Great Liangzhen Fusi, starting as the villain

Wang Xian died.

Also last night.

The scene of the crime was by the Taochuan River.

When Qi Ping and Xing Tuotou rushed to the scene on horseback, they were full of complaints... Why, these days when I came to Beijing, I only "know" a few people, and they died one after another.

He doubted whether this was the protagonist's treatment.

"When did the case happen? Which house did you die in this time?"

On the way, Qi Ping rode his own horse and asked serious questions.

Xing Butou said: "The incident happened last night, and he died between Haishi and Zishi."

So precise?Qi Ping raised his eyebrows: "Not long after his death, did someone find out?"

He did not believe that the autopsy could be so accurate.

Xing Butou nodded and explained: "The situation is more complicated. This time, the deceased was not killed in the residence, but...on the painting boat."

As he spoke, he gave a "you understand" look.

Qi Ping looked confused, and said angrily: "Speak directly, don't guess riddles with me."

Xing Butou was helpless: "He died in the land of smoke and willows, and that boat belonged to Jinfeng Building."

... Qi Ping took a deep breath and understood.

In the past few days, I have been hanging out in Kyoto, and I have heard a little about the local customs, and I have also heard about the "Fireworks and Willow Lane" in Kyoto.

Taochuan River is a romantic place similar to Qinhuai River in history.

Jinfenglou is a well-known brothel.

Therefore, the painting and building boat here has a specific meaning. To be precise, it refers to the "water club" floating in the land of smoke and willows on the Taochuan River.

Where did Wang Xian die?Qi Ping's expression became subtle, no wonder he was discovered, after all, there were many people in that place.

"Why did he appear there?" Qi Ping asked knowingly.

Catcher Xing was silent for a while, and said:

"This is more or less related to the Zhenfu Department. Captain Qi, does he know about the corruption case of the servant who has caused a lot of noise recently?"

... Qiping nodded.

Unknown to outsiders, he also played a key role in this matter.

"This Wang Xian is the key witness in this case. He was released and returned home the day before yesterday. Perhaps he suffered some... hardships in the imperial prison. Therefore, the Golden Wind Tower in front of him last night comforted his soul."

What a guy... Going whoring right after he got out of prison is really not a good thing... Qi Ping laughed angrily.

Catcher Xing continued:

"Shortly after his death, he was discovered by the people on board and hurriedly reported to the police. By the time I arrived, it was already Yinshi."

So you've been up all night?No wonder the dark circles under his eyes are so heavy, Qi Ping responded with sympathy:

"This death time is a long time away from now."

Catcher Xing nodded and said:

"After I took people to investigate the scene, I sealed off the scene and suppressed the news of the death for the time being. The body was still in the boat. I wanted to ask you for help, but when I arrived at the yamen, I heard that you were not there. I sent people to find Liujiaoxiang. I couldn't find it, so I had to wait."

The tone was a bit resentful.

Qi Ping was a little embarrassed and said:

"Sorry, I went to the academy this morning, okay, let's go quickly."

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The Momogawa River runs through Kyoto and is the main source of water for the city's millions of people.

Yanliu Alley of Taochuan River specifically refers to one of the sections of the river, which is adjacent to the inner city and is located at the main throat from the outer city to the inner city, with a large flow of people.

As for why it is located here, it is also related to the law of the imperial court. Kyoto expressly prohibits private brothels from entering the inner city, and only government-run brothels can.

Therefore, a large number of folk venues gathered here, but instead formed a place of great reputation for Bao Fu.

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When the two arrived at the location, the painting boat in Jinfenglou had already moored on the shore, there were government officials guarding it quickly, and many people nearby were watching.

The news was clearly unstoppable.

"My lord!" All the arresters breathed a sigh of relief, hurriedly cupped their hands, and then looked at Qi Ping with adoring eyes:

"Captain Qi, you are finally here!"

The onlookers were stunned for a moment, thinking that the Jinyi Tiqi is really majestic, and the people in the government office are so respectful.

