He Chengqi was drunk and drunk, and accidentally killed Lu Qiuyue's personal girl Caiming.

Yang Zhen took He Chengqi back to the Shangshu Mansion of the Criminal Department, and after some interrogation, he was temporarily detained in a separate courtyard, and then analyzed and studied the case with Master Lu in the study.

Yang Zhen said: "My lord knows, the Qinglou woman once toasted everyone here one by one at that time, do you think she will do anything by toasting He Chengqi?" ”

As he spoke, his deep pupils shimmered faintly, and he tried to recall the scene at the banquet that day:

At that time, He Chengqi took the wine handed over by Hua Ruyu in a daze, drank it all, and then frowned and said, "Why does this wine taste weird?" ”

Hua Ruyu Ge Jiao laughed, grabbed him and said, "He Gongzi, have you drunk too much and feel like everything has changed your taste?" ”……

Lu Wenzheng's expression was solemn, a deep horseshoe mark bloomed in the heart of his tightly twisted eyebrows, and he said in a deep voice: "At that time, she used a wine jug to toast everyone separately: except for He Chengqi's abnormal reaction, including you, everyone else is fine!" If your guess is true, how and what opportunities did she do in front of everyone? ”

He pondered for a moment, "Also, why did that Hua Ruyu do this, what was her motive, why didn't she frame others and just harm He Chengqi?" ”……

Yang Zhen said: "So, we should immediately send someone to find Hua Ruyu and ask for clarification." ”

Lu Wenzheng felt reasonable, so he ordered his lieutenant Liu Yong to take someone to the Zuihualou to summon Hua Ruyu.

Then he asked Yang Zhen to continue to analyze the case.

Yang Zhen said: "Second, Ding Yurong arranged for two family members to help He Chengqi go back to the guest room to rest as instructed. He originally asked the girl Xiaocui to help He Chengqi, but Xiaocui suddenly fell ill, but he asked Miss Lu's girl Caiming to help him, don't adults realize that there are too many coincidences? ”

Lu Wenzheng's eyebrows moved slightly, and he nodded approvingly, "What you said is right, sometimes there are too many coincidences that are deliberately arranged, and nine times out of ten, there is something greasy in this." ”

So he instructed the school captain Wang Quan to go to Dingfu to summon the girl Xiaocui.

Yang Zhen continued: "Third, when He Chengqi was furious and intended to rape Caiming, Caiming struggled to break free He Chengqi rushed to the door to open the door, but why was he not able to escape? Fang Cai pushed the door in by herself, she should be able to open the door and escape. ”

Lu Wenzheng's eyebrows furrowed slightly, "Maybe He Chengqi is talking nonsense in order to escape responsibility." ”

Yang Zhen's thoughtful dark eyes flashed, "There is another possibility, that is, someone locked the door!" ……”

Lu Wenzheng frowned slightly, and his entire face showed an indecipherable complexity; Gradually, everything seemed to calm down, and only a heavy look of thought remained, "In other words, this was originally a trap that had been set up......"

Yang Zhen nodded, "I feel the same way." ”

Lu Wenzheng sighed lightly and said, "But this is just speculation, what we need now is evidence." ”

The two were speechless for a while, only feeling extremely depressed.

At this time, Liu Yong, the captain who went to the Zuihualou to summon Hua Ruyu, came back, his face was a little depressed, "My lord, my subordinates rushed to the Zuihualou; Unexpectedly, the old bustard said that Hua Ruyu was picked up by Wang Zhongxian Wang from Wangjiazhuang ten miles outside the city early this morning, and has not returned yet.

"Bustard said that Hua Ruyu will be able to return in the afternoon of the next day, and his subordinates will come back first to report to the adults, and at the same time ask for instructions on the next move."

Lu Wenzheng pondered for a moment, "You first send someone to Yangjiazhuang to find out if the situation is true; If Hua Ruyu is indeed in the palace, send someone to spy on her until she returns—remember, don't alarm them. ”

Liu Yong bowed his hand and respectfully answered "yes", turned around and went out.

Then, Wang Quan, who went to Dingfu to summon Xiaocui, also rushed back in a hurry.

He was short of breath and his voice trembled, "My lord, something happened!" - According to Ding Yurong, the housekeeper of Ding's house, Xiaocui's girl had unclean hands and feet, and stole a rare antique in Mrs. Ding's room, and when Mrs. Ding found out, she beat her up and drove her out; Who would have thought that she couldn't think of it and threw herself into the well and died! ……”

Lu Wenzheng's face changed, he was a little stunned, a little confused and annoyed, and turned his face to look at Yang Zhen.

The muscles on Yang Zhen's face twitched unconsciously, and he blurted out: "I really can't imagine it, how can things be so coincidental?" ”

Lu Wenzheng sneered and said, "If it weren't for the unfortunate, then they wouldn't have performed the play in front of them so wonderfully!" ”

Yang Zhen said: "What adults mean is doubt...... The people of Ding Mansion are operating this case in the dark? ……”

Lu Wenzheng's deep eyes turned, "And it's - the praying mantis catches the cicada, and the yellow finch is behind." ”

Yang Zhen lowered his head and lowered his eyes, thoughtful.

Lu Wenzheng asked Wang Quan again, "What about Xiaocui's corpse?" ”

Wang Quandao: "It has been brought back to her family." ”

Lu Wenzheng said: "You bring more people, be sure to find Xiaocui's family, and see what new clues can be captured." ”

Wang Quan took the order and left.

Lu Wenzheng's eyebrows were twisted, and he paced back and forth in the study with his hands behind his back.

