eyes to Lu Dianshi. "How's it going? Have you found out?"
Lu Dianshi leaned forward and said: "Yes, there are two injuries on Mr. Zhao's body, one on the neck and one on the chest. Liu Wuzuo will report the specific situation to your Excellency."
Liu Wuzuo took a step forward, leaned forward and reported, "Sir, as Master Lu said, there were only two fatal wounds on the deceased's body.
One was on the aorta of the deceased's right neck, and the other was on the deceased's left chest, up to the heart.
Both of these injuries were caused by extremely sharp objects, causing death in an instant.
The reason why the murderer stabbed him twice was probably to ensure that the deceased would die.
From this point of view, the murderer's purpose is very clear.
Judging from the expression and body posture of the deceased, there were no signs of panic or struggle on the face.
It can be inferred from this that the deceased should have been in a deep sleep when he died.
Furthermore, judging from the degree of stiffness of the deceased's body, the deceased should have been injured during the Chou Mo Yin Chu period.
This is what I can infer based on the condition of the body."
Gao Tuiguan nodded, turned to look at Lu Dianshi, and asked, "Is there anything else that Lu Dianshi needs to add?"
Lu Dianshi thought for a while and said: "Judging from the crime scene, the windows in the house were closed and there were no traces of movement. From this, we can infer that the murderer entered the house through the door.
I asked the servant on duty outside, and the servant said that he had been outside and had never left, and he had not heard any unusual noises in the house at night.
The servants entered the house just after dawn. After entering the house, they discovered that something had happened to Mr. Zhao.
In this way, there are two possibilities. The first possibility is that the murderer hid in the room before Mr. Zhao entered the room.
The second possibility is that the murderer is extremely skilled and can come and go without a trace. He enters the back room from the servant's side, commits the crime, and then returns the same way."
After hearing this, the high official's face became solemn and he murmured: "If it's the first kind, it's easy to say, but if it's the second kind..."
Having said this, the senior official turned to look at Mr. Zhao and asked, "Does Mr. Zhao have any enemies? Or has he offended anyone?"
Zhao Hequan and Zhao Xinglong shook their heads and said, "Enemies? No, Brother Qing has a gentle temper, is generous and generous to others.
When he interacts with people, he usually pays for treats, and all the princes he has good friends with like him very much.
Cao Min has never heard anyone say that Brother Qing had a dispute with anyone. Of course, except for his stepson from his aunt's family..."
Before Zhao Hequan finished speaking, a servant came in and said, "Master, master, my aunt is back and is heading to Lanbaixuan."
Zhao Hequan nodded to the servant, "I understand! Go down."
The servant dropped his hands and exited the house.
Zhao Hequan turned to the official and explained: "The daughter of the grassroots, the inner chamber of Ning Yuanwai Lang of the Ministry of Industry.
Cao Min's daughter loves her grandson very much, and the relationship between their aunt and nephew has always been very deep."
The high ranking official nodded clearly, "I understand."
As Gao Tuiguan finished his words, he heard the woman's cry coming from outside.
"My poor Qing brother, your life is really miserable. You left the whole family behind and left like this. How did you let the whole family live?"
Mrs. Zhao was supported by servants and came in wailing.
Zhao Xinglong came over with tears in his eyes and shouted with a choked voice: "Xiao Man!"
When Mrs. Zhao saw Zhao Xinglong, she cried even more sadly, "Brother, my poor Qing brother is gone like this. My heart feels like being stabbed."
Zhao Xinglong wiped his tears and said: "Xiaoman, Brother Qing died in an accident. My life is miserable. The white-haired man will give the black-haired man, how will I live in the future!"
God doesn't open his eyes. I have done good deeds and accumulated virtue all my life, but he took my son away from me.
Xiao Man, I can’t figure it out.”
Mrs. Zhao cried even more sadly after hearing what Zhao Xinglong said.
The brother and sister met and burst into tears.
Zhao Hequan waited for the two of them to cry for a while before letting the servants come forward to comfort them.
Mrs. Zhao stood up sobbing and greeted Gao Tuiguan and others.
The high-ranking official bowed in return and said some words of comfort and condolences.
After Zhao Xinglong and Mrs. Zhao calmed down a little, the senior official continued to ask the previous question: "Think carefully, who has Young Master Zhao come in contact with recently? Report the names of these people one by one to the government.
So we can look for clues.”
Mrs. Zhao looked at the official and asked, "Your Majesty, are you asking these questions to investigate the case?"
The high-ranking official nodded, "What Madam said is to investigate the case.
Human lives are at stake, and the government will do its best to investigate the case. You must also actively cooperate and tell the government what you know, so as to improve the efficiency of handling the case."
Zhao Hequan nodded in agreement, "That's right, sir, and it should be so."
Mrs. Xiao Zhao asked: "How do you plan to investigate the case? Can you tell me something? In this way, we can also know how to cooperate with the government."
