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We dragged our tired bodies back to the big table. What a belated break.

"It doesn't seem like so." Uncle Ding looked out the window and spit out this sentence, "The conclusion is that there is no trace of harm in the workshop where we live." If Lu Lawyer's bookkeeping is true, or if it is true as Da Han said, there is still another Wolf King Fang. ”

"It's come to this, everything has to be agreed." One of the guards casually threw out this sentence and looked around at everyone, "Even so, what should we do after that?" When Bei Zhen's entourage was not paying attention, he secretly threw a note from the window for help, how about it? Stuff the note into a jar or barrel and throw it down the slope so that someone nearby might be able to pick it up. ”

Li Yuanfeng shook his head, "It's better not to do this." Bezhen's surveillance network was more elaborate than expected. Moreover, he also warned us not to act rashly, which includes asking for help. ”

"My lord, are we led by the nose if we don't do anything?"

"In order to save your life, you have to do it. Moreover, judging from the drop between the slopes around the Wolf King Fang, if you drop the jar or wooden barrel, you may hit the stone too fast and explode! You may not fall somewhere, or you may get stuck in the cracks of the stones! ”

"What if it doesn't break?"

"It's really unlikely that we'll get to where we should be."

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Li Yuanfeng: "When Keliu handed me the book of Lu Lawyer, he said that the book was sent by a farmer who planted grapes in the area of Sichuan Road. I not only asked Song Dabai to look for the farmer, but also asked the guards to help me find him, but I didn't find this person. ”

This is indeed the case. The search ended after we arrived at the Hop An ticket number. Zhang Lao and I nodded and looked at Uncle Ding.

"Can't you even find your name or place of residence?" Uncle Ding asked with a frown.

Li Yuanfeng stretched out his hand to pick up the bitter tea, and shook his head lightly, "No, but the name of the person is not there." ”

"So what's going on?"

"I don't know."

"Really! Never mind! He held his forehead, "Headache!" ”

Zhang Lao accompanied the hall: "Yes, my lord." Whether it is the echo attempt just now, the red trail reaction and other forensic investigations, they all show that there is no trace of murder in this workshop. What do adults think about this? Is it really as Da Han said, is there another wolf king fang? ”

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Li Yuanfeng took a sip of the bitter teacup close to his mouth.

But it was interrupted by the sound of footsteps in the field. The door to the hall opened, and Bezhen entered with two entourage.

"Great! All of them! He spread his hands wide, smiled his usual smile, and quickly glanced around at the group.

"What's the matter, Bezhen?"

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"Forgotten?" Bei Zhen went around to the main seat, "It's the hour everyone is looking forward to!" It's finally here! ”

"Yes"

"Yes, that's it. The time has come for our single butler and all of you to meet each other. How? That's good news, isn't it? ”

"Oh."

"So, how prepared are you?" Bezhen looked around at the crowd.

"No preparation is needed!" One of the guards asserted, "Okay, where is the big butler Shan?" ”

"Come along. Rest assured, we will not do anything against you. Pei Zhen said kindly. Xuan picked up the candlestick on the table and walked away first.

We followed, and the man in black followed us with a lamp.

As a group of us walked to the large room next to us, the kerosene lamp reflected us.

I was very nervous, and I couldn't believe Bei Zhen and these long-term followers who led the way.

I thought that Bezhen would take us to the big room, but instead we climbed the wooden ladder

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"Hey, Bezhen, is the big butler there?" Uncle Ding took a big breath and questioned Bei Zhen's figure who began to climb the wooden ladder. The steep wooden ladder is especially hard to climb.

Bei Zhen turned around, "Yes, you can't meet the big butler without climbing up." ”

The footsteps of the group rose and fell on the narrow and dark square wooden ladder. The candlesticks in his hands and the firelight in the kerosene lamps constantly change the angle of illumination, and the shadows that inhabit the hidden black stone walls silently wait.

What exactly does a single big housekeeper look like? The mood is a mixture of uneasiness and anticipation.

So far, it is only known that he is in his thirties and is the big owner of Yang Xiliang's store.

It's surprising that there wasn't a single person in room No. 1. Bezhen stood by the window of the walkway in the dark day, looking at us.

There were thick black clouds outside the window, and because of the shading, I couldn't see his expression clearly.

In a daze, we scattered in each room, and the people in black stood guard on the wooden ladder.

The wind passed through the mountains, and the whistling became stronger. Pour hot air through the open walkway windows. The low-hanging clouds are sinking over the dog meat shop opposite, and it may have to rain!

"What the hell is going on, Bezhen? What about the housekeepers? I haven't even seen a shadow of black! "Uncle Ding threatened.

