the other side, flower festival

Chapter 13 The Weird Evidence

As the sun was rising, Jiang Jichen sat sideways by the window of the Zanghua Pavilion, looking at the bustling crowd in the West Market. The jade pendant of the other side flower around his waist was held in Jiang Jichen's hands. Empty, with a calm expression, but sad, that was a feeling he had never felt before. He once thought that the memory he wanted to find was related to his life experience, but now it seems that it may be more than that. I told him that I have known him for 200 years.

Jiang Jichen thought of this, with a helpless smile on his face. In 200 years, he was only 23 years old. How come 200 years, when he first saw the jade pendant on his waist change because of his emotional changes? When he was bloody, he saw that dark road for the first time. It was a truth that could not see the boundary. There were flames burning like will-o'-the-wisps on both sides, but he couldn't feel any temperature. In his ears, He could hear the devil-like roars, those sad and painful voices lingering in his heart countless times, and he knew that he was not as simple as an ordinary person. And younger brother brings bad luck.

But now, why now, one after another happened to him, because of what opportunity?He once thought that he would spend his life in endless carelessness, but he didn't expect that since he came into contact with the vague figure with the bell on his feet, his heart seemed to have changed differently. He didn't understand why this change came so late, which made him feel more painful towards Si Yangting. He was afraid that his life experience would hurt those close to him.

Jiang Jichen suddenly closed his eyes, kicked his feet, and jumped out of the window. His white clothes fell in the air, and finally landed firmly on the ground. "You've been with me for so long, why don't you come out and talk."

Behind him, there was no movement, Jiang Jichen turned his head, only to see a black, smoking shadow man, quickly disappearing into the crowd.

When Jiang Jichen was about to catch up, he was stopped by two officers and soldiers: "Jiang Jichen!"

Jiang Jichen raised his eyes and saw Si Yangting standing in front of him with someone. Jiang Jichen looked at Si Yangting in front of him in confusion, but did not speak.

Si Yangting seemed a little embarrassed, he scratched his head: "Mr. Zhang Yuan's family is dead."

Jiang Jichen's heart trembled heavily, and he opened the folding fan subconsciously to cover up: "So now?"

Si Yangting waved to the officers and soldiers behind him: "The evidence about you was left at the scene." Si Yangting wanted to say more, "I know you."

Instead, Jiang Jichen smiled, took a step forward, and followed the officers and soldiers: "I'll go with you."

"You and I know that this matter has nothing to do with you. I will try my best to find out the real murderer behind the scenes. Don't worry." Si Yangting was a little embarrassed, even a little afraid to face Jiang Jichen.

Jiang Jichen raised his hand and patted Si Yang Ting's shoulder: "I believe in you."

Jiang Jichen's actions reminded Si Yangting that when he was a child, he tried his best to study major cases over the years in the study, just to learn from them and improve his ability to judge cases. The whole day, even meals were used in the study. At that time, he was only seven or eight years old, leaning against the bookshelf, from sunrise to sunset, he worked so hard to surpass Jiang Jichen, every night, Jiang Jichen would always come to the study to look for him, not to help him, but to stand leaning on the bookshelf, but he always didn't say much, he just stayed with him, and only said one sentence in his mouth: "I believe in you. "At this time, Si Yangting would feel that Jiang Jichen's encouragement was a bit harsh, but when he couldn't understand, Jiang Jichen would sit with him on the ground and explain the case to him. From the age of seven or eight, to At the age of seventeen or eighteen, until Jiang Jichen left completely, he was used to Jiang Jichen's indifference and his help, but this time, it was Jiang Jichen who needed his own help.

Jiang Jichen smiled at Si Yangting: "I believe in you." Then he turned around and walked away first. Si Yangting looked at Jiang Jichen's light and easy back, feeling uncomfortable in his heart, and even blamed himself. If his ability was higher, maybe he wouldn't let his brother make this trip, but now that the evidence is solid, what can he do?
Jiang Jichen felt that Si Yang Ting was not doing anything by his side. When he turned his head, there was a hint of warmth on his originally indifferent face. It was a look of trust. Si Yang Ting felt warm in his heart: "Let's go!" .”

Si Yangting took two quick steps to follow, but he didn't dare to get too close to Jiang Jichen. For some reason, he always felt that it was his own fault that Jiang Jichen was wronged.

Everyone returned to Dali Temple and the moment they entered the gate, all the people in Dali Temple looked at Jiang Jichen, as if they were looking at a demon who killed people without blood. Disgusting, Si Yangting was not very popular in Dali Temple at ordinary times. Many people thought that the reason why Si Yangting became the young secretary of Dali Temple was entirely because of his father's blessing. According to his own ability, he could reach It is not at this level, because everyone knows that many cases of Si Yang Ting's rebellion were completed with Jiang Jichen, and many murderers were arrested with the help of Jiang Jichen.But this time, Jiang Jichen came here as a prisoner, like an indescribable joke.

Jiang Jichen kept an indifferent face, as if he didn't see anyone's expression, but Si Yangting felt sad. He raised his hand and gently tugged at Jiang Jichen's sleeve. Jiang Jichen felt it and turned to face Si Yang. Ting smiled cleanly and nodded to him, and everyone walked all the way to the inner hall.

Fu Lingtian was sitting in front of the case and looking at the file in his hand. When he heard everyone coming back, he raised his head, with a serious expression and sharp-edged face, he could see a bit of inhumanity. He put down the file in his hand, and first glanced at the secretary. Yang Ting then looked at Jiang Jichen: "I've wronged you. It's my own family. I shouldn't bring you back in public. But in this case, it seems that you are too suspicious and the only suspect."

