"The deceased had a frightened face and a wound on the left side of his forehead that had been hit with a blunt object...... According to the footprints left at the scene and the rags on the weedy barbs, it can be seen that the deceased was very frightened at that time, and his skirt was scratched by weeds in a panic...... Before death, he should have been severely frightened, and the possibility of suicide can be basically ruled out. ”

Song Zixun nodded lightly, "Time of death." ”

"Judging from the stiffness of the corpse and the corpse spots, the time of death should have been between the third and fourth watches at night...... This also roughly coincides with the time when people heard the screams. ”

Song Zixun bowed slightly, "Was there a murder weapon found at the scene?" ”

"There was a bloody fragment next to the body, and it was initially determined that the wound on the deceased's head was caused by the blow to the tile...... The subordinates have gone up to investigate, there are more floating soil on the eaves of the corridor, and some palm prints that look very similar to cats were found next to them, and the subordinates suspected that the cat stepped on the flying tiles last night, and just hit the head of the deceased...... An autopsy of the deceased is currently underway. ”

As he spoke, Song Zixun had already paced to Xiaohong's corpse, leaned down and lifted the white cloth on her face—a hideous and terrifying face appeared in front of him and Huo Yuanwai.

Huo Yuanwai shuddered violently, and took a step back with a pale face.

Song Zixun pointed to the wound on Xiaohong's head, and said without hurrying, "This is the reason why the deceased died?" ”

He happened to have finished the examination, and saluted him, "Lord Hui, looking at his wounds and bleeding amount, as well as the force and position of the tiles hitting people, they are not enough to be fatal, and there are no other obvious wounds on the deceased's body, the real cause of death-" He paused slightly, glanced at Huo Yuan, who was pale behind Song Zixun, and said respectfully, "We still need to wait for my subordinates to dissect the body before further examination." ”

After saying that, Huo Yuanwai, who was already bloodless, trembled with fright and almost couldn't stand.

Song Zixun nodded, and calmly covered the body with a white cloth, "The matter is serious, even if you want to open the autopsy, you need to obtain the consent of the deceased's relatives first......" He paused, turned back and asked Huo Yuanwai, "What relatives does the deceased have in Shanyin County?" ”

Huo Yuanwai was still stunned, and listened to Song Zixun's question coldly, and only reacted after a while, shook his head and said, "She escaped from the flood in her hometown...... There was no one at home for a long time. ”

Song Zi followed his head, "In this case, it is the same for Huo Yuanwai to make the decision." ”

Huo Yuanwai frowned hesitantly, and said with a pale face, "Do you have to disembowel...... This man is dead, and if he can't even leave a whole corpse......"

Song Zixun said calmly, "Whether or not to dissect the corpse is naturally in Huo Yuanwai's hands." "But I've heard that this courtyard has been rumored to be haunted before, and now there has been another murder...... As long as this case is not solved for a day, those rumors outside will be noisy......" He looked at Huo Yuanwai indifferently, "Does Huo Yuanwai want to see such a thing happen?" ”

Huo Yuanwai's face froze.

Song Zixun continued to say slowly, "Or do you say that Huo Yuanwai doesn't really care about the truth of the matter at all, and just wants to settle things as soon as possible......

"How so?" Huo Yuanwai hurriedly said, "If Huo is really just to calm things down, he won't call someone to report to the Yamen." He hesitated for a moment, "Since only autopsy can find out the cause of death...... Let's cut it. I also hope that the adults can bring the murderer to justice as soon as possible, comfort the soul of the deceased in the sky, and return my Huo family to a clean and peaceful life. ”

Song Zixun nodded and said, "This is natural." And because it was the first time he had encountered a murder, he shamelessly consulted with him a few words about the autopsy, and he almost felt disgusted when he heard Huo Yuan's exterior like paper.

Seeing this, Song Zixun couldn't help but kindly remind, "If Huo Yuanwai has something, you might as well go and get busy, I still need to investigate in this courtyard." ”

Huo Yuanwai originally wanted to hold on, but his abdomen was already overturned, and it would be tormenting to stay for a while, so he was as good as a streamer, "Since this is the case, then Huo Mou will go to the study to deal with some affairs first......"

Song Zi followed his head and said, "If there is a need in the future, I will have to ask you a few words ...... on a routine basis."

"Huo understands." 398

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"It's my lady's yard ahead......" Xiao Ju said timidly.

Du Rongzhi smiled and nodded, and was about to walk towards the courtyard, but was dissuaded by Qinghe, "Young lady, didn't you listen to her just now?" There's something unlucky about that yard......"

"Afraid of what?" Du Rongzhi said disapprerovingly, "Even if there is really a ghost, there is a debtor and a debtor, we don't know her, and she can't harm us...... What's more, the eldest young master is in there now, and he will protect us thoroughly. ”

Qinghe pursed his lips and tried to persuade again, but Du Rongzhi said in an unquestionable tone, "If you are afraid, you are all waiting here...... I'm definitely going in. ”

"That'...... The slave maid ......, "Ai Ai Dao in the period of the little chrysanthemum."

Du Rongzhi said generously, "If you want to stay, you can stay." He looked at Yuan Yuan and Qinghe, "What about you?" ”

The two glanced at each other and resigned themselves, "The slave maid will accompany the young lady in." ”

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Weeds grew on the steps, and the half-hidden gate was a little painted...... With Du Rongzhi's action of pushing the door, there was a "squeak" sound.

Song Zixun stood in the courtyard with his hands in his hands, looked up at the eaves of the corridor, heard the footsteps and didn't look at it, only asked lightly, "Coming?" ”

Yuan Yuan and Qinghe hurriedly leaned over and saluted.

Du Rongzhi walked up to him and was slightly surprised, "Do you know I'll come?" As he spoke, he couldn't help but sweep his eyes around the yard, "What about the others?" ”

"Sent away." Song Zi turned his face sideways, smiled lightly and stretched out his hand to her, "Let's go, take you in and have a look." ”

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There were cobwebs everywhere—a bed with a shelf, a dressing table, a corner cabinet, a round table, and a few stools...... It makes up all the furnishings in the house. If it weren't for Du Rongzhi's already knowing that this was the residence of the hostess of the Huo family, it would be difficult for her to associate such a simple and almost humble place with the Huo Mansion, which was full of exquisite luxury.

"Childhood sweethearts, are the couple in love......" Du Rongzhi picked the corners of her lips mockingly.

Song Zixun glanced around playfully and agreed, "This Huo family...... It doesn't seem to be the same as everyone says. ”

Du Rongzhi turned her head, "How did that girl die?" ”

"There was a wound on the head, but it was not fatal, and there were no other external injuries on the body." Song Zi said, "The real cause of death will not be known until further autopsy." ”

Du Rongzhi was silent for a while.

"Perhaps," a strange smile suddenly curled up at the corner of her mouth, "it's really a wronged soul." ”