At this moment, Baili Tang was in the imperial study, meeting with Chao Man'er and Song Chi. Baili Qinru was also there. Erhu Ge didn't come, probably training in the military camp.
A few days ago, they investigated the main clues in the murder case, but the suspect, the deceased's wife, denied that she had committed the murder and even denied that the needle was hers. She also said that she had never seen an embroidery needle that was only three or four inches long. She had no idea that piercing a person's head with an embroidery needle could kill them!
Chao Man'er and the others, in their hearts, believed that the deceased's wife was the murderer. Neighbors said that the couple often quarreled. The husband not only neglected the family and did not work, but also spent all day hanging out with some questionable people...
"Father, do you have any good ideas?" Baili Qinru asked.
Baili Tang said, "Even if it can be proven that the embroidery needle belonged to this woman, no one saw her commit the crime. This is the most difficult part. Unless she admits it herself. However, you can't conclude that this woman is the murderer. Otherwise, you'd be making a preconceived mistake."
Let's do this. Let her take the body home. Let her deal with the aftermath first. Her children are still young, so she'll have to be alone at night. Scare her and see how she reacts.
Sometimes, when the evidence is unfavorable, it's appropriate to play psychological warfare. Break her down emotionally, and she'll naturally tell the truth."
Chao Man'er nodded first, then immediately shook her head: "What is 'psychological warfare'?"
At this time, Eunuch Yang reported that a nobleman wanted to see him.
"You should retreat behind the screen first and keep quiet. I will demonstrate it to you personally."
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