Chapter 308 Murder
"This is really a misunderstanding!"
Lu Yu's words were very sincere at this moment.
"Before, I really just doubted the effectiveness of the talisman. Now that I think about it, I did mess it up. You two are right to be angry. I apologize here!"
As he said this, he bowed deeply to Yun Qingqing again.
Zhiluo rolled her eyes, but when she received Yun Qingqing's look, she said nothing more.
Mr. Lu said anxiously:
"You just said this girl can help us find our Patronus?"
Compared to the unclear matter of treatment, what he was most concerned about was the broken statue and the decline of his family business.
Lu Yu immediately nodded in agreement:
"Yes, Dad, you don't know that Master Qingyun's Tianming Pavilion was established during your convalescence. Since then, it has helped many people solve various problems. Its reputation has spread throughout the Imperial Capital. It is truly effective!"
Then he turned to Yun Qingqing and said:
"Master Qingyun, now that my father has woken up, can you help us find our guardian angel?"
Yun Qingqing nodded and said:
"Of course you can. However, to invite the guardian deity back, you have to first explain how it was angered and left. The Lu family must correct their mistakes in front of it and sincerely ask for its forgiveness. Only then will it have a chance to return to this mansion again."
"This..." Lu Yu was puzzled. "But we didn't do anything. We have no idea how we angered the guardian deity... How can we correct this?"
"Did nothing really happen in this house before the statue shattered?" Yun Qingqing looked at him sharply. "Do you want to think about it carefully?"
Lu Yu thought for a moment with an uneasy look on his face, then suddenly slapped his thigh and said:
"My father had been ill for some time at that time. It must have been because of Chen's abuse of my father. Her unfilial behavior angered the guardian deity!"
"Master, do we need to take Chen into custody and make her confess her mistakes and atone for her sins? Just tell us how to do it, and we will fully cooperate!"
Yun Qingqing curled her lips coldly:
"Let's put the Chen family's matter aside for now. Since you said you would fully cooperate, how about draining the water from the lotus pond in the mansion's garden and see what you can find?"
Lu Yu's expression suddenly froze.
"...Master, why did you suddenly mention the lotus pond? Does this have anything to do with the guardian spirit's departure?"
"Of course, don't you want to find your guardian angel? Then do as I say." Yun Qingqing said.
When Mr. Lu heard this, he immediately agreed and said:
"In that case, son, why don't you quickly arrange for someone to do as she asks!"
Lu Yu clenched his fists tightly, took a deep breath to steady himself, and said:
"Dad, it's not that I'm not cooperating, but have you forgotten? I specifically dug that lotus pond with the guidance of a feng shui expert."
"That master said at the time that this pond is the key to the prosperity of the house and family. We must not let the water in it dry up, otherwise good fortune will turn into disaster. It will not only cause the property to shrink, but the safety of our Lu family will be in jeopardy!"
"This..." After hearing what he said, the old man remembered that this was indeed the case. However, everything was handled by Lu Yu alone. This was the first time he heard the whole story.
Yun Qingqing said calmly:
"If that pond was truly as useful as that so-called expert claimed, how could the eldest son of your Lu family have passed away from a sudden illness?"
"That's..." Lu Yu hesitated and tried to find some excuse.
But suddenly a servant came running over and interrupted him.
"Master, something bad has happened! The police are here! They rushed in without a word and are almost in the backyard!"
"W-what?" Lu Yu was startled. "Why did the police suddenly show up when all was right?"
As he was speaking, the sound of uniform footsteps was heard outside the door, and soon a group of people came in aggressively, indeed wearing official uniforms.
The leader was tall and handsome, with dark skin. He took a quick glance as he entered the room and walked straight towards Yun Qingqing, clasping his fists and saying:
"Master, I've been waiting for a long time."
Yun Qingqing nodded towards Yan Haochu:
"You're a little late today."
Yan Haochu touched the back of his head and said with a smile:
"Something delayed me. Actually, I was planning to go to Tianming Pavilion to ask for your help. Could you please come with me later?"
Yun Qingqing raised her eyebrows:
"Okay, then let's finish this thing quickly."
Seeing her nod, Yan Haochu felt relieved and immediately showed his badge to the Lu family father and son:
"Six Gates is investigating an incident. Someone has reported an old murder case in your mansion. Cooperate with the search immediately!"
Mr. Lu was so frightened that he almost fainted:
"How could it be! Your Excellency must have made a mistake. My Lu family has always been honest and upright. How could we be involved in a murder case?"
Lu Yu's face turned pale and he denied it repeatedly:
"Sir, this is absolutely impossible! Someone must be jealous of our Lu family and is deliberately slandering us! If you don't believe me, call the person who reported it here. I can confront them face to face!"
"I was the one who sent someone to report to the authorities." Yun Qingqing said neither lightly nor seriously.
The Lu family father and son shut up and stared at her with wide eyes.
Lu Yu's expression changed again and again, and finally turned into anger again. He said angrily:
"I originally respected your reputation as Master Qingyun, so I specially invited you to come to my house to help solve the problem. If you were unwilling, it would be fine, but why did you frame my Lu family to the government?"
Yun Qingqing's face was calm:
"I promised to find the Lu family's guardian deity, so this is naturally the case. As for why I reported it to the authorities, it's because there is indeed an old murder case in this mansion. Whether it's out of conscience or out of my duty as a citizen of Daliang, I will report such a thing to the authorities."
"you……"
"Whether it's a false accusation or not, Master Lu should know best. If you insist on proclaiming your innocence, why not wait until the officers confirm that there's nothing wrong with the lotus pond in the backyard?"
Lu Yu's lips trembled, his expression changed several times, and he gritted his teeth and said:
"Okay! Since you insist, let's go check the lotus pond!"
Under the supervision of the officials from the Six Gates, everyone in the Lu Mansion was brought to the lotus pond.
Even Mr. Lu was carried here by servants on a sedan chair.
The lotus pond was not very big, and Yun Qingqing did not insist on draining the water. She just sent a few officers to fish out the water from every corner.
Soon there was movement. An officer touched a foreign object and picked it up. It turned out to be a human bone!
The officer was shocked and immediately called a few more people to come over to help salvage the bones. The bones that had been found were thrown onto the shore, and Yan Haochu led the remaining officers to try to piece them together.
Everyone in the Lu family was shocked and frightened, and they shrank back. Some of the timid concubines even had weak legs and needed help to stand steadily.
Some people even felt sick and murmured:
"Oh my god, this is too scary. I often feed the fish in this pond..."
Lu Yu's face changed drastically, and he shouted in horror and disbelief:
"I really don't know what's going on! My Lord, please believe me! There are so many people in the Lu Mansion, it must be a servant who did it secretly! It has absolutely nothing to do with me!"
Yan Haochu said coldly:
"Why are you so anxious? I will find out!"
It didn't take long to piece together a complete skeleton.
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