There were two royal guards standing outside Yunlai Buzhuang. When they saw it was Yuan Bin, they hurried forward to salute.
"I have met Lord Qianhu!"
Yuan Bin nodded slightly, and then ordered: "No one is allowed to enter without my order!"
"Yes!"
Zhu Qi led Yuan Bin into the crime scene. Looking around, he saw that the room was very empty, the cotton cloth on the container had been removed, and the cashier was also empty.
There were three people lying on the ground, presumably the shopkeeper and two waiters.
"What did you find?"
Yuan Bin stepped forward and said: "According to the visit, this store has not closed at night, as if it is waiting for someone. Judging from the scene, there are no signs of the store door being broken open, and all the goods have been emptied, indicating that the murderer has been prepared. Micro
I think that an acquaintance should have committed the crime, and this person is in the capital."
Zhu Qizhen looked around and asked again: "Fan Zhong, what do you think?"
Fan Zhong was squatting on the ground after inspecting the body, and immediately said: "The neck bone was broken, there is no sign of a fight, he killed him with one move, he is a master!"
Zhu Qizhen knelt down and looked at the bruises on the necks of the three people. Suddenly, a faint fragrance floated in his nostrils.
"Fan Zhong, do you smell anything?"
Fan Zhong sniffed his nose vigorously and said blankly: "No!"
Zhu Qizhen felt it carefully. The scent was looming, and it would have been difficult to detect it if he hadn't frequented various high-end clubs.
At this time, he suddenly realized something and asked: "Can you tell whether the murderer is a man or a woman?"
Fan Zhong and Yuan Bin looked at each other, then lowered their heads and checked again.
Yuan Bin was puzzled and asked: "How did the emperor know that the murderer was a woman?"
Zhu Qizhen frowned and asked, "Is she really a woman?"
Yuan Bin replied: "Judging from the blue spots on the neck of the deceased, the murderer's fingers are shorter and thinner. If he is not a woman, he is a half-grown child!"
Fan Zhong then asked: "Your Majesty, how did you find out?"
Zhu Qizhen did not answer, but said: "Go to that warehouse and have a look!"
The three of them came to Fanji Warehouse again. The situation here was similar to that of Yunlai Buzhuang. People died, goods were lost, money was gone, and the modus operandi was almost exactly the same.
Zhu Qizhen squatted in front of the deceased, closed his eyes and felt it carefully. Sure enough, among the mixed smells of various goods, there was a faint fragrance. Based on his years of experience in and out of the club, he judged that it should be from the same person. Yuan Bin stepped forward and asked: "Your Majesty, have you discovered anything?"
"Remember yesterday..." Zhu Qizhen thought for a moment and said, "There was a geisha in the private room next door to where we were eating. Have you checked?"
Yuan Bin nodded and said: "Back to the emperor, the singing girl's name is Song Guxi. She is the number one in Tingyu Pavilion in Rouge Hutong. I have sent someone to inquire. This girl Gu Xi has not been there since she returned from Dingxiang Tower.
Went out."
Zhu Qizhen thought for a long time and always felt that there was something wrong with it.
"Let's go with me to listen to music in Yuge Pavilion!"
"Your Majesty!" Fan Zhong stopped him quickly and said nervously, "That kind of place... is not safe!"
Zhu Qizhen asked: "Isn't there just the two of you here? Is there anything unsafe about it?"
"It's not that it's unsafe, it's that...that..."
Seeing Fan Zhong hesitate to speak, Zhu Qizhen said impatiently: "Which one?"
"That's it... Alas!" Fan Zhong had to say truthfully, "It's easy to catch the disease if you go to a place like that. You are worth a million dollars, so you must never go!"
Zhu Qizhen laughed angrily, shook his head and said: "I'm going to listen to music, and I won't stay overnight!"
"Really...just listen to the music?"
"Yes, just listen to the music!"
Fan Zhong felt relieved and nodded: "That's okay, but you have to change clothes."
