Chapter 59 Autopsy Results
The two of them became more relaxed as they talked, their voices unconsciously getting louder. Waves of laughter carried into the house, just in time to be heard by Shao Zhi, Madam Lu, and the others.
Shao Zhi had been having a bad day today and was already unhappy. These faint laughters were like needles piercing her brain.
It was obvious that before this slut appeared, she was the only and closest woman to Xiao Yu.
Even though there was no passionate pursuit - which was understandable, after all, he was suffering from a strange disease and would feel that he was not worthy of her - he was still treated with courtesy. When did he become like this, always giving her a bad face?
If you say that the slut didn't sow discord among them, she wouldn't believe it even if you beat her to death.
Shao Zhi was angry, but she didn't show it on her face. She was still chatting and laughing with Mrs. Lu, saying that she understood Xiao Yu and would definitely give a fair explanation.
As both sides were preoccupied with their own thoughts, Ah Fu hurried in from outside: "Sir, the coroner has finished the autopsy. Do you want to call them over to report, or do you want to go and see it yourself?"
Everyone became serious when they heard this. Xiao Yu said, "I'll go and see for myself."
After saying that, he nodded at Xu Chuchu, indicating that they should go together.
After hearing this, Shao Zhi and Madam Lu hurriedly followed behind to find out what was going on.
Seeing this, Xiao Yu also said gently: "The autopsy is dirty, so you two should not go together. Go back to your room and rest early. I will send someone to inform you as soon as there is any news."
"Brother Yu, I'm not afraid!" Shao Zhi quickly stepped forward. "This case was brought to us by Azhi, and she wants to help."
She would not let Xiao Yu and Xu Chuchu be alone together.
What's more, she knew that Xiao Yu preferred lively and generous girls rather than ladies from wealthy families.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Yu frowned again: "Miss Shao, I was entrusted by your brother to take care of you temporarily until he returns, not to ask you to go around looking for cases for me to solve."
"But I'm here to see Madam Lu..."
"You have good intentions and want to help Madam Lu, which is a good thing. However, the person who solves the case must first be impartial and objective. Since you are unable to do this and have already determined that Madam Lu is the victim, then do not interfere in the investigation, otherwise your position will interfere with your judgment."
Shao Zhi's face suddenly turned pale.
She had never thought about this. She approached Madam Lu and helped Madam Lu just to show her kindness in front of Xiao Yu.
Unexpectedly, after achieving this goal, I fell into another pit.
But if she can't do it, can that bitch do it?
No matter how annoyed she was, in the end she could only watch Xiao Yu and Xu Chuchu leave alone.
…
Because the body had been buried for nearly ten days and was extremely rotten, it was placed in the living room far away from the bedroom.
This reception room was previously used as a mourning hall for the deceased and is quite spacious.
The most experienced coroner recruited by the yamen has completed the autopsy and is waiting in the hall.
"Tell me about it." Xiao Yu sat on the armchair beside him without any reservations. "The specific circumstances of the deceased, the cause of death, whether it was illness, suicide or homicide, and what was his physical condition like before he died."
The coroner knew Xiao Yu was a professional when he heard the question, so he didn't hesitate to answer. "Your Excellency, the deceased was thirty-two years old, overweight, with an enlarged heart and cirrhosis of the liver. This was probably caused by alcoholism and lack of exercise. However, the cause of death was not a sudden illness, but suffocation."
The coroner told Xiao Yu that heart disease could cause suffocation, but the deceased was young, his symptoms were not serious, and he took medication on a daily basis, so his condition was far from fatal.
"So this was asphyxiation caused by human action." Xiao Yu asked again, "Have you checked the nasal cavity, throat, and lungs? Is there any foreign matter?"
"We've checked everything, and there's nothing foreign," the coroner replied quickly. He seemed to hesitate for a moment before speaking with difficulty, "Please forgive my incompetence. The body was severely decomposed, and I haven't been able to determine the cause of the asphyxiation."
Xiao Yu didn't make it difficult, and just said calmly: "It's okay, tell me what you know."
"Yes, sir," the coroner said. "Generally, there are only three causes of suffocation. One is disease, and the other is a foreign object blocking the trachea, such as choking on water or food. If both of the above are ruled out, the only remaining possibility is suffocation or strangulation."
"However, I have repeatedly examined the deceased's neck, mouth, nose, and face and found no signs of crushing or strangulation, nor any signs of struggle. Logically speaking, it would take tremendous force to suffocate a conscious adult, and it's impossible to leave no trace at all."
Xiao Yu thought about it again: "Is it possible that the deceased was first drugged and then suffocated to death? This way, the traces left behind are light, and once the body begins to decompose, it will be difficult to find it."
The coroner still shook his head. "I have examined the deceased's nasal cavity, throat, and stomach, and found no traces of incense or drugs. Therefore, I cannot determine why the deceased suddenly suffocated, nor can I determine whether it was homicide."
Xiao Yu and Xu Chuchu looked at each other.
According to the current autopsy results, the possibility of homicide and death from illness has almost been ruled out. However, it is still difficult to draw a conclusion as to how the person died.
"Alright, you can go down first." Xiao Yu instructed the coroner, "Don't leave the Lu residence for now. Wait for the summons at any time."
"Yes, sir." The coroner had not found the cause of death and had been worried about being punished. Now he finally felt relieved and left quickly.
After the coroner left, Xiao Yu and Xu Chuchu were the only ones left in the reception room.
"What do you think?" Xiao Yu immediately asked Xu Chuchu's opinion, "Was this man's death an accident, or was it intentional?"
"...I don't know." Xu Chuchu hesitated. "According to the coroner, the deceased may have died suddenly, but everyone in the Lu family is acting suspiciously. The old lady is also trying to prevent us from re-examining the autopsy, which makes me wonder."
Xiao Yu hummed, then whispered, "This is crucial and must be investigated. Last time in Fengyang Village, the eldest daughter-in-law was tortured to death and turned into a wronged spirit seeking revenge. Could it be that this wealthy businessman also died with regrets and turned into a wronged spirit, helping his wife find the will?"
"No." Xu Chuchu shook her head subconsciously, "I didn't sense any trace of the deceased's spirit. He has already been reincarnated."
"Then he was murdered by someone?" Xiao Yu asked.
"Are you trying to determine whether the death was murdered based on this? That's not certain," Xu Chuchu patiently explained. "Not all victims will become wronged spirits. Most of the time, only those who have been tortured for a long time, harbor deep hatred, or have extreme personalities will become such."
She looked at the corpse in the coffin, whose face was so rotten that it was impossible to see it clearly.
"The deceased must have been a kind and gentle person." She thought for a moment, "Or... he knew he didn't have much time left, so he made a will in advance."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
