She ate one piece after another, like a very hungry mouse, scurrying and eating without stopping. By the time she realized what she was doing, the oil paper bag was already empty, and half of the last piece of snack had been bitten off. .
She sighed and ate the remaining half.
She spread her hands and looked at the empty palms.
She was so stingy, she was lying on the bed pretending to be the living dead, her waist almost broke, so he gave her a pack of six-dollar snacks.
This person is so stingy. He will have to remember better in the future. Take the money first and work later. If you don’t see the rabbit, don’t let the eagle fly!
She stood up. After lying for a long time, she would inevitably feel a little weak. She walked with difficulty step by step. When she walked to the window, she threw the oil paper downstairs along the half-open window and destroyed the body.
She dusted off the snack residue on her body, wiped her mouth and clapped her hands, then lay down on the quilt, lying down neatly and motionless, her whole body's breath also weakened, as if she was unconscious.
The vacant warehouse on the first floor was brightly lit, and the surrounding area was as bright as day. Large blocks of ice were piled in the ice basin, and the strands of pale white cold fog were particularly clear in the graceful light.
The corpses filled the open space of the warehouse. The white cloth on the body was half lifted. The cold air lingered on the corpses, and the dead faces became increasingly pale.
At noon, only three corpses were originally brought in, but as they continued to be examined, the corpses were brought in one after another, and finally they were spread out all over the floor.
Sun Ying spent a whole day examining all the corpses.
He hurriedly took two bites of the evening meal and then returned to the warehouse to sort out today's medical records. Suddenly he felt that it would be too troublesome without Yao Yao to help record the medical records.
He rubbed his sore wrist. He heard that Yao Yao was injured and it was quite serious. He wanted to finish the things at hand and go to see the doctor.
After all, when she recovers, she still has to record her condition.
Seeing Han Changmu walk in, Sun Ying quickly stood up and said a greeting: "Sir."
Han Changmu nodded: "Have you checked everything?"
Sun Ying handed the clearly compiled medical examination booklet to Han Changmu and said in a deep voice: "Sir, the cause of death of these nine people is the same. They were all struck by gravity, causing their internal organs to be broken and bleeding, and these nine people had no other symptoms. Any external injuries should appear to be a one-shot kill."
Han Changmu frowned. Yao Yao also suffered serious internal injuries. All his internal organs were damaged. Up to now, he was only taking medicine to hold his breath. It was still unclear whether his life could be saved.
Could it be that these people were all murdered by the same person.
He subconsciously felt that it was impossible. He might not know the methods of others, but he knew Yao Yao's abilities very well.
How could a death guard who had broken out of the Bei Ya Forbidden Army be seriously injured so easily when he stood firm in the face of thousands of troops on the battlefield?
However, he narrowed his eyes slightly. If these people were all killed by one blow, then it is not impossible for Yao Yao to seriously hurt her without being prepared.
He rubbed his brows and turned to ask Meng Suigai: "Have you checked at Li Ji Jiao Bamboo Shop?"
Boss Cai and others are from Li Ji Jiao Bamboo Shop, which is the ancestral shop of the Li family. Although it only sells meat and vegetables, it has been run as a century-old shop and has quite a lot of connections. What kind of seafood, delicacies and game are out of season? Fresh fruits and vegetables, as long as they can afford the money, there is nothing they can’t get enough to eat.
Twenty years ago, Li Ji's pepper and bamboo shoot business climbed up to the imperial palace and became an imperial merchant, supplying all kinds of meat and vegetables in the palace, and his worth has been rising all the way.
In the past two years, painted civets became popular in Beijing. This thing is a rare thing in Chang'an City. There are many in the south, but they are not easy to catch and are not easy to transport on the road. They have to be delivered all the way from the south. In Beijing, only sixty or seventy of a hundred can die.
The twenty or thirty animals that survived so hard were carefully cooked and served to the dining table. Naturally, they were worth a lot of money and were hard to find.
But it is such a precious thing, and Li Ji's pepper and bamboo shoot shop can only get as much as he wants.
In the previous provincial trials, meat and vegetables were also supplied by Li Ji Chili and Bamboo Shoots, and there were never any problems.
This means if you don't cause trouble, people will die if you cause trouble.
Meng Suige took out a stack of tissue paper and handed it to Han Changmu: "The letter just sent by Mr. Cheng Qi has been visited and questioned. This is a confession."
Han Changmu read while listening to Meng Suige's reply.
The confession clearly states that Boss Cai’s real name is Cai Huan, and he is the senior manager of Li Ji’s pepper and bamboo shoot business. He has been working in Li Ji for three generations. He started from a small job and became the second manager. He worked diligently and never made any mistakes.
As for the eight waiters who deliver food, they have all worked in Liji for four years or more. They support the whole family and have clean backgrounds.
Although people who are concerned are most likely to have their weaknesses exploited and threatened to do something, such people are also the least likely to take this step.
Han Changmu smoothed over the pages of thin paper, his eyes slowly passed over the nine names, and he frowned and asked, "Have their family members checked?"
