Chapter 370: The Case of Arrival at the Pawnshop (16)
Things did develop as Zhao Bai expected from the beginning.
When the people of Lin'an City heard that Bi's family had been raided and General Bi Zaiyu had been arrested, they all gathered in front of the government office under someone's instigation.
They submitted a petition signed by Wan Min, in which they recounted all of Bi Zaiyu's achievements, and used Wan Min's life as a guarantee, confirming that Bi Zaiyu would never do anything corrupt or pervert the law.
They held high a banner that said "No injustice will be done" and chanted the slogan "Don't let our patriotic veteran general suffer injustice" and asked the government to release Bi Zaiyu immediately.
However, Li Xiaolin did not hear these sounds.
Li Xiaolin was waiting anxiously outside the autopsy room for Song Ci to give him new clues.
After Li Xiaolin came back from Bi Mansion, the more he thought about it, the more he felt that what Zhao Bai said was reasonable, so he immediately called Song Ci, who was still sleeping, to the government office.
When Song Ci heard that Bi Zaiyu had been arrested and Bi's house was ransacked, she was also shocked. Regardless of the cold weather, she put on a coat and went to the backyard of the government office with Li Xiaolin.
In order to provide evidence for the case at any time, Song Ci built an anatomy room modeled after the anatomy room of the Nanyang County government office.
Now, the bodies of Boss Xiao, the old servant of the Xiao family, and Miss Rouge are all lying inside.
Soon Song Ci had a new harvest.
He found the same poison on Boss Xiao and the old servant of the Xiao family, and Song Ci actually knew the poison. It was a rare poison among the people and was only used when punishing people with death in the palace.
When Li Xiaolin heard what Song Ci said, he was so happy that he rushed to the general's mansion without even taking a break to tell Zhao Bai about this discovery.
At that time, Zhao Bai had just told Qin Shaobai of his plan.
He could feel Qin Shaobai's discomfort after hearing his plan. He was lying on the bed thinking about what Qin Shaobai was afraid of.
When he heard that Li Xiaolin had a new clue about the pawnshop case, Zhao Bai immediately became excited.
"Master Li, have you found out that Boss Xiao was harmed?"
"General, we haven't found this yet, but we have new clues. Master Song Cisong discovered a poison called Wu Mei San in Boss Xiao's body."
Charming?
When Zhao Bai heard this, his expression couldn't help but change.
He had also heard of this kind of charming powder, which was the favorite poison of the current queen.
It is said that people who take this poison will be in so much pain that anything will happen to them.
But the poison will still take effect in ten minutes, sending the person to heaven.
Is it possible that the Queen really wants to silence Boss Xiao?
Or do you want to get something out of Boss Xiao?
With so many questions, Zhao Bai flew to the palace and told the emperor about the poison.
The emperor was also shocked when he heard the name Wu Mei San.
"The eldest emperor is doubting my queen?"
Zhao Bai quickly said he didn't dare, but stubbornly persuaded the emperor to go to the queen and ask for details.
"Your Majesty, when the cause of Xiao's death is leaked out, and the people all know that the poison Wu Mei Powder is for the exclusive use of the Queen, if the Emperor does not ask the Queen clearly, I am afraid that the Queen will also be talked about as a murderer by the public."
Song Ningzong thought for a while and then took Zhao Bai to the queen's palace to ask the matter clearly.
However, as soon as he arrived in front of the palace door, the expression on the emperor's face changed.
He actually asked Zhao Bai to wait outside the palace while he went to discuss the matter with the queen.
Zhao Bai knew something was wrong at that time.
Sure enough, Song Ningzong walked out dejectedly.
"Your Majesty, does the Queen admit it?"
"Not only did she not admit it, she also scolded me, saying that I had mistakenly heard the villain's slanderous words and framed her. She cried so much that I had no choice but to come out."
Song Ningzong sighed and asked Zhao Bai.
"Brother, are you sure the murderer used this poison to kill them?"
This question made Zhao Bai startled for a moment.
Zhao Bai immediately thought that when they found Boss Xiao, Boss Xiao seemed to have had his throat cut with a sword and died.
If Boss Xiao had already taken such a powerful poison, there would be no need for another sword strike.
unless……
Zhao Bai suddenly felt that his mind was a little unclear. He quickly resigned to the emperor and went to find Qin Shaobai.
