Chapter 283: Second brother, it’s your turn to plead guilty next...
"You are all outside, don't come in!"
After Li Yan issued an order to ensure the integrity of the scene, he walked over and carefully inspected the body.
It is said that the first case I came into contact with in this life was the suicide of polo team leader Fu Ge. Fu Ge hanged himself.
It's just that at that time, he had not seen the corpse with his own eyes, so he analyzed the entire case through his judgment.
But this time, the true appearance of the hanged corpse appeared, with a distorted face and a foul odor.
It really stinks.
In fact, as long as a person dies, most of them will be accompanied by severe incontinence, and the hanging posture undoubtedly makes it easier to expel waste.
Therefore, in many ancient notes, the Hanged Ghost is also classified as a serious ghost among the evil ghosts. After all, the ancients did not understand medicine. They thought that the corpse was intact but the death was so tragic, which was caused by resentment and sorrow.
For example, "Yuewei Thatched Cottage Notes" also gave a very vivid description of the pain of hanging: "The unfinished matter, hundreds of pulses surging, the skin is about to burst, the pain is like being cut, and the pain in the chest, diaphragm, and intestines is like
The burning flames are unbearable, and for ten seconds, the body and soul will be separated!"
This description is too terrifying. Because of this, the evil spirits of the hanged people often...
Li Yan immediately shook his head and decided to focus on the case, avenge the wrongfully convicted person, and no longer think about what was or was not.
Gong Taoguang is indeed the murderer in the poisoning case of Zheng Hui, but it does not mean that he should be killed, especially during this sensitive period, the possibility of murder and silence is extremely high.
Of course, suicide due to fear of crime cannot be completely ruled out, but the expression on the corpse is suspicious.
The pain in his expression was most of it, but there was also obviously unacceptable shock.
This is not what a suicide should look like.
Li Yan held his breath, touched the throat of the corpse, then went up to the beam to check the traces of rope friction, and made a judgment:
"He died very quickly. It was shorter than the normal struggle process of hanging himself. But except for the flaws in his expression, all other traces showed that he was hanged."
"Being able to disguise himself to this extent shows that the murderer is extremely professional..."
"As for why we need to speed up, is it because we arrived in time and acted in a hurry after hearing the noise in the front yard?"
Thinking of this, Li Yan shouted: "Call the servants in the courtyard and ask when Gong Taoguang came back?"
Gong Siguang quickly replied: "Two quarters of an hour ago."
Li Yan stopped pacing and analyzed directly on the beam: "According to the time calculation, Gong Taoguang most likely visited another place before returning home."
"He didn't go to the Zheng Mansion because he felt guilty as a thief. After all, he wanted to poison Zheng Hui before. He really didn't dare to face Zheng Rentong, the governor, but he hurriedly went elsewhere before returning home..."
"It seems that Gong Taoguang was probably the executor of the plan to poison Zheng Hui, and there was also a planner behind the scenes. He went to meet the planner, which made the man have the evil idea of killing him."
"The expression on his face was so stunned. Did he not expect that person to kill him?"
Thinking of this, Li Yanfei went down from the rafter, searched the body's waist, and took out the letter that he had previously given to Gong Taoguang.
"He didn't even have time to take out the letter, which shows that the murderer followed Gong Taoguang back, and even waited for him to just return to the room before attacking directly. It was really in a hurry."
"Gong Tao's bright side has not yet been revealed. It is all speculation at the moment. There is no evidence except for the poisonous powder found in the medicine packets. To silence him in this way shows that the planner is both cautious and vicious, and he is not willing to do anything to himself.
A little exposed."
Li Yan already has enough troops and speed.
First go to the Zheng Mansion to persuade Zheng Rentong, then mobilize the troops, and then let Gong Siguang break in all the way, which saves a lot of time.
Just like that, he was still one step ahead. I can only say that the other party was ruthless and decisive.
After the basic examination was completed, Li Yan left the scene, came to the hospital, and resumed normal breathing.
He said to Zheng Rentong and Gong Siguang who were coming over: "We can let the Luoyang County government send a police officer to do an autopsy and enter the case. We are a step too late, and Gong Taoguang has been silenced."
Zheng Rentong's expression was cold and solemn, and his anger could no longer be suppressed: "You are so courageous. In the eyes of these thieves, do they still have the law? This matter is inseparable from Gong Siming. Let's go to another Gong Mansion!"
Gong Siguang was frightened and full of panic: "My second brother will not do such a thing!"
But Li Yan immediately said: "Prince Zheng, please send someone to bring back Mr. Zheng and Mrs. Zheng quickly to prevent the thieves from jumping over the wall and hurting them."
Zheng Rentong felt warm in his heart. This showed that Li Yan really cared about the life and death of his children. He stroked his beard and said, "I have just sent someone."
"That's good."
Li Yan nodded. He finally saved a victim. He really didn't want to lose the victim again. He thought for a while and said: "Zheng Governor, I still don't want the conflict to intensify completely. If we can't find evidence, even if we go to Gong Mansion,
There can’t be any charges…”
Zheng Rentong: "I also understand Li Jiyi's concerns, but the thieves are so rampant and kill people right under our noses. It's not easy to get evidence. If this continues, we will just run behind them and be exhausted. It's better to
Let’s take down the leader of the thief first, and then we’ll talk about other things!”
