Chapter 2929 Taihe Academy
The secret room had been turned upside down, and everywhere within sight was in a mess, without any trace of luxury.
It seemed that this was not Shi Yangui's first time in the secret room, and he was not unfamiliar with how to open it.
Su Yan was in front holding a candle, and Shi Yan Gui was behind.
"I'm afraid Cheng Wenshan did it in the secret room. There are a lot of bloodstains in the gaps between the floor tiles next to the bed. In addition, there are places to fix iron chains on the wall. If Cheng Wenshan can't keep an eye on the children in the secret room, he can also lock them up with iron chains."
"Right now, they are all suspicious of the woman who had contact with Cheng Wenshan not long ago. If that woman had escaped from Ciyou Village, it would make sense for her to come back for revenge after growing up. What is confusing is why she deliberately created the illusion of a female ghost. Isn't she worried that her identity will be exposed? Also, since she is a woman, why is she so familiar with the layout of the academy?"
The flickering flames danced in front of Shi Yangui. He stood with his hands behind his back. The light did not diminish at all in this dim environment.
Shi Yangui responded: "Maybe it's someone working in the academy."
"Captain Zhao mentioned this, so I went to investigate. There were no suspicious people. There weren't many women in the academy to begin with."
"Oh? What do you think?"
Su Yan looked at Shi Yangui with a smile on his face, "I wonder if this is a deliberate trick by the murderer to make us investigate in the direction of the murderer being a woman."
When Yan Gui was about to answer, he heard Su Yan's cold voice: "You have obviously thought of this, but you are still pretending to be stupid. You are really a beast in human form."
Shi Yangui didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Su Yan led Shi Yangui to the bookshelf and placed the candle on the desk.
The moment she leaned over, she remembered that Yun Xing had once rested in front of the desk.
Su Yan raised his eyes and looked at Shi Yangui.
If you cover his eyes, the lower half of his face looks too much like Yun Xing.
She wanted to enter the secret room again to observe Shi Yangui's reaction.
Su Yan said, "I was kidnapped here before. Those two people seemed to be assassins from the capital. They hid Cheng Wenshan's body in the secret room for a few days and then stole the files. I really can't figure out what they were going to do."
Su Yan said, not forgetting to express his loyalty with a smile, "I just heard the general mention the officialdom, I wonder if there is any hidden story behind it?"
"There is only one type of assassins coming from the capital," Shi Yangui said in a deep voice, "Zhao Mingde has a group of assassins in the capital. They are concentrated in Chuyun Tower. Generally speaking, Chuyun Tower refers to this group of people. On the surface, they have legitimate businesses, but in fact, they are all working for Zhao Mingde. The reason why they took away the files is simple. Those files may involve Zhao Mingde's followers, so they must be taken away. As for what is left, they are all insignificant and left for you to close the case."
Su Yan didn't understand the officialdom of the Great Zhou Dynasty, nor did he understand Zhao Mingde. He only knew that it was thanks to him that the emperor was able to ascend the throne smoothly. Now the emperor obeyed his orders, and he held real power, which could be said to be omnipotent in the court.
Yun Xing is indeed Zhao Mingde's man.
If Yun Xing and Shi Yan Gui are really the same person, then doesn't that mean...
Su Yan didn't dare to think about it anymore.
Su Yan then asked: "Is this related to Chen Ri?"
"Chen Ri died in the fire, but the county magistrate at the time chose to conceal it. Obviously, the news of Chen Ri's death had an impact on him. The death of the minister from the court in his jurisdiction was a disaster for him. But you said that Chen Ri was burned to death in the temple with several children. The possibility of this being an accident is extremely low. Chen Ri must have been silenced, which is related to the county magistrate and Yu Chengwenshan."
Shi Yangui expressed his thoughts clearly in a few words, and Su Yan couldn't find any fault with him.
But she could never completely trust Shi Yangui.
When Su Yan met Shi Yangui a few years ago, her parents were still alive. He appeared in front of her covered in blood and said that he had encountered bandits, so she believed him.
Shi Yangui was seriously injured. From the coroner's perspective, he had several "fatal injuries". Fortunately, Su Mao had superb medical skills and treated him in time, bringing him back from the brink of death.
Even if he saves his life, he will be unable to take care of himself for a long time. Not to mention walking normally, he can't even do simple things like drinking water and eating.
Su Mao was too busy, so the task of taking care of Shi Yangui fell on Su Yan.
At that time, Su Yan had never left Taowu Village, so Shi Yangui told her about the capital, the south of the Yangtze River, and everything else under the sun.
