The first work of the imperial prison

The investigation work on the scene is not over yet, many people need to be questioned, many things need to go through the process, the corpse is the fastest, Ye Baiting and Qiu Yiqing came out of the room with the window on the third floor, and Jin Yiwei came to report here, saying that it was related The matter has been completed, and the corpse can be transferred back to Beizhen Fusi.

This is his own job scope, of course Ye Baiting has to go back with the team, as for the scene, he is not worried at all if there is hatred between Qing and Shen Jiang.

"Don't worry, be careful on the road."

Qiu Xunqing did not personally send Ye Baiting back this time. The case was a little delicate. It seemed to be a malicious shooting, but the traces of the deceased's tooth decay could not be ignored. It seemed to suggest that it was related to Wuxiang, and it might not be that simple. He had to put in more effort, and secondly...

Even though the night was dark, Jin Yiwei was not a vegetarian, he divided out a few of the hidden guards around him, so it was no problem to keep Xiao Wuzuo safe.

"Well, I'll send someone over for an autopsy as soon as possible."

Ye Baiting turned around very simply.

A homicide case occurred on the flower boat, which has been temporarily sealed. There is no command and order, and people will not be released at will. They must be questioned and checked before they can leave. Of course Ye Baiting is not among them, and there is no need to take out his small card. The soldier on the boat ladder let go.

He didn't delay at all, and quickly returned to Beizhen Fusi with the team, and had the corpse sent to the foreman's room.

Adjust the number and angle of candles, burn Atractylodes saponins, smoke with vinegar, keep water and wine in reserve, wear gowns and gloves...

Soon, all preparations will be ready.

His own place is more familiar, quieter, and more convenient, and there is no need to worry about the light at all. Before the mission came, he found a local craftsman who was good at glass or mirrors. Using various reflection principles, he could Make sure that at night, the office room will also have sufficient light sources, the room is very bright, and the vision is clear everywhere.

"The deceased, Fan Moyu, was five feet three inches tall, thin, with loose hair, wearing a moon white silk shirt..."

Examine the body spots, rigor, cornea, etc. on the deceased again. The time of death is very clear. It is a new death. He may have been killed during the banquet on the third floor. The cause of death is also very clear. An arrow was shot in the back shoulder and penetrated quite deep , Injuries to the internal organs - the lungs or heart are severely injured, and death will be very rapid.

Ye Baiting was not in a hurry, the examination was very careful, first from the appearance of the corpse, to see if there was any information hidden in the details that had not been discovered before.

There were bloodstains on the soles of the deceased's shoes, which were very fresh. This freshness refers not only to the time, but also the degree of contamination.These shoes are not new, they have obviously traveled a lot, the upper is slightly wide, and the soles have a certain accumulation of dirt, but the bloodstains are almost covered on these dirt traces, and there is no new dust mixed in to make the blood stains change. Blurring, or color change...

Obviously, blood was the last thing the dead stepped on.

In this way, the blood smeared on the deck also has an explanation, it is the dead man's own blood.

The scene should have been like this at the time. For some reason, the deceased walked to the stern of the ship, near the side of the ship, very close to the water surface. With the crossbow, he raised his arm to aim, and quickly pulled the trigger. The arrow pierced into his lower left shoulder very quickly, almost piercing through his body.

At this time, he may cry out in pain, or his voice may not be loud, but the flower boat is very lively, the sound of drums, the sound of guests teasing, and the girl's coquettish laughter, almost non-stop, covered by the noisy environment, no one will notice his voice.

A wound to the lung or heart by the arrow would cause him to bleed instantly, and the blood would either run down his body or drip directly to the ground.This arrow has a strong momentum, with the inertia of jumping forward. Given his current state, it is impossible to hold steady, so he struggled for a while, followed by his body, and fell and slid to the outside of the flower boat. Coincidentally, he was caught by the arrow. The waist bar blocked it and got stuck in that position.

And this struggling movement of the soles of the feet will naturally step on his own blood that just dripped on the ground, so there will be blood stains on the deck.

The marks were caused instantly by the arrow he hit, rather than brought from it. Whether there are blood stains in other places on the flower boat, you don’t need to focus on the investigation... He quickly wrote down this point, and planned to have someone bring it to Qiu Sui Qinghe later. Shen Jiang.

Next is the clothes of the deceased, and the exposed hands and face.

