Xuanyuan Jue

Chapter 52
It turned out that this group of people came from Mengjia Village on the outskirts of the city.In severe winter, the village needs to store coal for charcoal preparation.So they collected money and picked three villagers to buy coal in Guanxiang outside Dongbianmen.Three villagers drove a mule cart. After loading the cart in the coal shop, they drove back with the coal.But I didn't expect that when crossing the slope, the mule was startled by a wild rabbit, and all the people and carts fell into the deep ditch beside the slope.When the mule cart overturned, the three villagers were smashed into the coal pile, and when the villagers found them, they were already completely cold.They had no choice but to transport the corpse back to the village first, and after a few days, they buried it without mentioning it.

But in the middle of the night last night, the dogs in the village kept barking, as if outsiders broke into the village.However, the villagers are all in love with the hot kang to warm their beds, and no one is willing to come out to see it.It wasn't until dawn that someone noticed something strange and rushed to the cemetery at the end of the village to take a look, only to find out that a tomb had been stolen.Upon inspection, three tombs were stolen, and they were the three villagers who were newly buried.There are many sporadic burials, but the corpses are missing.The villagers couldn't find them anywhere, so they had to take the family members of the deceased to report to Shuntian Mansion...

By the time Meng San finished speaking, the lawsuit was almost finished.Looking at the court papers that had been sorted out, Feng Shen couldn't help thinking to himself.In just one night, bizarre cases of corpse throwing occurred in the Yizhong of the Guild Hall and Mengjia Village.If it is not detected early, it will definitely make people panic.

Thinking of this, Feng Shen stood up and said to the villagers: "Folks, Mr. Feng already knows the outline of the matter. You wait here first, don't worry, Mr. Feng will submit the lawsuit to Mr. Governor. After your lord is promoted, follow the summons!"

"Yes, yes, yes." All the villagers nodded hurriedly.

After Feng Shen took the lawsuit, he went to the room where he signed the deposit, and called Zha Wuzuo and others.But as soon as he turned around the corridor, Feng Shen felt a glow on his back, as if a pair of cunning eyes were staring behind him.

But when Feng Shen turned to look, he found nothing behind him.Feng Shen didn't say anything, walked quickly a few steps, and entered the signing room.

"Master Feng," Cha Wuzuo asked when Feng Shen came in, "Can you write the certificate?"

"Well," Feng Shen nodded, "I basically know everything."

"Then let's go and reply to the lord right now, so that the old man can be promoted to settle the case!" Zha Wuzuo said, and he was going to take Tan Hong and the hunchback old man outside.

Seeing that Zha Wu was in a hurry, Feng Shen hurriedly stopped him: "Master Zha, don't be busy yet!"

"Why?" Zha Wuzuo scratched his head, very puzzled.

"That's it," Feng Shen said to Tan Hong and the hunchback old man, "Drink tea here and wait, we will come as we go."

Hearing what Feng Shen said, Tan Hong and the hunchback had no choice but to agree.After the two were arranged, Feng Shen dragged Zha Wuzuo and hurried out of the signing room.

"Master Cha," Feng Shen asked as soon as he left the house, "Where is your lord now?"

"I must be reviewing official documents in the second hall," Zha Wu said, "I guess I don't know about this corpse throwing case..."

"Okay! Then let's go first!" After finishing speaking, Feng Shen ran towards the second hall.

Coming from the back, I happened to meet Fu Yin coming out of the second hall.When Fu Yin saw Feng Shen, he couldn't help being startled: "Why is my nephew here? All the funeral arrangements in the house have been properly arranged?"

"It hasn't been settled yet," Feng Shen shook his head and said, "But I have other important matters to report in my humble position!"

"Oh? What's the matter?" Fu Yin just asked, when he heard a sudden noise, "There seems to be some noise in front?"

"It's some villagers who came to report the crime." Zha Wuzuo hurriedly replied.

"Since it's a report," Fu Yin frowned, "Why didn't you hear someone beating the drums?"

