When Chen Yutian and Xuan Xi came to the Wu family manor again, what they saw was countless servants leaving with their baggage on their backs.
Seeing this scene, Chen Yutian immediately understood that they should all be dismissed.
After all, the only male head of the family has died. It is impossible for a weak woman like Mrs. Wu to support such a huge family business.
Therefore, dismissing servants is also a way.
Although, Chen Yutian doesn't think this is the best way to handle things.
The two of them watched the servants leave in twos and threes carrying their burdens, some with happy faces, some with sad faces, all kinds of living things appeared before their eyes.
Chen Yutian sighed involuntarily.
When I walked into the manor, I saw only a few servants sweeping the floor with brooms, but it was obvious that they had no enthusiasm and were just pretending to sweep the floor, that's all.
A few more people looked at the servants who were sent home with envious eyes.
But he didn't realize that the object of his envy was walking out the door with a grimace and a frown on his face, as if he was facing a disaster.
Seeing this scene, Chen Yutian sighed even harder.
Xuan Xi also shook his head helplessly.
Although it was her first time here, looking at the layout and scale of the manor, as well as the groups of servants who were dismissed, she could tell how lively this manor was before.
But now, all the prosperity is in the past.
What is left behind is a look of twilight.
The two of them came to the atrium with different moods.
As soon as Fang entered the door, he saw a man who looked like a housekeeper, scolding a few lazy servants, with a very angry look on his face.
Chen Yutian stepped forward.
"This is a polite butler. I am the police officer of Jiulong Mansion who is responsible for investigating the murder of your master. I have something to ask my lady. Is she available?"
When the housekeeper heard that he was the person responsible for investigating the master's murder, his eyes lit up!
"Yes! My wife is resting in the inner garden at the moment. Please wait for a moment. I will find someone to inform my wife."
"Then it's time to work." Chen Yutian held the jade fracture fan and cupped his hands slightly, looking around calmly.
The butler sent a maid responsible for serving tea to report.
Chen Yutian looked at her back as she hurried to the inner garden, his eyes narrowed slightly, and then he asked the housekeeper, "By the way, housekeeper, when we came in, we saw many servants of your house who seemed to have been dismissed. Go outside, what on earth is going on?”
Mentioning this matter, the housekeeper sighed helplessly.
"Oh... don't mention it... because my wife decided to move back to the capital after the master's case was over. Moreover, because of the master's death, the entire manor was a little distraught, and the wife also felt that she could no longer use so many servants. So I decided to demobilize some of them first, and then demobilize all of them when I moved out..."
"That's it." Chen Yutian nodded slightly.
Xuan Xi was a little curious and asked, "So, do you also have a house in the capital?"
The housekeeper nodded and said: "Yes. That is the place that the master bought when he was young. It is also close to the madam's natal family, and it is very convenient to go home to visit relatives... I think it is for this reason that the madam wants to move back. …”
At the end, he sighed.
Chen Yutian naturally had no intention of paying attention to these things, but he found something in the housekeeper's words that made him extremely interested.
"Madam's natal family?"
"Yes, Madam's natal family is in the capital. She is also a native of the capital, but her luck is shallow. She has to be a widow only a few years after marrying the master."
There was a hint of regret in the butler's words.
But Chen Yutian grasped the most critical point from his words.
He glanced at Xuan Xi subconsciously.
Xuan Xi obviously also discovered what he found, and nodded slightly at him, and then asked: "You said that your wife married the master only a few years ago, but isn't your master already at the age of knowing his destiny? Is that so? But Madam’s age is indeed not that old.”
The housekeeper nodded and said: "Yes... The master is much older than the wife. This is why the wife's family always opposed the marriage. However, the master finally moved the wife's parents and made them agree to the marriage. . Speaking of which, it was only a few years ago."
Chen Yutian and Xuan Xi looked at each other again.
"However, I am very curious, how do you, the housekeeper, know so clearly these secret matters between your master and his wife?"
