Cure the cold-faced general by solving crimes

Chapter 19 Beautiful in heart

Han Fang read the autopsy results, returned the three pieces of paper to Pei Zhizhao, and asked, "General, what should we do next?"

Pei Zhizhao: "I want to meet the Fang family."

Han Fang went out to do errands, but Jiang Xihe hesitated to leave. She made a loud sound to hint to Pei Zhizhao that she was recruiting people and sorting out files.

Pei Zhizhao did not stop her, and Jiang Xihe admitted that he had tacitly allowed her to stay in the Yamen.

Jiang Xihe had no intention of sorting out the files, and from time to time looked up at the meeting hall where Pei Zhizhao was.

Everyone from the Fang Mansion came, including the maids and servants, about a dozen of them, standing in the corridor politely, waiting for Pei Zhizhao to ask questions.

At Shenshi, the people from the Fang Mansion left, and Jiang Xihe caught a glimpse of the Meng family being invited by Han Fang again, including even the ten-year-old Meng Xiaoniu.

As the sun set in the west, Jiang Xihe stayed furtively for a long time in the house recruitment. He didn't organize much of the files, but he admired Pei Zhizhao very much.

The Fang family left quietly. Pei Zhizhao did not let anyone continue to stare at Fang Lianqing. His suspicion had been completely eliminated.

The Meng family did not make any noise. Meng Liang was completely different from the day before in the court. He lowered his head. When he said goodbye to Pei Zhizhao, Jiang Xihe could only faintly hear: "Please, Mr. Pei, please catch the murderer."

Jiang Xihe thought that Pei Zhizhao might have his own methods for investigating the case. As Mr. Qi guessed, he might have a direction.

Jiang Xihe was very curious, what is Pei Zhizhao planning to do next?
  Driven by this idea, Jiang Xihe slowly approached the meeting hall, stretched his head through the window and looked in. Pei Zhizhao was writing with his eyes lowered.

Jiang Xihe was hesitant to enter, and Pei Zhizhao's cold voice sounded: "How many files will you sort out in one afternoon?"

Jiang Xihe was smiling, but he didn't dare to tell the truth. He took the opportunity to sneak into the room: "Master Pei, how are you? Do you have any clues about the case?"

Jiang Xihe caught a glimpse of the lunch bowl of noodles still sitting there on the coffee table. The noodles had become a ball and half a plate of saliva chicken had been eaten.

Pei Zhizhao put down his pen and took a deep look at Jiang Xihe. The little girl had a smile on her face and a tiny light in her eyes. She was very smart and eager.

"I discussed the case with An Xiucai before noon. You know many details. Did you find out those yourself?"

Jiang Xihe hesitated, "No, I only asked Meng Xiaoniu and Fang Youcai. Some details were told to me by Xu Banxian from Qiaoxikou." In front of An Wen, Jiang Xihe didn't want to tell the truth. Now only Pei Zhizhao , she didn’t want to lie to him.

Pei Zhizhao looked sideways, the little girl knew a lot of people.

Jiang Xihe saw Pei Zhizhao's face flashing slightly, not looking angry, and explained: "Xu Banxian set up a fortune-telling stall at the entrance of Qiaoxi. For four or five years, people in Ping'an County like to ask questions, and Xu Banxian knows a lot."

Pei Zhizhao's eyes darkened slightly. The little girl knew how to take shortcuts and was very smart. He planned to meet Xu Banxian if he had the chance.

"Master Pei?" Jiang Xihe called softly when he saw that he didn't speak.

"Meng Fang was killed, and her jewelry and valuables were gone. The maid of Ju Fang's family recalled that when she first entered the crime scene, there were signs of being disturbed in the bedroom."

"Break-in and robbery?" Jiang Xihe's face was filled with joy. This was the same as her previous thoughts. "But Mr. Pei, there is something I don't know. The door of Fang's house was closed that night, and the doors and windows of Meng Fang's room were also locked from the inside. How did the murderer get in and out?" ? Is it possible to fly? But you have to fly from the window."

Pei Zhizhao's eyes were heavy. He had been thinking about this question just now. When Jiang Xihe asked, he suddenly had an idea: the roof.

Thinking like this, Pei Zhizhao had an idea. When the war in the northwest was tense, he often went deep into enemy camps to spy on military intelligence. Pei Zhizhao had the idea of ​​going to the crime scene to take a look.