The clothes on the deceased were clean, except for the obvious creases caused by falling off the side of the ship, and the blood splattered along the wound, there was no other dirt, no trace of vomiting, no wine and vegetables accidentally spilled on the skirt, and the smell was very light.

The soles of his shoes were bloodstained, but the sides and uppers were clean, as were the corners of his clothes.

His arms, cheekbones, and palms all fell overboard, because his consciousness could not control his body, and the scars from rubbing were there wherever he touched, and he couldn't resist.

So...the deceased does not have a state of confusion and staggering walking. He does not need to look for handrails from time to time, leave dirt or small rubs on his palms and elbows, and will not kick or step on inappropriate obstacles. The shoes were crooked or rubbed with dust and dirt, but he was very conscious and walked like a normal person.

He may have drank a lot of wine, but he was not drunk. When he left the Hanju Pavilion on the third floor, his consciousness was clear.

So why did he leave?After being wronged, I still felt a little unhappy, I couldn't stay at the banquet, and I deliberately found an excuse to get drunk?

Ye Baiting thought about it, and felt that this reason was untenable.

On the boat today, whether it was the words of the two factory owners, Pan Lu, or the faint meaning revealed in the words of Mrs. Yao, they all showed one thing. Fan Moyu may not be too high in terms of official rank, but He is in a fat job, a real job, and his status is a bit delicate. It is impossible for someone to deliberately embarrass him, and he will not be unhappy during the banquet, and he will not be able to stay... Is that a voluntary act?

For example, I have something to do, or I have an appointment with someone. When the time comes, I have to leave. I have to find a good excuse to get drunk or something...

But where he went next, he was conscious and purposeful. The place he went all the way was the stern of the boat, where the lights were dim and few people went there. It was the most remote and least classy place on the flower boat. Where would he go? What?

It was hard for Ye Baiting not to think of the three most important words in today's statement: yawn.

The deceased came out under the pretense of being 'drunk', retching and feeling uncomfortable, and drowsy. All the drunken behaviors performed in the room are fake, but not necessarily yawning. People who are sleepy will yawn, but not necessarily drunk. Really drunk and drowsy, that's why you yawned?Could it be that he is actually an addict?

Then this kind of thing is very private, and of course it is not convenient to come in a crowded place.

Is it difficult to find a room that is quiet and undisturbed?It may not be easy for others, the business of flower boats is very good, and it is not easy to book empty rooms, but it may not be so for the deceased, he has enough status and is not short of money, why not find a room nearby, but go to the stern?

Ye Baiting almost immediately thought, could it be because he didn't have anything to comfort him?

He needs to buy.

If you take too much black incense, you will become addicted, but the addiction suddenly comes, and you want to use it, until you can’t get comfort, lose your mind, cry and beg for help... There will be a period of time in the middle, this time The length varies from person to person, but as far as the deceased went directly to the stern, the traces on his body can be seen, he should not have lost his mind, the whole person is sober, and the purpose... is probably for Wuxiang.

Doesn't this flower boat not only have clues related to Wuxiang, but also a sales chain itself!

The identity of the murderer is even more worthy of consideration... Do you know the specific circumstances of the deceased, are you familiar with the flower boats, are you familiar with the sales chain, and are you one of them?

Ye Baiting thought about it in this direction, the deceased seemed to be consciously going to the stern with a clear goal, could it be the murderer who asked him to go there?Could it be that the murderer made a plan in advance and made an agreement with the deceased about the purchase. When the deceased went to the stern and waited for the transaction, he did not actually make the transaction, but held a bow and crossbow in the room with the window on the third floor. shot him?

The murderer knew when and where the deceased would appear, so he used certain means to obtain the bow and crossbow in advance, booked that special room, and arranged it...it couldn't be more convenient, otherwise how could he make sure that he would hit this time, how could he ensure that he wanted to When killing people, the dead must be in the desired position?

Also, who can use the rooms on the third floor casually, as long as they ask, they will definitely be satisfied?

Although the boat tonight is a flower boat, a place of indulgence and pleasure, it doesn’t look fancy, but it’s not. He and Qiu Yiqing went in and found out that the hospitality here has internal logic and distinct levels. You can go to the third floor Yes, it's either rich or expensive, sometimes no matter how rich you are, you may not be able to go up, so this room on the third floor is not something anyone can ask for.

Wei Shili was the host, and there were many guests, who came to celebrate him and offered him a lot of wine, but because they were not close or their status was far apart, these people would not stay on the third floor, and went down to the second or first floor. How high is the degree of freedom? Can you go up to the third floor without being discovered?

