Lin Yanzuo's face suddenly turned red, and he said with a stiff neck: "This is a matter that everyone in the yamen knows, why did your lord mention this matter at this time?" But do you feel that the humble position is not sophisticated enough to be qualified for the position? ”

With a slight turn of his gaze, he fell on the transcript in Xie Jinlan's hand, and he immediately frowned: "My lord, I said before that this is an important document, not an idle book for you to play with!" ”

Xie Jinlan paused, and asked meaningfully: "Then Lin Yanzuo still remember, how did the official reply before?" ”

When Lin Cheng heard this, he suddenly choked.

Xie Jinlan closed the transcript with a 'snap', raised his eyes to look at Lin Yanzuo, and the corners of his mouth hooked slightly:

"Lin Yanzuo, as the county magistrate of Lin'an County, doesn't he even have the qualifications to look through the autopsy records?"

Lin Cheng screamed, not knowing how to answer.

Xie Jinlan said again: "Or does this matter have to be approved by you?" Lin is a good worker, and the official is kind on weekdays. But this does not mean that anyone can ride on the head of the official, and everyone can blame the official at will! ”

At the end of the words, his complexion changed suddenly, his voice sank, and his tone carried a thick official authority.

Lin Yanzuo was suddenly frightened and fell to his knees, his head was close to the ground, and his voice trembled slightly: "Don't dare to be humble!" It's a despicable overstep, and please punish the adults! ”

Xie Jinlan chuckled: "What is Lin Cheng doing here?" Hurry up, I'm just kidding you. ”

Lin Yanzuo couldn't figure out what Xie Jinlan meant, so he lowered his head and slowly stood up.

Walking to the original rose chair and sitting down, Xie Jinlan flipped the autopsy transcript to the place where Lin Cheng wrote this time, and then read it out casually:

"There are obvious strangulation marks on the neck of the deceased, which are about 1 inch wide, which should have been caused by being strangled from behind with ropes and other objects.

There was no fluid in the abdomen, no foreign bodies in the mouth and nose, and no swelling and bruising on the face.

The deceased had a visible wound on his left chest, about 1.5 inches long and 1 minute wide. It should have been injured by a sharp weapon such as a sword, and it was most likely a dagger.

The flesh of the wound was turned outward, and the clothes there were stained with a lot of blood, and the wound should have been inflicted before death. The cause of death is presumed to have been a scar on the chest.

Press on the deceased's back and the spots will disappear for a while and then reappear. The time of death should be about an hour. The deceased's hands and feet were weak, and his muscles were quite relaxed, and he should have been drugged before he died......"

Gently closing the transcript, Xie Jinlan raised his eyes and looked at Lin Yanzuo, who was a little cramped and uneasy:

Therefore, Lin Yanzuo came to the conclusion that the deceased died an hour ago. The murderer first drugged him, and when he had no power to resist, he stabbed the dagger into his left chest and then pulled it out.

Later, he left strangulation marks on his neck, making people think that the deceased was suffocated by someone by strangulation. Is what this official said right? ”

Lin Cheng bowed his hand: "What the lord said is indeed what he thinks in his humble heart. ”

Xie Jinlan tapped the coffee table, slightly lowering his eyes thoughtfully. After a while, he paused: "Lin Yanzuo, since the murderer deliberately disguised the cause of death of the deceased, why did he choose to throw the corpse in the lotus pond?" ”

Lin Yanzuo frowned: "This ...... I beg your pardon for being stupid. ”

Xie Jinlan patted his forehead and said with a smile: "It's the official's." Lin Yanzuo's duty is to conduct an autopsy, and this is the matter that the official should consult with Master Chen. ”

Throwing the transcript into Lin Yanzuo's arms, Xie Jinlan got up and walked directly out of the door.

Seeing the door closed, listening to the footsteps of the two leaving outside the door, Lin Yanzuo breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

It is said that adults are not in shape on weekdays, but once this official authority is put up, it is really scary. In the future, he will have to restrain his temper in front of adults......

In the hand-copying verandah, a small guy and Xie Jinlan met each other.

The little guy bowed deeply to Xie Jinlan:

"The little one has seen the prefectural order! Now that your house has been packed, should you go and see it? My lord said that if the adults are not satisfied with anything, even if they are instructed, the foreign government will do their best to do it for you! ”

Xie Jinlan shook his head slightly: "No need, I can trust your master." ”

As if remembering something, Xie Jinlan said again: "The official's servant will also temporarily live in the outer mansion with the official." In addition to the master bedroom, have you cleaned up the second bedroom? ”

The little guy saluted again: "Adults, just rest assured." Everything in the courtyard has been cleaned up. Moreover, my lord has already ordered the little ones to clean up several wings near your yard. Even if all the poor men stay tonight, it will be no problem at all. ”

Xie Jinlan nodded with satisfaction: "Wang Yuanwai is worthy of being the richest man in Lin'an County, and he is reliable in doing things." ”

After a pause, he said again: "My little servant should be coming back soon, you have people go to the door to answer." After taking him to recognize the official's residence, let him bring the things that the official needed to the lotus pond to find the official. ”

The little guy stepped back.

Xie Jinlan looked at Lin Quan behind him again: "You can go down too, this official knows the direction of the lotus pond." ”

Lin Quan showed a little hesitation, but thinking that Xie Jinlan didn't like strangers to follow, his expression suddenly retracted, and he retreated very simply.

Walking to the end of the verandah, the woman's cry intermittently reached Xie Jinlan's ears.

Xie Jinlan's footsteps paused slightly, a hint of playfulness flashed in his eyes, and then he continued to walk forward.

But before he had taken a few steps, the cry was a little louder, as if he was afraid that he would not hear.

Xie Jinlan turned a deaf ear and kept under his feet.

"My lord! Thank you, please stay! A moment later, a woman's cry came from the rockery on the left.

There was a bit of eagerness in his voice.

As soon as Xie Jinlan's footsteps stopped, he looked up, and saw a young woman dressed in white and wearing a white silk flower on her head, trotting towards him with a pale face.

It is said that 'I want to be pretty and filial', and this is vividly expressed in this woman.

Walking in front of Xie Jinlan, the woman quickly leaned over and saluted: "I've seen Lord Xie!" ”

Immediately, she clutched her chest and gasped slightly, and raised her eyes timidly to look at Xie Jinlan, the tears on her face were not dry.

The faint fragrance of hibiscus flowers quietly penetrated Xie Jinlan's nose, making his eyebrows almost invisible.

stepped back without a trace, Xie Jinlan smiled lightly: "What's the matter with this lady?" ”

The woman looked at Xie Jinlan with resentment: "Don't you really recognize the slave family?" ”

Xie Jinlan didn't even hesitate at all, and shook his head decisively and gently: "If Madame is fine, please let me go, this official still has important matters." ”