Seeing Yan Qi's expression, Yan Zhenting couldn't help but feel timid and stood still. He turned around and looked at the martial arts heroes and said, "Uncles, uncles, and my nephew are young. Please make the decision for me." As he spoke, he knelt on the ground.
Zhang Tianshi stood up, flicked his sleeves, and a gentle inner force lifted him up. Then he slowly said: "Xianxian nephew, I will make the decision for you, just keep your heart in mind." Then he looked at Yan Qi and said: "Yan Guan family, may I ask where brother Chong Xiao is now?" On that day, the Ghost Prime Minister took the hostage hostage, but there was no trace of Yan Chongxiao. In addition, the Yan family never asked him to see a doctor again, so they became suspicious.
Yan Qi said: "I placed the old gang leader in the ancestral hall on the back mountain." Zhang Tianshi said: "That's very good. I want to see him again. I wonder if the housekeeper can lead the way?" Yan Qi said: "This..." Zhang Tianshi had a pair of He stared at the other person and asked, "Is it any inconvenience?"
Yan Qi said: "It's just that the eldest lady's body is not cold now, and she still asked the old Heavenly Master to make the decision to find out the truth. As for visiting my master, we should wait until the matter is settled." Zhang Tianshi said: "In Pindao's view, Brother Chongxiao His life seems to be more important, and we will wait until we see him before deciding on this matter. Brother Xiao also said that Brother Chongxiao must agree to investigate Madam's death."
Yan Qi frowned, thought for a moment, and said: "That's fine, but I'm recovering now, so I'm afraid I won't see too many people. I thought it would be enough to just invite Master Tianshi, Master Zhishan, and Daxia Xiao to come over." Second Lady Jane The third wife, Ning Shi, refused and said in unison: "Can't we even see the master?" The third son of the Yan family also said, "Can't we even see the father?"
Yan Qi said: "It's not that Yan Qi is out of line, but that the master treats me very well. At this time, neither the wife nor the son can see me." The heroes present also felt that Yan Qi's words were unkind. Jin Wancai, the younger brother of Jin Wancai from Jin Yutang, said disdainfully: "The Yan Guan family has gone too far, right?"
Zhang Tianshi said: "Brother Jin, the Yan Guan family is right to do this. Now that Brother Chongxiao is ill, something will happen if we don't protect him. It is always good to be cautious." When he said the word "accident", his tone seemed to be intentional. Add emphasis so that people can understand.
Jin Wancai's mind was quick and he immediately understood the meaning of his words and stopped interrupting. Those among the heroes who wanted to express their dissatisfaction also figured this out, and had no choice but to keep what they originally wanted to say in their stomachs.
Yan Qi said: "My eldest son, please keep your eldest wife safe and let me wait until we are done with our work before we discuss it." As he said this, he bowed to everyone. The heroes also realized their interest and dispersed one after another. Even though Mrs. Jian and Mrs. Ning had resentment in their hearts, they could not express it because they knew that if they wanted to seize the property, they had to win over this person.
In the wing of the ancestral hall, Yan Qi invited three people to visit. Yan Qi walked to the bed and placed a soft flower python pillow behind Yan Chongxiao for him to lean on. Yan Chongxiao was speechless, but his eyes showed joy. Zhang Tianshi sat beside the bed, held his hand and said sadly: "Alas! I didn't expect that your brother, a hero, would end up in such a miserable situation."
Yan Chongxiao had tears in his eyes, and Zhang Tianshi also had tears in his eyes. Zhang Tianshi said slowly: "Brother, you can't speak now, so you must not be confused in your heart, right?" Yan Chongxiao blinked. Zhang Tianshi reached out and patted the back of his hand and said, "Since your illness, a lot of big things have happened to the Chishui Gang. If I tell you, I'm afraid you won't be able to bear it."
Yan Chongxiao made a whining sound, as if to indicate to the other party that it would be okay to speak up. Zhang Tianshi hesitated and said slowly: "That day, the Ghost Prime Minister attacked the welcoming fleet, and the seven helmsmen under you all died unfortunately." Yan Chongxiao blinked, with sadness in his eyes, and followed He whimpered again as if he wanted to say something, but couldn't.
Zhang Tianshi was very puzzled, but Xiao Yunfan guessed his thoughts and said: "Old Gang Leader Yan wants to ask Gang Leader Xiahou?" Yan Chongxiao blinked. Xiao Yunfan sighed: "He was also harmed by others." Yan Chongxiao's eyes widened, whining sounds came from his mouth, and his chest rose and fell. After a long while, I shed tears.