At that time, Su Yan trusted him 100%.
If Shi Yangui had not "resurrected from the dead", Su Yan would have truly treated him as a childhood playmate.
Su Yan stood by the candlelight without saying a word.
She always smiles on weekdays, with her eyebrows and eyes curved into crescent shapes, which makes anyone who sees her feel friendly.
Now that he was no longer smiling, Shi Yangui felt inexplicably depressed.
He said softly: "I know you still have concerns about me, you just need to believe that you have done me a favor, and I will not do anything to hurt you."
Su Yan curled his lips and glanced at Shi Yangui, "General Shi, you must be joking. How could I doubt you?"
In my heart - "You are talking nonsense again."
Shi Yangui smiled helplessly.
Su Yan also had his own thoughts. He did not hesitate at all when he mentioned Chuyun Tower. If he was really Yun Xing, his acting skills were too good.
The secret room had been carefully inspected, and Su Yan could not find an excuse to stay any longer, so he could only leave with Shi Yangui.
Shi Yangui still had no intention of leaving, as if he wanted to investigate the case with Su Yan. Su Yan could only take him to the room where the children's bones were stored.
The two constables guarding the wing looked at the two men from behind and whispered, "Who is the man walking with Xiao Su? He doesn't look like an ordinary person."
"I've never seen him before. Is he Xiao Su's husband?"
"Xiao Su hasn't married yet. She's a coroner, and she has such strange abilities... I mean, no one dares to marry a coroner. Do you dare?"
The two shook their heads silently.
Not to mention marrying a coroner, even if there was a coroner in the neighboring family, they would probably be afraid of being contaminated by bad luck, because coroners deal with corpses every day.
Su Yan was born pretty, so it was inevitable that she would be discussed in private by them. Every time they fantasized about it, they would remember that she was a coroner, and no matter how great the temptation was, it would be dispelled.
The two were sighing when they suddenly heard a very cold male voice, "What about being a coroner? What about being a constable? They just make a living. Being a constable is easy, but being a coroner has a certain threshold. Why look down on them?"
In the dead of night, this sound came out of nowhere and the two were really scared.
When he turned around, Chu Feng had walked up to them without them knowing when, his eyes were filled with dark clouds.
Chu Feng also has some reputation in Anping Town. Even the people in the government office know that he is very likely to become the county magistrate's son-in-law, so they dare not provoke him.
Chu Feng didn't say anything more.
When he walked into the secret room, Su Yan and Shi Yangui were about to leave.
Looking at the private space belonging to Cheng Wenshan in front of him and smelling the faint smell of blood, another side of Cheng Wenshan appeared in front of Chu Feng.
He felt sad, but it seemed that only by realizing that Cheng Wenshan was a bad person could the pain of his departure be alleviated a little.
Chu Feng hid the sadness in his eyes and said, "Miss Su, you have been busy with cases these days and have lost a lot of weight. I went to the kitchen to get you some snacks. Can you eat some first?"
He handed the food box in his hand to Su Yan.
Su Yan was somewhat surprised, "Did you come here specially to deliver snacks?"
"I was thinking of you... You and General Shi have been working hard on the case. I happened to pass by and brought it to you." Chu Feng looked at Shi Yangui, frowned, with an unclear expression.
Chu Feng said this tactfully. Cheng Wenshan's courtyard was in a remote place, and he had to go to the kitchen first, which was not on the way in any way.
Su Yan thanked him, but he was secretly complaining in his heart: "If someone is too kind to you for no reason, he is either a traitor or a thief."
Chu Feng coughed lightly and glanced at Shi Yangui secretly.
Well, it’s good that Shi Yangui couldn’t hear it. Let Su Yan think whatever he wants.
Chu Feng couldn't deny his feelings for Su Yan. If it weren't for Qin Wanyue, he might have already been together with Su Yan.
These days he restrained himself from getting close to Su Yan. It was difficult for the coroner to find her husband's family, and he thought Su Yan would always stay where he was.
Unexpectedly, Shi Yan Gui suddenly appeared and cared about Su Yan very much.
Although he said that he was repaying the life-saving grace, as a man, Chu Feng couldn't help but think about it.
Shi Yangui was handsome, commanded a large army, and had a say in front of the emperor. Many people even placed their hopes of overthrowing Zhao Mingde on Shi Yangui.
Chu Feng and Shi Yan Gui are worlds apart.
If Shi Yangui really fell in love with Su Yan, marrying her as a concubine would only be a matter of words. In today's world, who would stop a general with soldiers under his command from taking a concubine?
Thinking of this, Chu Feng felt like something was blocking his heart.
