Chapter 2 Master Shen, do you believe me?

Shen Luo raised his eyes and looked around at everyone. Xie Yunsheng could clearly feel that Shen Luo was deliberately avoiding him.

Although he was a little discouraged, he still chose to respect her wishes and help her to find out the case, and we would discuss other matters later.

Xi Shengdong stepped forward and saluted with a humble attitude: "The eldest son of the lower official has a marriage contract with the Gu eldest daughter. This time the Gu family came to discuss the marriage. The mansion arranged the Gu family in this inn and sent soldiers to guard it. Any No one is allowed to enter, who knew the thief was so bold."

"The crime happened in Youshi, what were you doing at that time? Who was around? What was Gu Qingyan, the youngest daughter of the Gu family, doing?" Shen Luo asked.

Xi Shengdong immediately replied: "After the official finished his official duties, he came to the inn to discuss the marriage between the two families with Mr. Gu, and then they had a meal together. Everyone in the Gu family was there at the time. Qingyan didn't have much appetite, so she drank some soup and took her with her. My personal maid has returned to her room."

"Half an hour later, Mrs. Gu went to see Miss Gu and found that Miss Gu had died. Except for the maid Xiaolian, everyone else was in the house at that time."

The round-faced maid immediately stepped forward: "My name is Xiaolian, and I am the lady's personal maid. After the lady returned to the room, she said she was sleepy and asked me to come back and take care of the lady."

"Did you meet anyone on the road?" Shen Luo asked softly.

"Replying to your lord, I didn't meet anyone on the road." Xiao Lian whispered back.

"Where are the others?" Shen Luo looked at the three men beside Xie Yunsheng.

Xi Ke stepped forward and replied: "I didn't have much appetite at that time, so I went back to my room and drank two glasses of wine with Mr. Zhou, and then I stayed in the room all the time. Mr. Zhou can prove this."

After saying this, Xike looked at Zhou Yu beside him.

Zhou Yu was dressed in brocade and white clothes, with long hair tied up high in hairpins. He had a delicate face and a touch of bookishness. He stepped forward and paid homage: "When Mr. Xi came to see me next week, I was copying scriptures. I chatted with Mr. Xi. After two sentences, you continue to copy the scriptures?"

"Are you a master of the academy?" Shen Luo glanced at Zhou Yu, picked up the orchid white porcelain teacup on the table and took a sip.

"Yes. I teach liberal arts at Jinghe Academy." Zhou Yu bowed his hands in salute, and his every word and deed showed the demeanor of a teacher.

"Where were you when the crime occurred?" Shen Luo put down the orchid white porcelain tea cup and looked at the lost young man lying on the chair next to Xie Yunsheng.

He was wearing a brocade robe, a gold belt, and a piece of mutton-fat white jade around his waist. He was dressed like a peacock. He looked a little dazzling.

"My name is Jin Ruixuan, and I'm here to stop Qingyan from getting married. I learned that the two families were discussing marriage and were drinking in the house."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jin Ruixuan stood up suddenly and pointed at Xie Yunsheng with a ferocious face: "Why don't you ask this person? He is the only outsider here. Qingyan was killed, and he was the murderer."

"Nonsense, my young master was resting in the house at the time, and our two brothers were always guarding the door." Zhang Liao stood in front of Xie Yunsheng and spoke sternly.

"Yes, sir, it must be him. All the people living in this inn are famous people, but he is the only foreigner." Mrs. Gu roared hysterically, then knelt at Shen Luo's feet and begged: "Please, sir. Make the decision for my daughter."

For a moment, everyone's eyes were focused on Xie Yunsheng.

Xi Shengdong looked at the situation in front of him and secretly clenched his hands: he had made a big mistake in the six previous cases that were not settled. If he found one person, convicted him and closed the case, maybe Shen Situ could be lenient.

Xie Yunsheng saw the glint in Xi Shengdong's eyes, raised his hand to push Zhang Liao away, walked forward, and asked softly: "Does Master Situ believe me?"

The girl he likes has piercing eyes and will definitely prove his innocence.

Shen Luo looked at Xie Yunsheng and affirmed: "Believe it."