Li Yan looked at the pale-faced Gong Siguang: "Gong Wulang, is it your second brother who is currently in charge of your Gong clan?"
Gong Siguang hurriedly said: "My father is ill and is recuperating in Bianzhou. Everything in Luoyang is decided by my second brother, Li Jiyi. He usually restrains us and other tribesmen and warns us not to cause trouble."
, would never do such a thing."
Regarding this kind of family filter, Li Yan was noncommittal, and then asked: "Your second brother is the only one in charge of such a huge family business?"
Gong Siguang said: "The third brother also assists the second brother in doing things."
Li Yan asked: "In order to restrain the side branches and prevent them from running wild, is it your second brother who does it himself, or is your third brother in charge?"
Gong Siguang said: "It's my third brother."
Li Yan raised his eyebrows: "I once heard someone from the inner guard mention that your brother is quite skilled in the art of torture instruments. Is this true?"
Gong Siguang asked curiously: "My third brother really likes to play with those things. He once wanted to imprison Hu Cao separately, but he didn't know the skills of torture and solving crimes, so he took care of Hu Cao. Didn't he expect that this would spread to Chang'an?"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! In history, two brothers, Gong Siming and Gong Siye, built a special kind of large shackles, which were the kind of wooden shackles used to restrain prisoners. They designed them to be huge and strong.
The prisoners were so frightened that they later committed crimes and were imprisoned. They themselves also put on such shackles and paraded through the streets, and the people applauded.
Zhou Xing heard this section and called it an expert, but it came from unofficial history and its credibility was questionable. Now it has been confirmed, but it was not designed by the two brothers together, but a hobby of one person.
Li Yan's eyes flashed slightly: "Gong Wulang, I am willing to believe you, and I am also willing to give Gong a chance."
Gong Siguang was overjoyed: "Thank you so much Li Jiyi! Thank you so much Li Jiyi!"
Li Yan said: "His Royal Highness and the officials have three days to arrive in Luoyang. Give him three days. If he is innocent, he can come to the Governor's Mansion within three days and explain the cause of Gong Taoguang's death. Can he do it?
?”
Gong Siguang nodded like a fool: "Yes! Yes!"
Li Yan turned to Zheng Rentong, cupped his hands and said, "Prince Zheng, this matter has gone beyond my limits."
Zheng Rentong said: "Li Jiyi is the assistant minister in charge of supervising the country. This is also his duty. It is not an overstep. It's just that you are so young and your style of conduct is so majestic and steady. Duke Wei is so lucky!"
The Luozhou governor watched with cold eyes and already understood Li Yan's intention.
If Gong Si is innocent, then use the hands of the helmsman of the Gong family to eliminate the unscrupulous elements in the family. At the worst, both sides will lose, and the strength of the Gong family will be wasted anyway.
If it is clear that there is something wrong with Gong Si, then capture the thief first and capture the king first, forcing him to reveal his true colors, and then do a plow to clear the holes, so as to reduce the turmoil in Luoyang as much as possible.
Thinking that this person would be able to find the best entry point after coming to Luoyang for just one day, Zheng Rentong couldn't help but secretly sigh: "It would be great if my son could have some of Li Yuanfang's abilities..."
However, the reality is cruel. Not to mention Li Yuanfang, the youngest fifth-rank dignitary who can hold his own in the court, his son is still thinking of marrying Douzhi Lady.
When he thought of this, Zheng Rentong's head started to hurt. It didn't feel better, it hurt even more!
At this time, Li Yan had already begun to warn: "Gong Wulang, tell your brother to be careful about his own safety. The thieves have begun to jump over the wall in a hurry and can do anything."
Gong Siguang's face was full of gratitude: "I will definitely tell you, Li Jiyi, you are so kind!"
Li Yan patted him on the shoulder: "Go!"
After Gong Siguang left, Li Yan turned around and saw Zheng Rentong frowning, and said with concern: "Mr. Zheng, take care of your health. Although Gong Taoguang is dead, we will definitely get to the bottom of the case about your son's poisoning.
"
Zheng Rentong was embarrassed to say that he was worried about the unfilial son, so he could only say: "I believe in Li Jiyi's ability."
Li Yan thought of his part-time job: "Does Mr. Zheng like to drink tea?"
Zheng Rentong: "I haven't had much of it. Li Jiyi is a tea ceremony expert. Can you recommend me?"
Li Yan smiled: "As you wish, I was about to recommend some good teas. Mr. Zheng is an elder, so don't address him so politely..."
Zheng Rentong stroked his beard and smiled: "Yuanfang, I'll wait and see!"
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Gong Mansion.
When Gong Siguang returned home, he found that the lights in the central hall were still on, so he hurried in.
Managing a large family is very hard work. Gong Siming always handles official business here, often working late at night.
And listening to the impatient footsteps, he knew that this worried brother was back, and said without raising his head: "Have you figured out Li Yuanfang's purpose after you apologized?"
Gong Siguang was in a daze after hearing this: "This..."
That’s right, I went to bear the bramble to plead guilty. How did it end up like that?
As soon as he paused, Gong Siming knew something was wrong. He sighed, put down the pen in his hand, and pressed his forehead: "Tell me, what happened again?"
Facing his brother's prepared gaze, Gong Siguang shrank his neck and said one sentence that made him break his guard: "Second brother, maybe it will be you who apologizes next..."