Dali Temple Conspiracy Records

Chapter 23 Autopsy
The Ministry of Treasury is one of the four divisions of the Ministry of War, in charge of the manufacture, repair and storage of military equipment and ceremonial guards.A few days ago, thieves invaded the treasury department. Although no items or files were stolen after the inventory, all officials of the treasury department were subject to investigation by Yushitai to be on the safe side.The treasury is not a vegetable market, you can enter if you want. How the thieves slipped into the imperial city through the guards and sneaked into the Shangshu province is a very serious question.

Du Yuan was a little surprised when Li Yan said his intentions. After all, in this era, it is not uncommon to have sex with prostitutes.The two borrowed a place from Murong Ke and sat down to talk.

"I've already talked to Captain Yuan about Kuiniang's situation. Is there anything else Li Sizhi wants to know?"

"I've heard about the general situation. Lord Du and Kuiniang have been in contact for a while, and she once went to the mansion to look for the Lord?"

"Yes, at the end of last year, Kui Niang came to the door suddenly, saying that she was pregnant with my own flesh and blood, and my wife drove her away on the spot. I sent someone to send her a sum of money, and then we broke off contact."

"She didn't come again?"

"No."

"Does Lord Du think she committed suicide?"

"Uh... To tell the truth, she didn't appear very sad in front of me. After I sent someone to deliver the letter, she didn't say anything. It's just that I also know the small river ditch behind the Qixiang Building. Although it is a back street, The width of the road is not bad, so you won't fall into the water. Moreover, Chang'an County also said that no one heard the cry for help that night."

"I see. Thank you, Mr. Du."

After Li Quan left the imperial city, he first detoured to Yiningfang to pick up Bai Sanxiu, and then rushed to Yizhuang on the outskirts of the city.Because Kuiniang had no relatives or friends, after the autopsy in Chang'an County, her body was temporarily stored here.

Although the temperature in March is not high, and Yizhuang is relatively cold, but after all, the person has been dead for almost ten days, not only the remains are greatly changed, the swelling is difficult to recognize, and the smell is quite strong.For a person like Bai Sanxiu who is sensitive to five senses, it can be said to be very terrible.

"Ouch... um! I'm sorry, Si Zhi..."

"Why don't you wait for me outside."

"It's okay, I can hold back." Although she said so, she still folded her sleeves several times to firmly block her mouth and nose.

Li Quan put on cloth gloves and looked carefully at Kuiniang's body, while comparing it with the autopsy records copied from Chang'an County.At this time, his calm and focused expression would add a bit of handsomeness to his originally not outstanding appearance.But in this gloomy Yizhuang, mixed with the rotten corpse, it is really difficult for Bai Sanxiu to appreciate it with peace of mind.

Suddenly, Li Quan frowned slightly.

"Is there a problem, Sir?"

"Kui Niang has two small wounds on her body. Although Wu Zuo recorded it, he didn't pay much attention to it. It looked a bit like a sharp weapon to me."

"A new wound?"

"It's hard to judge now, but the wound hasn't healed, it should have happened not long before death. Another strange thing is..."

"what?"

Li Tong thought for a moment, then said: "According to the records made by you, when Kui Niang was salvaged, there were white foams on her mouth and nose, and there was water in her abdomen. She must have drowned. But the water doesn't seem to be much. And..."

Bai Sanxiu watched him check Kui Niang's hands repeatedly, thoughtfully, and followed closely, and suddenly had a shocking reaction.

"I know!" She rushed to say, "Whether she threw herself into the river or accidentally fell into the water, she will inevitably struggle after entering the water, grabbing aquatic plants, mud and sand, her hands should not be so clean."

Li Quan nodded, with a look of appreciation on his face.

"That's right, the small river ditch is very narrow, and it's not a clear water ditch, but Kui Niang's hands are relaxed, and the nails are very clean. This is not normal for a drowning person."

(End of this chapter)