Xia Hongying consulted everyone's opinions, and after seeing that everyone had no objections, the group came to Haiyu's house. Haiyu asked the housekeeper to arrange the guest room, and after entertaining a few people for dinner, at the request of Xia Hongying, he told everyone about the case.

Yuzhou City has fertile water and soil, beautiful scenery, is located in the plain area, Jiangnan water town, no natural disasters, bumper harvest every year, the people have enough food and clothing, live and work in peace and contentment. Several county capitals in the suburbs are near the sea, and they also develop foreign trade, and they are wealthy state capitals in the entire Great Qin State.

In addition to the beautiful scenery, the cultural heritage here is also very rich, and the qin, chess, calligraphy and painting are all in their own style, which also attracts many literati and artists. People are hardworking and studious, there is a women's college in the city, and the whole city of Yuzhou presents a thriving scene.

However, three months ago, an incredible thing happened that disrupted the peaceful and comfortable life: someone found a female corpse by the East Lake in Yuzhou City!

When the deceased came to carry the body, it was found that the deceased's face had been skinned and his right hand had been cut off without a trace, and it was speculated that the murderer may have thrown the deceased's right hand into the East Lake.

Upon further examination, it was inferred that the deceased had died after the time of his death and that there were traces of assault before his death.

As the deceased's face was mutilated and unrecognizable, it was finally revealed from his clothes that he was a student at the women's college. After further investigation, there is indeed a student of the female school who has been missing for three days, is the second daughter of the local wealthy businessman Tian family, and on the day of the disappearance, he said that he asked for leave to go home to pay his grandmother's birthday, until there was a murder, and when he investigated, he learned that the woman had not been to the house.

In other words, the woman was abducted three days ago, but she was not killed until the early hours of the same day, and was violated and beaten and abused by the murderer in the middle.

This incident exploded in the peaceful city of Yuzhou, where the cases generally tried were thefts, neighborhood disputes, etc., and murders had not occurred for more than ten years.

The state government immediately summoned the best arresters, led by the chief arrester, and set up a crime-solving team; On the other hand, the master is responsible for appeasing the people.

However, the crime-solving team has not made any progress, and the people's hearts, which have just stabilized, are boiling again due to the appearance of a second corpse.

Haiyu recalled with a painful expression: "At first, everyone thought it was just an accident, or a normal routine. However, when a second corpse with the same symptoms appeared, people began to panic.

The second victim was the granddaughter of Mr. Zhang's family, who had returned to his hometown, and people speculated that the target of the murderer was a young lady from a large family. As a result, the women of the large families are closed, and the small families are still working normally in order to survive.

However, the third victim was the maid of Li Shan's family. Now, all the young women are afraid to go out. The people are panicking all day long, complaining about the inaction of our state capital. Tian Yuanwai and Zhang Daren also constantly put pressure on the state capital.

The fourth deceased was the daughter of Mr. Qian's dart head of the Weizhen Dart Bureau, Miss Qian believed that she was strong in martial arts and wanted to eliminate harm for the people, but the result was ......"

Xia Hongying asked, "During this period, the government has not made any progress at all?" ”

Hai Yu replied: "After Miss Qian was killed, Qian Darthead and Qian Gongzi also joined our case-solving team, and finally we came up with a way to lure the snake out of the hole. I know that this thief is strong in martial arts, and I issued a reward notice to recruit martial arts masters to eliminate harm for the people.

Then two young people came and said they could help us. When the lower officials were employing people, they were convinced, and we immediately planned an action plan. But...... But I didn't expect it...... Those two were liars!

The woman we used as bait was still captured by the thief, and the king led people to chase and was also injured by the thief, but fortunately he was helped by an old man passing by, otherwise, those catchers would be wiped out......"

At this time, everyone understood, no wonder Haiyu had that attitude at first.

Xia Hongying still asked tentatively: "Then the woman ...... later?"

Haiyu's eyes moistened: "Three days later...... On the edge of East Lake...... The body was found ......"

Xia Hongying sighed with emotion: "I don't know who woman is so righteous? ”

Haiyu screamed: "It's the little girl......"