Ye Baiting felt that Shen Jiang and the commander should be reminded of these two points, and the matter of Wu Xiang was the most important.

If the guests on the first and second floors can be excluded, then the people at the banquet on the third floor are all suspects, especially the trip out, which is very critical, and the timeline must be thoroughly checked!

After writing these points on the rice paper, Ye Baiting's eyes returned to the corpse again.

This time, the needling was deeper and finer, and anatomical examination was required.

In terms of the paperwork process, he didn't worry at all. Qiu Xunqing would handle it well. When he was the commander, he could handle everything. What's more, he was not only the commander, but also General An?

Furthermore, having experienced so many cases before and after, the autopsy and autopsy has become more and more accepted by the outside world. Everyone knows what methods Beizhen Fusi has, and what the corpse looks like after the autopsy. Some petty emotions, but as long as Jin Yiwei came to persuade, there was basically no failure.

The thorax was cut open, Ye Baiting expected roughly the same.

The arrow entered from the left back shoulder, from top to bottom, passed the lung lobe, and shot right through the heart. People who encounter this kind of injury will basically die immediately. The state of the deceased at that time can also illustrate this point .

But the angle is so right, the heart is pierced... Luck?

Frowning, Ye Baiting slightly shook his head, his guess was that the murderer was good at shooting.

Anyone who has the idea of ​​killing someone and wants to kill a person will subconsciously choose a method that he is good at or familiar with, which is guaranteed to kill people.If his guess is correct, the murderer made an appointment with the deceased, knew when and where the deceased would go, prepared the bow and crossbow, and prepared the room on the third floor. Such a detailed plan has been made. If he is not good at shooting, There is no guarantee of success. Wouldn't all these thoughts be wasted?

The murderer must be sure that he can kill people in this way, so he will calmly plan all this.Otherwise, what should I do if I shoot crookedly, what if I am just injured, what should I do if the other party yells out, calls for someone, and what if I am exposed?

The murderer wanted to kill, not to cheat himself.

As for why he didn't take away the crossbow arrows after killing people...

Ye Baiting's eyes turned slightly, maybe it was inconvenient at that time, or, even if the crossbow arrows were discovered, it wouldn't affect them.

The position of the deceased at that time, the strength of the arrow, Ye Baiting brought the murderer a little, and he could know what the murderer was thinking. In this way, the possibility of the deceased falling into the water is very high. At most, there will be no one alive on the flower boat. The excuse of leaving long ago will pass, and no one will find the body. The blood dripping on the deck can also be said to belong to other guests, or even animals. Anyway, there is no body, and there is no proof of death.

The murderer didn't need to go get the crossbow immediately. Being seen by others would aggravate the suspicion. It's better to just 'ask three questions' and wait for the surroundings to be quiet for a long time, when no one is around, and then deal with it calmly.

Maybe no one else will notice that the deceased has 'gone', everything can be done slowly, without anyone noticing, there is no need to worry.

and also……

Ye Baiting feels that this top-down shooting angle, the act of shooting from behind, and the calm layout have a kind of arrogance. He remembers an analysis in psychology. This behavior may have the effect of "judgment" to a certain extent. Hidden meaning.

Was the murderer dissatisfied with the deceased?Then, when considering the motive of killing, besides hatred, love, and money in the general situation, shouldn't it be considered more broadly, such as whether it is believed that the deceased broke the rules and should be dealt with... something like that?

The night was very long. Unknowingly, a long time had passed. Ye Baiting kept his head on the autopsy, sorting out his thoughts, the conclusions of the autopsy, and the details that needed attention during the process. Every time there was a small summary, he would write it down on paper. Send it to Qiu Yiqing and Shen Jiang who are still on board.

Of course, the final autopsy items will also be recorded and analyzed, and summarized, but it is better to share these doubts in the middle process in real time, so that people who are still on the scene can check.

Finally, when all the work is over, the shoulders and neck are stiff, and the mouth is thirsty, the sky has already turned white.

He took off his gloves, took off his overalls, and came out of the room to look for water to drink, and he smelled an unpleasant smell of medicine, as if it was being brewed, very bitter, with a strange sour, wafting It was all over the yard. He pinched his nose directly, and the exhaustion of the night could be washed away by this smell. What kind of smell is it? It's too inhuman!