"Don't be like that! Rest easy. The appointed time has not arrived! Bei Zhen rolled up his sleeves and looked out the window.

"How long does it take?"

"Wait a minute or two......... Ah, that's it. Bezhen turned his head and shouted as if calling for something.

Wondering what was going on, we took the "lookout glasses" handed by the men in black and looked for him.

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It freezes as if you were being bound. The people standing next to him held their breath as well.

For some reason, the dog meat shop located in the deep forest on the opposite side began to change.

Staring straight at the dark shadow at the top of the square opposite. The windows on the second floor were still closed, but now they are open.

Over there

With orange firelight as the background, three people stand by the window.

A wonderful scene exists in the square window on the second floor, like an ancient statue embedded in a picture frame, or a paper figure that can be seen.

There were three people there looking at us. We looked across the other side, and the other side looked at us.

Take a step closer to the window and stare with bated breath.

For some reason, this situation is eerily tight.

The ancient square on that side. The forests and clouds that surround it are full of dead silence.

Either way, there was a living person standing behind one of the windows of the ancient square.

The sight was very unnatural.

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"That's?" Uncle Ding muttered.

"The single big butler and the big housekeeper's wife." Pei Zhen respectfully introduced, "The other one is the proprietor Yang in our store. ”

We just stared at the person in the window opposite.

The "villain" on the opposite side also waved to us.

The big housekeeper gave people a dignified appearance, the big housekeeper's wife responded with a smile, and the proprietor Yang waved to us diligently.

But I had a chill down my spine and shivered inexplicably.

It's a weird situation. It doesn't seem strange, but it's unusual. It's uneasiness for no reason.........

What's wrong? What is it?

I can't figure it out.

Time seemed to stand still.

Do we have to see each other all the time? Look at each other in this way?

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The three of them nodded silently at us, like a silent but completely weird paper figure show.

The cold hit. I feel cold all over my body. No, it's not.

Terror!

This is it. Bear this situation with all your body and mind.

"How, guys? The big housekeeper is such a real person, so he should be relieved? ”

Although Bei Zhen said with a smile, but.

stared at the figure standing on the second floor of the dog meat shop without slanting his eyes, and couldn't move away for a long time.

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Dinner was as sumptuous as last night. At least on the surface, the people in the workshop were hospitable to us.

The sun will sink.

Before that, dark clouds full of black shadows burst through, and a swift and rapid rain poured on the ancient square. You can hear the sound of rain falling like a waterfall through the thick exterior wall.

It was a little cold, and the kerosene lamps on the candlesticks were burning. The closed windows and ventilation holes make people feel a little stuffy.

"I said Bei Zhen........." Uncle Ding said as he drank his wine. Listening to the tone, you can tell that he is not very excited, "What are you thinking about using such a method to fool us?" ”

"That's the way?" Pei Zhen, who was dressed in dark clothes, stopped the chopsticks in his hand and looked at them peacefully.

Zhang Lao and I stopped and looked at the two of them.

Li Yuanfeng tasted dim sum and vegetables without incident.

Uncle Ding, "That's it!" What does that mean exactly? Whether it is the time or the place, it is very hasty. Didn't you promise to let us meet with the big butler? But they were standing opposite the dog meat shop, looking at each other once or twice from afar! If it's just through the window, I don't understand why we have to make this trip........."

"You?"

"Nonsense!"

"However, I didn't say that you should meet the big butler directly!"

"Boy......... Are you trying to trick us? Uncle Ding's right eyebrow raised.

"How could it be! Just do what I can. Bezhen replied in a gentle manner, and reached out to pick up his glass.

The wonderful meeting lasted only a few breaths, and just as we were immersed in surprise and doubt, the big butler standing by the window on the second floor of the dog meat shop disappeared. The lights in the room were also extinguished, leaving a dim, empty stone window.

I remember the three of them vividly

With the breath of the sky above the mountains, the other party and we stood by the windows of the two ancient squares, and watched like this.........

Uncle Ding said bitterly, "Listen, Bei Zhen." We were so far away from the butler that we couldn't even see our expressions, let alone talk. Even if it is a roar, it has to be covered by the sound of the howling mountain wind, and it cannot be transmitted to the other side. Besides, is there any evidence to prove that it is really the owner and wife of this workshop? It's a fake if you can't get it right! ”

"Nothing like that." Bei Zhen shook his hand desperately, "It won't be some fake butler and lady, this is the deity." ”

"How can we believe it?"

"Unbelievable?"

"There's no way!"

"It's really hard." Bei Zhen smiled and blinked.

