Three days ago, March 17, the first quarter of the lunar month.
Tie Shu, an apprentice at Tie's Medical Center in Baiye Lane, Qiumenfang, went to work at the medical center as usual. After opening the door, he smelled the smell of blood. He followed the smell to the consulting room and found a messy corpse lying in a pool of blood. , I was so frightened that I peed my pants on the spot and rushed to report to the officer.
Tie Shu and his family members jointly identified the deceased as Tie Hai, a doctor at Tie's Medical Center. The cause of death was that he was hacked to death. The medical center was in a mess and a lot of property and medicinal materials were lost.
Zhao Zhengzhi, who went to investigate, found a jade plaque at the scene. After identification, it was a personal belonging of Bai Rong, the head of the Bai family in Qingzhou.
Zhao Zhengzhi immediately led people to the Bai Mansion to inquire, but Bai Rong was missing. According to the Bai family's servants, the Bai family leader went back to his room to rest after dinner last night and never left the house.
They found out that the time of Tiehai's death was between Zichu and Yinzheng the night before. Eyewitnesses also claimed that they saw Bai Rong appearing in Baiye Lane around Zishi. With the jade plaque as evidence, Che Taishou concluded that The murderer was Bai Rong. Zhao Zhengzhi ordered the entire city to search for the murderer. Unexpectedly, he searched for it for three days and found nothing.
Just as he was having a headache, news came from Chutingyi that Bai Xiang had returned to Guangdu City.
"So, does Governor Che plan to use Bai Sanlang as a hostage bait and set a trap to lure Bai Rong out?" Hua Yitang asked.
"Bai Rong's whereabouts are unknown now. He is obviously on the run out of fear of crime. Bai Rong has five children, four of whom are traveling abroad. Only Bai Sanlang has the closest relationship with him. Che just wants to find Bai Rong to ask for clues. For example, Bai Rong's daily life Lidu likes to go wherever he likes." Governor Che said with a smile, "I never thought that I could ask Madam Lin and Lieutenant Huaxian to help me. It is really a great blessing for the people of Guangdu!"
Hua Yitang raised the corners of his eyes, half-smiling but not smiling, and let out a long "Oh——".
After learning about Lin Sui'an's identity as the censor, Governor Che immediately presented all the files on Bai Rong's case. Fan Hua Yitang asked, and answered all questions, and answered them carefully.
Unfortunately, it is of no use.
The investigation of this case was very rough, and the records in the file were brief. Except for the jade plaque, there were basically no details in the on-site investigation. The autopsy examination was even more sloppy. What is even more disturbing is that the attitude of Governor Che and Zhao Zhengzhi was ambiguous. In cooperation, there are only a few words of truly useful truth, but the content of flattering nonsense has skyrocketed.
Bai Xiang was like a plagued chicken, with his head drooped, his bulging belly deflated, and Hua Yitang's sleeves were clenched into dried plums.
Hua Yitang pulled back his sleeves in disgust, "Hua thinks it's too far-fetched to conclude that Bai Rong is the murderer based on this evidence alone."
Governor Che raised the corners of his mouth and his mustache curved into a strange arc, "I wonder what Lieutenant Hua County has to say, but Che is all ears."
Lin Sui'an: "The most obvious point is that the evidence chain is insufficient."
Hua Yitang: "The most important point is, what is the murder weapon?"
Zhao Zhengzhi: "The murder weapon is a horizontal knife, which is similar to Mrs. Lin's knife."
Lin Sui'an: "How did Brother Zhao know?"
"We bad guys deal with knife wounds all year round, so we can naturally tell some clues from the wounds of the deceased."
Lin Sui'an raised his eyebrows. No wonder Zhao Zhengzhi paid special attention to her and Jin Ruo's weapons. Could he have suspected them?
Hua Yitang: "Where is the knife now?"
Zhao Zhengzhi: "...it hasn't been found yet."
Governor Che: "Of course it is in Bai Rong's hands."
Hua Yitang: "Have witnesses ever seen a knife in Bai Rong's hand?"
Governor Che choked, "...this...I didn't ask in detail."
"Have witnesses ever seen Dao Bairong murder with their own eyes?"
"...never"
Hua Yitang shook his fan and said, "The body was chopped to pieces and turned into bloody pieces. Doesn't Supervisor Che find it strange?"
Governor Che: "What's so strange?"
"I heard that Bai Rong has dizziness."
Bai Xiang: "Yes, yes, yes, my grandfather is bleeding. He doesn't even dare to watch chickens being killed on weekdays. How could he go and chop people with so many knives?!"
Governor Che shook his head and said with a smile: "There is no evidence about the bleeding, so it cannot be done accurately."
Bai Xiang: "I am the witness. Bai's servants, maids, grooms, and cooks all know it!"
"They are all members of the Bai family, so it is inevitable that they are being shielded."
Hua Yitang: "Even if Bai Rong doesn't faint from blood, chopping up Tie Hai's body like this is obviously to vent his anger. What's his motive?"
