Haiwangtian's villa is located on the outskirts of Beijing. It is quiet but not secluded. It occupies a small area but is spacious and bright.

Sitting north and looking south, the courtyard is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with birds chirping and flowers fragrant. When the housekeeper opened the door, Ye Caitang saw a deer running across the grass.

This is simply a dream estate.

"Young Master." The steward came up to him and was very respectful to Xie Zhi. It seemed that Xie Zhi was not only Hai Wangtian's apprentice, but also a particularly favored one.

"Uncle Yuan." Xie Zhi jumped off the horse.

The housekeeper smiled and said: "The master told me early in the morning that the young master will bring his friends over today and is waiting for you."

A servant came over from the other courtyard, took the horse, and led the coachman inside to rest. The housekeeper led a few people inside.

Ye Caitang jumped off the carriage and held his waist, feeling depressed.

She has been in Baixia Village for five years, and the farthest places she has been to are the capital and the village next door. The first time she walked, she doubted her life. Then she took a carriage, bumping and doubted her life. Then she vowed not to leave the village unless necessary. She was born in

Si died in Si.

Today we went from Liumen to Haitian Courtyard. Although Xia Yue was considerate of her inability to ride a horse and arranged for a carriage. The carriage was much more spacious and soft than the big car she rode before, but she still had a sore back from sitting all morning.

What's even more terrifying is that the adults have given instructions. How can someone from Liumen not know how to ride a horse? I will arrange lessons for you to learn, and then you can learn when you go back.

Ye Caitang pressed his lower back in even more pain. He really wanted to go on a business trip with Xia Yue with just his brains and leave the rest in the room to sleep.

If you are not here to investigate a case but are here for vacation, Haitian Courtyard is really a great place.

Ye Caitang followed the housekeeper through the quiet path and arrived in front of a two-story building.

From a distance, I saw an old man with silver hair and beard standing in front of the spacious terrace upstairs.

The little deer that was running around in the yard just now was nibbling on a potted plant next to him.

"This is my master." Xie Zhi said this respectfully, then waved his hand towards the master and shouted at the top of his voice: "Master, here I come!"

As expected, those who are pampered are wanton and fly, and Xie Zhi is not as gentle and restrained as he seems on the surface.

Although Hai Wangtian is well-known, he is very kind and polite to the guests brought back by his beloved apprentice.

After Xie Zhi made the introductions, Hai Wangtian looked at the time and said, "I know that Xiao Xie is bringing friends here today, so I asked the kitchen to prepare a few dishes so that we can chat while eating."

There is nothing better in the world than chatting while eating.

The table was placed on the terrace, and a large table of dishes was served. Although Hai Wangtian's food was light, he was very attentive and considerate. The dishes on his side were all light, but on the guest's side

, the taste is stronger.

"Young man, you like to eat fried and barbecued food. The rich red sauce is delicious." Hai Wangtian probably saw that Ye Caitang was the only girl. He was particularly kind and pointed at a dish and said: "Little girl, eat this, this

It’s a good thing, nourishing and nourishing the skin.”

The housekeeper stood aside and explained: "These are chicken marrow and bamboo shoots, but the chicken is not domesticated. It is a rare bird in the mountains, called the colorful phoenix. The bamboo shoots are grown in the bamboo forest in the other courtyard, and the medicinal springs in the mountain are used for daily irrigation.

, more refined than the ones outside."

Ye Caitang was embarrassed and almost said that he couldn't afford it.

She was just a follower. When she came, she was already prepared for Xia Yue to talk to Master Xie Zhi and she would stand behind him. Who knew the host was so polite? She was really flattered.

Xia Yue also said: "Mr. Hai is so kind, please take a few more bites."

Xie Zhi showed his courtesy as a landlord and started to entertain Ye Caitang. He gave Ye Caitang a lot of dishes.

Ye Caitang is not a coy person, these dishes are indeed delicious, and he is not polite after thanking them, but while eating, he is worried.

The carriage is so bumpy, don't get vomited on the way back.

After almost eating, Xia Yue revealed the purpose of this visit.

"A strange case occurred in the capital." Xia Yue said: "In full view of the public, the deceased was hanged on the Octagonal Pavilion with a silk ribbon, but no one saw the murderer. Both ends of the ribbon were floating in the air, which was very strange.

We are puzzled and would like to ask the old gentleman for advice. The old gentleman is well-informed, but has he ever known that there is such a secret technique in the world."

Xie Zhi probably told Hai Wangtian about this matter, and he knew it well.

Putting down his chopsticks, Hai Wangtian said: "Look forward."

Everyone looked forward, and there was a small open space in front of them.

Suddenly, with a thud, something fell on the open ground.

Everyone took a closer look and saw that it was a villain.

To be precise, it is a small puppet, with a wooden head, a wooden body, wooden hands and legs, and the joints in the middle are connected, swaying.

The strange thing is that this little man can stand still. Although he is swaying, he does not fall down, as if something is holding him up.

But there was no one above him, but at such a distance, the sun was good and the line of sight was good, and some light could be vaguely seen above him.

Ye Caitang stood up suddenly: "I understand, it was not the black silk that strangled Lin Ling to death, but a transparent silk thread. The black silk was only used to cover up the silk thread, and was specifically used to lead people to think of ghosts killing people."

Hai Wangtian nodded slightly, feeling that Ye Caitang was still very clever, and could tell with just one point.

The puppet moved, and under the control of the silk thread, it raised its legs, turned its neck, and raised its arms. Every move was very flexible, as if it could really move freely.

Compared with Ye Caitang's suddenness, Xia Yue was very calm.

Xia Yue said: "What the old gentleman means is that the murderer strangled the victim with silk thread. In fact, we have thought about this and also found several puppet show masters, but everyone said that nearly a hundred people were strangled with silk thread.

The person in the middle of the body, this is impossible. But even if it was pouring rain and the sky was dark, it is impossible for the murderer to use a handful of silk thread, which would definitely be seen."

Hai Wangtian said: "Of course ordinary silk thread will not work."

The housekeeper went out and brought in a transparent thread.

Hai Wangtian said: "Master Xia, can you pull this?"

Xia Yue took it and held one end of the silk thread in one hand. Just as he was about to exert force, Ye Caitang hurriedly said: "Wait a minute, wait a minute."

Then Ye Caitang took out a handkerchief from his arms and asked Liu Sha for another.

Ye Caitang asked Xia Yue to pad both hands with a handkerchief: "Don't pull it directly with your hands. This kind of thin and tough thread is the easiest to break the skin."

This comes from the experience of Ye Caitang, who cut his hand on the new book every time he was in school.

Xie Zhi smiled and said: "Don't say that girls are just careful."

Xia Yue wrapped his hands and pulled hard. The thread did not move at all. Not only was it not broken, but there was not even a trace of being pulled apart.

Hai Wangtian said: "Master Xia, you can rest assured and use your strength."

Xia Yue is a martial arts practitioner, and his hands are not that strong.
Chapter completed!