King of Song

Chapter 38
There is no absolute secret room murder in this world!
Lin Zhao, who has read many detective novels, is well aware of this fact, so there must be some misunderstanding somewhere!

Looking at it now, it is understandable that the Kaifeng Mansion could not find out why. It must have fallen into the mindset of killing people in a secret room.Now I must jump out, look for clues, analyze all reasonable and unreasonable, of course the most important thing is to find out the cause of Xiao Jie's death?

Lin Zhao walked back and forth in the room, carefully observing every corner, and stood at the window looking into the distance.As Chai Xiao said, at such a long distance, there is no possibility of killing people with flying knives.The most important thing is the motive for killing. Who has the motive?What is the motivation?
The scars on the corpse were very clear, the dagger pierced the neck, almost killing him with a knife, who had such a deep hatred with Xiao Jie, that he wanted to kill him with such a cruel method!Lin Zhao stood at the window and gestured. The knife stabbed in, the throat ruptured, and the carotid artery rupture would naturally spurt blood. There might be bloodstains...

Lin Zhao saw the blood on the ground, and then his eyes stayed on the white screen beside him, he couldn't help feeling suspicious, how could this be?Unless the dagger is stabbing from this direction, it is impossible!If so... there seems to be only one reasonable explanation!

But how did he do it?Another question mark came to mind.

Wang Yu and Chai Ruona looked at Lin Zhao walking up and down the room, thinking incessantly, their eyes full of doubts... sometimes nodding, sometimes shaking their heads, looking at each other, wondering what he was thinking?
There were many people walking around in the house, the carpet creaked, and there was water squeezed out of it... After Lin Zhao saw it, he couldn't help wondering, it was just a water basin that was overturned, why hasn't it dried out after three or four days?No, thinking of the details of the meaning on the dagger during the inspection, Lin Zhao's heart suddenly moved...

Immediately, his gaze was attracted by a pot of withered orchids in the room. For some reason, Lin Zhao felt something was wrong with a detective instinct...

In my previous life, I have seen various detectives, martial arts, and even Gongdou romance dramas play an important role. Many thoughts came to my mind, and I outlined a possibility, but I still need someone to verify it. Then I turned around and went out without saying a word. .

Wang Yu, Chai Ruona and the others were very surprised, so they hurriedly followed!

Lin Zhao went straight to the ice cellar, where a servant in charge was called out and asked, "Have the Khitan people asked for ice?"

"Khitan people?" The servant was silent for a long time, nodded and said: "Yes, Khitan people need some ice cubes every day, and they say they drink wine bought from the Gaochang generation..."

"now it's right!"

A hint of surprise flashed in Wang Yu's eyes, and Chai Ruona hurriedly asked, "What's right?"

Lin Zhao wanted to understand many things, but he didn't explain. Instead, he asked, "Can I find a pharmacologist... er, a doctor who understands pharmacology. I have something to ask..."

"If that's the case, how about going to the imperial medical office to invite an imperial physician..." Wang Yu thought to himself, with the holy decree in hand, some things should be easy!
Chai Ruona shook her head and said: "No need, the imperial physician may not have a sister-in-law..."

"Your sister?"

Both Lin Zhao and Wang Yu looked at Chai Ruona in amazement.

Chai Ruona laughed and said, "Minyan once studied medicine with Zhu Yaolang, a famous doctor in Luoyang, and he is good at orpiment..."

"But that Zhu Yaolang who is well-known in the Central Plains and went to Nanyang to search for rare medicines?" Wang Yu had heard about this, and judging from his reaction, this person must have excellent medical skills, so his disciple Chai Minyan was naturally no different.I really didn't expect Chai Minyan, known as the most beautiful woman in Bianjing, to be a medical girl...

"Is it convenient to ask your sister for advice?" Lin Zhao asked hesitantly. A few days ago in Iron Tower Lake, the beauties could not be seen through the curtain, and they seemed to be dignified and respectful.

Chai Ruona shook his head and said: "Don't worry about this. This case concerns uncle, and even the whole family. As a child of the Chai family, you should do your best. If Brother Dongyang can find out this case, uncle will not be implicated. Younger sister can It's an honor to help…”

"In that case, it's best!"

"I'll tell my little sister to come to Honglu Temple..." Chai Ruona was about to leave when Wang Yu stopped him and said, "We're really sorry to let Miss Chai come out to show her face. If it's convenient, we can Let’s pay a visit!”

"Alright!" Chai Ruona readily agreed.It seems that Lin Zhao already has some clues. If the younger sister can help and close the case earlier, it will be a great thing for everyone in the Chai family.

Lin Zhao ordered the guards in the Kaifeng mansion to bring the prescription, the record of the day's ingredients, the pot of orchid found in the room, and even the remaining water stains...

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Chai Mansion is located by the Wuzhang River, and there is a small pier next to the side door. No wonder his brother and sister came back by boat from Tieta Lake last time.

As soon as he entered, Chai Yong, the father of Chai Ruona, came out to welcome him. Before that, his elder brother Chai Xiao had already sent someone to say hello, knowing that the two distinguished guests would be of great benefit to the family.What's more, it's the emperor who received the imperial decree, so he behaved very politely!
"Welcome to the two sons, the humble house is really full of splendor!"

