Qi Shuo had a young and kind face and a gentle tone, like a spring breeze soothing the woman who was on the verge of collapse.

The woman choked and said: "I went out early in the morning, saying I was going to go see my friends, but I never came back... Yan'er, why did you go to Tianyuan Temple..."

Qi Shuo's heart moved slightly: "Has your love never been to Tianyuan Temple?"

"My little wife took her there a few years ago, but she found it boring and stopped going there in the future."

Liu Tuiguan thought thoughtfully: "A little girl who found it boring to burn incense and worship Buddha suddenly went there. It was probably suggested by her playmates."

"But the girls we often play with all said we were not together that day -" the woman's expression suddenly changed, "Are they fooling me?"

"You can tell me clearly the names and addresses of the friends your wife often hangs out with, and I will arrange for someone to check them out."

The woman named six or seven names in one breath, and Liu Tuiguan wrote them down and ordered his men to quickly investigate.

Qi Shuo asked someone to get pen and ink: "Sister-in-law, tell me what your beloved looks like."

"Yan'er has big eyes and a face like mine..."

As the woman described it carefully, a young girl in her prime appeared on the page.

Qi Shuo put down the pen and asked the woman to confirm.

The woman covered her mouth and cried: "It's Yan'er, it's Yan'er..."

Liu Tuiguan looked at it silently, a little surprised.

The girl in the painting is a little too beautiful.

When I think of the headless female corpse again, I can't help but sigh.

"Master Liu, let's take this painting to Tianyuan Temple and ask if anyone has seen Yan'er the day before yesterday."

Liu Tuiguan's eyes lit up: "Your Majesty is right!"

No wonder it is said that Prince Jing can play a key role in investigating cases. With such a unique skill in painting the victim's appearance realistically, there is no need to worry about finding clues.

Seeing that the woman was following her subconsciously, Liu Tuiguan stopped her and said, "You go back and wait for the news. If there is any progress, I will send someone to inform you."

The woman moved her lips, but she did not dare to ask to follow him, so she bowed and silently withdrew.

Lin Hao received the news sent by Qi Shuo and went straight to Tianyuan Temple.

The carriage stopped at the gate of the temple, and they saw Qi Shuo and Liu Tuiguan approaching.

"Your Majesty." Lin Hao walked over quickly, looked at Liu Tuiguan and smiled slightly, "Is he Master Liu? We met last year."

Liu Tuiguan took a closer look and was a little surprised: "Miss Lin Er——" He glanced at Qi Shuo and reacted: "Mrs. Crown Prince."

But he had seen it before, it was still in Tianyuan Temple, it was still the headless female corpse, and it was still the person who discovered the corpse. If the woman in front of him hadn't pulled up her hair in a woman's bun, he would have almost thought that time had not passed.

How come we met by chance?

Liu Tuiguan glanced at Qi Shuo.

"Are you here to investigate the case?" Lin Hao smiled, "What a coincidence. I'm here to see what progress is made."

Qi Shuo also smiled: "That's good, let's go in together."

Liu Tuiguan's mouth twitched hard.

Who are they trying to fool? This couple has gone too far!

Complaining in his heart, Liu Tuiguan angrily quickened his pace and squeezed in between the two of them.

Qi Shuo: "..."

Lin Hao took the opportunity to inquire about the case: "Master Liu, do you have any clues about the identity of the headless female corpse?"

"Thanks to the prince's reminder, the victim's family was found..." Liu Tuiguan spoke enthusiastically because there was progress in the case.

Qi Shuo: "..."

Tianyuan Temple refused to allow pilgrims to enter today. Lin Hao walked in the quiet and solemn temple and soon saw the abbot who came out to greet him.

The abbot looked to be in his sixties, even his eyebrows were white, and he couldn't hide his tiredness.

After some pleasantries, Liu Tuiguan took out Yan'er's portrait and said: "Please ask the abbot to summon the monks and servants in the temple to see if they have seen the victim the day before yesterday."

"Later, everyone," the abbot quickly ordered.

The bell rang, startling countless birds. Tianyuan Temple was worthy of being a temple frequented by wealthy people. Although there were many monks, they were busy but not chaotic when they were gathered together. Soon the front of the temple was filled with monks.

They came forward one by one to look at the portrait.

"Master, do you have any impression of the girl in the portrait?"

The monk shook his head.

The next monk came over and shook his head as well.

The number of monks in line gradually decreased, and Liu Tuiguan tapped his fingers on the armrests of his chairs, feeling increasingly anxious.

It can't be so unlucky that none of the monks have an impression of Yan'er, right?

"Hey, I met this female donor, the young monk, the day before yesterday."

Following a childish voice, everyone's eyes fell on the little novice monk.

The little novice monk blushed nervously.

"Don't be afraid, little master, just tell me clearly what you know." Lin Haofeng comforted the little novice with a soft voice.

The young novice looked at Lin Hao and then went to see the abbot.

The abbot nodded encouragingly at the young novice.

The young monk pursed his lips and looked at the portrait again: "On the morning before yesterday, she and another female donor had a quarrel by the Fangsheng Lake. The young monk took a second look when he passed by."

Liu Tuiguan perked up: "What does the other female donor look like?"

It's easy once you know what he looks like. Prince Jing can draw it with just a few strokes!

The young monk shook his head: "At that time, the female donor was facing the road, while the other female donor was facing the Fangsheng Lake. The young monk did not see her face."

Liu Tuiguan sighed in disappointment: "What about tall, short, fat and thin?"

If you have a special body shape, it can be somewhat helpful.

The young novice scratched the top of his head and felt a little embarrassed: "The young monk walked over quickly without paying much attention. He seems neither tall nor short nor fat nor thin..."

"Little master, did you hear what they were arguing about?" Qi Shuo asked.

The young novice monk tilted his head and tried to remember: "I only heard the female donor in the painting say that I was just good-looking. Maybe she saw the young monk passing by, so she didn't say anything more."

Liu Tuiguan stroked his beard: "In this case, the clues may still fall on Yan'er's playmates. The prince might as well go back with the official to wait for the news of the investigation there, and leave some people here to continue questioning."

Qi Shuo nodded: "That's fine."

Unless by chance, investigating a case is always a tedious and lengthy task, and what is needed most is patience.

Liu Tuiguan left a few of the men he had brought with him and left Tianyuan Temple with Qi Shuo and Lin Hao.

"Ah Hao, do you want-"

Lin Haosao saw Liu Tuiguan's wide eyes and interrupted Qi Shuo with a smile: "I'll go back home first."

"Then you go back and rest first. If you find the person who went to Tianyuan Temple with Yan'er, he will tell you in time." Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Liu Tuiguan's speechless expression. Qi Shuo looked calm, "Mother-in-law has been worried because she bumped into the corpse.

Finding the murderer as soon as possible will put her at ease."

Liu Tuiguan was suddenly stunned.

It turned out that he had misunderstood. Prince Jing and his wife were not in love with each other, but out of filial piety towards their elders.

Lin Hao took a deep look at Qi Shuo.

Ah Shuo is really good at talking.

After they separated, Lin Hao took Baozhu on a carriage and headed to Prince Jing's Mansion. Oh, no, actually he was going back to his parents' house.

There was nothing I could do, my mother was still waiting for news.

Lin Hao got off the carriage and walked towards the General's Mansion, when suddenly a man rushed out and blocked the way.
Chapter completed!