early morning!
This is already the fourth day. Although Lin Bai officially took over the case yesterday, there are only two days left before the five-day deadline mentioned at the beginning.
Although it is highly likely that it will be difficult to find conclusive evidence in this case, the investigation must be carried out.
Who made the move? The talented man now became a little interested.
Just out of pure curiosity and wondering what the person behind it wanted to do, he always felt that the purpose of the person behind it was not that simple.
Gu Ling'er had already gotten up first. Seeing her husband waking up and helping him get up, she said: "Divine Doctor Sun has no signs of waking up yet..."
Lin Bai nodded. At such an old age, a talented man no longer had any hope.
Even if he can wake up, I'm afraid it won't be in the past two days. There is probably no hope. Fortunately, there is already a clue.
"Princess, Your Majesty!"
At this time, Shen Polu arrived, "Xiao Guizi's body has been confirmed. Although it is covered with bruises and the lower body has been deliberately damaged, the birthmark on the inner thigh is very small and hidden, and it is still well preserved. It is basically certain that he is the prisoner."
Gu Ling'er's eyes turned cold, "It is indeed him!"
Although she was mentally prepared, it was truly confirmed that she was still very unhappy inside.
Lin Bai's face didn't fluctuate much. After all, he had expected it. He immediately asked: "How is Zhou Yingkui's investigation going?"
Currently, all the cases being investigated are the second, but the one related to the Polytechnic Girl is indeed the first, so the talented man is still very concerned. After all, he is investigating this case to give Gu Ling'er an explanation, not to attack his opponent.
Shen Polu said: "Back to my lord, Zhou Yingkui's life is very simple. No abnormalities have been found yet, but one thing is that he and Zhou Yinglong are from the same family."
oh?
Lin Bai's pupils shrank slightly.
Shen Polu continued: "However, although the two are from the same family, they are far apart and their relationship can only be considered average. Zhou Yinglong is the deputy commander of the imperial guard and is considered the center of power, while Zhou Yingkui is devoted to learning, so The two of them don’t interact much.”
"To the point where no one knows about their relationship."
Right!
One is in the center of power, and the other just wants to learn, so they probably can't talk together.
It's just such a coincidence that the first poisoning was related to Zhou Yingkui, and this incident was related to Gu Qianmo and Zhou Yinglong. Is there any connection between them?
never mind!
After thinking for a long time and unable to come up with the reason, Lin Bai had to put it aside for the time being and said: "Continue to investigate Zhou Yingkui's past, especially after the late emperor became seriously ill and died, whether there were any abnormal behaviors and movements."
"yes!"
Shen Polu took the order and left.
Gu Ling'er seemed to want to say something else, but at this moment, the sixth prince Gu Qianchen came in a hurry.
"King Southwest, you are still here. There are only two days left. Do you still want to investigate the case?"
He looked unhappy and anxious.
Lin Bai smiled and said: "Looking at the appearance of the Sixth Prince, there must be some progress?"
Gu Qianchen was stunned for a moment, "You know?"
Without waiting for Lin Bai to answer, he added: "My people discovered that among the several imperial guards who found the Soul Dispeller that day, one of them had purchased the Soul Disappearance Powder the day before."
"Now that person has been captured."
Gu Ling'er was startled for a moment, "What did you say? Have you ever bought the Soul Dispelling Powder?"
"good!"
Gu Qianchen seemed very excited and said: "He bought the Soul Dispeller the day before. What does it mean? It was deliberately framed. There is a high probability that Xiao Guizi was sent to die by the murderer."
No wonder he was excited, because if it was proved that Xiao Guizi was framed, then Xiao Guizi's death would not matter. He was just an ordinary eunuch, so he would die.
At least his responsibility isn't that big anymore.
Anger flashed in Gu Ling'er's eyes.
Based on the previous analysis, she probably guessed that it was Gu Qiankuang who took action and was eager to clear up the relationship, but this was a cover-up, because if there was no problem with Xiao Guizi, then there was no need to change the relationship.
There is no doubt that Xiao Guizi has a problem.
Lin Bai's eyes became a little playful, and he looked at Gu Qianchen and said, "Your person? Are you sure he is your person?"
this?
Gu Qianchen froze for a moment, not knowing how to answer.
Lin Bai ignored him and said directly: "Let's go into the palace and have a look!"
Soon, the group of people entered the palace and came to the temporary interrogation room. When they met, Prince Gong, the second prince, and the fourth prince were also walking towards them.
Several people nodded to say hello, and then entered the interrogation room together.
In the interrogation room, Wu Sanshui, Eunuch Li, the chief eunuch, and some imperial guards had arrived first, and in front of them was a torture instrument with a man covered in bruises.
Seeing everyone coming, Wu Sanshui hurriedly stepped forward to greet him, and then said: "Prince Qi Gong, several princes, this person has already confessed, and the Xianhunsan found that day was actually framed by him on purpose."
Prince Gong snorted and asked, "Why did he frame him?"
Wu Sanshui said: "Back to the prince, he was instructed by someone, and the person who instructed him was Zhou Yinglong, the deputy commander of the Ouchi Guards."
Zhou Yinglong also came with Gu Qianmo at this moment. He felt everyone's gazes on him, his face was calm, as if this matter had nothing to do with him, but a sneer flashed deep in his eyes.
Gu Qianmo also had an expressionless face.
Interesting, Lin Bai raised the corners of his mouth slightly.
Prince Gong asked: "Master Zhou, do you have any explanation?"
Zhou Yinglong said: "Back to my lord, I have never done a humble job and have a clear conscience. On the contrary, there is something I don't understand and I want to ask the commander for advice."
Prince Gong asked: "What's the matter?"
Zhou Yinglong said: "If I remember correctly, the case has been handed over to the prince-in-law, and the commander-in-chief has been ordered not to interfere in the case due to his previous negligence, so what is going on now?"
this!
Wu Sanshui choked and immediately said: "Although I am no longer in charge of this case, I am still responsible for the safety of the palace. Moreover, the Sixth Prince assisted the Prince Consort in solving the case. I have ordered the Sixth Prince to discover new clues."
Gu Qianchen also said: "That's right! Moreover, since Xiao Guizi was framed, Master Wu's responsibility for dereliction of duty does not exist."
What he actually wants to say is that there is no responsibility for his dereliction of duty.
I have to say that this guy is really pitiful. He still hasn't figured out that Wu Sanshui is not one of his and is still defending him.
Lin Bai was amused by him.
Zhou Yingying also chuckled, "Even if the Sixth Prince is right, it's enough to capture him. Isn't the interrogation waiting for the Prince Consort to come in person?"
"If anyone can torture at will? Then what's the point of presiding over the trial?"
Wu Sanshui hummed: "Lord Zhou, there is no need to talk about him. The consort and princes are already here. If you feel that I have framed you, you can re-interrogate me."
Zhou Yinglong smiled and said: "There is no need to re-interrogate. The Commander-in-Chief has interrogated me for such a long time, so he must have asked a lot of things!"
"Then I dare to ask, what did the commander ask? Is there any evidence?"
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