The Mao Mansion was already in mourning, with people wearing sackcloth and mourning from top to bottom. When some close relatives and friends heard that something had happened here, they also sent people to pay their respects. Liu Chengfeng showed up with a large group of people.
In the mansion, whether it is officials or ordinary people, there will be some resistance to the Jinyiwei, but everyone also knows that the death of General Mao is unusual, and it is certain that the Jinyiwei will come to investigate.
It's strange. Normally, when a dignified marquis dies, it stands to reason that the factory guards will buzz over like flies seeing a cracked egg. Although the Jin Yiwei is here, there is also movement in the East Factory, but they just send a message.
Fanzi came over and left immediately.
Dongchang seemed indifferent to the Mao family's affairs.
But now Liu Chengfeng was not in the mood to care about this. Dozens of school captains followed him into the mansion. Mrs. Mao brought several people from the mansion to greet Liu Chengfeng, and said miserably to Liu Chengfeng.
: "The widow Wang has met your Excellency."
This Wang is already in his forties, and is said to be from a famous family. He is just getting older. Even though he is very well-maintained, the silver strands on his temples are still visible, and the fish patterns at the corners of his eyes are also very eye-catching. But if you look carefully,
Looking at it, one can also find that this woman must have been famous for her beauty when she was young. Her behavior was very decent, and although she was sad, she had a sense of calmness.
Liu Chengfeng hurriedly leaned forward and said: "Hello, madam, it is really a pity that Mr. Mao died suddenly and violently. I am here, firstly, to visit and ask Madam to express my condolences. Secondly, I want to check on Mao."
For the cause of your Excellency’s death, I will try my best to seek justice for Jingzhou Marquis.”
Wang said: "This is great, please come in and have tea."
Liu Chengfeng was not in a hurry to see Mao Tong's body first. He just nodded to a captain behind him. The captain understood Liu Chengfeng's intention and immediately took the widow to the mourning hall. Liu Chengfeng
As Wang arrived at the flower hall,
Sitting down, Mrs. Wang looked sad. She glanced at Liu Chengfeng, and after Liu Chengfeng sat down, she said: "Sir, if you have any instructions, just go ahead and tell me. The cause of your husband's death is indeed strange. I want you to seek justice."
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Liu Chengfeng looked at Mr. Wang and said, "I wonder whose family Madam comes from?"
Mrs. Wang had a pear-shaped face, but she suppressed her grief and said: "The widow is the daughter of the Marquis of Luzhou."
Liu Chengfeng nodded. Intermarriage between nobles is very common, and it is impossible for anyone with Mao Tong's family background to be his wife. The Marquis of Luzhou is one of the first-class marquises after the founding hero of the country. Don't look at recent years.
Nian is not as majestic as the Mao family, but in terms of status, it is higher than the Mao family.
Liu Chengfeng said: "Madam, can you tell me what happened at that time?"
Wang hesitated for a moment and said: "I was not there at that time. The master was poisoned in the study, but I was eating fast in the Buddhist hall in the back garden. Your Excellency wanted to ask the widow. The widow could not answer anything, let alone the widow now.
Confused
Ma..." She sighed softly, trying not to lose her composure before continuing: "Mao Wu, a servant in the mansion, was talking to me in the study before I got poisoned. The widow went to ask him to answer your questions.
If so."
Mrs. Wang winked at a girl next to her, and the girl left immediately.
Liu Chengfeng naturally said some words of relief. To be honest, if it weren't for this case, Mao Tong's death or death would have nothing to do with him. But now that he came here, it was obviously for business. But he had to do something.
The gesture of mourning always makes Liu Chengfeng feel very awkward here.
After a while, Mao Wu walked in. He saluted Wang and Liu Chengfeng and said, "Madam, your Excellency..."
Wang said: "Mao Wu, please tell Mr. Liu the situation at that time, and don't miss anything."
Liu Chengfeng, who was sitting next to Wang, clearly felt that Wang's attitude towards Mao Wu was very bad. He couldn't help but think that according to Jin Yiwei's intelligence, this Mao Tong lived in seclusion and usually stayed in the study.
Except for this Mao Wu, few others are allowed in, which means that this Mao Wu must be Mao Tong's confidant. It stands to reason that for such a person, the Wang family, as a noble lady, should give some appropriate treatment.
You're just being polite, it's just...
Liu Chengfeng just sat on the edge. Although he was thinking about everyone in Mao's family, he pretended to be indifferent on his face.
Wang stood up, nodded towards Liu Chengfeng, and said: "Sir, the widow is exhausted physically and mentally. I just want to take a rest. If you have any orders, please just call Mao Wu. The widow will retire."
She stood up Yingying, then made another blessing ceremony, and then walked away slowly.
Liu Chengfeng watched Mrs. Wang walk away, and couldn't help but have a feeling in her heart. Although Mrs. Wang was sad on the surface, Liu Chengfeng felt that she was not sad. Her husband died, and she obviously didn't behave like an ordinary woman.
Like that, but Liu Chengfeng couldn't quite explain what it felt like.