Meng Suige nodded and said: "After checking, we found that they are all dutiful people in the suburbs of Beijing. They have no criminal records. The women take care of the housework at home and do some needlework to supplement the family income. The men all work at Li Jijiao Bamboo Shoot Shop."
Han Changmu lowered his eyes with a cold look. There was a mixed bag of fish and dragons in the West Market. Li Ji's Pepper and Bamboo Shoot Shop was able to build a century-old store in such a deep place. It has never changed hands. He has his own methods and abilities.
If you say that the Li family's background is completely clean, you won't believe it.
As for the people used, let's not mention it for now, but the one named Cai is not an ordinary person.
Han Changmu clicked Cai Huan's name and said coldly: "Go and check this person. All relatives and friends must check it out."
Meng Sui's back tensed and he said yes.
The roof ridges rose and fell in the night, half of the candles in the Tai Chi Palace were extinguished, and there were no people in the deep corridors. Only sparse lights swayed in the night wind, casting a bit of dim light.
It was late at night and most people were asleep.
The lights in the study room of Yanying Hall were still on.
Gao Fuguo looked around at the door of the study a few times, then looked up at the deep and lightless sky. He sighed, took the rosewood tray from his young apprentice, and walked into the study.
Emperor Yong'an was sitting behind the desk, holding a yellow-orange jade carving between his two fingers, looking at the candlelight carefully with a thin smile on his face.
Gao Fuguo placed the tray on the desk, picked up the white-bottomed blue and white bowl on it, and whispered with great care: "Your Majesty, it's late at night. You can take some soothing soup and then rest."
Emperor Yong'an raised his eyelids.
Gao Fuguo trembled.
The Xie family all have a pair of excellent skins, a pair of similar phoenix eyes, the tails of the eyes are carefully raised, and they look sideways with a half-smile, and their eyes are full of water.
However, Emperor Yong'an was getting older, and there were dense fine lines at the end of his eyes, and the skin was loose and hanging downwards, making his whole person look a bit miserable, and most of his eyes that were full of charm were occupied by sinister birds of prey.
He stared at people with such a non-existent look, as if he was entangled by a poisonous snake, making people shudder and feel numb all over.
After a moment of silence, Emperor Yong'an faced the light and looked at the yellow jade in his hand: "Has everything been taken care of?"
Gao Fuguo said: "Yes, they are all clean people. Nothing can be found."
"Is it safe at Xiao Qi's place?" Emperor Yong'an asked calmly.
Gao Fuguo lowered his head even further and responded: "It's all done."
In the past few days, he was puzzled. How could a saint compete with an unknown little girl?
Even General Liu, who had always been favored, was embarrassed several times in front of the saint.
If you really want her to die, what method can't be used?
If he just wanted to scare her, why did he have to look so deadly?
But he would never dare to ask these words.
Emperor Yong'an rubbed the yellow jade twice, and the yellow-orange halo became more pleasing to his eyes. The corners of his lips were raised high, and he smiled slightly: "Have you got everything he said?"
Gao Fuguo lowered his eyes and said angrily: "Yes, I got them all."
Emperor Yong'an raised his lips, leaned back relaxedly, and smiled contentedly: "Then get ready."
Gao Fuguo did not raise his head, but still looked humble: "Yes."
"Go and put it away." Emperor Yong'an got the right words and made a plan in his mind. He was in a good mood, handed the yellow jade to Gao Fuguo, and drank the calming soup happily.
Gao Fuguo took the topaz, walked to the bookshelf, and picked up an inconspicuous three-layer box.
He moved very quickly, and he didn't know what he did on the box. He only heard a slight "pop" and the box opened.
The box is lined with sapphire blue velvet cloth, making the items inside crystal clear, flowing, and particularly eye-catching.
He looked at it thoughtfully, then placed the yellow jade inside and sighed in his heart.
The things here look like ordinary jade, but they are very hot to the touch.
Emperor Yong'an drank the Soothing Decoction and felt a little depressed. In addition, it was already dark, so he asked blearily: "Have you put it away?"
Gao Fuguo's heart froze, he quickly closed the box, held Emperor Yong'an's hand and walked out of the study, lowering his eyebrows and saying nothing.
Suddenly walking from the bright study into the dark night, Gao Fuguo's eyes stung a little, and he subconsciously raised his head.
A strand of silver hair suddenly crossed his eyelashes, shining coldly under the dim lamp.
Gao Fuguo's eyelids twitched and his eyes felt a little astringent.
Gao Fuguo has been with Emperor Yong'an for decades, accompanying him from the lowest point to the top. He can be sworn to be the person who understands him best.
But now, Gao Fuguo could not understand Emperor Yong'an more and more.
For such an illusory thing, is it really worth it to die so many people, spend so much effort, and possibly be in vain in the end?
Maybe the saint is really getting older, and people and things that he didn't care about before have become more and more important in his heart.
But the people and things that I cared about before are no longer important in my heart.
Perhaps this is the heart of a saint that cannot be guessed.