The eunuch Che straightened his waist and said confidently, "You don't know, but Bai Rong suffers from headaches, which makes his temperament unstable. He has been particularly irritable in the past few years. He often beats and scolds his servants, and even treats the doctors who come to see him. He also uttered bad words, and he went to several medical clinics in Guangdu City but was still not satisfied. Tiehai only started to treat Bai Rong in recent months. I heard that the two had a quarrel a few days before the incident. Someone thought that this was the reason why Bai Rong killed someone!"
Hua Yitang glanced at Bai Xiang in surprise, "Is this the case?"
Bai Xiang lowered his head and said, "My father's temper is indeed not very good." He paused and said, "It's all because of your elder brother..."
Hua Yitang: "..."
Governor Che: "I wonder if you two have any questions about this case?"
Lin Sui'an shook his head: "No more."
Hua Yitang stood up, shook his robe and smoothed his sleeves, "Hua is gone too."
Bai Xiang was shocked: "Hua Yitang!"
"Very good!" Grand Administrator Che was overjoyed, stroking his palms and smiling, "Zhao Zhengzhi, hurry up to Fanfang District's Biandan House to order a red tail banquet. Che will personally take care of Madam Lin and Lieutenant Huaxian——"
Before he finished speaking, Hua Yitang and Lin Sui'an turned around and walked out. The governor of Che hurriedly chased after them, "Where are you two going?"
The man in red clothes and white face who followed them turned back coldly, "Lead the way to the Corpse Collection Hall."
Lin Sui'an knew very well that although her title as a secret censor sounded bluffing, but if she really reached someone else's territory, if she didn't have some real skills to convince them, the best she could do would be to be fooled.
This is the so-called "strong dragon can hardly defeat a local snake".
If they want to get to the bottom of this case, Governor Che will definitely not be able to point the finger, so they can only rely on them to re-investigate on their own.
The first item is, of course, the autopsy.
Governor Che obviously did not expect them to behave like this. He stood far away at the entrance of the Corpse Hall, covering his mouth and nose with a handkerchief, and his face was reflected green by the dark light.
"There is only one man in the Prefect's Mansion. He broke his leg the day before yesterday. He is at home on leave and can't come."
Zhao Zhengzhi frowned, "The previous autopsy records are in the file, and the cause of death is clearly written. There is no need to do a new autopsy, right? What's more, the post of autopsy needs to be appointed by the court, and the autopsy results of ordinary doctors cannot be used as submissions. Testify in court—"
Fang Ke placed the wooden box next to the morgue with a thud, and pulled out a rectangular bronze medal from his arms. It was surrounded by Taoist five-element mantras written in inverted carvings. The production process was similar to that of the Xiaoxing Order, and it was half the size of a palm. , quite small and exquisite. The front is engraved with "仵 Zuo Xingren" and the back is engraved with "Awarded by Dali Temple". The bottom of the card is a square engraved name seal. After the autopsy is completed, it is stamped on the signature column, which is the real-name authoritative certification and aesthetic comparison. That dark censor Ling Buliuqiu is too strong.
On the bronze medal is a double-link braided lanyard, which is hung on the middle finger. The movement displayed is similar to some modern swearing gestures.
Only those who have passed the most stringent four-level assessment of Dali Temple can be equipped with such a job appointment card, which is equivalent to a senior professional title in a job.
Governor Che and Zhao Zhengzhi were as quiet as dogs for an instant.
Fang Ke opened the big wooden box, drew the Soul Calming Talisman, and put on his gloves.
Hua Yitang stuffed Lin Sui'an with a fragrant handkerchief, then took her wrist, and Jin Ruo took several big steps back.
Fang Mo slowly opened the shroud.
This was a very tragic corpse. Zhao Zhengzhi's previous description of being "chopped into mincemeat" was not an exaggeration. There was almost no intact skin on the body, and the skin, muscles, tendons, and blood vessels were all turned up in a mess. The wounds were so deep that bones could be seen, and the wounds on the abdomen were the most messy, as if they had been minced.
The only thing that is relatively complete is the face, which retains relatively complete facial features.
Fang Ke calmly glanced around, glanced at Lin Sui'an, and took the lead in opening the deceased's eyelids.
Lin Sui'an's pupils shrank violently, and dazzling white light poured into his sight. Suddenly, a blade of wind swept towards his neck, bright red blood splashed, the blade turned, the blade screamed harshly, and the sharp blade light formed a "zig" from top to bottom. , the light and shadow flickered and changed, sweeping towards the abdomen——
Oops!
Lin Sui'an took half a step back, his heart beating like a pounding and his breathing rapid.
Hua Yitang was very close, holding her waist with his left arm, holding her wrist with his right hand, his fingers as tight as iron pliers, looking at her intently, holding his breath, three points more nervous than she was.
Fang Ke had already begun to examine the wounds on the surface of the abdomen. According to the progress of the autopsy, tens of seconds should have passed - the memory image seen by Goldfinger still lasted about three seconds, but in reality the time of losing consciousness became longer - This is not a good sign.
