Li Tuiguan ordered people to keep the five people involved, and sent the rest back to study.
The mountain leader and Master Zhang did not leave. Such a big event happened in the academy, so they naturally had to be present.
Wang Xun did not leave either. He wanted to know who the murderer was, so he stayed and waited for news.
When Su Yizhao was called for questioning, Wang Xun comforted her and told her not to panic.
Su Yizhao responded with a smile and turned to look at Wang Xun. He saw Wang Xun frowning and his eyes full of sadness.
He did not have time to commit the crime, and there were witnesses in the morning.
Su Yizhao glanced at the anxious woman beside him, with a sad look on her face.
Luo Qing stood not far behind the woman with a displeased look on his face, breathing heavily as if he was trying his best to suppress his inner rage.
There were two more people standing on the left and right of Su Yizhao. The one on the left was the scholar who was about to be taken away just now.
As for the last one, somewhat unexpectedly, he was actually a follower of the deceased Zhu Tian.
"I would like to ask you, when did you enter this fasting house in the morning? And how did you find that Zhu Tian died in the fasting house? You will go through them one by one, and you can't hide anything!"
Li Tuiguan pointed at Su Yizhao, his face a little confused.
"Reporting to your lord, the student went to the academy at half past nine o'clock in the morning. When he arrived at the academy, there was still a quarter of an hour before morning reading. He met this aunt on the way and saw that she was in a hurry, so he stepped forward to help her carry her belongings to the studio.
"
Su Yizhao's attitude was respectful and his words were clear and coherent. Official Li couldn't help but look at him and nodded appreciatively.
"The two of us delivered the food boxes and barrels to the No. 1 Zhai House. The aunt called at the door several times, but no one answered. Seeing that the door was ajar, she begged the students to go in and take a look. Who wants to just enter the Zhai House?
Inside, I saw Senior Brother Zhu Tian lying on the ground."
After Su Yizhao said this, even the mountain chief couldn't help but look over.
An ordinary child would be frightened and panicked when he saw the corpse, but this child could still be so calm and calm.
This courage alone is enough to impress people.
Li Guan took a look at the two testimonies and found that Su Yizhao had made no omissions.
"Yang Fu, is what he said true?" Li Tuiguan asked in a routine manner.
"It's true!" Mrs. Yang nodded hurriedly, her legs softened, and she knelt on the ground.
"But you have already gone to the house before to bring hot water to the house, and there was no one there at that time!"
"It's so early in the morning. The civilian woman went there very early, so no one really saw her! I wish the young master to take a bath because he got up earlier than others."
The woman was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, and even spoke with a trembling voice.
Officer Li looked at the woman and saw that Mrs. Yang was trembling with fear, so he turned to look at others.
"Luo Qing! I have interrogated many people, and they all said that you and Zhu Tian have always had disputes. Where were you this morning?"
Li Tuiguan looked at Luo Qing with an indifferent expression.
Luo Qing frowned, "The student doesn't quite agree with what the Lord said. The student only had a few debates with him, and we haven't had any contact with him since."
Li Tuiguan's face darkened. Who is this student? How can he speak so arrogantly?
"I heard that his grades were equal to yours, and you were beaten by him twice, so you felt resentful. When the monthly exam results were released two months ago, you even argued with him. I know the rules of Fengtian Academy. If he has been
Suppressing you will be detrimental to your outcome next year."
As Li Tuiguan spoke, his voice rose a little higher.
"This is your testimony. You said you were in the studio early this morning, but no one can prove it for you. How do you know that you didn't harm him just for the letter of recommendation?"
Li Tuiguan raised the testimony in his hand and spoke plausibly.
Su Yizhao understood that Li Tuiguan was dissatisfied with Luo Qing's attitude, so his words were sharper.
Luo Qing finally got angry, "My lord, this is an attempt to impose a crime. Although I can't understand his style and disdain his company, I am not a petty person. Why should I destroy my future?"
"It's unclear who the murderer is. We still need to investigate. Why are you so excited?"
Li Tuiguan saw Luo Qing's eyebrows raised and he looked like he was speaking harshly, but he said something carelessly.
Luo Qing was so angry that his chest heaved violently, and he threw up his sleeves and walked aside.
After all, he was still worried about Li Tuiguan's identity and didn't say anything more.
In fact, Li Tuiguan was also under pressure. This Zhu Tian was the nephew of Zhu Guangyu, a doctor in the Ministry of Rites.
It doesn't matter if he is just a clan nephew, but Zhu Guangyu is very fond of Zhu Tian and is very optimistic about him.
This Zhu family is just a heirloom of farming and education, and the only person in the family who serves as an official in the court is Zhu Guangyu.
Now that Zhu Tian is expected to be in high school, Zhu Guangyu naturally understands his attraction to him.
Zhu Guangyu is a fifth-rank official, and the rank of an official is overwhelming. What's more, the backer behind Zhu Guangyu is not easy to get along with.
Therefore, he had to solve the case as soon as possible, otherwise it would be difficult for him to explain to Zhu Guangyu if he came over once he got the news.
He couldn't even get a favor from Mr. Fu Yin.
"Qi Liuyun! You went over to look for Zhu Tian at around nine o'clock today. No one answered the door, so you turned back. According to what you just said, there was no witness."
Li Tuiguan focused his attention on Qu Liuyun. At present, this person and the person named Luo Qing are particularly suspicious.
The two of them had conflicts with Zhu Tian, and both had motives. Moreover, when Zhu Tian died, neither of them had any alibi.
The sweat on Qu Liuyun's forehead had not yet fallen, but now that he heard what Li Tuiguan said, he suddenly became extremely anxious.
"Sir! The dispute between Zhu Tian and I happened last year. Because we both have a hobby of hunting for treasures, we got back on good terms three months ago. This morning, I just wanted to remind him.
After studying, I’m going to Nanshi.”
"Then what was the reason for the dispute before?" Li Tuiguan raised his eyes and looked at Qu Liuyun, his eyes were very sharp.
Qu Liuyun's eyes suddenly flickered, and he did not dare to look directly at Mr. Li who was opposite him.
"What? You can't tell?" Li Tuiguan became more suspicious when he saw this.
Qu Liuyun waved his hand quickly, "No! No, it's not really a big deal."
"Zhu Tian Duxi and I attended a cultural gathering. He and I happened to attend the same cultural gathering at the end of last year. The two of us had a quarrel because of our differences in knowledge."
Su Yizhao looked at Qu Liuyun hesitating, feeling that there must be more to it than that.
She could see that everyone present was not a blind person.
Li Tuiguan snorted coldly and said: "I think you are hiding something. If you don't tell the truth, you will be under serious suspicion."
When Qu Liuyun heard this, he was so frightened that the sweat on his forehead couldn't stop flowing down, "My lord, you must be aware of this! Every statement made by the student is true!"
"Hmph! Now you still want to hide it? That time the two of you argued, wasn't it just because of Miss Jingshu in Yueju?"
Suddenly a slightly mocking voice came, and Qu Liuyun suddenly felt ashamed and glared back.
Scholars visit brothels, euphemistically called literary gatherings, and recite poems and compose poems with beautiful and talented people, but it is always unpleasant to spread the word.
Especially for a prospective candidate like him who is about to fail, he will inevitably be criticized.