This is the second time Xiao Feng has entered the morgue of Shuntian Mansion. Compared with the previous Lannu, the girl who had been stripped of her clothes had fewer scars on her body, but she was fairer and thinner, which was heartbreaking.
The girl was about the same age as Lan Nu, and Xiao Feng immediately thought of the failed draft girl. After the imperial court issued a decree and Jin Yiwei investigated, most of the failed draft girls were released and returned home. However, the whereabouts of some of them are still unknown, and their lives and deaths are unknown.
Jin Yiwei was not lazy, but it took a long time, there were many people, and many clues were broken in the end. It was not easy for them to pursue them to this extent.
A few people who hid and refused to report or who had killed people and silenced them were caught and dealt with other crimes, ranging from being exiled to being ransacked. This kind of deterrence is extremely rare in history.
Because the charges against these people were basically fabricated, Jin Yiwei also took the blame. It is said among the people that Jin Yiwei does not need to be guilty of arresting people, he can just fabricate any charges at will.
But Jin Yiwei is also extremely aggrieved. It's not that we want to fabricate charges. It's really the real charges of these people that we can't tell. If the emperor doesn't let him talk, Jin Yi will take the blame. This situation lasted until the fall of the Ming Dynasty, without exception.
Xiao Feng found a painter from Shuntian Mansion again. The painter learned well this time. Ever since he heard that Guo Jun was ill, he did not dare to go out to do private work because he knew that Guo Jun would most likely ask Xiao Feng to solve the case, and Xiao Feng would most likely ask him to draw a living person based on a dead body.
When the portraits of living people are painted well, the onlookers and police officers are all amazed. What about this craft? The painter is also quite proud, claiming that he is the founder of a sect that can paint dead corpses to look like living people throughout the ages!
This reputation spread quickly. A powerful man was overjoyed when he heard the news and immediately sent someone to invite the painter. When he met, he burst into tears.
"My late father died suddenly at home because of...this...this...he accidentally took medicine. Because my father didn't like portraits and thought that drawing pictures in advance was a talisman and unlucky, so he never painted a picture for many years. He also asked the painter to use his wonderful paintings to paint my father's portrait. Draw a portrait."
The painter readily agreed, prepared his pen, ink and paint, and then asked: "Where is your father's body? Please allow me to observe it."
The dignitary led the painter into a secret room filled with ice cubes, and the painter was immediately blinded.
"Your Majesty, what kind of medicine did you take by mistake? Why do you look like this..."
The powerful man also knew that it was really difficult for the painter, so he was very polite.
"You don't have to worry about that, as long as you can draw the feeling of a living person."
The painter had no choice but to do his best, but the expression of the corpse was too vivid, especially since the expression was solidified on the face after death, and it was really difficult to remove it from the impression.
Therefore, the final portrait was quite vivid, but the smile on his face looked like a lewd smile. Fortunately, the powerful man was quite reasonable. Although he was not satisfied, he paid the price, but he repeatedly told the painter to be stricter.
The painter took the money and walked out of the rich man's house, wiping cold sweat: "What kind of medicine did you take? I guess you died of wind immediately. It's true that you die under peonies, and you are so charming even if you are a ghost."
Here, Xiao Feng handed the girl's portrait to Lu Bing. This was an honest job. Lu Bing immediately sent Jin Yiwei to collect clues. Zhang Tianci's business partners from all over the country were naturally mobilized.
The search for someone this time was not as sneaky as last time. It was fair and aboveboard, and Jin Yiwei was also involved. It was very efficient and the girl's family was quickly found.
When the girl only had a widowed mother, she burst into tears when she saw the girl's portrait. Ever since she heard that a group of beautiful girls would be released from the palace, she had been looking forward to it every day. Unexpectedly, after looking forward and looking forward to it, she only got a portrait of her daughter and the sad news of her daughter's death.
This widowed mother's inner support collapsed and she fell ill. If Jin Yiwei hadn't spent money to hire a doctor for her, I'm afraid there would have been another wronged soul in the world.
The girl's name is Yan'er, and she was taken away when she was eleven years old. The county magistrate at that time had already become a magistrate. Unfortunately, he died of a sudden illness last year. Therefore, the clues about the whereabouts of the unsuccessful beauty in this county were lost here in the magistrate. Unexpectedly, they were picked up again now.
Although the magistrate was dead, the master was still alive. The Jin Yiwei captured the master and tortured him to extract a confession. The master's few ribs couldn't withstand Jin Yiwei's methods, so he explained some things he knew in a howling voice.
