"His Royal Highness Prince Yu is so complimentary." Si Yiluo picked up the bamboo sticks on the ground, "I have to interrogate the prisoner, so I'm sorry."
Everything starts with these two bamboo sticks.
There are more than a hundred monks in Jingshan Temple, and those in charge of interpretation are Jueming, a disciple of the Jue generation, and his young disciple Kong Yun. Chen Wang brought people to Jingshan Temple to arrest the monks, which alarmed the abbot of the temple. At this time, everyone was in the Main Hall.
Due to the assassination of King Zhan, Jingshan Temple temporarily closed its doors to accept visitors, and pilgrims who were still in the temple had to cooperate with the investigation.
Si Yiluo walked in through the crowd from outside the temple, took out two bamboo sticks wrapped with red threads, and asked the abbot of Jingshan Temple: "His Royal Highness Zhan went to the back mountain because of these bamboo sticks.
Master, why don't you explain it carefully."
Sticks are very common, but the bamboo sticks used in Jingshan Temple are Buddha belly bamboo. This kind of bamboo has very short knots, and two or three knot marks can be seen on a stick.
Near the capital, only Jingshan Temple uses this kind of bamboo stick.
"It is indeed a bamboo stick from this temple." The host took the bamboo stick and looked at it carefully, then raised his head and asked Jueming, who was responsible for interpreting the bamboo stick, "Junior brother Jueming, why did His Highness King Zhan take the bamboo stick out of the Main Hall?"
The fortune-telling master sitting in the hall usually takes back the bamboo sticks drawn by the pilgrims after interpreting the fortune-telling on the spot.
Jueming said in surprise: "Didn't the host brother inform me this morning and ask me to put two sticks wrapped with red thread in the lottery tube, and let the pilgrims who drew the special bamboo sticks go to the back mountain to find Master Wu?"
The host was even more surprised.
"Junior brother, my uncle Wushi has been in seclusion for many years. Why would I let you disturb his old man? Who informed you?"
Jueming searched around among the disciples and asked, "Where is Kong Yun?"
That little novice?
Si Yiluo glanced at Chen Wang. Chen Wang understood and immediately led people to search.
In the backyard of Jingshan Temple, there is a Zen room for pilgrims to rest. Zhou Zhan had just finished treating his wounds and sat on the bedside.
The guard came in and reported: "Master, the young novice in charge of drawing lots at the Main Hall is dead. Master Si is taking a confession."
Zhou Zhan recalled the scene in the back mountain and asked: "Where are those killers?"
"You have been escorted back to the imperial prison. Miao Qianhu is here to pick you up. In addition, the emperor got the news and sent Governor Wei to pick you up back to the capital."
Si Yiluo came to Zhou Zhan with a lottery tube and saw Wei Heyan standing with his hands behind his back outside the yard.
"The Governor."
Raindrops hit the ground along his smooth silk clothes. Si Yiluo walked over and put the umbrella over his head.
"The spring rain is cold and cool, Lord, please take care of yourself."
Wei Heyan lowered his head. The girl's clothes were stained with rain, making them darker in color, and her hanging hair was wet and stuck to her face. But she cared about him instead?
"His Royal Highness King Zhan was assassinated, and Emperor Long Yan was furious. Lord Si, it would be best to quickly catch the person behind the scenes."
King Zhan was assassinated, but he didn't receive any news. If she hadn't arrived in time today, His Highness King Zhan might have turned into a corpse by now.
The girl in front of me has some abilities.
Si Yiluo handed the umbrella to him and said with a smile: "Thank you, Lord Governor, for your concern. The case is already somewhat clear. I am planning to go to His Highness King Zhan to learn about the situation. Lord Governor may have to wait for another quarter of an hour."
Wei Heyan is also paying close attention to the situation in the front hall. At present, the case seems unclear. Except for a few captured assassins, almost all other clues have been cut off.
But she said she already had an idea?
"Then I will wait for the good news from Mr. Si."
Si Yiluo pushed the door open and walked into the courtyard, raising his voice and saying: "Si Yiluo, the commander of the Jinyi Guards, wants to see His Highness King Zhan!"
The guard got the signal, came out of the room, saluted Si Yiluo, and then stepped aside to get out of the way.
"Your Highness invites you."
Si Yiluo raised his feet and crossed the threshold. The layout of the Zen room was simple. There was a soft couch facing the door, and a low table on the couch. On the low table was a set of purple clay tea sets and an incense burner.
An ink-colored screen separated the room, and Zhou Zhan sat down on the soft couch with the support of his guard.
Her dark eyes looked at the lotus tube in her hand.