Hearing Chen Yutian's question, the housekeeper smiled slightly and said: "To tell you the truth, I was originally a servant of my wife's natal family. After marrying here with my wife, I became the housekeeper here, so I don't know much about what happened back then. Knowing a thing or two makes you two laugh."
At this time, he obviously realized that he had leaked something to outsiders, so he stopped talking.
Chen Yutian and Xuan Xi also learned enough information from his mouth, so they stopped communicating with him.
Not long after, the maid in charge of reporting came back.
"You two adults, please move to the inner garden. Madam is waiting in the flower hall at the moment."
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Chen Yutian and Xuan Xi followed the maid to the flower hall in the inner garden.
It is said to be a flower hall, but the decoration here is no worse than the hall in the atrium. It is even more quiet and elegant than the hall, which is commendable.
Although the flower hall is not large, every table and chair is made of fine pear wood. While exuding the fragrance of wood, it also makes people feel relaxed and happy.
Surrounding them, there are several large paintings hanging on the walls, and the faint fragrance of ink is faintly emitted from them.
The fragrance of wood mixed with the fragrance of ink interweaves in the air, forming an intoxicating aroma that makes people feel peaceful after smelling it.
Seeing this, Chen Yutian couldn't help being surprised!
The decoration here, whether it is the ink on the big painting or the fine pear wood, are the most precious things in the world and have always been expensive. Even the dignitaries in the capital may not be able to afford them.
But in this small flower hall, they are all gathered together.
"How rich is Wu Chengtian that he can use such luxurious decorations at will? Where does his money come from?"
Looking around, Chen Yutian's eyes showed a hint of contemplation.
Then, his eyes stopped on the graceful figure above the main seat in the flower hall.
As the housekeeper said before, Mrs. Wu was much younger than Master Wu Chengtian. Therefore, although the two of them were prepared, they couldn't help but be surprised when they saw Mrs. Wu!
Really too young!
Chen Yutian looked at the beautiful figure sitting on the throne in surprise. She looked like she was no more than twenty-seven or eight years old, and she was in the best years of her life.
Although her hair has been tied into a bun, it makes her already beautiful face even more attractive. Her bright eyes, white teeth, willow eyebrows and phoenix eyes, Yao nose and cherry lips... everything is as perfect as The matching was average, and when combined on her face, it was like the most proud work of the Creator.
What's more important is that every move she makes shows a well-informed and reasonable look, and you can tell she is a lady at a glance.
But how could such a well-educated lady be willing to marry a man who was nearly twenty years older than her?
This question was like a big mountain. When they saw Mrs. Wu for the first time, it stuck in the hearts of Chen Yutian and Xuan Xi, and they couldn't let it go for a long time.
"Are you two the detectives from Jiulong Mansion?" Mrs. Wu looked at the two of them and said.
Chen Yutian nodded, slightly arched his hands towards Mrs. Wu, and said, "Exactly, the two of us are here because I want to ask you some questions, Madam."
Hearing this, Mrs. Wu quickly stood up from her chair and said with a hint of excitement: "My lord, it's okay to ask. As long as it is related to the master's case, I will definitely know everything and tell you everything."
Chen Yutian waved his hand quickly and said with a smile: "Madam, you're welcome...I just heard from outside that my wife only married the master a few years ago, right?"
Mrs. Wu nodded, sat down again, and said, "Yes, I have been married to my late husband for only five years."
Chen Yutian nodded slightly and asked: "I see... Then when Madam met Mr. Wu, did she still remember what he did? Who was he?"
Hearing this, Mrs. Wu frowned and thought for a while, then replied: "He seemed to have just moved here from Yangzhou, and his business seemed to have just started in the capital. This was also the reason why he would be received by my parents when he went to my house to propose marriage. One of the reasons for making things difficult.”
Xuan Xi thought to herself, maybe the age gap between you is the real reason why your parents are making things difficult...
"But why do you ask these questions?"
