Chapter 472 Ginger Soup (Part 2)
The torturer's methods were cruel and despicable, and it was obvious that he was determined to kill Xu Jie.
However, this most fatal move did not appear in this case file.
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Chen Yanchuan casually threw the book aside, his deep brows frosted with coldness, exuding a faint chill that was pressing.
"He really has some tricks up his sleeve. The three judicial departments jointly interrogated the case, and he was able to find a loophole."
Xi Su pondered: "But if this is the case, wouldn't it be easier for people to be suspicious?"
Xu Jie died, leaving behind only a flawless death record.
This didn't seem to be a problem. After all, the dead could not be resurrected. But he died at this time, and no one could get any more information out of him.
But think about it carefully, how many people would believe it?
Those people in the court are all old foxes. The more perfect the death certificate is, the more problematic Xu Jie's death seems!
——If it wasn’t intentional, how could it be done so perfectly?
Shen Yanchuan raised his eyebrows: "What do you doubt?"
Xi Su said: "Of course I suspect the second one——"
He suddenly stopped, a white light flashed in his mind, and he immediately connected the cause and effect!
Yes!
At this time, who is the person who most wants Xu Jie to die?
Xiao Chengxuan!
Xu Jie knew too many of his secrets. If he revealed something more, proving that he was really in collusion with the Nanhu Swordsman, then Xiao Chengxuan would definitely be dead!
The reason why Emperor Mu Wu was willing to spare his life was simply because Xiao Chengxuan's previous actions had not shaken the foundation of his kingdom.
However, the Nanhu swordsman is different.
No one dares to take the charge of treason!
But this is also the problem: now that Xu Jie is really dead, everyone will naturally focus their suspicion on Xiao Chengxuan.
Xiao Chengxuan can't wash himself clean even if he jumps into the Yellow River!
Xi Su frowned: "Master, what you mean... is someone trying to take advantage of Xu Jie's death?"
Shen Yanchuan lowered his eyelids slightly, thinking silently.
It was he who gave Xu Jie's testimony to Xu Fengchi.
No one knew better than him that Xu Jie had indeed said everything that should and should not be said.
Xu Jie really didn't know what happened between Xiao Chengxuan and the Nanhu Swordsman. Of course, it was more likely that Xiao Chengxuan really had nothing to do with those people.
But now someone wants to put the blame on Xiao Chengxuan.
Xu Jie’s death is the key.
"Have you found out who did it?" Shen Yanchuan asked.
Xi Su shook his head: "Not yet."
An iron nail driven into the brain can kill a person silently and at the fastest speed without leaving any trace.
If Xi Su hadn't gone to investigate personally, it would have been difficult to discover the hidden fatal wound.
But this move is extremely simple, and anyone with a little bit of strength can do it.
Due to the daily shift rotation in the prison, there is no way to find out who did it.
Chen Yanchuan narrowed his eyes slightly.
After a moment, he chuckled.
"No need to check."
"What?"
Xi Su was a little surprised.
"You mean..."
"This file won't be hidden for long, and problems will be discovered." Shen Yanchuan took out a handkerchief and wiped his hands. He seemed to be able to smell the faint fishy smell and ink on the booklet.
"The real cause of Xu Jie's death will eventually be revealed, and the murderer will appear."
No need to check, just wait.
Xi Su already understood the meaning of his words: "...So, the murderer will eventually accuse Xiao Chengxuan of asking him to do these things?"
By then, even if Xiao Chengxuan had great abilities, he would not be able to clear it up!
He will definitely take the blame for this!
Shen Yanchuan didn't say anything, but he obviously agreed with this guess.
Xi Su felt a chill down his spine: "That person behind the scenes is so cunning, we must be on guard!"
To be able to strangle Xiao Chengxuan, who once had the greatest hope of taking the throne, so quietly, the details were so interconnected, so meticulous, and so terrifying!
Chen Yanchuan, however, had a calm expression.
"This is a life-and-death struggle."
If Xiao Chengxuan didn't have this ability, death would be the end he deserved.
Xi Su deeply agreed with this.
"So what the master means is... wait and see?"
Chen Yanchuan remained silent.
He asked, "How is the investigation going in Qingzhou?"
Long before the princess and the cabinet were still debating whether to send Shen Yanchuan to Qingzhou to investigate the case, he had already sent someone to go there secretly.
Xi Su's expression straightened up: "They have already started surveillance near the magistrate's mansion. If Zuo Ci and Gao Yi have any abnormalities, they will be the first to notice. But for now, everything seems normal."
This was also within Shen Yanchuan's expectations.
It will take some time for the news of what happened in the capital to spread to Qingzhou.
If I were to calculate, they should soon know that something happened to Xiao Chengxuan.
As for how they would react... he was somewhat interested.
"Just let them continue to guard. If there is any situation, please report it at any time."
"yes!"
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The next day, Ye Chutang brought Xiaowu to visit Chu Qiyuan.
The doorman had obviously heard the instructions early on. When he saw Ye Chutang, he immediately stepped forward to greet him and respectfully invited him in.
"Miss Ye Er, please come in——"
Ye Chutang thanked him politely and walked inside holding Xiaowu's hand.
The house where Chu Qiyuan lived was not luxurious, but rather very simple. As soon as Ye Chutang walked through the corridor, he could already smell a faint medicinal fragrance.
After passing the hanging flower gate, there are many plants planted on both sides of the courtyard.
It is freezing cold in winter and most of the trees are left with only dry roots, but it is not difficult to see that their owners have been taking good care of them.
Chu Qiyuan was highly respected and had excellent medical skills, but he was indifferent to fame and fortune. He traveled around in his early years and only later entered the Imperial Medical Service.
But even so, he was much freer than ordinary imperial doctors.
Otherwise, I would not have been able to leave Beijing directly to look for medicine, and it would have taken more than a month to return.
Ye Chutang was led to the front hall, where Chu Qiyuan had already asked someone to prepare tea for him.
"I have seen the judge of the court."
Ye Chutang greeted politely.
Chu Qiyuan immediately stood up, rather helplessly: "There are only two of my disciples guarding here, no need to be so polite."
Ye Chutang looked up and saw that the two people who had led the way and served tea had already left the door.
One of them was someone she had seen a few years ago.
Ye Chutang curved his eyebrows and said, "You are my elder, so I should show you courtesy."
Chu Qiyuan had a sad look in his eyes, but he also knew that this was the capital city after all, and he had to be careful with his words and actions, so he didn't force it.
Ye Chutang patted Xiaowu's hand gently and said, "Xiaowu, go ask the judge to check your pulse."
Xiaowu nodded obediently and walked forward.
Chu Qiyuan looked at the pink little ball in front of him and felt emotional.
Time flies so fast. The little girl who used to snuggle tightly in her sister's arms has grown up now.
He took out the pulse diagnosis instrument and Xiaowu immediately reached out and placed his hand on it.
Chu Qiyuan took the pulse and diagnosed quietly with his eyes closed.
The room was quiet.
Ye Chutang picked up the teacup and found that it did not contain tea, but ginger soup to drive away the cold.
She blinked and took a sip.
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