"It seems that Master Si has found a clue."
Si Yiluo put two bamboo sticks wrapped with red threads in, and then shook the bamboo stick vigorously. He tried several times, and every time the sticks that fell out had red threads on them.
The guard was not convinced. He took the tube and tried it several times. Then he poured all the bamboo sticks out together and saw a few invisible transparent silk threads wrapped around the bottom of the bamboo sticks.
"Your Highness."
The guard took off the silk thread and handed it to Zhou Zhan. Facing the light, he saw a light green reflected on the silk thread.
"Celestial Silk?"
Si Yiluo said: "The yield of Sky Silk Silk is extremely low, and it can maintain its light green color without dyeing. Sky Silk Silk is extremely tough, and it is a tribute and a material for making soft body armor."
"Not many people have the opportunity to come into contact with Tiancansi. Your Highness, why not think carefully about who the person behind the scenes might be."
This lotus tube was found in the main hall. It must have been crowded with pilgrims and I haven't had time to deal with it yet.
"I never leave my house. I really can't think of anyone who would want my life."
This matter was of great importance, and Si Yiluo was just testing Zhou Zhan's attitude. The guard handed the silk thread back, and after taking it, Si Yiluo cupped his fists and said, "In this case, I will resign first."
"I still have a question." Si Yiluo had already crossed the threshold with one foot and turned back, "Why did Your Highness go to the back mountain to find Master Wu? Why is the other party so sure that Your Highness will fall into the trap?"
Zhou Zhan's face turned red and he suddenly coughed violently.
The guard hurriedly poured tea, but he accidentally knocked over the tea cup.
"I just went to visit the master because of his reputation, but I didn't expect that he was killed. Master Si must catch the murderer for me!"
Si Yiluo cupped his fists and responded: "Your Highness, take care of yourself, and I will do my best."
After exiting King Zhan's room, Si Yiluo took his wallet and went to Shen Moran's room next door.
Shen Mingshu was also there, but a little absent-minded.
After Si Yiluo walked in, he threw his wallet on the table, and the money hit the table so hard that it trembled.
Shen Mingshu was startled and looked up.
"Assassinating the prince of the dynasty is a serious crime of beheading. This purse was found from the assassin. Has anyone come forward to claim it?"
Shen Mingshu glanced at Shen Moran who was leaning on the head of the bed and calmed down.
"Master Si, what do you mean by this? We sisters are here today to pray for the peace charm for our mother. My sister is also a victim. How can the killer who assassinated His Royal Highness King Zhan have anything to do with us?"
Si Yiluo glanced at the trembling Hong Dan, and said with a smile: "Next time you buy a murderer, remember to clean the tail. Although the material and texture of this purse are very common among the rich and powerful in the capital,
But there are not many dignitaries appearing at Jingshan Temple today."
Shen Moran looked at Shen Mingshu suspiciously, her eyes sinking.
"As long as I want to investigate, even the dead have to speak. It doesn't matter if no one admits it. We will know it at the first trial in the prison. By then, I am afraid that even Prime Minister Shen will not be able to bear the charge of assassinating the prince!"
Shen Mingshu was so frightened that her heart stopped, and Hong Dan was shaking like chaff, and she knelt down on the ground and begged for mercy.
"Sir, this matter has nothing to do with this slave! They are all young ladies. It was the young lady who asked this slave to hire a bearer to assassinate the eldest lady. This slave did not want to assassinate King Zhan! My lord, please spare my life!"
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Shen Mingshu dug her nails into her palms, "Who gave you the courage to slander the master? You stole the master's property and went out to raise a mistress, but your sister discovered it, and you actually let your mistress assassinate your sister! Now you have to beat me up, your conscience is being tortured
The dog ate it! Your parents really raised you in vain!"
Hong Dan, who had originally begged for mercy, heard her mention her parents, her eyes instantly turned red, and tears of determination fell down.
"I don't dare. I did it all by myself. I'm obsessed with ghosts. I..."
Si Yiluo stared at Shen Mingshu, crossed his arms and said: "When King Zhan was assassinated, it was not something that a maid could take the blame for. Moreover, a maid carried dozens of taels of silver with her and did not hesitate to spend a lot of money to murder the daughter of the Prime Minister's house? I had already guessed it.
Will it be exposed?"
"If the second young lady admits that she is jealous of the eldest lady and plans to hire someone to murder her, even if she reports it to Heaven, it will be nothing more than a family matter of the prime minister's house."
"If the second young lady is unwilling to admit it, I can only report the truth. As for whether the emperor believes that Mr. Shen is innocent, that depends on the second young lady!"