The senior official said: "Of course, this is not a confidential matter, why can't we tell it?
In view of the serious case where human life is at stake, the government will first start with people familiar to Mr. Zhao to investigate and find out the real culprit.
In this situation, it usually happens that Mr. Zhao has enmity with someone, and the other party comes to seek Mr. Zhao's life.
Of course, it is also possible that your family had a feud outside, and the murderer came to take Mr. Zhao's life.
Or is it an internal conflict within your family? After all, Mr. Zhao died in the house.
When a person dies, every possibility exists. Which possibility is it specifically? The government will investigate them one by one and find out the real culprit.
Based on my many years of experience in handling cases, human life is at stake. If it weren’t for deep hatred, people wouldn’t be so cruel?
Because of this, I just asked you if Mr. Zhao has any enmity with anyone?"
When Mrs. Zhao heard this, she said seriously: "Wait a minute."
After hearing what Mr. Zhao said, everyone became solemn and looked at her with pairs of eyes.
The high ranking officer asked: "Madam, do you have something to say?"
Mrs. Xiao Zhao said: "As for who Qing Geer has enmity with, the only person Qing Geer has enmity with in recent years is the second son of my family."
The high official leaned forward and his expression became solemn, "The second son mentioned by the madam is the stepson of the madam whom the old lady just mentioned?"
Mrs. Xiao Zhao nodded, "Yes, the second son in my house is my stepson, born from my husband and his first wife."
The high-ranking official nodded, "I understand. Madam, please continue and tell me carefully, what exactly is going on?"
Mrs. Xiao Zhao thought for a moment and said, "Sir, this is a long story. Brother Qing has always been clingy to concubines.
After I married into the Ning Mansion, Brother Qing would come to the Ning Mansion every now and then to look for me.
The relationship between our aunt and nephew is as good as that between mother and son.
Because Brother Qing often goes in and out of my house, he and the children in my house have grown up together.
Gradually, Brother Qing developed a secret love for his stepdaughter Ning Wei.
The concubine thought that Brother Qing and Sister Wei were childhood sweethearts, which was rare, so she thought of making them happy, and the marriage between the two houses would be considered a close relationship.
Therefore, I tried my best to promote this marriage.
However, my stepson Ning Yu strongly opposed it and refused to agree to the marriage.
Because of this matter, Brother Qing and Ning Yu had a huge quarrel.
Three months ago, the two even had a big fight at Fengle Building over this matter.
Brother Qing's men injured Ning Yu's leg. Ning Yu lay in bed for three months and recovered recently.
Ning Yu once threatened that when his injuries healed, he would kill Brother Qing.
I only thought that Ning Yu said angry words, but I didn’t expect that Ning Yu’s legs were just right, and Brother Qing was gone.”
Zhao Xinglong stood up suddenly, looked at Mrs. Zhao and asked: "Xiao Man, why don't you tell your brother these things?"
Mrs. Zhao said with an innocent face: "Brother, I didn't know that something bad would happen to Brother Qing, let alone that Ning Yu would be so courageous.
Who would have thought of such a big thing that affects human life? Brother, you can’t blame me."
Zhao Hequan turned to look at Gao Tuiguan and asked: "Master Gao, is Ning Yu considered a suspect in this matter?"
Gao Tuiguan nodded and said: "If everything Madam said is true, then Mr. Ning is a suspect, and the government will use him for questioning."
After the high official finished speaking, he turned to look at Mrs. Zhao and asked: "Excuse me, madam, where is Mr. Ning Yuning at this time?"
Mrs. Xiao Zhao looked troubled and said, "Sir, today is not the autumn day. At this moment, Ning Yu is taking the scientific examination in Gongyuan."
Zhao Xinglong said angrily: "He killed my son and went to participate in the scientific examination as if nothing had happened. Heaven, where is the king's law and where is the law of heaven?"
Zhao Hequan looked at the high ranking official and asked, "Sir, if Ning Yu is a suspect, should he be interrogated?"
The high-ranking official nodded, "Logically speaking, it is time to interrogate. But Mr. Ning is taking the scientific examination at this time. If there is no complete evidence, it is taboo and not allowed to interrogate a student who is taking the exam based on just speculation."
Zhao Xinglong raised his head and asked: "Full evidence? May I ask, sir, what kind of evidence is complete evidence?"
Gao Tuiguan said: "Personal and material evidence, for example, someone saw Mr. Ning attack Mr. Zhao with his own eyes, or it may indirectly prove that Mr. Ning may have attacked Mr. Zhao last night.
Mr. Ning is participating in the scientific examination today, and he must have prepared for today's scientific examination yesterday, so there should be no possibility of attacking Mr. Zhao."
When the senior official saw this, he saw some clues.
It is almost impossible for a scholar taking a scientific examination to sneak into the heavily guarded Zhao Mansion to kill people and escape unscathed.