"Sir, you didn't even ask for his name, so why did you insist that he, an unknown person, has nothing to do with Qing Yan's case?" Jin Ruixuan rushed forward to argue with Shen Luo.

Xi Shengdong immediately sent someone to stop him, and Shen Luo waved his hand and ordered the Zhendingfu soldiers to retreat.

Shen Luo looked at everyone and defended Xie Yunsheng: "He has a slight smell of medicine, and the medicine is mainly Panax notoginseng."

"Panax Panax notoginseng has the effect of stopping bleeding and removing blood stasis. It can stop bleeding when you are seriously injured. However, this medicine can only be used for seven days, and it cannot be used again after seven days. Otherwise, the wound will not only not heal, but will also aggravate the injury and prevent it from healing. .”

"He was seriously injured, and the wound was above his left shoulder. If he had been the one who committed the murder just now, the wound would have burst open at this moment, and his coat would have been stained with blood."

"Now that his clothes are clean and there is no smell of blood on his body, there is only a faint smell of medicine, so the murderer is definitely not him."

"Furthermore, he was seriously injured. His left hand is weak and it is impossible to strangle Miss Gu with both hands." Shen Luo listed the evidence one by one without giving others a chance to question him.

"Master Situ is very aware of everything! He has a keen eye, which saves the subordinates from taking detours." Xi Shengdong immediately praised him, secretly glad that he did not insist on the man in front of him just now.

Shen Luo remained silent and ignored Xi Shengdong's flattery.

Seeing Shen Luo frowning, Xie Yunsheng walked forward and bowed his hands: "Thank you, Lord Situ, for helping me clear my grievances. I am willing to help Lord Situ investigate this case and repay this kindness!"

He wants to stay with her, help her investigate the case, and let her return to Beijing as soon as possible.

Afraid of Shen Luo's rejection, Xie Yunsheng continued to persuade: "Master Situ did not bring the guards with him on this trip. The prefect is involved in this case and it is inconvenient to intervene. There is no one available for you. I have two followers who know some martial arts. But Help your Excellency resolve the case."

"Stop talking nonsense!" Xi Shengdong yelled: "Why can't I participate in this case?"

Xie Yunsheng raised his eyes and asked softly: "Just now, Master Yin did not tell Master Situ the truth about the case."

"Nonsense..." Xi Shengdong immediately retorted, but lost his voice when he saw the man's appearance clearly.

The man in front of him was majestic and dignified, without anger or authority. He exuded a touch of bookishness, and was dignified and graceful. His clothes looked very ordinary, but they were made of cloud satin and brocade, which were valuable.

After being silent in the officialdom for many years, how could he not see clearly that he was a noble person in front of him, and how could he dare to offend him?

Faced with doubts, Xie Yunsheng was neither surprised nor angry, and said: "Not only you, but also Mr. and Mrs. Gu didn't tell the truth just now."

Shen Luo looked sideways, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

This man was smart, witty, graceful and thoughtful, and he could actually see through the lies that Xi Shengdong and others had just told.

He looked like he was a young man from an aristocratic family. She knew a little bit about the descendants of Jiang Guo's aristocratic family. If it weren't for the fact that His Highness the Crown Prince, who was seriously injured, was returning to the capital with His Majesty, she would have almost believed that the injured man in front of her was the Crown Prince Xie Yunsheng.

She looked at Xie Yunsheng with a little interest, and said softly: "You are so busy, sir?"

"You haven't asked for the young master's name yet?" Shen Luo raised her finger and pointed to the seat next to her, making a gesture of invitation to Xie Yunsheng.

"Just call me Zizhan!" Xie Yunsheng stepped forward and sat down calmly.

Shen Luo felt a flash of inspiration flash in his mind, this name sounded so familiar!

Zhang Liao and Zhang Kang looked at each other, then guarded Xie Yunsheng on the left and right.

Zhang Kang looked at his brother: Brother, why does His Royal Highness want to investigate the case with Lord Situ?

Just reveal your identity directly to the governor and leave this place of right and wrong. Why get involved in these things?

Although he admired Shen Situ very much, His Highness the Crown Prince was still seriously injured and could not use force, so it was not appropriate to put himself in danger!

Zhang Liao gave his stupid brother a sharp look and warned: Idiot, why are there so many problems?
Chapter completed!