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The dwelling place of the wild cat, the door.

Zhou Xiaocao stood there, his eyes fixed on the broken door hanging diagonally on the door frame, and his mood was complicated. The male dog who was scared away by Zhou Xiaocao three times and twice now brought a partner and was grinning at Zhou Xiaocao. That's probably to say, boy, now that I've found a helper, uncle, I think you can help me?

A small entourage dressed as a thin boy came to Zhou Xiaocao's side and stood quietly. The male dog looked, yo, you also came to help? Suddenly the arrogance was not so arrogant, but the two front paws still scratched the ground, and there was a whining sound in his mouth.

At this time, Xie Bingzhou led a large army over, and when he saw so many people, the male dog finally knew that it was not an opponent, and hurriedly ran away, the tail was caught in the hind legs, and he ran away twisting and twisting.

Xie Bingzhou looked at the dilapidated place and said softly, "Go in." He walked in first, followed by Zhou Xiaocao, Zheng Zheng and others.

And they went into the courtyard and filled a small courtyard to the brim. Because there are too many people, only some people who can rank up are qualified to follow Master Xie into the house to check the murder scene, and the little entourage who has been following Zhou Xiaocao had to stand outside the door, but those big black eyes seemed to be able to speak, paying close attention to Zhou Xiaocao's every move. He is also standing in a very good position, standing a little to the left of the door, which can not only ensure that Zhou Xiaocao can always be in his sight, but also be able to run to Zhou Xiaocao's side as fast as possible in case of emergency. This is the attitude that bodyguards are used to, that is, they are responsible for their masters.

In the house, the wildcat was still there when he died, but the blood had dried up and was dark red on the ground. Combined with the cold air of early winter, it makes people feel even colder. Zheng Zheng twisted his neck involuntarily, and his face was very strange.

Zhou Xiaocao pointed to the traces on the ground and said, "Lord Xie, please take a look!" The deceased, Wildcat, used his own blood before he died, to draw clues about the murderer. This says at least two things. ”

Xie Bingzhou asked, "Which two points?" ”

Zhou Xiaocao said: "The first point is that this murderer is a veteran, and it only takes one knife to kill people, so that the victim can't make a sound, and he can escape calmly." Second, it also shows that the killer has not much time, and he must flee the scene immediately after a fatal blow. ”

Xie Bingzhou said: "So, what clues are there?" ”

Zhou Xiaocao said: "Adult! While I was inquiring about the whereabouts of the stonemasons, a beggar, on the orders of the murderer, came and lured me out. By the time I came back again, the wildcats were dead on the spot. Then, I was afraid that Shidunzi's Hun family would also be harmed, so I hurried up to Shidunzi's house. Then, I saw that the Hun family of Shidunzi was also killed in their home. Perhaps it was at that time that Shi Dunzi happened to see me coming out of his house. In fact, you also mentioned just now that your Hun family's body is already cold. Think about it, if I killed it, would the corpse have cooled so quickly? If I kill someone, won't I leave, stay in your house and wait for someone to catch me? ”

Shi Dunzi is also a family member of the victim, and this time he also came. At this time, when he heard Zhou Xiaocao say this, he asked: "Then I saw you come out at that time, and then I saw that my Hun family was dead, don't you suspect who you suspect?" ”

Zhou Xiaocao waved his hand and said, "I didn't say that what you suspected was wrong, but the murderer couldn't be me." ”

Xie Bingzhou said: "Okay, don't say so much useless. Didn't you just say that the murderer has been found? Who is it? You point it out to the officer! ”

Zhou Xiaocao looked around and said slowly: "The murderer is among us!" ”

After speaking, he said, "My lord! Last night, Zheng Zheng and I went out to investigate the case, and when we came back, we missed the time when the city gate closed and were blocked out of the city. ”

Xie Bingzhou said: "No, I remember that you came back last night. ”