Su Yan heard Chu Feng's invitation, but he didn't know why he suddenly did this.
She politely refused: "I have something to go back for, so I'll just eat something on the way. This snack..."
Su Yan threw the hot potato to Shi Yangui, "General Shi, you have worked hard. Eat some snacks to replenish your energy."
Chu Feng looked embarrassed.
Although he said he was sending snacks to Su Yan and Shi Yangui, he didn't know Shi Yangui was also here. He knew Su Yan was considerate, but these snacks...
At the same time, Su Yan, who is considerate, said, "Is Chu Feng having a quarrel with Qin Wanyue? Qin Wanyue doesn't want to marry him? No way, Qin Wanyue is a love-brained person and likes Chu Feng very much."
Chu Feng: “…”
He couldn't help but ask: "Miss Su, in your heart, am I..."
Su Yan opened his bright eyes and said sincerely: "In my heart, Mr. Chu is a kind person."
Chu Feng: “…”
So sincere.
After all, Chu Feng had been with Su Yan for some time and knew that she was unusual, so he didn't care too much about these nonsense.
He didn't want to be inferior to Shi Yangui anymore, so he said, "It's getting late, it's not safe for you to be alone, I'll take you back."
Chu Feng's thoughts could not be hidden in front of Shi Yangui. He was a little tired after watching the show for a long time. He raised his sword eyebrows and said without comment: "Although I believe in Mr. Chu's character, the murder case has not been solved yet. It is better for Mr. Chu to stay in the academy. It is really inappropriate to do what you did today."
These words were a warning to Chu Feng both explicitly and implicitly, and Chu Feng's expression gradually became colder.
Although he had no power or influence, he thought he had pride. Even though Shi Yangui was of noble status, he would not be afraid. How could he be scared away by these words?
Chu Feng said: "I am worried about Miss Su's safety. She is a coroner and now she has discovered these files. How do you know that no one will bear a grudge against her?"
Shi Yangui smiled and said, "That makes sense. I will send Miss Su off then."
Chu Feng: “You!”
Su Yan crossed his arms and looked at the two people confronting each other - "Two men quarreling, it's really a good show. But what's the conflict between them? Didn't they just meet? It's really weird."
Shi Yangui: "..."
Chu Feng's expression is also hard to describe.
Seeing this, Su Yan immediately said, "It's just a trip home. I can go by myself. I just want to go back to get some things and will be back soon."
Shi Yangui glanced at her and did not allow any argument. "It's not safe at night. I'll take you there."
What Su Yan wanted to take was related to Shi Yangui. There was a long and thin "日" character on the token she found that year. Su Yan suspected that it was only a part of it. If it was the character "时", it would make sense.
She wanted to know if the token belonged to Shi Yangui.
Su Yan said: "Then I'll trouble you, General."
Su Yan, Shi Yangui and Chu Feng left the secret room one after another.
The two detectives didn't dare to say anything more. They waited until they were far away before they said, "Then again, why do I feel that the relationship between the three of them is unusual?"
"Although Miss Su is a coroner, she is really good-looking and really likable."
“…”
It’s better not to talk nonsense in the future.
Shi Yangui wanted to go to the Su family with Su Yan, but unfortunately, just after leaving the academy, two of his subordinates found him and said that the county magistrate had something important to discuss with him.
Su Yan guessed a little, "General Shi didn't come to Anping Town this time to become the hall master, right? Could it be that the Hu people have made unusual movements?"
This is what Su Yan is most worried about.
If the barbarians from the north attack, even the murder cases that are currently bothering them will become insignificant matters. By then, the people will be displaced, blood will flow like a river inside and outside the city walls, and there will be no peace forever.
Su Yan had read about the tragic changes of dynasties in history books. For those in power, it was a transfer of power and a good opportunity for them to realize their ambitions, but for ordinary people like them, it meant real bloodshed and death.
Shi Yangui just smiled and said, "It's not a big deal, don't worry about it. Tell me the progress of the case when you are free tomorrow."
Su Yan was also happy to have some peace and quiet.
Su Yan walked along the bustling street towards Taowu Village, thinking about his next move in his mind.
The appearance of Shi Yangui disrupted her plan. She originally wanted to go to the capital to find the murderer who killed her parents, but it was obvious that the fastest way to get to the truth was to stay with Shi Yangui.
Su Yan didn't quite believe Shi Yangui's words.
If it were really the barbarians who came to silence us, why were they all wearing black?
How did the Hu people sneak into Anping Town?
The most important thing is that Su Yan had had contact with them and heard them speak, and she could understand every word they said.
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