Half an hour later, Zhu Qizhen and his party arrived at the door of Tingyu Pavilion.
At this time, he had changed into a blue brocade gown, wore a turban on his head, and was shaking a folding fan in his hand, looking like a noble gentleman.
Fan Zhong and Yuan Bin dressed up as servants and followed behind them, always paying attention to what was going on around them.
There are also a dozen Jinyiwei spies scattered among the surrounding crowd, waiting for orders at any time.
There were two pretty girls standing at the door of Tingyu Pavilion, who were probably similar to the girls at the club.
It was only noon at this time, and there were not many guests. When the two girls saw someone coming, they hurriedly greeted them with smiles.
"Sir, come in and sit down!"
Zhu Qizhen was not polite and walked in. It was relatively deserted inside, with only one waiter lying on the counter and dozing off.
At this time, the door curtain of the inner room was lifted, and it turned out that the old madam heard the noise and came over with a smile.
"Young Master has not been here for a while!"
Zhu Qizhen was stunned. Have I been here before?
The old madam continued: "Do you have any girls you know well? We have Miss Ruhua and Miss Lianxiang..."
Zhu Qizhen got straight to the point: "I'm looking for Song Guxi!"
Upon hearing this, the old madam smiled and said: "Miss Gu Xi is the number one here. Many customers come inexplicably every day. They need to make a reservation in advance..."
Speaking of this, Zhu Qizhen naturally understood what she meant and waved behind him.
Yuan Bin took out a piece of silver from his arms and handed it over, saying, "Do you still need to make an appointment now?"
"No, no need!"
Seeing the silver, the old bustard suddenly burst into laughter and said, "Master, please come upstairs!"
Zhu Qizhen nodded and stepped up the stairs. Yuan Bin and Fan Zhong followed closely behind and came to the second floor together.
The decoration here was obviously much more elegant than that on the first floor. The old madam led the three people to a door and knocked on the door.
Then, a voice came from inside.
"Who is it?"
"Gu Xi, there is a young master who has made a special trip to see you. Come out and receive him!"
Not long after, I heard a creak and the door opened.
The woman inside was wearing an emerald green coat and skirt, lowered her head and said: "Sir, please come in!"
Fan Zhong was worried that there was an ambush inside, so he took the lead to go inside. Unexpectedly, he was stopped by the old madam.
"I'm sorry, this is the girl's boudoir, only distinguished guests are received."
Fan Zhong said angrily: "What do you mean, are you afraid that we won't pay you?"
"Oh, that's not what I meant!"
The old madam has a sharp eye and has already noticed that these two are just followers.
"The young master and the girl drank and sang together, chatting about poetry and romance. If you two went in, wouldn't it spoil the young master's elegance? Why don't you go next door to have a rest. If you are interested, we have some here.
Other girls..."
Zhu Qizhen was impatient and walked directly in. He turned around and said, "Wait for me next door."
Fan Zhong was worried and just about to speak, he felt his sleeve being pulled by Yuan Bin.
While he was stunned, he heard Yuan Bin say: "Sir, we are waiting next door. If you have any orders, just shout at the door."
After finishing speaking, Yuan Bin took Fan Zhong to the next door.
Fan Zhong asked: "Why don't you let me speak?"
Yuan Bin stood at the door of the room and listened, and then said: "Since the emperor said so, he must have had an idea in his mind. We are here to get information this time. If all three of us go there, the other party will definitely notice it.
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"But..." Fan Zhong said anxiously, "There is no one around the emperor. If something happens, it won't be enough to chop your head off and mine a hundred times!"
"We'll stay here, there are spies downstairs, don't worry, nothing will happen!"
Fan Zhong sighed and said: "In my opinion, just take the person and imprison him in Zhao Prison for trial. If there is something that cannot be found out in the trial, do you have to let the emperor take the risk himself?"
"What you can think of, do you think the emperor can't think of it?" Yuan Bin criticized him, and then said, "This matter may involve Uncle Qingyun, so it's better to be cautious!"