"Eunuch Zhang, it seems that the clues we have now are really limited. This matter cannot be made public and can only be searched secretly." Xue Hengzhao said, "But as long as we do it, there will be traces to follow."
Eunuch Zhang's eyes immediately lit up when he heard this, and he hurriedly said: "Miss Xue, do you have any idea?"
"I have also done some sweeping work. In a house like that, I usually only use a whisk to dust the shelves, and I don't know how to use a rag or my hands." Xue Hengzhao said.
"That's right, because I clean every day, I just use a whisk regularly, and in order to prevent accidentally knocking it over, there are protective edges on the grid." Eunuch Zhang said.
"But if that person wants to take away the lapis lazuli, he will definitely touch the box." Xue Hengzhao said, "I was thinking that the mouse did not gnaw other boxes, but only gnawed the box containing the blue sky crown, which means that there is
It must be stained with something."
"You mean that person had something on his hand and got it on the box?" Eunuch Zhang said hurriedly.
"You said that the box is made of brocade and satin, and if it is stained with something, it will be difficult to dissipate easily. Maybe the smell attracted the mice." Xue Hengzhao said, "Otherwise, I really can't explain why the mice didn't eat it.
Other boxes, just that one."
"It makes sense, it makes sense." Eunuch Zhang nodded, "Otherwise, there is no such thing as such a coincidence, unless the mouse is spiritual and reminds me specifically, but this is obviously impossible."
"If the mouse had some merit, if it hadn't chewed the box, I wouldn't have known how to proceed!
It seems that my father-in-law is very lucky and has good fortune, so there is still room for redemption." Xue Hengzhao smiled slightly.
"Oh, I don't dare to take it seriously. If I can pass this test safely, it will be thanks to your blessing, Miss Xue." Eunuch Zhang said sincerely.
"Those who go to clean must have clean hands and feet. They must wash their hands and faces in advance, put on clean shoes, socks, and clothes before they are allowed in." Xue Hengzhao knew these rules, "What about his hands?
Most of the stained things were stuck after being put in, and then got onto the box.
Father-in-law, please think about it, who has this possibility?"
After hearing this, Eunuch Zhang did not answer immediately. Instead, he frowned and thought carefully. After a while, he said: "After the incident, I went through all these people carefully twice. But because
I have no clue, and in the end I can’t figure out the reason.
But I did remember clearly what each of them did during those days.
When you say this, I think of a person. He is one of the few Sasou people. His surname is Pi. He is in his early twenties and has been working as an errand in Yangze Palace for several years.
Usually his hands and feet are very nimble and his eyes are clear, but he is not talkative or annoying.
I thought he was good, so I assigned him some detailed tasks.
There is a naturally occurring bamboo-root Guanyin in Longlin Pavilion. It is afraid of drying out due to drought, so it needs to be maintained with oil.
I saw that he was a meticulous person, so I gave him this job, and I specifically told him to be careful, otherwise he would be unable to eat without a crack.
Could it be that he got oil on his hands and got it on the box..."
"In this way, this person's suspicion is greater than others.
But we can’t judge that he must have done it. My father-in-law needs further verification,” Xue Hengzhao said, “but now time is tight, and the longer we delay, the harder it will be to retrieve the lapis lazuli, so we have to hurry.”
"Miss Xue, it's refreshing to talk to smart people." At this time, Eunuch Zhang was no longer as anxious as before.
It's just hidden.
Because the emperor is fasting these days, very few people can come in and out. But we won’t be sure in a few more days.”
"Eunuch Zhang, I have a method here, but I still have to tell you that this method can only be used once. And the person who stole it must be identified in advance before it can be implemented.
Otherwise, it will be useless if you use it." Xue Hengzhao said.
“Ms.
Eunuch Zhang didn't dare to have high hopes before, but now although Xue Hengzhao said that this method can only be used once, he still has to decide on the right person in advance.
But Eunuch Zhang still felt overjoyed.
Xue Hengzhao whispered in his ear how to act.
Eunuch Zhang did not dare to say a single word. After listening, he said: "Miss Xue, your resourcefulness is really astonishing to all ghosts and gods."
"My father-in-law is so complimentary. In fact, this method has been used before, I just borrowed it and used it." Xue Hengzhao said, "I hope it can help my father-in-law."
"I can't think of a safer way than this." Eunuch Zhang said, "This matter cannot be made public, and we can only use clever methods.
I originally thought that even if I knew who took it, I wouldn’t push him too hard.
If someone tries to jump over the wall again, wouldn’t everything be destroyed?
Miss Xue, this idea you came up with has saved me to the greatest extent. I, Zhang Ze, am extremely grateful. Again, if I can escape this disaster, my life is given by the girl."
The bluestone was a treasure that day, but now it has fallen into the hands of thieves. If you continue to torture them, not only will it be difficult to get the thing back, but it will also make the other person feel bad.
Anyway, even if you hand it over, you won't avoid death, so it's better to just keep silent or bite back.
Anyone who dares to do such a thing must have some arrogance.
Eunuch Zhang did not dare to take this risk, not to mention that he did not want others to know about it at all.
Because once people find out, even if he finally finds the things, he will only be saved from death, but his future will be ruined.
Xue Hengzhao knew that Eunuch Zhang was not a fool. He had been unable to figure out the clues before, and it was not easy to test those people one by one. If he alerted the snake, the gain would outweigh the loss.
But now that we have some clues, we can save a lot of effort and trouble by targeting the person with the greatest suspicion.
Then Xue Hengzhao said goodbye to Eunuch Zhang and returned to Furong Palace.
Before leaving, Eunuch Zhang also said to her: "Miss Xue, if the matter comes to pass, Zhang will immediately send someone to give you a message, so that you won't have to worry about it."
The weather is still hot, and there is not a single cloud in the blue sky.
The branches of the flowers and trees were all hanging down sickly, without any energy.
It is imperative to pray for rain. Eunuch Zhang must find the lapis lazuli before then. Otherwise, if the rain does not come, many people's heads will fall to the ground.
"Where have you been on such a hot day? Don't get a heatstroke." Seeing Xue Hengzhao come back, Youzhu pointed at the Liuyi Powder on the table and said, "Drink the one left for you!"