Red Dust Daqian

No one knew what was going on in the Ouyang Mansion. Since Ouyang Changzong did not speak, the servants in the mansion did not dare to say anything.

After listening to everyone's story, Ouyang Changzong could no longer bear it, and stood up and pointed at Zhou Sen, shouting: "It was the evil Taoist priest who killed my son with that knife. My son died not long after he was sent to the palace."

Zhou Sen firmly denied it, as this was related to his life. Zhou Sen argued: "At 7:00 pm, I only stabbed Ouyang Zongxin's calf, and the injury was not serious. Moreover, Ouyang Zongxin was sent to the clinic immediately. If the injury was serious and life-threatening, how could the clinic let him go easily? Since the doctor has taken measures and the wound has stopped bleeding, it means that Ouyang Zongxin may have died of other reasons." Ouyang Changzong roared: "You are talking nonsense, don't quibble."

Zhou Sen retorted: "Whether it is nonsense or not is not up to you to decide. I would like to ask the staff of the clinic to come and explain the treatment situation at that time. Clear my name."

Zhou Sen and Ouyang Changzong were arguing fiercely, and Zhu Deling was confused as to how to judge. However, Zhu Deling did not rush to stop the quarrel. After all, the princess was here, so it was not his turn to make the decision. At this time, the chief guard came out from behind the screen, bowed to the governor and whispered a few words. After receiving the order, Zhu Deling sent the yamen runners to the clinic to ask the doctor to come and question him.

Fortunately, the clinic where Ouyang Zongxin was sent for treatment was not far from the government office. Not long after, an old doctor was seen being supported by the yamen runners. It can be seen that the yamen runners still respected this doctor. At first, the old doctor was reluctant to come, but later, after being persuaded by the yamen runners and knowing that the princess was also in the governor's office, the old doctor hurried over.

After the old doctor entered the governor's court, he simply paid a greeting to the governor, the chief secretary, etc. Before the governor could return the greeting, the old doctor solemnly kowtowed to Princess Wanning behind the screen and shouted, "Your servant Sun Sizhen, kowtows to Princess Wanning."

After a while, the chief guard came out from behind the screen again, walked directly to Doctor Sun, bowed his head and whispered a few words, no one knew what he said, but Doctor Sun nodded quickly. Then, with the help of the chief guard, he stood up.

Zhou Sen has always been puzzled. What's wrong with this princess? No one can see her true face because of the scarf. Now she talks so much, is she still a mute? That doesn't make sense. I seem to have heard her bidding at the poetry conference. Could it be that she is not the one? How can a mute whisper to the chief guard and the maid? It's inexplicable. Are all the women in the royal family like this?

Doctor Sun Sizhen stood up and without waiting for the governor Zhu Deling to ask questions, he took the initiative to explain to everyone the process of treating Ouyang Zongxin. Although Ouyang Zongxin was only treated for a leg injury today, he had come to the clinic quite often in recent days. His previous injuries from the cane were also treated by his apprentices, so he was relatively familiar with Ouyang Zongxin's condition.

Ouyang Zongxin's leg injury was not serious, but he had been injured many times in recent days, and he had lost too much blood, so he became weak. But his life was not in danger. As long as he rested more and took adequate care, he would be able to recover in a few days. I had no problem treating Master Ouyang's leg injury. As for why he died...

Before the doctor Sun Sizhen could continue to analyze the situation, Ouyang Changzong became angry and yelled at Sun Sizhen: "Old thing, are you blind? If it wasn't serious, why didn't my son die?"

Sun Sizhen didn't seem to be afraid of the officials. She faced Ouyang Changzong and continued, "Mr. Ouyang's leg injury is one inch wide and two inches deep, but it didn't hurt his bones. After I bandaged it, I also made a soup for the patient to replenish qi and blood. After seeing that he took it, I let him leave the clinic. I can confirm that after the treatment, Mr. Ouyang has no signs of life-threatening."

After hearing what Sun Sizhen said, Zhou Sen, Xiangcao, Shen Qianrou and others felt a little relieved. At least now someone had proved that Zhou Sen might have nothing to do with Ouyang Zongxin's death.

Ouyang Changzong roared: "Old man, then how did you tell me that my son died?"

Sun Sizhen shook her head and said, "I don't know." Ouyang Changzong was so angry that he almost vomited blood.

Sun Sizhen continued to speak calmly: "However, since Master Ouyang's body is here, can I go over and take a look? Perhaps I can find out the cause of Master Ouyang's death?"

Ouyang Changzong was very emotional and wanted to stop Sun Sizhen from tormenting Ouyang Zongxin's body. Zhu Deling looked at the screen and seemed to have received a signal. He ignored Ouyang Changzong's obstruction and directly agreed to Sun Sizhen's request to examine the body.

Afterwards, a yamen runner tore off the white cloth that wrapped Ouyang Zongxin. When everyone saw Ouyang Zongxin's black face after his death, they all avoided him and were terrified.

The old doctor Sun Sizhen was knowledgeable and did not shy away from anything. He calmly walked up to the corpse and examined it carefully.

As his own life was at stake, Zhou Sen was not bothered by the nausea and tried to look in the direction of the corpse. Although the distance was a bit far, Zhou Sen could still vaguely see a brown mark on Ouyang Zongxin's neck, which was much darker than the skin color of other parts of his body.

After Sun Si examined all parts of the body, he focused on the neck, palms and fingers. Finally, he announced to everyone: "Based on my many years of medical experience, Ouyang Zongxin should have died of suffocation."

Ouyang Changzong couldn't believe that his son died of suffocation, and refuted: "You are a quack doctor, your medical skills are not good, don't talk nonsense, how could my son die of suffocation? There are maids and servants in the mansion to take care of him at any time, how could I let my son die of suffocation? If it was suffocation, wouldn't so many people in the mansion find it?"

Sun Sizhen insisted on her own opinion and explained: "I found dark bruises under Mr. Ouyang's neck, and I saw blood and flesh residues between the fingernails of the deceased. So I suspect that Mr. Ouyang must have had a fierce dispute or fight with someone before his death. It may be that he lost too much blood before and was weak and powerless. He didn't fight the opponent and was strangled to death. The bruises on his neck are strangulation marks. The residue between the fingers proves the fight with someone."

Ouyang Changzong still couldn't believe it. How could someone dare to lay hands on his son in his own house? But what Sun Sizhen said made sense.

Even if Ouyang Changzong didn't believe it, he had to confirm it personally, so he endured the grief and walked towards Ouyang Zongxin's body. He carefully looked at the neck and the nail crevices that Sun Sizhen mentioned, and indeed found those marks.

Suddenly, Ouyang Changzong's faith collapsed, he couldn't even stand up, and he collapsed to the ground. He was thinking: Who is so bold as to kill my son in Ouyang Mansion? Is this true? Is it possible?