The confusing facts of the case and the intricate interpersonal relationships were like two terrible poisonous snakes entangled, which plagued his heavy heart and made him almost breathless......

On a bleak autumn day, the clouds are ethereal. The yellowed autumn leaves drift on the frosty ground, and the fallen flowers dance in the wind, and everywhere is bleak and cold.

Late autumn is coming, the cold wind sweeps the fallen leaves, and the prosperity is lonely in an instant.

Hou Ye's Mansion, in the hall. He Yuting, Princess Changqing, Ling Yun, Lord Huanyu, Yu Shi, He Luwei and others were all present.

Everyone's faces sank like water, their brows were tightly locked, and a heavy and oppressive atmosphere enveloped the entire hall, suffocating people.

He Chengqi's biological mother, Yu's hair, was scattered, her eyes were red, and she was already choking with tears.

He Yuting's dark and complicated face seemed to be covered with a thick layer of frost, so cold that it fell off the ice; He didn't say a word, except for a long sigh from time to time.

Princess Changqing said: "Don't be a colt, you always sigh so much and don't use it, you should go to the Shangshu Mansion of the Criminal Department to see the situation!" ”

He Yuting's eyes were gloomy, and he said with annoyance: "What's the use of me going? This rebel has done such an ugly thing, and I have no place to be ashamed; And Lu Wenzheng's old man has always been on good terms with me; It's the six relatives who don't recognize it, and they don't buy anyone's account - isn't it boring for me to go? ”

Yu Shi cried: "What can I do then? Although Qi'er is not good, but after all, he is the second son of the Hou Yefu, if he has any three long and two short, I ...... What can I do as a mother? ......" she said, crying even more sadly.

He Yuting became more and more upset, and said angrily: "You still have the face to cry!" It's all the good sons you raised, and if you do this kind of degrading and humiliating thing, the face of the Hou Yefu will be lost to him! ”

Yu's face was red and white for a while, and he was ashamed and aggrieved, "Master Hou, how can you say that?" I know that Qi'er has always been an obedient and sensible good boy, and he can't do such a thing - there must be a secret in it, he must have been wronged......"

He Yuting raised his eyebrows and sneered: "Wronged? …… Who will wronged him? And why did you wronged him? - It's obviously your adopted son who is not angry, but you still have the face to excuse him? ……”

Yu Shi cried again, "Master Hou......"

Ling Yun looked coldly at the messy situation in front of him, and his mind was full of thoughts, and he opened his mouth at this time, "Dad, I think what my aunt said makes sense." There must be something else hidden in this, maybe someone is really framing Cheng Qi in order to achieve some ulterior purpose. ”

He Yuting frowned, the haze on his face seemed to dissipate a little, and he looked at Ling Yun with blazing eyes and said, "Oh, how can you see it?" ”

Ling Yun frowned slightly, and said in a deep voice: "Now that the case is unknown, the child does not dare to make a rash assertion. The child took the liberty of thinking of the Shangshu Mansion of the Criminal Department, meeting with Lord Lu, understanding the whole story, and then making a decision, I don't know what the father and mother think? ”

Princess Changqing's face slowly sank, she pursed her lips slightly, and did not speak.

He Yuting thought for a moment and said, "Yes." You and Lu Wenzheng used to be close friends, and this time it should be most appropriate to go to the Shangshu Mansion of the Criminal Department to learn about the whole case, and by the way, to visit Cheng Qi's situation. ”

Princess Evergreen frowned slightly, and said with some displeasure: "The pony ......"

He Yuting said: "Princess, let Zhichao go, how can you say that Qi'er is also his own brother, Qi'er has an accident now, who will contribute if he doesn't help?"

"Besides, with Zhichao's ability to deal with people and adapt to changes, as well as his friendship with Lu Wenzheng, I believe he will be able to handle things properly."

Princess Evergreen rolled her eyes at him, her heart was very unhappy, and she couldn't think of anything to refute for a while.

Yu walked up to Ling Yun with tears in his eyes, and knelt down in front of him with an "ordinary" look, "Eldest Prince, everything is entrusted to you." What Hou Ye said is that Qi'er is your younger brother, I believe that you will be able to help him and save him......"

Ling Yun hurriedly helped her up with both hands, and said with some uneasiness: "Auntie, you are an elder, don't do this!" In the matter of Cheng Qi, Ling Yun will definitely do his best; And Lord Lu has always been fair and honest, and he is discerning, if Cheng Qi is indeed wronged, I believe that Lord Lu will definitely give him back a justice. ”

He Yuting's eyes flashed, and he said in a deep voice: "Okay, the matter is so decided-Zhichao, when will you leave?" ”

Ling Yunqing's eyes crossed a decisive look, "The matter is urgent, I'll go now." ”

He Yuting nodded approvingly and said with a smile: "Great! is worthy of being my son, and he is clean and neat. ”

As he spoke, he walked up to Ling Yun, raised his hand and gently patted his son's solid shoulder, his burning eyes revealed a look of infinite expectation and relief, "Zhichao, it's all up to you for your father this time......

Looking at his father's eyes full of encouragement and trust, Ling Yun unconsciously felt a warm wave of heat in his heart, he nodded vigorously, and said with a smile: "Dad, you just have to rest assured." ”

With that, he arched his hand at the crowd, turned and walked out.

At this time, the county lord of Huanyu, who had been silent, suddenly said, "Wait! ……”

Everyone was stunned, but the county lord of Huanyu slowly got up, raised his eyebrows and stared at the far-reaching color, and said in an unquestionable tone: "I'm going too!" ”……