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"It was suggested that we stay in the Wolf King Fang for two days, and it will come to an end tonight. What about preparing for tomorrow? ”

Bei Zhen looked happy, "Really, we have a proposal for this. ”

"What proposal?"

Bezhen looked around at everyone, "Before we tell you, we want to confirm one thing. How are you using forensic tools to find out the situation in the workshop? What suspicious evidence was found? Or find a suspicion about a murder? ”

Uncle Ding sighed and snorted, "You don't need to ask about this kind of thing!" Bezhen, it completely weighs your heart, understand? We didn't find anything, we didn't find anything. ”

"Really? Then peace of mind. Bei Zhen showed a mouthful of white teeth and smiled, "This workshop should be able to clear the name." ”

Li Yuanfeng: "As I said, there is no sign of murder in this place, as we were told at the beginning, it is indeed a fact. ”

"I'm relieved that my lord has such a sincere confession." Pei Zhen nodded lightly.

"Can you tell us about your plans for tomorrow?"

"Oh, okay. This is important. Bei Zhen adjusted his sitting posture, "How about staying overnight for another night?" In this way, you can visit the nearby Nuwa Cave alive. ”

"What if we don't want to?"

"Yes. If you want to go back, you can do so. ”

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"Lord Li, what do you think of this proposal?"

"What?"

"Send the two guards back."

"Just the two of them? Why? Uncle Ding straightened his back and glared at Bei Zhen fiercely, which made the person concerned feel a little inexplicable.

Bei Zhenhe looked at the two guards, "They will hand over the letter from Lord Li to prove that this Wolf King Fang has nothing to do with the series of murders. In addition, they still have to pass on the word that others have agreed to accept our invitation for a few more days, and that you are in safe condition. I think this will make everyone in the official residence feel at ease! ”

"What are the people who stayed?"

"If you don't dislike it, I'd like to invite you to visit the dog meat shop."

"What? Seriously? ”

It's not just Uncle Ding who is surprised, we are the same.

"It's true." Bezhen.

"How do I get to the dog meat shop? You won't fly over the mountains! ”

"Of course not, unless we're big eagles."

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"Don't worry, we've got a very good idea."

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It's night.

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Li Yuanfeng has been very excited since he learned that he could go to the dog meat shop. I went to the study and took an old book and read it.

I was empty-handed and didn't know what to do.

"I don't understand why it's so leisurely."

"We can't escape from the palm of the big butler!"

Li Yuanfeng, "Whether it is a prisoner or something, we still have use value, and he will not harm us." ”

"Don't you investigate? We didn't see all the rooms in the workshop. ”

"For example?"

"Ground floor! Except for the firewood room, everything else has not been looked at in detail. ”

"Didn't Bei Zhen say that he couldn't enter?"

"Do you want to stop here?"

Li Yuanfeng closed the book and put it on the bookshelf, "Okay, let's go!" ”

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We picked up the lamp and left the study. In the corner of the aisle, there is still a terrifying ironclad figure, as if silently observing in the dark. No matter how much time passes, it's hard to get used to these things.

As soon as we left the study, the man in black who was in charge of monitoring us came out of nowhere, and followed us like a shadow.

We walked slowly up the wooden stairs to the second floor and peeked at Room 1, which was close to us. There was nothing special in it, except for three or five pieces of furniture.

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"The sound will be loud and loud outside the door."

"But the sound of the piano can't reach the first floor, right?" He held his chin with his right hand.

"What the hell are you thinking?"

"Although every small detail is not obvious, when it is put together, there is evidence of great variation."

"What?"

"The question is what happened around the end of the evening of May 27, and that is a point worth exploring."

I opened the notebook and recalled the contents of Lu Lawyer's notebook, "If you are about the hour......... It should be gathered at the large dining table to prepare the meal. Although there is no specific description in the book, the people who were there were probably members of the remaining Noble Guest Department. But what does this mean? ”

"Perhaps......... It's probably Thunder......... In order to mourn the death of Mrs. Tong, I played the tune with this guqin........."

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"Alright, Big Chill. Leave before anyone comes! Li Yuanfeng walked towards the man in black who was standing near the ironclad statue and watching us, "Guqin's silver......... Claim compensation from the residence! ”

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Back at the big dinner table, Uncle Ding and Mr. Zhang accompanied the hall to enjoy the wine and peanuts brought by the next person, while talking about history and other things.

After Li Yuanfeng showed them that he had to rest, he quickly returned to his room.

I didn't join them, but I just sorted out the records in my notebook and pondered the case and the theft.

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Set the couch and knock the puppet, turn back and stop without flowing, squeak the mosquito sniffing fan with it, and the air welcomes the whole exhibition,,

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