Jiang Jichen smiled and nodded: "I understand, please trouble Master Fu Lingtian."

Fu Lingtian only said "hmm", then continued to pick up the file in his hand: "When did you first appear at Zhang Yuanwai's house?"

"The night after the disappearance." Jiang Jichen didn't want to hide anything, but stated the truth.

Fu Lingtian put down the file in his hand and stood up: "You are denying that the disappearance case has anything to do with you."

Jiang Jichen said in a steady voice, "Yes."

"Then what is the explanation for the evidence that was discovered that night? I ordered someone to investigate, and the brush strokes of which painting belonged to you." Fu Lingtian frowned, not arrogant.

Jiang Jichen was not in a hurry: "That painting was not drawn by me, and before that, I had never met Young Master Zhang, besides, please think carefully, my lord, their family came from Bashu for the purpose of this year If you are not a dandy in the capital, why would you be interested in my Zanghua Pavilion?"

Listening to Jiang Jichen's words, everyone seemed to feel that his words made some sense.

The corners of Jiang Jichen's lips twitched lightly: "Secondly, this evidence should actually be my best evidence for divorce."

"How to say?" Fu Lingtian said coldly.

Jiang Jichen took a step closer and glanced at the dossier on Fu Lingtian's desk: "I often hear that Fu Ling is unselfish, that anyone in your hands can tell the flaws in a few words, and treats everyone equally, so has Master Fu ever thought about it?" , I often help Dali Temple solve cases together with Si Yangting. I can guess one or two general criminal actions. Besides, this case has too many loopholes. If it was really me, why should I commit the crime Made such a serious mistake and left the evidence pointing to me at the scene?"

Fu Lingtian didn't speak, just glanced at Si Yangting, the people around whispered, Si Yangting lowered his head, not daring to respond.

Fu Lingtian approached Jiang Jichen, and smiled softly: "But Yang Ting took you to meet Mr. Zhang the day before yesterday, and you didn't have any alibi that night. It is inferred that Mr. Zhang died at [-]:[-] pm. At that time, someone saw you in the residential area of ​​Dongshi."

The corner of Jiang Jichen's eyes twitched, and he looked straight at Fu Lingtian: "See me? Who is it?"

Fu Lingtian sneered: "Zhang's Shutong, how do you explain it?"

Jiang Jichen squinted his eyes and didn't speak for a long time. He looked at Fu Lingtian, Si Yangting half opened his mouth, and approached him in disbelief: "Impossible! That Shutong has never seen him before, how could he be in such a dark place?" recognized him at night?"

Fu Lingtian heard the question, and looked at Si Yangting: "You said just now that you recognized him? What? Even if you saw him, shouldn't you recognize him?"

Si Yang Ting was anxious: "I didn't mean that, I mean, could the book boy be delusional?" No one answered him, so he continued: "According to the current investigation, Mr. Zhang died. On the front, on the forehead, there is an off-print Bianhua flower that Jiang Jichen often used when painting, but this does not mean that the murderer is Jiang Jichen, this method is too clumsy!"

Fu Lingtian looked at Si Yangting coldly, his eyes were cold.Si Yangting subconsciously took a step back.

Jiang Jichen smiled and continued: "I heard on the road just now that the death scene was very ritualistic, and the whole thing looked like a painting?"

Fu Lingtian stared at Si Yangting again, and Si Yangting stepped forward: "This situation is obviously not right, he is not the murderer, why can't I discuss the case with him?"

Fu Lingtian looked at Si Yangting in front of him speechlessly, and shook his head: "Let's go back first, and you are not allowed to leave Chang'an City in the near future."

Jiang Jichen looked at Fu Lingtian and smiled: "Yes, I understand." After finishing speaking, he winked at Si Yangting.

Si Yangting, however, didn't seem to see Jiang Jichen's eyes, and wanted to go forward to argue, but Jiang Jichen grabbed him back. The smile on his face was warm and warm like the spring sun: "Thank you, sir."

On the way out of Dali Temple, Jiang Jichen walked in front, and Si Yangting followed behind. He stepped forward in confusion: "I don't understand, what does Mr. Fu mean? I called you here today, as if I didn't ask anything, and I didn't ask you anything." Detaining you is just to keep you from leaving Chang'an City, so why do you want me to bring you here with great fanfare?"

Jiang Jichen smiled, but did not answer.

Si Yang Ting took two steps forward, caught up with Jiang Jichen, stopped him, and prevented him from going forward: "I always feel that something is wrong, he is just you innocent, right?"

Jiang Jichen laughed out loud, and tapped Si Yangting on the head with a fan: "You usually look smart when you analyze cases, why do you look so stupid now? No wonder people in Dali Temple disapprove of you."

"Isn't it because of you that they disapprove of me?" Si Yangting said, realizing that he had said something wrong, and immediately shut up, "Even without you, I can still handle the case well!"

Jiang Jichen smiled, looking at Si Yang Ting's energetic appearance in front of him, he laughed: "I believe it."

"Then what should we do now?" Si Yangting asked.

Jiang Jichen stopped and looked at Si Yangting: "Where is Mr. Zhang's body now?"

"At Wuzuo's place, what do you want?" Si Yang Ting finished speaking, his mouth opened in surprise, "I can't tell you, you are a criminal suspect now, how can I bring you in? ?”

"How is tonight?" Jiang Jichen looked at Si Yangting in front of him, "Since the whole thing is aimed at me, I would like to see what the other party wants to tell me, after such a big setback, What the hell is he trying to do?"

(End of this chapter)