Li Xuan turned his head and asked the madam not far away, "May I ask who is in charge of the saltpeter in your building? Has there been any abnormal change in inventory recently

At this time, it was already June, and the vast majority of wealthy families' ice cellars had run out of ice storage, and the Moon Tower was no exception. However, the Moon Tower earns a lot of money every day, and the wealthy can make ice with saltpeter every day for the use of their guests.

Saltpeter

The madam pondered for a moment and said, "I have always been in charge of the procurement in this building. Please wait a moment, everyone

She left the crowd and returned to the hall after about half an hour. When she returned, her expression was very strange: "Yesterday, only 300 pounds of saltpeter were brought into the building. But when I compared the accounts just now, the inventory was 35 pounds less

Li Xuan's spirit was lifted: "Thirty five pounds of saltpeter combined with well water is enough to make a larger ice block. Another example is to cut the ice block into a palm shape and press it on the back of the deceased for a long time, which can also cause this red spot palm print on the body. Just now, I was wondering, the shape of the palm mark is not right, and there are no traces of the palm finger joint, indicating that this is framing! And even if my guess is wrong, how did I know that there are no other people in this building who are good at cold palm power

As soon as his voice dropped, Peng Fulai and Zhang Mount Taishan, who were beside him, were relieved and relaxed. But afterwards, they all looked at Li Xuan with a hint of surprise, seeming somewhat incredulous. The Li Xuan and Li Qianzhi they remembered had no such ability.

Situ Zhong's eyes still had a deep chill: "You are reasonable, but the suspicion still exists. It's hard to say that you didn't do it intentionally to confuse the public

What are you trying to confuse the public? I think you're just messing around! "Jiang Hanyun glanced over with displeased eyes and said," If you dare to speak up again, believe it or not, I'll strike you with a knife

Situ Zhongya's gang instigated, and Jiang Hanyun's gaze seemed to be about to choose someone to devour. However, he eventually endured and clasped his fists at Jiang Hanyun, saying, "Then let's wait patiently for the Colonel to find the real culprit

Don't just watch, you have to be obedient, "Jiang Hanyun snorted and then looked at Li Xuan with a smile." Don't listen to his noise, we'll investigate the case directly and find the murderer

Your humble duty, obey your orders! "Li Xuan bowed and then felt that something was wrong:" Colonel, may I ask when our personnel from the Sixth Circuit Department can arrive

Jiang Hanyun shook her head and spoke softly, "There's no one else, just the two of us. Just now, more than half of the people in Zhuque Hall were transferred to the river. They said there was a shocking case happening today and we must search for it on the river

Li Xuan was taken aback for a moment, thinking to himself, how should they handle the case if it's just the two of them?

He, Li Xuan, was only a forensic expert in his previous life, and his boss was only known for his military prowess. I haven't heard of her expertise in solving cases.

As for these officials in the nearby Yingtian Prefecture, it would be great not to cause trouble for them.

Li Xuan then thought of something and shifted his gaze to Jiang Hanyun's shoulder, thinking to himself, wouldn't he?

Don't worry, this case is very simple and easy to solve

Jiang Hanyun indeed took off the three spirit foxes on her shoulders, and then pointed to Cui Hongshu's body with one hand, drinking the word 'go'.

But then Jiang Hanyun's willow eyebrows furrowed slightly, because the three spirit foxes had no movement at all. They lazily shrank their bodies into a ball, swaying their three small tails leisurely.

Li Xuan was speechless for a moment, and in the residual light of his perspective, he even saw Situ Zhong looking at them with great interest.

You little glutton! "Jiang Hanyun sighed and took out a red pill from her sleeve, leaning it close to Linghu's mouth." After finishing it, hurry up and do your job, don't be lazy

The three tailed spirit fox remained as cold as ever, still motionless.

Uh... "Jiang Hanyun was initially puzzled, then frowned, and the crack on the floor under her feet continued to widen with a" click "sound.

I advise you not to go too far, Xiaolei. With so many people watching, at least give me some face

Sir! "Li Xuan couldn't bear to watch any longer. He calmly leaned in to the ear of the silver armored girl and said," This corpse has been soaked in water for two or three hours. Although your spiritual pet is a divine beast like Bai Ze, I'm afraid you can't smell anything

Jiang Hanyun's movements suddenly froze, her eyes were bewildered, and her face turned pale and blue.

After about thirty breaths, the silver clad girl casually placed the spirit fox back on her shoulder and asked Li Xuan in a low voice with a smile, "Inspector Li, I have a question for you. According to normal procedures, what should we do at this time

This -

Li Xuan felt very confident and said, "If our Six Departments really have no one available, why don't you ask the Nanjing Ministry of Justice for help? Let them send someone to

Next, Li Xuan obediently swallowed them back into his stomach, and he saw the astonishing killing intent in Jiang Hanyun's eyes.

Li Xuan's scalp tingled as he said, "Why don't we take a statement first? We need to know the location, whereabouts, alibis, and even eyewitnesses of everyone in this building at the time of the crime. And who stole those missing saltpeter stones? Besides, it's best to have them dissected and examined

Previously, his autopsy was limited to the external part of Cui Hongshu's body. If the deceased is to be dismembered, permission must be obtained from the immediate family members.

Li Xuan probably won't agree with Cui Shi, but it's okay to try asking.