Lin Zhao and Wang Yu both cupped their hands and said, "You're welcome, you're welcome!"

Because of the sensitive status of the former royal family, the Chai family has always kept a low profile in their dealings.The courtyard is not well regulated and does not look luxurious.However, the pavilions, terraces and pavilions, rockery and small ponds, and bonsai trees are properly arranged, which is quite elegant. This is the so-called ingenuity, which is enough to show the taste of the owner.

The matter was urgent, Lin Zhao and Wang Yu came to a flower hall under the guidance of Chai Ruona, and saw a graceful figure from a distance, is it Chai Meiren?
"Minyan! Young Master Wang and Young Master Lin are here!" Chai Ruona greeted from a distance, the last time the few of them met by the iron tower lake, even if it was just a glimpse.Today's matter is very important, and the safety of the elders of the Chai family is related, so there is no way to avoid suspicion.It is precisely because of this that Lin Wang and Lin Wang were fortunate enough to see the beauty of Bianjing's most beautiful woman up close.

It's a pity that Chai Minyan didn't give them this chance, wearing an elegant purple long dress with a unique grace and elegance.The jade steps are moving lightly, the figure is graceful, and the manner is elegant, but it is a pity that a face that may surpass a fairy is covered by a veil of light dew.It is completely understandable that Qingsha is negative when a lady sees a foreigner.

Through a layer of veil, you can probably see the beauty's vermilion lips and the contours of her cheeks. Her eyes, like clear water, are determined, gentle, and even more elegant. revel.

"I've met Miss Chai!" Lin Zhao and Wang Yu were stunned for a while, and they greeted each other.

Chai Minyan also saluted, and said softly: "I have met the two young masters, and I heard that Mr. Lin is outstanding in learning, and his poems and poems are all top-grade...The Jiangnanju Restaurant seems to be quite unique..." Obviously, she seemed to be more interested in Lin Zhao Some, inadvertently snubbed Wang Yu!
Lin Zhao didn't expect to be so famous, so he said with a smile, "Young lady, you've praised me... If you have time, welcome to Jiangnan Residence!"

"Okay!" Chai Minyan nodded and said, "Is that Ms. Meng who 'sniffed the green plums' also there?"

Uh... Lin Zhao was really surprised this time, but he didn't know that a scholar from Jiangning had already introduced the previous song "Dian Jiang Lips" to Bianjing.After hearing the news about a famous prostitute, she already planned to ask Lin Zhao for her lyrics.

Unexpectedly, Chai Minyan focused all his attention on Lin Zhao, and Wang Yu couldn't help feeling a little disappointed in his eyes, but it disappeared in a flash.

Lin Zhao said with a smile, "Miss, I'm laughing! But today I came to bother you, but I have a few things to ask!"

"What's the matter? As long as Minyan can help, I'll do it!"

Lin Zhao presented Xiao Jie's prescriptions, recipes, and orchids and water stains found in the room, and said, "I heard that Ms. Chai is good at medicine and pharmacology, please help me to look at these things!"

Xiao Jie has symptoms of poisoning in his body, this problem troubles Lin Zhao a bit, so he hopes to find out as soon as possible, in order to prove it.

After just one glance, the remaining water stains were put away again. Chai Minyan's eyes fell on the pot of withered orchids. It was fine at first, but when he fiddled with the stamens, he couldn't help frowning slightly. Bad feeling.Then he carefully looked at the prescriptions and recipes, his face became more serious.

"Minyan, what did you find?"

Chai Minyan said in a deep voice: "The orchids are common, but some of them are coated with something in the stamens. If you look right, it should be the flower juice of green wood purple, which has a slight poison... The breath is covered by the scent of orchids, so it is difficult to detect, but it is not It is strong, poisoning is also very slow, and the symptoms are mild... But this prescription and recipe..."

"What's wrong?" Chai Ruona couldn't help being startled, all of this was arranged by his uncle Chai Xiao, if something goes wrong, he will inevitably be responsible.

"There is nothing wrong with the prescription and the recipe itself. The medicinal materials are all effective in dispelling wind and cold, but the blind magnolia flower in it, and the purslane in the recipe...these few things mixed together will trigger the toxin of Qingmuzi to attack. Especially after drinking a lot of alcohol, the onset will be faster...the light ones are depressed, the limbs are weak, and the severe ones faint or even die..."

Chai Ruona suddenly asked: "Could it be that Xiao Jie was poisoned because of this?"

"That's right!" Lin Zhao nodded and said, "Wu Zuo found signs of poisoning in his body, but he couldn't find out the cause... I wondered if it might be the toxin produced by the combination of several non-toxic things, so I came here. Ask Miss Chai for verification."

"Who poisoned it then? And with such a troublesome method..." Chai Ruona said it was hard to understand.

"But Xiao Jie died of being pierced through the neck!" Wang Yu emphasized the cause of Xiao Jie's death, and said, "Is there a solution to this matter? Otherwise, we still can't answer the Liao Kingdom..."

Lin Zhao, who had already made up his mind, smiled and said, "This is easy to explain!"

PS: The poisoned medicinal materials are nonsense, they are taken seriously, the plot needs it!In addition, it’s a new week soon. After reading it, all book friends lost a few recommendation tickets, thank you!
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