Chapter 98 Wang Xiaoqian
Many of the questions mentioned in Zhou Yanxiu's letter will appear later in this book, and some do not yet have correct answers.
Of course, solutions to these problems can be found in modern society, but not only can Zhou Yanxiu not understand these high-tech detective methods, even Cui Qingyi, who has watched dozens of criminal investigation dramas, has not really figured out the specific principles behind them.
So Cui Qingyi thought about it and put Zhou Yanxiu's letter aside for the time being. After all, Mr. Nancheng was still traveling around and his whereabouts were uncertain, so he definitely couldn't reply in time.
Cui Qingyi wanted to take advantage of this time to study the Dajin coroner system, but unfortunately there were no books on the subject outside.
Because the coroners of this era are still inherited through family and master-apprentice systems, and the skills are passed down to males but not females, outsiders have no idea about it at all.
But Cui Qingyi couldn't find it, but Zhou Yanxiu, the magistrate of Dongping County, could. While waiting for Mr. Nancheng's reply, Zhou Yanxiu wrote a letter directly to the governor of Qinghe County, asking him to send a coroner to Dongping County.
The Qinghe County Magistrate, upon receiving the letter, was puzzled, and his subordinates did not report any murder. However, he knew Zhou Yanxiu's background well. He had been a well-behaved man in Dongping County for several years, not only had he not abused his status to cause any trouble for him, but he had also made considerable achievements.
Today, the people's livelihood in Dongping County is the best among several counties in Qinghe County, and as a result, his evaluation as the county magistrate is also top-notch every year.
Just for this reason, he was willing to give Zhou Yan the convenience to practice. If Zhou Yan returned to the capital in the future, they would also have a friendship between colleagues.
Wang Xiaoqianjie, the coroner of the Qinghe County government office, packed his bags and prepared to go to Qinghe County after receiving the order from his superiors. Their profession is scarce, and there are only two coroners in Qinghe County, him and his master. His master passed away two years ago, leaving him alone.
He had to go wherever a murder occurred in Qinghe County to help with the autopsy, but this was his first time going to Dongping County.
Wang Xiaoqian always brought a wooden box with him when he went out. Inside the box were the autopsy tools passed down by his master. However, many people thought it was unlucky to take this thing out. Wang Xiaoqian was not a stubborn person.
Since people think it's unlucky, he wrapped the wooden box with coarse cloth. That way, unless there was a checkpoint or something, no one would pry into the box to see what was inside.
As for whether this would attract thieves, Wang Xiaoqian said he was looking forward to such a scene.
Wang Xiaoqian took a boat for several days and vomited when he arrived at the dock in Dongping County. He looked extremely haggard and gray. People who are seasick don't like to talk, and his overall temperament seems a bit gloomy.
Zhou Qi was sent out by his superiors to run errands today. While guarding the dock, he immediately identified Wang Xiaoqian as the person he was looking for.
The coroner was described in the notebook he read as gloomy, half-dead, with his eyelids half-lifted and with more white in his eyes when he looked at people.
When the two met and talked, Zhou Qi wanted to slap his thigh. No wonder County Magistrate Ji liked to read storybooks. You can really learn something from these storybooks.
Wang Xiaoqian was seasick and vomited all the way. He felt like his whole body was spinning when he stepped on the ground. He finally waited for someone to pick him up, but this person seemed to be not very smart. He looked dazed, his eyes rolling around, and he didn't know what he was thinking. He didn't know how to come up and help him.
Wang Xiaoqian has been seasick since he was a child. In recent years, he has tried not to take a boat when on business trips. But before he left this time, the county magistrate specifically told him to go quickly so as not to delay the case in Dongping County.
Wang Xiaoqian made up his mind and got on the boat. He almost lost half of his life on the boat.
But he was a person who didn't like to care about things. If Zhou Qi didn't help him, he would walk away by himself.
Zhou Qi came on horseback, and thinking that the coroner from Qinghe was also a man, he brought an extra horse.
Wang Xiaoqian, who had finally recovered a little, really wanted to cry when he looked at the tall horse in front of him. He had offended God. Did he have to die here today?
Zhou Qi touched the tip of his nose awkwardly. He also felt that he had done something stupid. How could this man, who looked half-dead, ride a horse?
The answer is of course no.
No matter how good-tempered Wang Xiaoqian was, or how easy-going he was, he couldn't put on a good face to Zhou Qi at this moment. He simply squatted down on the spot.
Who cares about the murder case? He’s almost dead, so why bother?
"How about you ride with me and I'll take you with me." Zhou Qi suggested in a gentle voice.
Wang Xiaoqian: "Oh, I can't ride it anymore. I'm going to die."
Zhou Qi......
After dealing with Zhou Qi, Wang Xiaoqian squatted on the spot with his face resting on his arm and fell asleep.
He was really too sleepy. He had not had a good night's sleep due to seasickness for several days. No matter who he cared about, he had to go to bed first even if the county magistrate came.
Zhou Qi... Ever since Aunt Qin went to the Cui family, he has been unlucky. He finally snatched an official business from his brothers, but he must not let this man die in his hands. At least he can bring him back to the county government to die in front of the Lord.
By the time Zhou Qi came back with the carriage, Wang Xiaoqian was already fast asleep leaning against the horse's legs and couldn't be woken up no matter how hard he tried. Combined with his pale face, he looked scary. Zhou Qi's heart was pounding, and he hurriedly carried him onto the carriage.
Zhou Qi was startled again by this hug. What kind of person did the county governor send to them? He was so thin and must be dying.
Wang Xiaoqian felt something when he was carried into the carriage, but he was too lazy to care and let it go.
Zhou Qi was extremely nervous along the way. He was really afraid that the man would not be able to make it to the county government office. He wanted to ask the carriage to go faster, but he was afraid that the carriage would go too fast and break the man's bones.
As soon as the carriage arrived at the county government office, Zhou Qi didn't care about anything else. He rushed into the government office with the person in his arms, shouting, "Sir, this is terrible, this is terrible."
His appearance attracted everyone in the yamen to gather around him. Seeing that he was holding someone in his arms, they thought something big had happened.
Zhou Yanzheng was waiting for the coroner sent by the county governor to come. He had many questions about the Record of Clearing Wrongs that he wanted answered. He had a hunch that if these questions could be solved, it might have an extremely far-reaching impact on the criminal justice laws of the Jin Dynasty.
Zhou Yanxiu's heart was pounding. He hadn't felt this way in many years.
But soon, his surging emotions were completely shattered by Zhou Qi's intrusion. Seeing Zhou Qi holding someone in his arms, with a look of despair on his face, Zhou Yanxiu had to endure for several seconds before he threw the paperweight at hand.
Zhou Yanxiu's doctor took Wang Xiaoqian's pulse and wanted to make some excuses for the young and inexperienced Zhou Qi, but seeing that his master's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot, he decided to tell the truth wisely.
"Sir, this young man must be seasick. He vomited too much and didn't get enough rest. He's weak. Let him rest for a day and he should be fine."
The one who raised the question faster than Zhou Yanxiu was Zhou Qi. With a look of disbelief on his face, he shouted, "Doctor, are you seeing things? This man looks like he's about to die. Please take a closer look."
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