The county lieutenant glanced at him and said with appreciation: "Your attitude in handling the case is very right. What is the responsibility of our Wuwei Mansion? Guarding the place and protecting people's property and lives. Since it is a murder case, we should investigate it to the end until the truth comes to light. Find out, and then bring the culprit to justice.”
"but."
The county lieutenant suddenly changed the topic again: "This case is so involved that it cannot be defined as an ordinary murder case. Next, I may not be able to investigate it, so what should you do?"
"You are not afraid of any hardships and dangers in your humble position!" Zhou Xunjian was categorical. Generally, those who can achieve this position have their own justice in their hearts.
The county captain obviously wanted to see his determination, and he was overjoyed when he heard this: "Very good, Xiao Zhou, don't worry, I have reported this matter to the superior, and even if someone from the county comes, I will try to let you investigate. "
"Yes!" Zhou Xunjian was shocked.
The county captain was very satisfied with his subordinate's attitude: "Now tell me what you doubt, and let's discuss it."
Zhou Xunjian responded and said seriously: "First, I carefully checked the tables and chairs in the study room and found that although there were Wang Shaocheng's footprints on the stools, the angle was always a little wrong."
As he spoke, he took out a rubbing and placed it on the table and pointed: "Sir, please see, if Wang Shaocheng kicked off the hanging on the chair, the footprints should not look like this."
The county lieutenant followed his instructions and frowned slightly: "You mean, the force is different?"
"Yes." Inspector Zhou said, "I would make a bold guess that the footprints at the scene were like someone taking off Wang Shaocheng's shoes and leaving them on purpose after he was hanged."
"This inference is very reasonable. Continue to maintain this suspicion." The county captain agreed with his remarks.
Inspector Zhou continued: "Secondly, after the case occurred, the humble officials rushed to the scene as soon as possible, and at the same time they notified the police, but the police delayed for a long time. After questioning, they said they had forgotten something at home during the trip. , turned around and went back again, and this going back and forth wasted time."
"But in the afternoon, someone from the humble position visited Wuzou's residence, but the landlord said that after Wuzou left, he did not return, and no one knocked on the door again."
"It's a rented house. If you want to go back to your own home, you have to knock on the door."
"Therefore, he lied."
"Why did you lie? What happened in the middle that made him arrive so late? Is there any ulterior secret in it?"
Zhou Xunjian stated his opinions one by one. It can be seen that he is still very capable. Just because of a few words, he became suspicious, but he did not show it at the time, but quietly made people investigate secretly. .
"This is indeed a big doubt. Even if he is late, there is no need for him to lie, let alone it has been delayed for so long." The county lieutenant nodded slowly and motioned for him to continue.
Inspector Zhou said: "Thirdly, Wang Shaocheng's wife once said that the day before the incident, Meng Xiang, the water conservancy magistrate, went to see Wang Shaocheng. Although he didn't know what they talked about, he had treated the servants and maids of the Wang family after their humble duties. During the cross-examination, I learned some things.”
"None of the servants heard the conversation between the two, but a maid saw Meng Xiang's appearance when he left. According to her, Meng Xiang's face was gloomy and his steps were very fast, as if he had just lost his temper. ."
"It can be inferred from this that on that day, Meng Xiang went to see Wang Shaocheng. The two of them most likely had a big argument in the study, and then around midnight, Wang Shaocheng committed suicide by hanging from the beam."
The county lieutenant agreed with the previous doubts, but he pondered for a moment: "Although it is reasonable, it does not explain anything. Wang Shaocheng is the water conservancy supervisor of this county, and Meng Xiang is the water conservancy magistrate. There is no relationship between the two. We have frequent official exchanges, and it is normal for us to have some disputes, so we cannot make a decision."
"Are you going to ask Meng Xiang to come over? Or we can go and ask." Zhou Xin inspected tentatively.
"No." The county lieutenant decisively refused: "Based on this mere guess, why do you ask the court official? What's more, if Meng Xiang is really involved, wouldn't it be a warning?"
"Yes, your Majesty is right." Zhou Xunjian said: "As for the work, I will let you go and keep a secret surveillance for the time being."
"Okay, let's do it like this." The county lieutenant turned the topic back to the autopsy: "Since you suspect the murder, there may be other doubts found on the body. Just by chance, I have a very professional person here, who may be able to Help you."
Then he gave instructions to the officers and soldiers outside.
Inspector Zhou was quite curious. Isn't there only one co-worker in the county? How could there be anyone more professional?
Soon he knew it. Not long after, a woman walked in. She was about twenty years old. She had delicate features and fair skin, but she was dressed in a man's attire. She had a slender figure, a brocade belt around her waist, and a plump chest. Hairpin.
After coming in, he bowed his hands and said, "I have met the county captain."
"This adult is not talking about her, is he?" Zhou Xunjian was stunned.
"What, is there a problem?" The county lieutenant glanced at him.
Inspector Zhou looked troubled: "A woman? How to do an autopsy? Sir, isn't this a joke?"
Before the county captain could speak, the girl said, "What's wrong with the woman? After Your Majesty founded Jiangshan, the court had expressly stipulated that women can be judges."
Then he added: "Inspector Zhou, I have heard that you once chased a murderer for more than four hundred miles and brought a big thief to justice. You are also very capable in murder cases, but you can't look down on women. Even His Majesty I once said that riding a beautiful lady across the mountains, who said women are inferior to men?”
"That was when General Xie Hongling rode through thousands of troops. His Majesty praised General Xie's bravery. You? Ha!" Zhou Xin inspection sneered.
"Although I can't compare with General Xie, I'm still more than good enough compared to your brothers in Lu'an County," the girl said.
Under the dynasty, there was no autopsy for women. Zhou Xunxun refused to believe it and ignored her. He faced the county captain and said, "Sir."
The county lieutenant understood what he meant, raised his hand for a moment, and said with a smile: "Xiao Zhou, don't you know that a person cannot be judged by his appearance, not to mention that this girl Yu is so beautiful, isn't she? I believe this officer, she is very good at examining corpses. It will not let you down."
"Is your surname also Yu?" Zhou Xinxuan grasped the key point.
"It's just a coincidence that they have the same surname." The county lieutenant replied quickly before the woman.
The girl said: "You are such a long-winded person. Do you want to do an autopsy?"
"Test! Of course I have to test! I hope you are really capable!" After that, Zhou Xunjian saluted the county captain and then left: "Let's go."
The girl looked at the county captain, who nodded slightly and looked serious.
"Don't worry, if there is a problem, I will definitely find it out." The girl backed away and followed Zhou Xinqin to the morgue.
