Mr. Li also knew that this was shocking, so he explained: "This is actually my wife's last wish. She just wants to go quietly and wants me to send her off. We have been husband and wife for many years, and this is her last wish."
How could I not agree to her request, so I didn’t mourn her, didn’t say anything to anyone, and just sent her off quietly by myself.”
After saying that, Li Yuanwai sighed and said: "This happened a month ago. The servants in the house didn't know about it. They just thought that I was staying with my wife because she was ill, so I didn't see the guests behind closed doors. In fact, I also wanted to
To accompany my wife, I am childless and have enough money in my life, so this is enough, so I thought of taking this opportunity to support myself in my old age."
Although Li Yuanwai's explanation is shocking and surprising, it is also tenable.
He brought Zhou Zhi and Su Xiaolu to the main hall, where everything was tidied up.
Zhou Zhi and Su Xiaolu looked around, and Yuan Li talked about some things that happened during this period.
Zhou Zhi looked at Mr. Li and said, "I heard that you spent a lot of money to seek a miracle doctor for your wife?"
Li Yuanwai lowered his eyes and replied in a gloomy tone: "Yes, it's a pity that I couldn't find it. There is no news about the letter I sent. If we really find a miracle doctor, maybe my wife can get better."
But if not, his wife would be gone.
The fists hidden in the black robe were clenched unconsciously.
Zhou Zhi looked outside and said as if sighing: "It's a pity that things in this world are always not as satisfactory."
"Take us to see other places."
After Zhou Zhi finished speaking, he walked outside.
We had already looked through this place and found no useful information. Su Xiaolu just shook his head gently at Zhou Zhi.
Zhou Zhi understood what Su Xiaolu meant and walked out, with Li Yuanwai following closely behind.
Behind the main courtyard is the backyard, which has several rooms. Zhou Zhi stopped in front of a door, and Li quickly stepped forward to open the door.
After opening the door, he said: "This is where the maid used to sleep, but it is now vacant."
Mr. Li opened the door and stood aside while Zhou Zhi and Su Xiaolu went in to check.
Zhou Zhi walked very slowly. Su Xiaolu started to check after entering. The house had been vacant for a long time.
While they were inspecting, Mr. Li waited quietly. Sometimes Su Xiaolu would look at him and quickly avoid looking at Mr. Li. He lowered his head slightly, looking like a very gentle and elegant old man.
After reading, when they came out, Mr. Li would walk behind and close the door.
When they arrived at the main house, Su Xiaolu discovered some clues.
There are no signs of anyone living in the main house. Why is this?
Doesn’t Mr. Li no longer live here?
Zhou Zhi also noticed this problem. He looked at Mr. Li and asked directly: "This is your main house. After your wife passed away, didn't you live here anymore?"
Li Yuanwai lowered his head and replied: "Yes, I live in a side house. Living here will be very sad."
Su Xiaolu asked: "Where is the side room?"
She had always smelled the disease, but she had not yet found the source. What she was more curious about was why Yuanwai Li was not infected with the disease.
When Su Xiaolu asked, Mr. Li was slightly startled before he answered: "The side room is next door."
"Then let's go and have a look."
Zhou Zhi looked at Mr. Li and said.
Officer Li was silent for a moment, then he said, "Then come on."
Li Yuanwai walked in front, followed by Zhou Zhi and Su Xiaolu.
Su Xiaolu fell two steps behind and asked Zhou Zhi: "Are you okay?"
I walked a lot today, and Zhou Zhi’s legs may not be able to support him.
Su Xiaolu asked, and there was a smile in Zhou Zhi's eyes. He said softly: "It's okay, let's go."
Zhou Zhi walked very slowly. No one knew that under the mask, his lips were completely white and his legs were numb from pain.
Following Yuan Wai Li, he walked outside the side room next door. Yuan Wai Li opened the door and invited them in.
There is a light and elegant fragrance that hits your nose. This room is slightly scented with incense.
Without waiting for Zhou Zhi to ask, Li Yuanwai said: "This sacrificial incense, my wife liked it very much when she was alive. I still order it every day. I think she will also like it."
Zhou Zhi said calmly: "You are very fond of me, which is rare. There are many people in the world who hug you from one side to the other, but there are too few who are wholehearted."
Su Xiaolu frowned. She rubbed her nose. She was still uncomfortable with the messy smell. She began to check the room.
This messy smell includes the smell of disease, incense... and a faint smell of corpse.
Su Xiaolu checked carefully, and she always felt that the source of the epidemic might be here, but there was nothing special about this side room.
The floor is very clean, the tables, chairs and cabinets are very clean, the vases and screens placed are also spotless, and the incense is placed beside the bed, and the fragrance is not strong.
The gauze curtains on the bed were hung on both sides, and the quilts in the middle were stacked neatly.
Su Xiaolu had no intention of leaving, so Zhou Zhi didn't speak and looked around.
Mr. Li kept his eyes lowered and did not make eye contact with Su Xiaolu and Zhou Zhi. When they asked, he would answer. If they did not ask, he would remain silent.
Su Xiaolu and Zhou Zhi were in this house, inspecting it for a long time, and then Yuan Li asked: "There is also a kitchen and two cabins."
Su Xiaolu frowned. She really couldn't find anything unusual, but she also smelled a strange smell here. Various odors were irritating, and her nose was already a little uncomfortable.
The kitchen is a place for cooking, so you might as well go and have a look. Su Xiaolu nodded gently to Zhou Zhi.
Zhou Zhi walked out and said calmly: "Then let's go see the kitchen first."
Mr. Li also followed. When he went out, Zhou Zhi looked back, and Su Xiaolu also looked back curiously.
Li Yuanwai didn't notice. He closed the door very softly and his eyes softened.
Su Xiaolu looked at Zhou Zhi, and the two exchanged glances without saying anything, but they both knew that there was something unusual about this side room.
They pretended that it didn't happen and continued to look at the kitchen.
There is nothing special about the kitchen, just pots, stoves, and bowls and chopsticks neatly arranged.
After the inspection, Mr. Li closed the door. He breathed a sigh of relief and prepared to send Su Xiaolu and the others out.
Passing by the side room, Zhou Zhi stopped and said, "Let's take a look at this room again."
Officer Li paused for a moment, then finally stepped forward to open the door.
The imperial power is supreme, so he cannot resist.
As soon as you open the door, the faint fragrance wafts out, but if you don't open the door, you can't smell it at all.
Zhou Zhi stretched out his hand and rubbed the door and said, "This door is good, Mr. Li."
Mr. Li lowered his head and bent slightly, without speaking.
Su Xiaolu followed Zhou Zhi into the door, and she began to check carefully. There must be something wrong with this room, but she hadn't found it yet.
This side room is not big. It contains two cabinets, a table, a dressing table, and then a bed. Where did that faint corpse smell come from?