As far as Li Xuan knows, Cui Hongshu's mother, Princess Boping, lives in the capital city all year round, and his father Cui Chengyou seems to have official business trips and is not in Nanjing city.

However, the Six Paths Bureau has immortal techniques that can be transmitted thousands of miles away, so contacting Cui Hongshu's immediate family members is not a problem for them at all.

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Half a minute later, Li Xuan sat in the hall of the Moon Tower with a golden sword, watching as the yamen of Ying Tianfu questioned the relevant personnel of the Moon Tower.

He was completely worried about the officials under Situ Zhong and could only personally supervise them.

Li Xuan is particularly concerned about Situ Zhong. In order to save time, he divided everyone into ten groups, and Situ Zhong personally took charge of one of them. This group had direct contact with Cui Hongshu.

Tell me, where was Chou Shi yesterday and was there any evidence

Situ Zhong's first question was about a Nanjing Imperial Academy supervisor who lived in Room A on the third floor and came with Cui Hongshu,

I took the girl back to my room at 9:30 pm on the night of the second shift, and I haven't seen Cui Hongshu since then. I have the testimony of Miss Cuiluo, and we have been together all along

Situ Zhong continued to ask, "So can you hear anything unusual outside at night

The monitor frowned and said, "Does it count if someone snores and beats all night? From the end of the hour until dawn, like thunder, it never stops. It's right next to me, in the third floor B-room, and I don't know which despicable turtle grandson it is, making me feel exhausted all night

Zhang Taishan was originally happy to listen, but when he heard Room B on the third floor, his eyes suddenly sank slightly, and he stared at the supervisor with a fierce light.

Next is Miss Cuiluo, who lives in the same room. Her voice is soft and weak: "I haven't left the room since the second shift. Han Gongzi is right. I didn't hear anything outside because of the snoring all night

Then it was Zhang Yue and Zhang Taishan's turn to be in Room B on the third floor: "I should have returned to my room at the end of the year of 1911. I stayed in the room all night. Miss Dream and her servant girls can testify to me."

Situ Zhong's eyes rolled up and he said, "At the end of the hour of Hai? Did you sleep and snore all night

How is that possible

Zhang Mount Taishan was filled with indignation: "They are slandering!"

Situ Zhong simply glanced sideways at the woman next to him named 'Dream Star Yan' and asked, 'What did you do last night?'

Meng Xingyan glanced at Zhang Mount Taishan lazily, shrugged his shoulders frankly, "Snoring, sleeping!"

This name is very pleasant, and she is also a very beautiful and charming woman. She covered her lips with a round fan, smiling both sarcastically and self deprecatingly: "My charm is not enough. As soon as Zhang Gongzi entered the room, he fell asleep. Due to his loud snoring, I had no choice but to spend the night in the ear room outside with the maid

Li Xuan couldn't help but be shocked, and Peng Fulai next to him was even more stunned: "Have you been sleeping all night? He's simply wasting his life, which is even more outrageous than being modest to you. This Dream Girl is only a little young, and she will definitely become the leader of the Moon Tower in the future

Tsk! So this is what we call a night nine Jiro

Li Xuan smiled without warmth and said, "You're so lively

But then he noticed that after Peng Fulai finished marveling, his expression seemed a bit off, so he curiously asked, "What's wrong with you? Why are you suddenly sweating so much? Are you just bragging

How is that possible

Peng Fulai first subconsciously denied it, but then added, "It's just that there aren't as many as seven times, I'm still very good

After about half a cup of tea, all eight people who lived on the third floor and had contact with the deceased went through it in front of Situ Zhong.

Next is a woman with stunning appearance, graceful temperament, and diverse charm. This is the first poem of Wei Shi, a poet who often resides in the poetic residence on the fourth floor, and the flagship of the Moon Tower.

All rooms in the Moon Tower are named after the heavenly stems and earthly branches, except for Wei Shi's residence, which has the elegant title of poetic residence.

At night, I was with Mr. Peng. Yes, I never went out and didn't notice anything unusual. However, my maid had been sent out twice on my orders. Around the hour of Chou, I asked her to fetch water for us

Lifting water? What's the reason? "Situ Zhong looked at the other side in confusion.

Wei Shi hesitated for a moment, then looked apologetically at Peng Fu, who seemed to have realized something and his face immediately turned red.

Peng Gongzi seems to be very weak, so he fell asleep after entering the door. He has been sweating all night, of course, it could also be due to the hot weather, so I asked Ya'er to get him some ice cubes

Peng Fulai suddenly collapsed, holding his forehead and not wanting to speak.

Li Xuan suddenly realized, 'What a night of seven Jiro!'

Zhang Taishan could not lift his head when he was around them. At this time, his spirit revived and he immediately fell into the trap. "This is a serious guy! What did someone say before? Fine, thick, fit, rich and symmetrical. In short, he feels very good, and his combat power has greatly increased, tuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttuttut

He also proudly bulged his biceps at Peng Fu, not nine times in a night, but at least his body was not weak.

Peng Fulai's face turned pale and he wished he could dig a hole and bury himself. After Wei Shi, it was his turn to be questioned, but under the shocked, contemptuous, and mocking eyes of everyone around him, Peng Fu realized that this would be a social death.

Li Xuan glanced at Wei Shi, who was thin and graceful, and thought to himself that this guy must have been brainless when bragging.