Here, Qin Shaobai also knew that Boss Xiao was poisoned and had already arrived at the government office with Lian Le.
"Lieutenant General, what do you think?"
Song Ci circled around Boss Xiao's body a few times and asked Qin Shaobai.
"Master Song, do you think Boss Xiao was fed the poison first, and then had his throat cut to death before the poison was released?"
"No, Boss Xiao's throat was indeed cut and he was given medicine again, but the order was sequential."
Qin Shaobai was shocked.
Song Ci grabbed Boss Xiao's jaw and asked Qin Shaobai to look at Boss Xiao's mouth.
"You can see that his mouth has rotted away. It was obviously corroded by the poison. But when I opened his stomach, I found that it was very clean inside, with no sign of poisoning at all."
"So, Boss Xiao was killed first, and then he was given a poison that is only available in the imperial palace?"
Zhao Bai's voice came from behind. The two of them turned around and saw that Zhao Bai was standing at the door of the anatomy room, looking at them with bright eyes.
Song Ci couldn't help but nodded.
"Then Mr. Song, what is the intention of this murderer?"
Zhao Bai walked in and stared at Boss Xiao's body for a long time before turning his head and asking Song Ci seriously.
Song Ci said calmly while washing his hands.
"The first purpose is of course to silence him. I believe that Boss Xiao has many secrets. As for what the secrets are, Xiao Xian and the others need to investigate."
"If it was just to silence him, he could just kill him with one sword. Why did he have to give him poison? It's such a rare poison that only the royal family has."
Song Ci had already changed into casual clothes and laughed when Zhao Bai asked.
"Didn't General Zhao just answer his question? This seemingly unnecessary action is either to frame someone in the palace, or to transfer our target to the palace."
"Master Song is saying that this murderer is actually helping us and letting us know which direction to investigate?"
Qin Shaobai suddenly interjected.
"Lieutenant General, sometimes I really feel that you are very similar to a friend of mine."
Song Ci actually patted Qin Shaobai on the shoulder, "It's a pity that I will never have the chance to see him again."
After sighing, Song Ci walked out.
Qin Shaobai looked at Song Ci's back and felt a little sad.
He really wanted to hold Song Ci's hand and tell Song Ci that he was the friend he said he was, and that he was Qin Shaobai who had fought alongside him.
Qin Shaobai was still feeling sad, but he heard Zhao Bai calling him.
He quickly put back his thoughts and walked to Zhao Bai.
"Shaobai, tell me, is this murderer helping us or confusing us?"
"Didn't General Zhao just go to the palace to check? Who took this poison from the imperial hospital?"
Seeing that Zhao Bai was silent, Qin Shaobai immediately understood that the person who took the medicine was no small matter.
He didn't ask any more questions and just stood aside quietly, waiting for Zhao Bai's instructions.
"Shaobai, I have to go to the palace again. I think I will gain something this time."
Zhao Bai's face suddenly shone with light.
"Shaobai, go to Wangxianglou, look for Wo Kuotai, and ask him how the things he helped me find went."
Qin Shaobai responded and walked out of the government office.
At the gate of the government office, those petitioners had not yet left, and saw Zhao Bai and Qin Shaobai coming out.
The people in front of the door all knelt down together.
"General, please avenge General Bi."
Zhao Bai recognized that the man who took the lead and knelt down was Bi Huan, the old housekeeper of the Bi family.
He quickly stepped forward and helped Bi Huan away.
"Old man, like everyone else, I believe that General Bi is innocent. Since General Bi is innocent, we will definitely find out the truth, find the person who framed General Bi, and hand it over to everyone."
"We must arrest all those who falsely accused General Bi."
"Kill those traitors to death with a thousand knives."
"Let them kneel before General Bi and kowtow to plead guilty."
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The public sentiment is getting more and more heated.
Zhao Bai actually felt that he had been infected by the enthusiasm of the people.
See you again, see you again, you are really worth it.
"Dear fellow villagers, Zhao Bai feels the same as everyone. Zhao Bai will go to the palace now to find the emperor and convey your wishes to the emperor. I believe the emperor will be moved by everyone's sincerity. Everyone, go home first.
, waiting for the good news from Zhao Bai."
The crowd finally dispersed.
When there was only the last person left in front of the door, Zhao Bai's heart suddenly rose to his throat.