An old doctor with a white beard came out of the pharmacy, and when he saw his slightly blue eyes, his face drooped: "Staying up late again? I don't know what's wrong with my body?"

Ye Baiting felt a little guilty, his eyes turned slightly, and he decided to strike first: "I just can't sleep because of the bitter smell, what are you cooking, even the smell is unbearable!"

The old doctor saw through his thoughts, and rolled his eyelids: "This pot of medicine, the old man just started making it two quarters of an hour ago."

Ye Baiting: ...

"Eat this later, you're young, don't act dead," the old doctor seemed to be helpless, took out a small bottle from his sleeve, and threw it over. It contained health pills he had made, " Don’t even think about cooking it in a jar, it’s from the commander.”

Ye Baiting took the small bottle, still a little confused, Qiu Yiqing's medicine...is it made?so bitter?

The old doctor stroked his beard: "There are commanding envoys, and the prison'blue bird' suppresses them. The group of Wala dogs are pretty good, and they dare not talk nonsense. The old man tried the prescription with a few old friends. It is symptomatic, and it is bitter." It’s a bit bitter, but it can really overcome poison.”

Ye Baiting just laughed: "You see, you know it's bitter, can you add some licorice honey or something to adjust the taste?"

The old doctor stared: "You are cooking, according to your own taste? This medicine prescription is very particular, and there are many medicinal materials used. Adding or subtracting at will may affect the efficacy of the medicine."

Ye Baiting was quiet, and the commander was not a coquettish person: "The commander will be fine if he eats it?"

The old doctor shook his head: "This poison is so weird that the prescription needs to go through several changes. The middle process is a little long, and it may take two to three months. Other precious medicinal materials also need to be found and purchased. It is not easy... Commanders may be accompanied by a certain degree of discomfort when taking it for the first time."

"What discomfort?" Side effects?

"It's not sure yet. It may continue to be hyperactive, or it may suddenly fall into drowsiness. How long will the process last like this short-term drug reaction... It depends on his own physical fitness. The old man is not sure yet."

"Don't worry," Qiu Yiqing's voice came from far to near, "I know it well."

"Commander."

Seeing the person coming, the old doctor saluted and retreated in a proper manner.

The reason why he chatted with Ye Baiting about the Commander's illness and physical condition is also because he is the closest person to the Commander, and he should be aware of the risks in the future. If there is anything wrong with the Commander, he will be the first to find out People who know what they will encounter will be prepared to deal with it and notify the doctor in time.

Ye Baiting was really worried: "It takes so long?"

"It's okay." Qiu Yiqing shook the things in his hand, "Are you hungry?"

Tofu nao and deep-fried dough sticks, the one on the East Street, Ye Baiting likes the taste very much.

"Hungry! Let's eat together!"

Ye Baiting didn't agonize over the issue of 'medicine' for too long. I knew this poison was far from that simple. Now it can be cured and has a direction. Isn't it much better than before?When encountering difficulties, think of a solution again, don't be afraid.

The most important thing right now is breakfast!Your own health is very important, and so is Qiu Xunqing!

"Take me one, take me one!"

Shen Jiang ran in from the door, quite in time: "Hua Chuan's investigation is almost the same. When I came back to visit and investigate other relevant people, I happened to pass by our gate - I really had to come in to have a look, otherwise how could I have such good luck? !"

Fortunately, the amount Qiu Yiqing brought back was not small, and Beizhen Fusi's small kitchen was not idle, and he quickly sent a few pancakes and millet porridge, which were completely enough.

"To be idle is to be idle," Ye Baiting suggested, "Why don't you take a look at the timeline by the way?"

Shen Jiang took a bite of the fritters: "Okay, come on!"

Ye Baiting scooped up tofu nao with a white porcelain spoon: "The main suspect on the flower boat yesterday should be Pan Lu who arrived first, but he was not a serious guest, so he sat still, followed by Wei Shili, the host, and then the deceased in this case. Fan Moyu, due to the large number of people in the venue, desperately needed a long-sleeved and good dancer to help, so Pan Lu jumped out, took the initiative to approach, and was allowed. Among all the guests, Jiang Jihong, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, was the last to arrive. As for Dongchang and Xichang The two factory owners joined by accident...During this process, Mrs. Yao kept coming in and out to take care of her, almost everywhere in the venue."