Mrs. Wu glanced at the two of them slightly suspiciously.
Chen Yutian quickly explained: "Madam, don't get me wrong. It's all because when we were investigating Mr. Wu's case, we found that it was probably related to an experience he had when he was young, so we came here to ask Madam. I wonder if Madam knows What happened when the master was young?"
Hearing this, Mrs. Wu glanced at the two of them doubtfully. After she was convinced that what they said was true, she frowned, thought for a while, and sighed.
"I'm sorry... I know nothing about the master's youth, and he has never taken the initiative to tell me similar things... If he doesn't tell me, I won't ask more questions."
"I see. This is because we were rude... In that case, we won't bother Madam anymore and will take our leave."
Chen Yutian stood up and sighed slightly.
An expected answer, but it still makes people feel a little disappointed...
However, just as the two of them stood up and prepared to leave the flower hall, Mrs. Wu suddenly spoke and stopped them: "Wait a minute, you two!"
"I wonder if there is anything else, madam?"
Mrs. Wu hesitated for a moment, gritted her teeth, and said: "Although I don't know what happened to the master when he was young, I have seen him often writing something alone in the study, and every time I entered, he would look like I quickly put them away like a thief, I thought... maybe those things can answer your questions."
Hearing this, Chen Yutian and Xuan Xi looked at each other, and both saw an obvious look of surprise in each other's eyes!
"Then please help me, madam, to take out that thing." Chen Yutian said.
Mrs. Wu shook her head slightly and said: "I can't take it out, because I don't know where the things the master wrote are at all. The only thing I know is that it should still be hidden in the master's study. Everything, It also depends on your luck."
Hearing this, Chen Yutian and Xuan Xi were both shocked!
The two of them looked at each other, and both saw a helpless smile slowly emerging from their eyes...
"Two adults, please come with me..."
After saying that, Mrs. Wu moved lightly and walked out of the flower hall first. Chen Yutian and Xuan Xi looked at each other and then followed.
In a moment, the three of them had arrived at Wu Chengtian's study.
This is also the murder scene where the first headless case occurred!
"This is my late husband's study. Please..." Mrs. Wu directly opened the door of the study.
Chen Yutian and Xuan Xi looked at each other again and then walked into the room.
This study is not big, only a quarter of the size of the flower hall just now, and the decoration is very simple. Compared with the flower hall, it is like the sky or the earth.
Moreover, there are not many books in this study room.
Although it was the first time for Chen Yutian to come to this study, this was the murder scene of Wu Chengtian's death. There were already detailed records in the files. Therefore, he was no stranger to this place, and even On the contrary, there is an inexplicable feeling of familiarity.
He walked slightly through every corner of the study, carefully looking at the ground beneath his feet.
After all, it is a murder scene. Before the murder is solved, all actions should be taken with caution to avoid damaging the integrity of the scene and ignoring important clues.
"Madam, where are those things you mentioned?" Chen Yutian asked casually.
But he didn't get the slightest response!
The study door suddenly closed with a bang!
"not good……"
An ominous premonition suddenly arose in Chen Yutian's heart. Before he could take any action, he saw Xuan Xi's complexion suddenly change. He saw several black shadows suddenly descending on all the windows in the study room, breaking through the window paper and shooting directly. Entered the study!
The two people in the study had no time to think about it. Chen Yutian waved the folding fan in his hand and directly hit the several black shadows that came towards him!
Xuan Xi also hit those black figures accurately with the wind whistling in his palm!
It was then that they discovered that these black shadows were actually iron projectiles.
"Bang..."
A dull sound suddenly sounded, and a large cloud of smoke filled the air from the exploding projectiles, covering the entire study in an instant.
Chen Yutian and Xuan Xi's expressions changed greatly because they discovered that there was poison in the smoke.
But it was already too late.
When the projectile exploded, the smoke had already penetrated into their bodies along their noses. Even holding their breath at this moment had no effect at all.