Zhang Tianshi couldn't bear to continue talking, Yan Chongxiao blinked, as if saying that he could bear it. Xiao Yunfan looked at Master Zhang Tian and then at Master Zhishan, but he hesitated to speak. Master Zhishan said slowly: "Jushi Yan, you and I have been dating for a long time, and I respect you as a person. I feel deeply sorry for what happened to your family.
Youdao means that the earthly world is full of good things, but the clouds and smoke in the past are all empty. When you reach this age and have experienced this life and death, you must have seen through it. If you see through this common thing, you will have no worries. "
Yan Chongxiao seemed to understand the mystery behind Master Zhishan's words and blinked again. Zhang Tianshi said: "Brother Yan, to be honest, we are here to tell you something more important today. This matter requires your approval before we can act. Ordinarily, this is your family matter, and we are not allowed to interfere, but It is related to the inheritance of your Chishui Gang, so..."
Yan Chongxiao still whined a few times, indicating for him to continue talking. Zhang Tianshi said: "Your eldest lady hung herself to death last night. This matter is very strange. We speculate that it has something to do with your second and third wives. No matter what the outcome is, it will be a family scandal. I really can't bear to stab you in the heart again. If you let If we investigate, Brother Xiao will continue to investigate. If you don't allow it, we won't investigate.
You can't speak now, but your eyes can move. Your heart is as clear as a mirror. If we want to check, just blink twice. If we don’t want to check, just blink once. "
After Zhang Tianshi finished speaking, the three of them all looked at Yan Chongxiao's face, waiting for him to blink. After a while, he blinked, and Zhang Tianshi said: "Okay, we understand what you mean, and we won't interfere with this matter anymore." As soon as he finished speaking, Yan Chongxiao blinked again.
Xiao Yunfan said: "Lao Gang Leader Yan, I understand what you mean. I will definitely get to the bottom of the matter so that I can give you an explanation." Zhang Tianshi sighed: "Brother, this matter... this matter is really difficult for you."
Xiao Yunfan thought for a while and said: "Senior Zhang, Master Zhishan, if this senior gets the approval of Gang Leader Yan, then I will go and investigate." Zhang Tianshi said: "That's fine, you go." Xiao Yunfan turned around and opened the door. out.
Yan Chongxiao whined twice more, as if he wanted to call Xiao Yunfan to stop. Xiao Yunfan walked outside the door, and Yan Qi followed. Xiao Yunfan said: "The Yan Guan family has two seniors taking care of it here, so you can rest assured. You have seen what the old gang leader meant, so please come and help me investigate." Yan Qi said in surprise: "Me? "
Xiao Yunfan said slowly: "Yes, you are the most familiar with the housekeeper inside and outside the Chishui Gang. If I want to investigate this matter, you still have to help me." Yan Qi cupped his hands and said: "Okay, for the sake of the peace of the Chishui Gang, I will definitely Do your best to help Xiao Daxia." 97 Chinese
There were many Chishui Gang disciples standing guard outside the main hall, each wearing a filial piety cloth and a solemn look on their face. In the mourning hall, Ms. Pei's face was covered with white gauze and she was lying on a wooden bed. Xiao Yunfan knew that Tingyun was careful, so he asked her to help.
He first glanced at the purple bruises on the deceased's neck, then stretched out his hand to peel off the gauze, looked at the other person's face, and held back the acid in his throat. Pei's eyeballs were bulging and bloodshot, his lips were purple, and his tongue was also purple-black.
Xiao Yunfan took a second look and then covered the deceased's face with a cloth, and then examined her hands and feet.
Listen to the clouds and put the water basin on the ground, then pour hot water into it. Xiao Yunfan grabbed a handful of soap locust powder and rubbed his hands vigorously. Tingyun asked: "Brother, what did you see on this lady's body?"
Xiao Yunfan said: "The bruises on her neck, coupled with the condition of her death, it seems that she hanged herself, but she did not commit suicide, but was killed first and then hung from the beam." Listen. Yun asked: "How did eldest brother know?"
Xiao Yunfan said: "First, there is not much dust on the soles of the embroidered shoes on her feet, and the eldest lady's room is some way away from the mourning hall. How could the soles of her shoes be so clean? Second, I asked the servants and officials At home, Mrs. Pei doesn’t know martial arts. If she hangs herself, she will naturally have to move a ladder. The beam is at least two feet from the ground, but when everyone found her, there was no ladder. Isn’t it strange? "
Tingyun said: "Yes, what you said is a little strange. The Yan family's funeral is a white matter, why would this lady commit suicide wearing a red dress? It really doesn't make sense." Xiao Yunfan said: "There is a problem now. I didn't understand that the mourning hall is in the front, the inner hall is in the back, and there is only a patio in between.