The master said that at that time he was responsible for recruiting girls for the magistrate, and indeed two girls were taken away by the magistrate alone. At that time, the county magistrate was mysterious and said that he would give it to a big shot, who could help him get promoted and make a fortune.
Jin Yiwei pressed the master to ask who this big shot was. The master howled and said that he really didn't know, but he knew that this big shot must be from the capital.
Jin Yiwei sent Master's confession to the capital, and a copy was quickly delivered to Xiao Feng of Shuntian Mansion. Although this confession is uncertain, it is actually sufficient.
It was clear that the county magistrate who fell ill and died suddenly was a strict party official. The big shots in the capital and those who can influence the county magistrate's promotion can all be counted on the fingers of one's toes. Coupled with the servant clothes embroidered with the word "strict", the answer is already obvious.
The problem is that these are just circumstantial evidence and there is no direct evidence. The dignified Prime Minister's Office of the Yan Mansion must not be searched casually. If you want to search, you have to ask for an order, but asking for an order to search the prime minister's house is such a big deal.
Not to mention that Jiajing may not agree, but Jiajing really gave the order. It would be fine if something is found out, but if he misses a hit, not only will Xiao Feng be unable to stop, but even Jiajing will not be able to step down.
In view of such serious consequences, Xiao Feng must be fully confident before he can make a desperate move. The direct evidence is to find that there are still other unsuccessful draft girls hiding in Yan's house, but without searching the house, how can we get direct evidence?
This endless cycle made Xiao Feng extremely distressed. He wanted to force himself to have his handwriting tested several times, but his rationality told him that it was useless and would only lead to his death.
He also wanted to find someone to help him bypass the rules of the Book of Heaven and point out a feasible way, just like before. Unfortunately, this time is different from last time. Last time, the life and death of Lao Wang next door was at stake, so the Book of Heaven recognized that this was Lao Wang's business.
But this time the woman died in front of Xiao Feng's door. Regardless of Guo Jun or An Qingyue, solving the case was just a job, and there was no close relationship at all. What's more, this case was handed over to Xiao Feng by Jiajing's name. In any case, Tianshu would not consider it to be anyone else's business.
Xiao Feng returned to the house, feeling depressed. Qiao Niang saw that he was in a bad mood and restrained the three people and one dog in the backyard not to disturb the master. Then she thoughtfully prepared Xiao Feng's favorite pork head meat and other side dishes.
Xiao Feng was drinking alone, but the girl's face kept flashing in front of his eyes. It was a face that was more vivid and real than Lan Nu. Lan Nu's eyes were full of despair, but there was still hope in her eyes.
She was indeed only one step away from hope. If she could run a little faster, she would be able to rush into Xiao Feng's house. At that time, even Yan Shifan would be unable to do anything to her.
She can tell Yan Shifan's crimes to herself, she can take her to save the sisters who are still in Yan Shifan's clutches, she can help her completely bring down the Yan family, and eradicate this cancer for Ming Dynasty.
A person stood at the door at some point. Xiao Feng raised his head and saw that it was Lan Niang. Xiao Feng saw that she was alone and it was inconvenient to greet her into the house, so he walked to the door and asked with a smile.
"Sister-in-law, what's the matter?"
Lan Niang had obviously cried just now, looking at Xiao Feng with red eyes.
"Sir, that girl... the girl who fell in front of our house, is she the same as Lan'er?"
This was a bit meaningless, but Xiao Feng understood it immediately, and he also understood why Lan Niang was crying. He nodded, his eyes a little avoiding Lan Niang's gaze.
"Sir, I folded some paper money for her. When she is buried, I want to burn some paper for her. I heard from Miss An that the girl's mother fell ill and cannot come to the capital."
Xiao Feng's throat seemed to be choked, and Lan Niang's words were like a whip, hitting his face, burning.
"Why don't you ask me, after all these days, has the case been solved?"
Lan Niang lowered her head: "This is a matter for adults. I don't understand. I believe in adults. If you can clear up Lan'er's grievances, you will definitely be able to help this child."
Lan Niang changed hands and left, Xiao Feng stared at her back. She was obviously only forty-one years old, but her back looked as if she was in her fifties. She was overwhelmed by so much suffering and sorrow.
Xiao Feng suddenly picked up the wine bottle and drank it all in one breath. Then he swept the plates on the table aside, laid out a piece of paper, picked up the pen, and wrote the word "injustice" with all his strength.
Some people died, but not completely...