"That's right," Shen Jiang first confirmed these, and he reasoned very clearly, "Before Jiang Jihong arrived, Wei Shili was also drinking with the guests, but he drank very restrainedly, mainly for the atmosphere, and Pan Lu understood it. He held back a lot of wine, but it was different when Jiang Jihong came. Wei Shili was especially enthusiastic. Together with Mrs. Pan Luyao, he frequently persuaded Jiang Jihong to drink. On the contrary, the deceased showed restraint and didn't drink too much. .”

Qiu Xunqing: "At this moment, the two factory owners arrived. More or less, everyone wants to accompany them for a few drinks."

Ye Baiting: "It feels like it's almost time. The deceased pretended to be exhausted, fell asleep and left, and never came back. At this time, the people in the room didn't know that he would not come back, and his behavior was still casual. For example, the two factory owners During this time period, we went out once respectively."

Shen Jiang: "Then there are Wei Shili and Jiang Jihong. Both of them are drunk. The former has a big tongue, speaks nonsense, refuses to let go of the wine in his hand, and is sent to the room with a wine jar. No one is drunk. How to play with girls; the latter is drunk because he is drunk, but he can still play with girls at this time, but after he gets drunk, his temper becomes too big, and he does not allow brothel girls to sleep beside him."

Qiu Yiqing: "When the two were helped away from the room, they met Fang Zhizhu who came to find Jiang Jihong to give something. Because Jiang Jihong was drunk and couldn't communicate normally, there are some things that needn't be said, but don't worry about it. Coincidentally, he was spat on by Jiang Jihong, so he had to find a room to clean it—it was the murderer's room."

Also dropped a handkerchief.

Ye Baiting: "Ms. Yao's frequency of entry and exit is even more..."

Shen Jiang snorted and drank porridge: "Look at it this way... everyone has free time and is suspected."

The time when the two factory bosses went out to the official room alone, the time when Mrs. Yao left, and the time when Wei Shili was helped into the room when he was 'drunk'. After kicking the girl out, there should not be too much free time. Jiang Jihong was a little less suspicious, because after he returned to the room, the first thing he did was to have fun with the girl, and then he drove the girl away so that he had free time.

But Shen Jiang checked, Mr. Jiang is a bit incompetent, the time for work is very short, and there is a lot of free time after that.

As for Fang Zhizhu, he stood at the door when he came, and left evidence directly in the murderer's room before he left... He said he cleaned his body, but how long it took to clean his body varied from person to person.

Ye Baiting: "I think there are a few things that need attention now, such as the wine jar in Wei Shili's room. When I went there with the commander, he was very drunk. The two wine jars on the ground floor were empty. He left the wine banquet hall. Were you drunk at the time, how drunk was it? Could you do murder, is it possible that you got so drunk after drinking these two jars?"

But it's not necessarily true. With his status and status, is it necessary to keep this wine jar if he really wants to fake it?

If in doubt, it is necessary to investigate and confirm to see if it can be ruled out.

Shen Jiang nodded: "Then I'll check his drinking capacity!"

Ye Baiting nodded: "Second point, Master Shangshu Jiang Jihong is the closest to the murderer's room."

He seems to be 'playing with girls', no matter what he does, the time is later than others, as if it is too late, but in fact the sense of distance is very subtle.

Qiu Yiqing pondered: "There is Fang Zhizhu."

Ye Baiting immediately understood: "Pan Lu said that he came to deliver things. I only have one question for him, and that is—was it too easy for him to leave?"

"He was not invited to the competitor's promotion banquet, and he didn't seem to want to come, but he came because he wanted to 'send something'. Is this important? How important? If it's not important, he didn't If it is necessary to go through such a situation, if it is important, even if the Shangguan is drunk, do you still have to find a way to wait where he is, and report to the Shangguan as soon as he wakes up? Pan Lu said that Mr. Fang is a very capable person. I don't have that kind of vision."

Shen Jiang suddenly reacted, and patted his thigh: "Could it be that he saw something, was terrified, ran away in a panic, and lost his rational judgment! Could he be an eyewitness in this case!"

"Whether I saw something or not, I'm not sure, but I know that when Mrs. Fang left, Mrs. Yao sent him off."

Ye Baiting turned to Qiu Yiqing: "Commander, do you remember that when we went to the boat, Mrs. Yao didn't come to meet us on purpose, but happened to bump into us. At that time, there was a man from the back of the stairs behind her. Think carefully about the identity of time." Or age comparison, I think it is very similar to this little Fang."