Chapter 34 Bone Examination
Yan Li hit a wall with Chang Jiaoyu, and it soon spread to Qi Tanying's ears.In this regard, she advised Yan Li not to confront Chang Jiaoyu head-on. Chang Jiaoyu is a very stubborn person, if he cannot be persuaded, it is better to find another way.

Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win all battles. Qi Tanying approached a neighbor of Chang Jiaoyu and asked about Chang Jiaoyu's daughter.

After inquiring, I learned that Chang Jiaoyu and his wife had such a daughter when they were nearly [-] years old, and they raised her like a jewel.

At the age of 16, they were afraid that their daughter would be tortured by her mother-in-law if she married another family, so they recruited an orphan-born son-in-law for their daughter.

The son-in-law at the door was named Yusheng, with a good appearance and a good book. After marrying Ms. Chang, the husband and wife loved each other, and the qin and harp played harmoniously, which became a big story in Shangyang County.

But people's hearts are changeable. Miss Chang and that man were only married for three years, and Yu Sheng had a relationship with Miss Chang's personal servant girl.After being discovered by Miss Chang, he said that he was seduced by a maid, and he did something wrong in a moment of confusion, so she asked Miss Chang to forgive him for once.

Although Miss Chang is a daughter, she has a very strong temper, so naturally she refused to agree.Yusheng became angry and had a big fight with Ms. Chang, and Ms. Chang divorced her husband because of this.

Chang Jiaoyu and his wife felt sorry for their daughter and supported Miss Chang's decision. Yusheng was kicked out of Chang's house, and the maid who had an affair with Yusheng was also sold.

Speaking of it, it was just a trick of good luck, that Miss Chang had just given birth to Yusheng on the front foot, and she was found to be pregnant on the back foot.After Yusheng found out that Ms. Chang was pregnant, he knelt down to confess his mistake every day, hoping that Chang Jiaoyu, his wife and Ms. Chang would forgive him.

Miss Chang never gave him a good look, but Mrs. Chang was soft-hearted and often helped Yusheng persuade his daughter.Ms. Chang is not a soft-hearted person, and she hates Yusheng for defrauding Mrs. Chang's trust with her sweet words. She is so angry that people beat Yusheng up.

Perhaps seeing that Miss Chang could not be saved, Yusheng left Shangyang County, and no one saw him again until Miss Chang died of dystocia.

Ms. Chang is the lifeblood of Chang Jiaoyu and his wife. Her visit almost cost them half of their lives. If Miss Chang hadn't left the child unattended, Chang Jiaoyu and his wife would not be able to persist until now.

Hearing this, Qi Tanying and Yan Li looked at each other, guessing that Chang Jiaoyu would rather resist the decree than open the coffin for autopsy in Dali Temple, perhaps because he didn't want people to disturb his daughter's peaceful sleep after death.

But if you want to get back your father's bones as soon as possible, you must praise Miss Chang's coffin.

Qi Tanying decided to go to Chang's house to visit Mrs. Chang, and Yan Li went with her, intending to persuade Chang Jiaoyu personally.

When they arrived at Chang's house, Qi Tanying straight to the point said her intention of coming.

After hearing this, Mrs. Chang's face was a little unhappy, "My daughter was buried with my own eyes, how could I make a mistake?"

As she spoke, her eyes became wet, "It was our parents' fault that my daughter met with unkind people in her lifetime. Now that she is dead, I don't ask for anything else. I just ask her to be reborn into a good family in the next life, and don't suffer any more. Such a bitter sin in this life."

"If you moved her grave and affected her reincarnation, who can afford such a crime?"

Seeing that Mrs. Chang became emotional, Qi Tanying quickly poured a cup of tea for her, and comforted her: "Don't worry, let me analyze the reason with you."

"At the beginning, our father's coffin was buried under our own eyes. Two days ago, when the coffin was opened for autopsy, the bones inside were replaced with those of a woman, aged seventeen or eighteen, and the cause of death was dystocia."

