After walking a few steps out of the noodle shop, Ji Zizhen received an urgent call from Ji Liang, so he hurried back to Dali Temple with the Yamen servants. Ye Yun was left alone to continue to the reporter's house to inquire about the situation. After checking two houses, Ye Yun found clues. These missing men had all visited a pawn shop called Yongxing before the incident.
Ye Yun also heard about this Yongxing pawnshop. With its good credit and fair prices, it developed into the largest pawnshop in the imperial capital in just two years and was deeply trusted by the people.
Solving crimes requires evidence. This alone is not enough to explain anything, but many years of experience in solving crimes tell Ye Yun that there are not so many coincidences in life, and there must be something wrong here!
Thinking of this, Ye Yun looked up at the sky and saw that there was still an hour before the sun set, so he turned around and went to Dali Temple.
In the backyard of Dali Temple, Ji Liang was sitting in the back hall with a frown on his face. He looked at the severed limbs and arms that occupied almost half of the courtyard, and his face became more solemn.
Such a dehumanizing thing happened at the feet of the Emperor. If word spread, it would probably cause turmoil in the imperial capital and panic among the people!
"Zizhen!"
Hearing Ji Liang calling him, Ji Zi really came in from the outside: "Father."
"Have you found anything?" Ji Liang said in a deep voice.
"There are many marks of being bitten by raptors on the limbs, but nothing else is found." Ji Zizhen said.
Hearing this, Ji Liang frowned even more. He thought for a moment and said, "Why did the raptor appear in the imperial capital?"
"Father, once this matter comes out, it will definitely shock the government and the public. The first priority is to tell the emperor to ask the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division to send troops throughout the city to search for the whereabouts of the raptors!" Ji Zizhen said.
"You're right. My father will go to the palace immediately to face the saint. I'll leave this place to you. Make sure the officials store the limbs properly and deal with it after the matter comes to light!" Ji Liang instructed.
"Father, don't worry, the child understands."
After receiving Ji Zizhen's guarantee, Ji Liang hurriedly ordered his servants to prepare a car, and then hurried to the palace in a car.
As soon as Ye Yun came in from Dali Temple, he saw the court servants carrying racks covered with white cloths going in and out, and there was a strong rotten smell under the white cloths.
Ye Yun couldn't help but feel confused, and immediately stopped a pair of government officials and asked, "What happened? What are you carrying in your hands?"
"Back to Princess, these are human body parts. Young Master Shaoqing, please put them in the ice cellar temporarily until the case is found out," the leading Yamen servant replied.
Human limbs? Ye Yun's eyes flashed, and then he lifted a corner of the white cloth covering it, and a white and swollen arm appeared in front of his eyes. There were many lacerations on it, some were small and some were large. Among them, Ye Yun also found on the inner side of his arm. There was a huge tooth mark, and when you looked up, you reached the fracture. Compared with the wounds on the arms, the injuries at the fracture were even more horrific, as if they were bitten by something and torn from the body alive.
Closing the white cloth again, Ye Yun asked: "Are all these severed limbs like this?"
"Yes, in addition to human arms, there are also human legs and feet."
"Where were these limbs found?"
"It was found from the bank of the Huiyuan River outside the Imperial City." The voice came from the right side. Ye Yun turned around and saw Ji Zizhen walking straight towards her through the hanging flower gate. As he walked, he said: "Dali Temple this morning After receiving a report that someone found an arm in the grass on the bank of the Huiyuan River outside the city, they sent the government officials to check. Unexpectedly, they found hundreds of stumps deep in the grass. These stumps had obvious bite wounds. After examination, we found that these bite wounds were all from birds of prey."
Hearing this, Ye Yun asked carefully: "Are there any findings around the crime scene, such as bones, hair, clothes of the deceased, blood stains or animal footprints, etc.?"
Ji Zi really shook his head: "Other than that, there is no other discovery."
Ye Yun frowned lightly, and doubts flashed through his eyes. It's strange. If he was really bitten to death by a raptor, there would be traces on the scene. It would never be so clean. There is definitely something fishy about this matter!
"Where is Master Ji?"
"Enter the palace."
Ye Yun nodded understandingly. If such a big thing happened, it could not be hidden. Instead of waiting for Yu Wenyong to be punished afterwards, it would be better to go and apologize for it himself.
Thinking of this and the reason for his return this time, Ye Yun said: "Once this matter spreads in the Imperial City, I am afraid it will cause a lot of commotion. Ji Shaoqing should make preparations early to appease public opinion."
"Your Majesty, I understand. Thank you princess for reminding me." Ji Zi Zhenzuo bowed his head and thanked her.
"In addition, I have something to discuss with you."
"Princess, please speak."
"Today, I conducted an investigation and found a clue. However, it is difficult for me to complete it alone. I need several government officials to assist me in investigating the case."
Hearing this, Ji Zi really looked up at her and said, "I wonder how many people the princess needs?"
"Not many, just five people."
"I will take care of it immediately, my official."
"There's no rush, just let them go to the princess's mansion tomorrow."
"Okay, I wonder if the princess has any other instructions?"
"That's all for now. It's getting late, so I'll go back home first." After saying that, Ye Yun turned around and was about to leave. Then he thought of something, stopped and said, "By the way, please invite Mr. Ji." Please tell Mr. Ji on behalf of me that I will be out investigating the case in the next few days. In order to save time, I will not report to Dali Temple. As for the case of mutilated limbs... If Ji Shaoqing needs help, you can come directly. The princess’s residence is looking for me.”
"Yes, I have noted it down."
This time, Ye Yun didn't stop any longer and went straight out, got on the carriage and went straight to the princess's house.
In the evening, after Ye Yun had dinner, Angelica dahurica handed her a cup of tea. Ye Yun took it with one hand, took a sip of tea in his mouth, gurgled a few times, and spit the tea into the spittoon.
There were some water stains at the corner of his mouth. Ye Yun took out his handkerchief and wiped it. As soon as he wiped it, Heng Wu came in from the outside. Ye Yun glanced at Bai Zhi, who nodded knowingly, then looked at the maid standing beside him and said: "You all go down."
The four or five maids followed Bai Zhi to the outside of the courtyard in a tacit understanding.
When no one was in the room, Ye Yun signaled Heng Wu to speak.
Heng Wu cupped his hands and said: "Princess, there is news from the palace that the appointment of the princess as the young minister of Dali Temple was jointly recommended by Prime Minister Su and Lord Ji."
"Oh?" Ye Yun raised his eyebrows lightly: "Do you know what the reason is?" Ji Liang could say, after all, he witnessed the whole process of proving his innocence last time in Lingyuan Palace, and he had some expectations and curiosity for her. In the past, it was just Su Xiang Su Muyun... Neither the original owner nor she had any contact with this Su Xiang. It could even be said that except for the name and the rumors about him, even his appearance was vague. If someone suddenly recommends you, no matter who it is, they will have doubts.
"I heard that on the day of the Flower Appreciation Banquet, Princess you went to great lengths to clear a child's suspicion. It happened to be witnessed by two adults. It happened that Dali Temple was short of people, so the recommendation was made." Heng Wu explained.
Ye Yun nodded, so it turned out that she was overthinking.
