Chapter 207 The murderous case

Author: Yao Jishan

While talking, the old lady had already left her seat, but she wanted to chant scriptures to the small Buddhist temple located in the east.

Cheng Wei's face did not change, and called the little girl who had just now to come in to serve. He hurriedly turned the inner fan and then slowly stepped out of the door.

The curtain rolled up the west wind, and the vastness of thousands of miles was clear and empty. A few idle clouds caught the corners of the eaves, and soon, the heart of the sky floated away again.

Cheng Wei stood at the steps of Jinxiu Hall, looking up at the sky, and a rare trace of fatigue appeared on his always calm face.

That murder case was indeed very difficult.

More than a month since the incident, Kaifeng Prefecture has tried every possible way, but has never found out any clues. What's worse is that more and more people have died.

Although the official also said, "Inspecting in detail, so that the real murderer will be brought to justice, and do not make mistakes due to anxiety", it is considered to give Kaifeng Prefecture enough time to solve the case. However, if this continues, even if the official does not pursue the matter, he, as a judge, will have no face to face the people, and even the family and relatives of the deceased.

Who is the real murderer?

Why are murderous methods so cruel?

Those dead girls were either dug out their eyes or cut off their fingers. Their death was as tragic as he said to Feng before.

An old official said that this guy was afraid that his mind was a little abnormal. He was not a good fortune or a bad person. He was all based on his interest. If he investigated the case using ordinary methods, he was afraid that it would be difficult to make progress.

If the facts are true as the old official said, the day when the real murderer is captured may be in no time.

Cheng Wei frowned, full of anxiety and worry, and his tiredness on his face became increasingly difficult to hide.

What he was most worried about was his missing wife and daughter.

The convoy of dozens of people in the Cheng Mansion disappeared on the way to Taiyuan Mansion, without seeing anyone alive or corpses dead.

After knowing that Jiang and others disappeared, not only did the Cheng family and Jiang family visit everywhere, but the Zhenbei Escort Agency also sent many experts to collect information everywhere. However, the results were scattered and complicated. At one time, they said that they were in Xingzhou, and at the other time, they said that the Jiang family was found in Dezhou. The three people were driven around by various rumors and were exhausted.

Now, the Zhenbei Escort Agency has withdrawn most of its people. Because the Cheng family is about to have their birthday, they need a large number of servants in many places to prepare, so they did not leave many people outside, and only the Jiang family is still searching for it with all their strength.

Somehow, Cheng Wei always felt that something was strange about this matter. The news came too chaotic, as if someone had deliberately spread it, disturbing his vision.

But whenever this thought arises, he will forcefully cut it off and dare not go deeper. He hopes in his heart that everything is an accident and there will be good news soon.

Cheng Wei raised his hand and squeezed it hard at the center of his eyebrows.

The wide green sleeves fell down, covering his eyes, making people unable to see his expression. When the sleeves were put down, his handsome face was already peaceful, and he fell calmly as if it were ordinary.

After shaking his sleeves, he slowly walked out of Jinxiu Hall and turned west.

The Cheng Mansion is a three-way and five-way regulation. According to Cheng Ji and Cheng Wei’s current official positions, it is somewhat out of line. The only reason is that the two brothers live very calmly. The reason is nothing more than the four words "harmony and light".

In short, it took less than ten years for his brothers to successfully enter Beijing as officials. The promotion speed was very fast. They had no family background to rely on, and they all depended on the emperor's heart. This seemed a bit eye-catching in the court. If they were noble and unsociable, they would become the target of public criticism over time.

At present, they put this obvious non-compliance on the table, and there is also a famous old lady Feng in the family. Both of these are things that can be discussed at any time. The court naturally feels like a flawed colleague and a confidant, so they will not always stare at them.

From the hanging flower door, walk through a slender path, then pass the Baopin Door, and walk around the Hanxiang Garden. A white wall appears in front of it. The plum branches slanted across the wall and the autumn grass is left. It is Cheng Wei's study.

Cheng Weikuo walked to the scene, and as soon as he turned, he saw a tall figure standing in front of the courtyard gate, but it was his elder brother Cheng Ji.

He was walking slowly outside the door, with the blades of grass under his feet drooping, as if he had been waiting for Cheng Wei for a long time. Seeing the latter appear, he immediately went forward and asked with a serious look on his face: "How many are there now?"

Cheng Wei knew that he was asking about the murder case of Baishi Academy, but did not answer directly. He only stretched out four fingers to indicate that there were four people who died, and then said slowly: "The last one was discovered two days ago."

"Are so many people dead?" Cheng Ji's voice was very quiet, he was silent for a moment, and then turned his feet and walked straight into the gate of the courtyard.

The courtyard is not big, the corridors are elegant and clean, and there are not many flowers and trees in the courtyard. Only a banana tree under the window is very good. At this time, it is still green and swaying in the autumn wind.

At this time, a servant had already rushed over, raised the bamboo curtain in front of the door, and let the two brothers into the house.

Cheng Wei knew that Cheng Ji had something to say, so he led him to the Dongci room and sat down next to the desk. Another boy served tea fruits. Cheng Wei waved everyone away, picked up the new tea first, and took a sip.

The tea is green and clear, slightly astringent in the mouth, and sweet aftertaste. However, it is the water that has become popular this year. There is no need to boil the tea or add debris. It is only brewed with stir-fried tea leaves directly in boiling water. The taste is light, but it has a clear and clear meaning.

Cheng Ji also held the cup himself, but did not drink the tea water. He just looked down at the tea smoke rising above the porcelain cup and was fascinated.

After a while, he said slowly: "Second brother, if you are unhappy, just tell me that you should not sit alone for a long time, which is useless for your body."

As he said that, he raised his head and looked at Cheng Wei, with a hint of resentment on his face: "I see, you have lost weight recently, and you are still well-rounded with food?"

In front of him, Cheng Wei finally took off all the superficial work and smiled bitterly, "How can I not have enough food? There are so many maids and servants in the family, and it's still a few meals to serve me. Now it's just that I have more things to do, and I'm not as busy as I can."

At this point, I couldn't help but feel depressed for a long time and sighed:

"Since my brother asks, I dare not hide it from me. If I don't worry or worry about it now, I don't believe this. No matter how anxious I am, I have to live my life day by day. I have survived the first six years, and I am not afraid of adding a few more days."

After speaking, I sighed again.

Cheng Ji was also saddened by his words and sighed.

Cheng Wei and his wife separated for six years. In the first two years, Cheng Wei lived like a widower, and there were no people around him asking about their well-being. It seemed really pitiful.

Old Mrs. Feng personally made the decision to ask for a concubine for him. Cheng Wei refused in every way, but he could not bear the word filial piety and finally had to agree.
Chapter completed!