Jiang Xihe felt that Pei Zhizhao had an idea, but he didn't tell her, so she had to think on her own. Is there any other way to get in and out of the room with the doors and windows locked?

Doors don't have windows, and windows don't have holes. It definitely doesn't make sense that there is a hole in Meng Fang's room. Is that...?
  Jiang Xihe was overjoyed, "Master Pei, can the murderer get on the roof? Many of the houses in Ping'an County are flat-tiled, and it is easy to hide people."

Pei Zhizhao's heart froze, she is so smart.

"By the way, I remembered." Jiang Xihe's voice was trembling, "The tile roof was being repaired in front of the Fang Mansion, and I had a quarrel with the man who was repairing the ditch over the mud. I was also present at the time. Later, the dispute was resolved, and the Fang Mansion Work has been suspended for a while, could it be that there is a gap in the roof of Meng Fang’s yard, which made it easier for the murderer to commit the crime? "

"when did it happen?"

Jiang Xihe thought about it, "Half a month ago."

At this time, Han Fang knocked on the door and walked in. He smiled at Jiang Xihe but said nothing.

Pei Zhizhao saw the doorway and said softly, "It doesn't matter."

Jiang Xihe looked happy. She saw that Han Fang had something to report. Since Pei Zhizhao didn't want to hide it from her, it showed that he trusted her.

Jiang Xihe felt beautiful.

Han Fang said, "General, the artist has finished drawing the styles of the missing jewelry from the Meng Mansion. Brothers will take it and distribute it to various major ceremonies to see if there is any news."

Pei Zhizhao nodded, "The major banks cannot ignore that the murderer took so much money at once and either exchanged it for banknotes or deposited it in a bank."

Jiang Xihe listened carefully, but he didn't have any hope. It had been three days since the incident. What if the murderer sold the jewelry and ran away?
  "General, if the murderer leaves Ping'an County after committing the crime, what will we do?" Han Fang asked the question Jiang Xihe wanted to ask uneasily.

Pei Zhizhao also thought of this, "That's really tricky, but judging from the circumstances of Meng Fang's murder, the murderer should still be someone familiar with her. We believe for the time being that the murderer has not left."

"Acquaintance?" Han Fang and Jiang Xihe asked in shock at the same time.

Pei Zhizhao explained, "Apart from gatherings between women, Meng Fang has no intersection with anyone else. Even if there is intersection, there is no fatal hatred. The relationship between her and Fang Lianqing is nothing more than the ownership of property. I asked the Meng family, recently The two families have made it clear about the child and there is no major conflict. I prefer that Meng Fang exposed her wealth and was targeted by the murderer, leading to death."

Han Fang was puzzled, "Then why did Meng Liang insist on accusing Fang Lianqing of murder in court?"

Jiang Xihe smiled and said, "Brother Han, you don't know this. Meng Liang is good at calculations. If Qi County Magistrate is a confused official and Fang Lianqing is imprisoned, he can get compensation from the Fang family on the one hand, and his son Meng Xiao Niu can also legitimately inherit Meng Fang's legacy."

"What if Fang Lianqing didn't kill anyone?" Han Fang was still puzzled, "Besides, Meng Xiaoniu hasn't adopted yet!"

"Then it's even better. Whether Fang Lianqing is arrested or not has nothing to do with Meng Liang. It has something to do with Yinzi." Jiang Xihe explained to Han Fang, "Meng Fang wants to adopt Meng Xiaoniu, and all the neighbors know it. If Fang Lianqing is identified, As the murderer, Meng Liang only needs to mention in court that according to the laws of our court, Meng Xiaoniu cannot own all of Meng Fang's money but also the majority. Brother Han said, what reason does Meng Liang have for not suing Fang Lianqing?"

Han Fang suddenly realized, "This Meng Liang has got into Qian's eyes, and he won't even let go of his own sister." Then he praised Jiang Xihe, "Miss Jiang has a quick mind and is familiar with the law. No wonder she can be a lawyer."

Jiang Xihe shook his head and said with deep emotion, "Man will die for wealth, and birds will die for food. They are all destined to die."

Pei Zhizhao's eyes were full of approval, and his eyes stayed on Jiang Xihe for a long time, but unfortunately Jiang Xihe didn't notice.

She was focused on helping Pei Zhizhao and making money with him for a long time.

(End of this chapter)