Mrs. Zhao wanted to use his hand to destroy her stepson.
Today, if he goes to Gongyuan to ask Mr. Ning for questioning, even if it is finally determined that Mr. Ning did not do this, Mr. Ning's scientific examination will be cancelled.
Scientific examinations are held every three years. How many three years are there in life?
Zhao Xinglong plopped his head down and knelt down in front of the official, "Please, sir, we must give justice to that poor son of the grassroots."
Gao Tuiguan looked at Lu Dianshi and asked, "Master Dianshi, how do you think this matter should be handled?"
Lu Dianshi was also a human being, so he couldn't see through the scene in front of him. "Ordinarily, this matter is a matter of life and death, so it is indeed a big deal."
When Liu Wuzuo heard this, he Zhiqu stood up and said to Gao Tuiguan: "Sir, on the deceased's side, I still have some finishing matters that need to be dealt with."
The high-ranking official nodded and said, "Go and do your work."
Liu Wuzuo bowed and went to the back room.
When Zhao Hequan saw Liu Zuozuo retreating, he turned to Gao Tuiguan and Lu Dianshi and said, "Two adults, please go to the side hall and sit down. I will report some matters concerning my grandson to the two adults."
Lu Dianshi looked at Gao Tuiguan and saw Gao Tuiguan standing up, so he also stood up.
Zhao Hequan looked at Zhao Xinglong and Mrs. Zhao, and they followed him knowingly.
On the other side, Hu Rui came out of Ning Wei's house, climbed over the wall, and planned to go out along the alley, go to Yao Ji on Yangchun Street to buy fried buns for Mrs. Qian, and then return to Ning Mansion.
As soon as Hu Rui's feet landed, Qiao Fei came over and said, "Sister Rui, the prince is waiting for you over there."
Hu Rui followed Qiao Fei's gaze and saw the prince's carriage. "I know."
Hu Rui walked to the carriage and Qingshan lifted the curtain, "Sister Rui, the prince wants you to get in the carriage and talk."
Hu Rui nodded and stepped into the car.
Shi Jingyang looked up at Hu Rui, pointed to the low couch next to him, and motioned for Hu Rui to sit down.
After Hu Rui thanked him, he sat down on the soft couch.
Shi Jingyang asked: "You came to see Ah Wei for something?"
Shi Jingyang had already learned from Qiao Fei about what happened in Ning Mansion yesterday.
At this time, Hu Rui was not with Mrs. Qian in the Ning Mansion, but he came to look for Ning Wei. If he didn't go in and out through the front door, something must have happened.
Hu Rui did not hide anything and reported the assassination of Zhao Yongqing to Shi Jingyang.
After hearing this, Shi Jingyang's face instantly darkened and he asked accusingly: "Why don't you choose to do it tonight?"
Shi Jingyang's expression made Hu Rui feel excited, and he asked guiltily: "Is there any difference between last night and tonight?"
Shi Jingyang glanced over with cold eyes, tapped his hand on the armrest, and asked, "What do you think? Zhao is worried that she won't have the chance to destroy Yingzhe, so why don't you hurry up and send her a pillow?"
Shi Jingyang woke Hu Rui up with one sentence. Indeed, Ning Yu had just moved out of Ning Mansion yesterday and was not in Ning Mansion last night. If Zhao wanted to slander Ning Yu, Ning Yu really couldn't tell.
If she acts tonight and Ning Yu stays in Gongyuan tonight, she will be free from suspicion.
Just one day later, the outcome would be completely different.
Hu Rui lowered his head and whispered, "I failed in my duty and did not consider these things."
After saying that, Ning Wei looked up at Shi Jingyang and asked, "Your Majesty, what should we do now?"
Shi Jingyang closed his eyes, pressed his temple with the thumb and index finger of his right hand, waved his left hand gently to signal Hu Rui not to disturb him, and tried hard to think of a way to deal with it.
Hu Rui sat upright, not daring to say anything anymore, feeling very upset.
After a while, Shi Jingyang opened his eyes and looked at Hu Rui, and said: "You should go back to Ning Mansion immediately and tell Mrs. Qian that something happened to the Zhao Mansion in Shuanglian Lane. Zhao Yongqing was killed and the government officials have gone to Zhao Mansion."
Mansion.
I will let people keep an eye on the Zhao family. If the Zhao family slanders Yingzhe and the government goes to Gongyuan to arrest him, you will accompany Mrs. Qian to the Yamen to sue Zhao family."
Hu Rui nodded in agreement, "Yes, I understand."
Shi Jingyang said: "Go quickly!"
After Hu Rui left, Shi Jingyang got out of the car and said to Qingshan: "Let someone go to Dongshui Wharf to look for Wei Yuan and tell Wei Yuan and the people around him that I was with Yingzhe at Mingyuan in Minghui Lane last night."