There are ponds outside the walls on the east and west sides of the courtyard, and even if the thieves wanted to move her body into the inner courtyard, they would have to pass through the front mourning hall instead of the pond. If the body is transported through the pond, water stains will inevitably be left
It is even more impossible to walk through the mourning hall. Someone will be guarding the mourning hall all night. If you have to carry a body through it, the watchers will definitely not notice it. How did the murderer transport the body here? "
Tingyun said: "Brother, you are looking for doubts from the deceased. Why don't you look for the murderer's motive?" Xiao Yunfan said: "You mean to find it from the two ladies?" Tingyun nodded. nod.
Xiao Yunfan said: "I have considered what you said. I have asked the second lady and the third lady, including the person who kept watch that night, the maid who found the body, and the three young masters of the Yan family. They were all not present. proof.
Judging from the death of the eldest lady, it would naturally be beneficial to the second lady and the third lady if they wanted to fight for the family property. But if you look carefully, if the second lady commits murder and is found out, then the third lady will definitely benefit in the end. For the same reason, the third lady would not take this risk.
Even if they start killing people, the target should be the eldest son Yan Zhenting. He is the legitimate son of the Yan family. If Mr. Yan passes away, he will probably take the throne of the gang leader naturally. So it's not that simple. "
Tingyun frowned and asked: "Brother, so there is no suspicion in the Yan Guan family?" Xiao Yunfan said: "He went to see a mysterious person that night, and it was this mysterious person who handed Mr. Yan over to him. So he also has this problem? Proof of presence.”
Tingyun said: "Isn't this his one-sided statement?" Xiao Yunfan: "No, he read a letter to me. I recognize the handwriting on the letter, and I also know who the mysterious person is, so he did not lie." Two People walked out of the mourning hall and returned to the side room.
Tingyun picked up the pot of tea and poured a cup. Sitting opposite him, he asked: "Brother, you said that these people have alibi, so these people can be eliminated as suspects?" Xiao Yunfan shook his head and said: "It's only temporary."
Tingyun said: "None of these people killed anyone. Could it be that this lady killed herself?" Xiao Yunfan almost spit out a mouthful of tea and said with a smile: "That is even more impossible." Suddenly, his eyes lit up and he seemed to have figured it out. What.
At this time, Shui Hanyan walked into the room, Tingyun stood up and saluted and said, "Miss Shui is here." Shui Hanyan nodded, and then said, "Miss Tingyun, I have a few words to say to Brother Xiao." Tingyun understood immediately and said, "Oh, by the way, brother. I'm going to Luoyue's side." After saying that, he turned around and walked out.
Xiao Yunfan looked at Shui Hanyan and smiled and said, "Sit down, Sister Yan." Shui Hanyan sat down, looked at him, and saw the tiredness on his face, and said, "Brother Xiao, you don't seem to have slept well these days. Xiao Yunfan said: "Yes, it is indeed very tiring to fight with people like Gui Xiangmen all day long. How about you, how are you doing recently?"
It turned out that Jiang Hanyue had never been used to seeing Shui Hanyan interacting with Xiao Yunfan, so she restrained her in everything. But after the incident with the Ghost Prime Minister, she could see that Xiao Yunfan's position was very important. Not only was he extremely prestigious in the minds of the heroes, but even the two heads of Dajue Temple and the Zhengyi Sect favored him. Shui Hanyan already has a good relationship with him. If this relationship can be maintained, the advantages will outweigh the disadvantages.
When Shui Hanyan mentioned coming to see Xiao Yunfan again, she did not refuse. Shui Wenyan was kind-hearted by nature, and she still had lingering feelings for Xiao Yunfan. I know in my heart that Xiao Yunfan has been depressed and depressed recently, so I want to have a heart-to-heart talk with him.
Shui Hanyan nodded, revealing two shallow dimples. He said, "I'm fine. Look, I've gained a lot of weight." Xiao Yunfan touched his nose and said, "I can't tell where I'm fat." Shui Hanyan's cheeks turned red and he said, "Don't mention it. That's it. By the way, Brother Xiao, you must have heard a lot since you went to the capital. Why don't you talk to my little sister? "