Zhou Xiaocao said: "Exactly! That's because of this wildcat! He dug a tunnel in the city walls, and the exit was in the mass grave outside the city, and he collected the money to do the business of such people who missed the closing time of the city gates. ”

Xie Bingzhou's face changed: "This wild cat is really a bastard!" If the bandits come in down the tunnel, it will be miserable! ”

Zhou Xiaocao said: "Exactly! After Lord Xie goes back, someone must fill this tunnel. Now, let's get back to this murder. ”

Xie Bingzhou twisted his beard and said, "Well, then you go on." ”

Zhou Xiaocao said: "Last night, when we were in the tunnel, I fell down, and the wild cat came to help me, and when I turned back, guess what we found?" ”

Shi Dunzi asked, "What do you see?" ”

Then, feeling that there was no place for him to speak at this time, he quickly glanced at Xie Bingzhou and lowered his head. Xie Bingzhou asked, "What is it?" ”

Zhou Xiaocao said: "We saw Mr. Zheng Zheng holding a short knife in his hand, and the knife was out of the sheath!" ”

"Huh?!"

Everyone was amazed. The tunnel is so narrow, and no one knows, he has a blade in his hand, what does he want to do? You can guess it with your toes!

Zheng Zheng said: "I saw a mouse and wanted to stab it to death!" ”

Zhou Xiaocao turned around, looked at Zheng Zheng coldly, and said, "You said the same thing last night. However, in fact, you wanted to kill us, but you did not expect that I would fall at that time, nor did you think that the wild cats would help me, so that your assassination failed. ”

Zheng Zheng argued: "Nonsense! Good decent, what am I killing you for! ”

Zhou Xiaocao said: "Kill me because I am responsible for investigating and dealing with the theft of silver from the treasury." And you, the one who stole the silver! ”

Xie Bingzhou shouted: "What! ”

Involuntarily took half a step back and stared at Zheng Zheng. This silver theft case can torture him, and when he hears that the criminal has found it, isn't he excited?

Zheng Zheng said loudly: "My lord, he is spewing blood!" I, Zheng Zheng, have been following adults for many years and have always been loyal, how could I do such a thing? ”

Zhou Xiaocao sneered and said, "Hmph! You designed that basement, right? You unknowingly stole the silver, and then you knew that someone was going to investigate the stonemasons who built the basement in the first place, and deliberately scared them away, right? ”

Shi Dunzi said: "That's right! It was this Mr. Zheng who went to my house and asked me to go out to hide for a while, saying that he would be killed! ”

Xie Bingzhou had already believed Zhou Xiaocao's words for seven or eight points at this time. This Zheng Zheng may really be the criminal!

Zhou Xiaocao pointed at Zheng Zheng and said, "Your short knife is very sharp, it can definitely kill with one sword, right?" It's a pity that you forgot jì, although the wild cat is illiterate, he still painted before he died, pointing out the clues of the murderer! You see, these two parallel lines are the tunnels that refer to; This short knife, that means that the man with the short knife who was with us last night killed me! He knew that I would definitely come back to him, so he told me the truth! ”

Zheng Zheng blushed and said, "You are talking nonsense! It's squirting people in the mouth of blood! ”

Zhou Xiaocao said loudly: "I spew blood? When you came back last night, you tried to kill me again, and you were going to use incense in my room. Was it plotted at that time? Do you have stomach aches? I'm afraid it's my legs! Do you dare to lift your right leg up and shine a light on the wound from that dart? ”

Zheng Zheng subconsciously moved his right leg, and Zhou Xiaocao continued: "And! What about the beggar who delivered the message to you yesterday? Did you also stab your throat? ”

Zheng Zheng said: "Nonsense! He was kicked to death by you! ”

Zhou Xiaocao smiled, but sneered: "How do you know that I kicked him?" Are you following me, Mr. Zheng? Don't pretend to be garlic! I'll take Master Xie to find the place where you hid the silver now, and see what else you have to say then!" ”

Xie Bingzhou commanded loudly with a blue face: "Tie me up!" ”