dognovel Chapter 1681 The Corpse Was Burned
Chapter 1681 The Corpse Was Burned
When they saw someone blocking the road, they all became nervous instantly.
The leader said, "Everyone, if you have anything to say, just say it directly. Do you want money or something else?"
Those people had their faces covered with black cloth and did not answer. They walked over with torches and steel knives in hand.
Everyone was ready.
"We are not valuable things. If you want to rob us, I'm afraid you will be disappointed. It's better to make enemies..."
The constable also said that he wanted to talk more. Before leaving, Xiao Chiye had reminded him that it would be best not to reveal his identity to avoid unnecessary trouble.
But he didn't expect that when he wanted to talk, the other party didn't want to talk, and started attacking without waiting for him to finish.
These few constables were considered the best in the yamen, otherwise they would not have been sent out. But after this fight, they felt a pang in their hearts.
I'm no match for them at all!
Within thirty moves, all of them were injured and had no power to fight back.
"Who are you? What do you want to do?"
"You know who we are!"
In desperation, he had to use his identity to suppress these people and force them to leave on their own.
But, it's of no use.
These people stood in front of the car and threw the torches in their hands onto the car. Two of them took out something and poured it on the car.
Instantly a fire started and flames rose.
It's kerosene!
The detectives opened their eyes wide and finally realized that these people were not after money at all. They were not after the medicinal herbs, but the corpse under the herb bags.
It was exactly the same as the corpses burned with kerosene in the morgue.
"live……"
Before he could even finish saying the word "stop", the fire had already spread too big to put out the fire.
The masked men also turned and left, quickly disappearing into the woods.
There was silence all around, except for the fire and the wounds on their bodies, which told them that what had happened was real, and everything else was normal.
Several of them looked pale and desperate.
How should I explain this to the Grand Commander when I return?
But now that things have come to this, I can only go back and report the news.
Several people supported each other and walked towards Shencheng.
Huo Changhe slept lightly that night. If he hadn't forced himself to sleep for a while for the sake of his health, he would have had to stay up all night again.
Before going to bed, I took out a red fruit from the cloth bag, held it in my hand, sniffed the fragrance, and thought of Yan Ruyu. I felt happy and guilty.
Things here are progressing much slower than expected, and I don’t know how long it will take to go back.
He always said that he would let Ruyu live a good life, but he never fulfilled his promise.
Whenever I think of this, I feel extremely guilty.
After eating the red fruits, I felt much better. I lay down on the bed and gradually fell asleep.
Not long after, I heard some noise outside.
He immediately opened his eyes, and his secret guard whispered, "Your Highness, the sentry in front of the Dutong Mansion has changed."
Huo Changhe opened the door and came out: "Now there are three of us?"
"Exactly."
This was an agreement between him and Xiao Chiye, so something must have happened.
"I will go and take a look. You stay behind."
When Huo Changhe arrived, Xiao Chiye had already dismissed everyone else and was walking around in the study alone.
Seeing Huo Changhe, Xiao Chiye came over without saying a word and bowed to apologize.
"I have failed to do my job well, please punish me, Your Majesty."
Xiao Chiye himself was ashamed, as he seemed to be saying this all the time recently.
How can I appeal to the prince when I have repeatedly failed in my work?
Huo Changhe helped him up: "What happened?"
Xiao Chiye felt like he couldn’t even speak: “Your Majesty, the people who were sent to transport Mu Wu’s body are back.”
"So fast?"
"After they walked out of the city and before they reached Youcheng, they were... intercepted by someone. They were all injured and couldn't resist."
Huo Changhe frowned: "Who is it?"
"That... I don't know. They all have their faces covered with black cloth, so we can't see their faces."
"Took the body away?"
Xiao Chiye was even more ashamed, and he almost didn't dare to look at Huo Changhe: "They... held torches and kerosene and burned the corpse directly."
"Even the herbs, the bodies, and the car are all... gone."
Huo Changhe was shocked and angry: "Burned?"
Xiao Chiye nodded: "Your Majesty, I am truly sorry, it is my incompetence."
Huo Changhe raised his hand to interrupt: "This is not your fault."
"Using kerosene to burn it, this method is very similar to the arson case in the morgue."
Huo Changhe thought for a moment and said, "Now that things have come to this, let's leave it like this for now. Tomorrow, I will try Li Qi."
"Yes."
Huo Changhe left the Dutong Mansion and returned to the inn.
Su Wen and the others were awake and waiting for him to come back.
Huo Changhe's eyes swept across their faces: "Everything is normal, go back and rest."
……
Yan Ruyu heard Linlang doing physical exercises in the yard early in the morning.
Her voice was not loud. Yan Ruyu was used to waking up early in the morning and opening her five senses to perceive. The sounds from outside seemed to be amplified several times in her ears, so she could hear them clearly.
This little girl is having a lot of fun doing pull-ups and push-ups.
Just at this moment, there was the sound of flapping wings.
She opened her eyes and pushed open the window. Linlang had just caught the carrier pigeon.
"Master, you are awake. There is a carrier pigeon."
Linlang ran to deliver the carrier pigeon. Yan Ruyu took the letter, unfolded it and took a look. Her face darkened slightly.
"Master, what's wrong?"
Yan Ruyu sighed softly: "Call Song Ping to the front hall."
She closed the window, washed, changed her clothes, and went to the front hall.
As they walked, he asked the boss, "Has the silver ingot not come back yet?"
"Back to Princess, not yet."
After guarding for a whole night, there was still no movement. It seems that these people are quite patient.
There’s no rush. All the things in those rooms are with her anyway, so those people should be the ones who are anxious.
Yan Ruyu pondered, took out a portrait and handed it to the boss.
"Take the portrait to the governor's mansion and ask Governor Cao to paint it a little more and then post it up, saying that this person was caught stealing road construction materials, so that the people can learn from it."
"Yes."
Yan Ruyu thought that there must be some kind of connection between Lanxing Pavilion and the Qiu family. If Lanxing Pavilion could remain calm, the Qiu family would have to take action.
She can't just act like a coward, how can she catch people?
When I arrived at the front hall, Song Ping was waiting there, looking haggard.
Yan Ruyu entered the hall and Song Ping greeted her, but he actually had a bad feeling in his heart.
Yan Ruyu looked at him, and he smiled bitterly: "Princess, please speak frankly, I can handle it."
"The prince has met Zhao Liang and the other two. They have performed meritorious service and saved a secret guard."
"Now, they are on their way back. You...bring a few brothers to pick them up later."
Song Ping was surprised: "Why did you come back so soon?"
There is another question: Why do we need to answer it?
But he didn't ask this question.
Yan Ruyu looked at him with a slightly deep gaze and slowed down her speech.
"They brought back Mu Wu's body."
Although Song Ping was prepared, he still felt dizzy when he heard this.
Yan Ruyu motioned for him to sit down, and Song Ping leaned on the corner of the table and relaxed for a while.
"I understand..."
"Song Ping, Mu Wu died for the palace. The prince and I will never forget it."
In fact, it is useless to say anything. No matter how well the funeral is done, the person is gone.
Song Ping bowed, tears almost falling from his eyes.