Xia Hongying hurriedly comforted: "Hai Daren mourns on the Day. We will avenge the young lady. But since the adult mentioned using Miss as bait just now, I must have found some clues. ”

Haiyu replied: "It's a shame to say that because Miss Qian directly posted the challenge book on the city tower, which stimulated the thief's competitive spirit, Miss Qian received a note from the murderer that night, which read, 'Zi Shi is visiting'.

Later, the little girl also received the note. It's just that the little girl is young and doesn't know the height of the sky, relying on the protection of her family, she has to go out to buy gifts for Uchiko to celebrate her birthday, and the result is that we have white haired people to send black haired people......"

Hearing this, everyone's hearts were uncomfortable, and there was silence for a while. After a while, Xia Hongying still asked: "That is to say, there are still no clues until now?" ”

Hai Yu couldn't help but shake his head: "The thief is cunning, and we only knew his general figure in the last encounter." ”

Xia Hongying said: "So, we have to start investigating from the beginning." ”

Haiyu hurriedly got up and said: "This is for everyone." ”

Xia Hongying said again: "Then the troublesome lord will give us the files related to this case for review, so as not to omit anything." ”

Haiyu replied: "Of course, it will be delivered to the courtyard where you are staying tomorrow." Seeing the girl's martial arts, this time there is hope for catching the thief. If you have any needs, please put them forward, and the officials should meet them. ”

After another polite meeting, the group returned to their quarters, and Haiyu arranged for them to enter the courtyard, which happened to have five rooms. Xia Hongying was about to enter the room, but was stopped by Xue Qing.

"Xia Hongying, who the hell are you?"

"Why did Xue Qing say this?"

"How did you get your name, why do you know everything about the Great Qin region, why did Haiyu's attitude change so much, what did you show him just now, and he called himself a subordinate official with you, you are a member of the imperial court?"

Xia Hongying smiled: "Xue Qing, are you questioning me, or are you interested in me?" ”

"I'm just saying everyone's doubts very directly."

"What about you?" Xia Hongying took a step closer, "Who are you, don't you have reservations about us?" ”

"Brother Ice Flame knows."

"He doesn't know."

"Sooner or later, we'll know."

"Xueqing, it's inconvenient for you to say your identity, and I naturally have a reason for inconvenience. You just need to know that we are all the way, and I will not harm you. And ......" Xia Hongying approached again, and the distance between the two was less than a foot, "Your name is Brother Bingyan, I am still a year older than Bingyan, why don't you call me brother, huh?" ”

"I ...... I'm not the one who calls my brother indiscriminately, you'd better not have any bad intentions, otherwise...... Hmph......"

Xue Qing said and ran back to her room, Xia Hongying couldn't help but smile when she looked at her figure, and also turned back to her room. After the door closed, the ice flame in the shadows quietly retreated.

Xia Hongying lay on the bed and muttered to herself: "Brother Bingyan, you can rest assured now." Sometimes shrewdness is also a kind of annoyance, and it is better to be carefree like Xiaolong Xiaoqiao. ”

After breakfast the next day, everyone gathered in the pavilion in the courtyard and looked at the scrolls sent by the yamen. There is not much that can be found, mainly recording the autopsy, information about the deceased, and interviews with relatives of the deceased. The fifth case has a slightly more file, with a brief record of the murderer's figure.

Xia Hongying closed the scroll and said, "It seems that there really isn't much value in here. And now that the weather is hot, most of the deceased are daughters of large families, and they have already been buried in the ground, so we can only see if there are any clues from the family of the deceased. ”

Seeing that everyone had no objections, Xia Hongying continued to assign work: "Then let's go our separate ways, Xiaolong and I will go to Tian Yuanwai's house and Zhang Da's house, Bingyan and Xiao Qiao will go to Li Shanren and Qian Darttou, Xueqing, you stay here to learn about Miss Hai's situation, everyone must ask the victim's characteristics and living habits clearly, and see if they can find common ground." ”

Bingyan added, "Also, pay attention to cutting hands and peeling faces. ”

"Bingyan is right," Xia Hongying explained to Xiao Long and Xiao Qiao, "these two signature techniques of the murderer, either the murderer is a pervert and has a special fetish, or these people have characteristics that irritate the murderer on their hands and faces. It's important to ask these questions. ”

The division of labor is clear, and everyone sets off separately.