"In Shangyang County, there are two deceased who meet these two conditions. One is the first wife of shopkeeper Zhu of the silk and satin shop, and the other is Miss Chang. The foreman of Dali Temple has examined the remains of Mrs. Zhu's family and confirmed that the remains of Mrs. Zhu's family are in the grave. It was Mrs. Zhu who was buried. Now only Miss Chang's coffin has not been inspected."

The implication is that the bones in Miss Chang's coffin are probably Qi Heming's.

Mrs. Chang still refused to believe it, and Qi Tanying said again: "If the corpse of Miss Chang is not buried in the tomb of the Chang family, who is the person who the Chang family has worshiped for so many years? The real Miss Chang doesn't even have incense and sacrifices." Enjoy, can she really rest in peace under the Nine Springs?"

And her father, Qi Heming, has been buried in other people's tombs for so many years. If the Holy Majesty hadn't re-investigated the old case, would no one have ever discovered the truth?
Thinking of this, Qi Tanying's nose turned sour, and she begged Mrs. Chang: "I hope you and Chang Jiaoyu can agree to open the coffin for autopsy, so that the bones of my father and Miss Chang can return to their respective places."

Mrs. Chang cried, crying very sadly.Qi Tanying was infected by the grief in her crying, and her eyes became blurred.

After a long time, Mrs. Chang finally stopped crying, "I can't decide this matter. My master has to agree to it. I can only try my best to persuade him."

Qi Tanying understood, got up and blessed Mrs. Chang, "Thank you Madam for your understanding."

Coming out of Mrs. Chang's room, Qi Tanying happened to bump into Yan Li, saw his thin lips tightly pursed, and his face was gloomy, and it was clear at a glance that he and Chang Jiaoyu hadn't reached an agreement.

In fact, the same is true, Chang Jiaoyu's temper is very stubborn, even if Yan Li mentioned the serious consequences of disobedience and disrespect, he still failed to persuade him, and instead was scolded bloody by him.

Yan Li was angry and annoyed: "I'll come again tomorrow, if he still doesn't agree tomorrow, I'll have someone forcibly dig up the grave and open the coffin."

Qi Tanying disapproved, "I have persuaded Mrs. Chang, she will try to persuade Chang Jiaoyu." Although she really wanted to find her father's body as soon as possible, she did not want him to bear the responsibility of oppressing the people.

Fortunately, Mrs. Chang did not disappoint. When they went to Chang's house the next day, Chang Jiaosong agreed to open the coffin for an autopsy.

On the day the coffin was opened, both Chang Jiaoyu and Mrs. Chang went there. Seeing her daughter's coffin being opened with their own eyes, Mrs. Chang couldn't help covering her face and weeping. Chang Jiaoyu's eyes were also flushed.

Wu Zuo picked up the bones in the coffin one by one, put them together into a human form, and began to examine them.Qi Tanying's heart was in her throat, she was apprehensive and terrified, if this corpse did not belong to her father Qi Heming, what would she do?
Yan Li had a panoramic view of her expression, patted her on the shoulder lightly, and said softly: "Don't worry, everything is up to me."

Qi Tanying glanced at him and calmed down a little.

This time it took a long time for Wu to test, and there were guards from Dali Temple, but no one dared to urge him.About an hour later, Wu Zuo raised his head and said, "It's confirmed, this corpse belongs to Lord Qi."

As for the other results, they cannot be read out in public.

Hearing this, Qi Tanying was both surprised and delighted, and her tense mind instantly relaxed.On the other side of the grave, Mrs. Chang couldn't bear it and fainted, and Chang Jiaoyu was also supported. This old couple was stimulated and looked pitiful.

Yan Li looked at Qi Tanying, "You go back first, I'll go to the county government, everything will be discussed when I come back."

Qi Tanying understood what he meant, nodded and said: "Then send someone to tell you when you come back."

Yan Li patted her head, "Okay."

(End of this chapter)

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