"Where is the body, show me." Qi Ping said.

A group of people boarded the boat.

As expected of a large place, this ship is also magnificent, a real big ship, not a small boat, with two decks, many houses, and brightly colored flags flying.

At this moment, there are still a group of staff on board, confined in a corner, uneasy, panicked and exhausted.

Qi Ping ignored him, followed the guide, stepped up to the second floor, entered a house, the inside was no different from ordinary houses, entered the small living room, passed through the curtain, and found the master bedroom.

Wang Xian died here.

In the exquisite house, there is a brocade bed, the quilts are neatly stacked, and a round table with tea, melons and fruits. The viscount is sitting in the wooden chair beside the table.

He looked terrified, with his mouth open, and his face was full of lifelessness. He was not tied up, but just leaned against the chair.

His hands drooped, and the blood on his chest and right wrist was coagulated.

There are pinch marks on the neck.

On the face with a mustache, his eyes stared at the opposite wall in horror.

There was a picture of a slightly charming beauty hanging on the wall, but at this moment, there was only a shocking word "Chou" on the canvas.

Qi Ping took a breath, with a solemn expression: "It's him again?"

The "he" here refers to the murderer.

Xing Butou looked serious, and said: "It should be, I have observed carefully, the blood characters are similar to the ones in the Dongcheng residences, they are all left-handed, the handwriting, and the shape of the characters are similar."

There is a hidden meaning in his words:

In other words, this character should not be forged. After all, there are many people in the city who know the characters written in blood, but only a few people know that they are "written with the left hand".

This greatly reduces the possibility of others committing crimes and imitating blood characters to divert the attention of the government.

Qi Ping glanced at him and said:

"Suspicion cannot be ruled out completely. The death of Wang Xian is too strange. As you know, he was involved in the case of the servant. The situation is complicated. If we follow the idea of ​​targeting the suspect, the person who is most likely to kill him is the person who has recently become enemies with him."

He didn't say anything later.

But Catcher Xing understood.

Who has Wang Xian offended recently?Oh, that's a lot.

As a white glove, he served more than just one family. There must be quite a few people who hated Wang Xian because of the case of the servant.

All have motives.

The key point is that these people have a lot of background and are capable of infiltrating the government office and finding out the details of the case from it.

In this way, it is a good idea to imitate old cases to eliminate suspicion.

Besides, Chen Nian is the county magistrate. He has been an official for many years and has sentenced so many cases. Blood feuds are normal. But Wang Xian, a businessman, what else can he be involved in besides official affairs?

Xing Butou knew this, but he didn't dare to say it, and he didn't dare to think about it.

At this moment, Qi Ping came up with a name: Uncle Wu Gong.

He remembered that when Wang Xian made a confession, he was the one who confessed first. Pei Shaoqing said that the emperor fined him a lot of money, and the motive for committing the crime was sufficient.

As for the servant who was deprived of his official status, it was impossible.

"The earl of martial arts sent someone to do it? No...you can't be so arbitrary, you have to tell the facts and evidence." Qi Ping warned himself in his heart.

He walked up to the corpse, observed carefully, and found that there was still some powder left at the corner of his mouth.

There is no water in the tea bowls on the table.

Seeing this, Catcher Xing explained:

"According to Wu's investigation, the fatal injury of the deceased was in the heart, which had been pierced by a sharp knife, resulting in death. The mouth was also poured with arsenic. However, there is a high probability that the poison was poured after the death."

The reason for making this basis is simple, the deceased had no obvious poisoning reaction.

This is very interesting.

If it is said that in the previous case, the murderer forcibly fed poison to torture Chen Nian and make his death more painful, then this case is too formal...

Kill first, then poison.

Couldn't it really be "copying the crime"... Qi Ping became more and more suspicious:

"Are there any other discoveries? Like traces left by the murderer?"

Catcher Xing nodded: "Yes!"