"How?" Hua Yitang asked in a low voice.
"It should be the moment before death." Lin Sui'an said.
Hua Yitang gritted his teeth, "I'm asking you how you feel? Are you dizzy? Are you dizzy? Are you ringing in your ears? Are you flustered? Are your feet sore? Does your toothache hurt? Do you want to drink water, eat something and sleep?"
Lin Sui'an laughed, "It's okay."
Hua Yitang breathed a sigh of relief, glanced out of the corner of his eye, and immediately pulled out a saw. He stepped on the edge of the morgue with one foot and stepped on the wooden bench with the other. He sawed the ribs with a fierce creak, and hurriedly pulled Lin Sui'an back. Finally, I was afraid that my face would be covered in blood and flesh.
The prefect Che and Zhao Zhengzhi rushed out of the door, making earth-shattering sounds of vomiting. Jin Ruo endured it for a moment and ran away. Lin Sui'an stayed for half an hour more and then ran away. Unexpectedly, Hua Yi, who ran the fastest every time, Tang actually stayed in the Corpse Collection Hall.
Lin Sui'an faced the opposite side of the corpse collection hall, facing a row of old locust trees. He turned his hands inside and outside, took a deep breath of fresh outdoor air, and activated the memories of Golden Finger. The more he recalled, the more familiar he felt. The movement of the knife... …split, penetrate, turn, sweep, swing——
"Master, have you forgotten something?" Jin Ruo came over and bumped Lin Sui'an's shoulder.
Lin Sui'an: "Huh?"
"You promised before that as long as the corpse case is solved, you will tell me a secret."
Only then did Lin Sui'an remember his previous promise to Jin Ruo, and pulled Jin Ruo over. Chief Che and Zhao Zhengzhi were still vomiting and had no time to pay attention to her. Lin Sui'an lowered his voice and said, "Actually, I can see the memories of the dead."
Jin Ruo: "..."
Lin Sui'an blinked and nodded again.
"Alas -" Jin Ruo sighed in an old-fashioned manner, "Master, you should keep some distance from people named Hua in the future. This habit of bragging is not good."
Lin Sui'an raised his eyebrows, "You don't believe it?"
Jin Ruo stuck out his tongue, "I believe you are a ghost!"
Lin Sui'an was a little helpless.
Sure enough, only Hua Yitang, who shares the same problem, would accept such an outrageous setting without any obstacles.
Not long after, the door to the corpse hall opened, and Hua Yitang and Fang Ke came out. Fang Ke held a completed autopsy grid. Hua Yitang's face had the same color as the autopsy grid.
Fang carved: "The deceased, Tie Hai, was fifty years old, male, seven feet six inches tall. There were two fatal causes of death. One was three inches below the throat bone, where the trachea was severed, and the other was half an inch below the navel, where the internal organs were cut. He was cross-cut and died on the spot. There were also forty-eight stab wounds on his body, all of which were post-mortem wounds. The wounds were of different sizes and depths. Although the fatal wounds and post-mortem wounds were similar in shape, they were not the same murder weapon, but weapons with similar shapes."
"What did you say?" Zhao Zhengzhi turned around and shouted, "There are two identical knives?"
Fang Ke: "There are no two identical knives in the world, only knives with similar shapes."
Governor Che: "What this prisoner means is that the murderer first used a knife to chop the person? Then he used a knife to torture the corpse? Is this reasonable?"
Fang Ke sighed, his expression full of "so stupid" contempt, "Not one person, but two people, using two similar-looking knives. The murderer was stronger, the knife was decisive, and the force penetrated the bones; the corpse abuser The strength is small, and when the knife is drawn out, it sticks to the skin and flesh."
Hua Yitang also took out a piece of paper, "I simply drew the shape of the murder weapon based on Brother Fang's inference about the murder weapon." At this point, he smashed the Yahua Zi, "It's very unexpected."
The governor Che and Zhao Zhengzhi took a closer look, and their expressions changed with horror. Zhao Zhengzhi snatched the painting and turned to stare at Lin Sui'an and Jin Ruo with ferocious expressions.
Lin Sui'an and Jin Ruo were stunned and pulled out the weapons from their waists in unison.
The murder weapon in the painting is in the shape of a horizontal sword, but it is one foot and four inches shorter than the ordinary horizontal sword, only two feet long, and the blade is one minute wider, about three fingers wide. Except for the uncertain color, it is different from Qian Jing and Ruo Jing. There are nine points of similarity.
Oooh!
Lin Sui'an figured it out. The knife skills he saw in Golden Finger were clearly the first move of the Shijing Collection, "cutting the throat and bleeding for ten feet" and the third move, "breaking the heart in a cauldron with a knife."
Jin Ruo scratched his head crazily, "So, the biggest suspect now is-"
Lin Sui'an was dumbfounded and pointed at his nose, "We--what?":,,