Liu Chengfeng's attention then turned to Mao Wu, and he said slowly: "I heard that your status in this house is not low, right?"
Although Mao Wu was tall and tall, he seemed very reserved at this time and said quickly: "This villain has been a slave of the Mao family for generations. He has been favored by the marquis, so he can still speak some words in this house."
Liu Chengfeng was no longer so cautious in front of Mao Wu. He crossed his legs and said, "Please tell me the situation at that time. You must have heard what your wife said just now. Tell me, don't miss anything.
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"Yes, yes..." Mao Wu said quickly: "The villain must have told me everything he knew. The Marquis died at three o'clock in the morning yesterday. At that time, the Marquis called the villain to the study..."
Liu Chengfeng asked: "What did he ask you to go to the study for?"
Mao Wu said hurriedly: "I just talked about some things in the house."
"Really?" Liu Chengfeng sneered: "What's going on in the house?"
Mao Wu swallowed and continued: "Some income in the house."
Liu Chengfeng narrowed his eyes, his gaze became colder, and he said solemnly: "As far as I know, you have always followed Jingzhou Marquis. Jingzhou Marquis is mostly in Shanhaiguan, and you are also serving there. You can't go back all year round.
Come on, this is it
It's strange, how do you know the income of the government? Even if you are in charge of it, it is the steward of the government. If the Marquis of Jingzhou wants to ask, it will not be his turn to ask you." Liu Chengfeng said coldly: "If you don't
To be honest, don't blame me for being rude to you."
Mao Wu suddenly softened, his eyes moved around, and finally said: "Actually, the Marquis of Jingzhou asked me to go because of your lord."
"Because of me?"
"Yes, Your Excellency sent an invitation, saying that he would invite the Marquis to the Beizhen Prefecture. The Marquis felt that something was fishy, so he asked me to come to the study."
"Really?" Liu Chengfeng finally gave up and the Beizhen Prefecture Secretary posted a message. No matter whether he, the Marquis of Jingzhou, had any evil intentions in his heart, he would definitely be in a panic. He called Mao Wu, his confidant, to talk to him. It seemed that this was also true.
past.
"What did the Marquis of Jingzhou say to you?"
Mao Wu said with a pale face: "I didn't say anything. The villain just said a few words, and then someone came outside."
Liu Chengfeng suddenly became interested: "Who is here?"
Mao Wudao: "It's Deng Deng, the steward of the mansion. He's here to deliver tea."
Liu Chengfeng asked: "The tea that poisoned your Marquis was brought by this steward?"
Mao Wudao: "Yes, yes, it was brought by the steward. The Marquis was very surprised at that time, because he had not asked anyone to bring tea before, and he was discussing things with the villain at that time, so he seemed very unhappy and went out of his way to
Tell me what kind of tea to give
Water, the steward Deng Deng answered outside and said that the lady ordered him to bring it. The Marquis listened and then asked someone to bring the tea in. Deng Deng left immediately after delivering the tea. The Marquis told me again
After a few words, he sent me away."
Liu Chengfeng narrowed his eyes and said, "When did I send you away?"
Mao Wudao: "I remember it clearly at that time, because when I went out, I asked the concierge the time, and the concierge said it was the second quarter of Xu."
The second quarter of Xu is equivalent to eight o'clock in the evening... Liu Chengfeng couldn't help but ask: "Has your Lord Marquis had that tea before you went out?"
Mao Wudao: "I haven't eaten it. I must have eaten it after I left."
Liu Chengfeng said again: "The steward said it was the tea sent by Madam, right?"
Mao Wu answered honestly: "Yes, it was sent to me by my wife."
Liu Chengfeng was silent for a moment, nodded, and said, "Okay, you can go out now. Is Deng Deng, the steward who delivers the tea, still here?"
Mao Wudao: "After the incident, the whole house was in chaos. After all, he was the one who sent the tea. He was the most suspicious, so the people in the house took him and imprisoned him in the tea room. If you have anything to ask, sir,
, I will go and fetch him now.”
Liu Chengfeng waved his hand: "Go ahead and call Deng Deng." After saying that, he winked at the captain standing beside him and said, "You go with Mao Wu."
Liu Chengfeng obviously had a bad impression of this Mao Wu. He always felt that this guy was deliberately hiding something from himself. However, this case has gradually become clearer. After all, it is still the problem of the cup of poisonous tea. In other words,
The tea was poisoned by someone. As for who the poisoner was, Liu Chengfeng could first eliminate one person.
, it was this Mao Wu in front of him, because the tea was put down while it was boiling, and the only one who could confirm that he was not at the scene at that time was this Mao Wu, so even though Liu Chengfeng disliked this Mao Wu, he didn't do anything to Mao Wu.
, the only key to getting to the bottom of the matter right now is this steward Dundeng, and...
And judging from Mao Wu's confession, it seems that this cup of tea also involves the wife of Jingzhou Marquis Wang. Liu Chengfeng thought of the image of Wang in his mind, and he couldn't help but wonder whether the person who poisoned it was Wang.
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Chapter 1 delivered. To be continued)
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