"My lord," Feng Shen said, "this is exactly what the humble official has reported. However, before the acceptance of the promotion, the humble official has something to say, let's face it!"

"Okay then," Fu Yin saw Feng Shen's serious face, knowing that there must be twists and turns, "let's go into the room and talk about it!"

After coming to the second hall, Feng Shen presented the lawsuit in front of Fu Yin.After a quick glance, Fu Yin couldn't help but secretly clicked his tongue: "Excavating graves is only for stealing corpses...but it's really a strange thing!"

"It's not one, but two," Zha Wuzuo interjected, "Last night, the same thing happened in the funeral tomb of Huguang Guild Hall."

"What?" Fu Yin was shocked, "It's not just together?"

"Exactly." Feng Shen nodded, and then told Fu Yin what he saw and heard in the cemetery this morning.

After Feng Shen explained in detail, the governor also knew that the hunchback old man was attacked in the middle of the night, and the mysterious girl was looking for someone in disguise.After hearing the reason, Fu Yin's brows had already become pimples.

"These two cases of throwing corpses...are not simple," Fu Yin rose up to support the case, and turned to Feng Shen and said, "Nephew, what do you think? Let's hear it."

"Yes," Feng Shen led the order, "both cases happened last night... Although I don't know the identities and intentions of the gang of corpse snatchers... But aside from those details, it can be known that the gang was Aiming at the newly buried corpse!"

"Master Feng," Zha Wu said, "So...do you think the two cases were committed by the same group?"

"It should be so," Feng Shen nodded and said, "When I recorded the lawsuit just now, I have learned from the villagers that the three broken tombs are not much different from the damage in the cemetery. One purpose. Of course, as for whether they divide the work or take turns looking for the tomb, it is unknown."

"Then...then why did they steal the corpse?" Zha Wuzuo tentatively said, "Could it be...do you want to practice some evil kung fu?"

"Master Zha was joking," Feng Shen said, waving his hands, "Feng thought that using corpses to practice martial arts is nonsense, and that gangsters stealing corpses should be used for other purposes..."

"Oh," Zha Wuzuo sighed, "I don't know the origin of the villains, nor their intentions... These two cases of throwing corpses... are not easy to solve..."

"That's true," Fu Yin paused, then turned to Feng Shen, "Nephew, what do you think about the girl in the tomb disguised?"

"Just about to mention this matter," Feng Shen said, "according to my humble opinion, the girl is suspected to be from the Tang Sect, and she is inextricably linked with that group of corpse robbers. The 'referrer' who was not arrested in the case may also be brought out of the water!"

"That's right!" Fu Yin nodded and said, "Go on."

"Yes," Feng Shen said again, "whether it's the 'referrer' or the girl in disguise, all signs point to the Tang Sect in the middle of Shu. But we can't make a conclusion based on that clue alone. So the most urgent thing is to Catch that gang of corpse robbers first."

"That's a good word," Zha Wuzuo showed embarrassment, "but this has no head and no tail... Where can I find the whereabouts of those gangsters?"

"We can only send more people and step up the investigation," Feng Shen said, "The gang of gangsters who stole corpses overnight must be in a hurry. Maybe they will go to other graves to steal new corpses. Why don't we do this? Stay at the intersections of the major official roads and keep an eye out for suspicious people. On the other hand, search the graves in the suburbs of Beijing to see if there are any corpses stolen or thrown away. The Yizhong of the Guild Hall and Mengjia Village will also be screened Last time, check to see if there are any missing clues. Use the power of the joint government to arrest the gang of corpse robbers first!"

Before Fu Yin could speak, a loud voice suddenly came from outside the door: "I don't think it's right!"

When the three of them saw it, it turned out that it was Lu Bantou who broke in.Seeing that he came uninvited, Fu Yin couldn't help but frowned slightly: "Head Lu Ban, what are you doing here if you don't go on an errand?"

"My lord," Lu Ban clasped his fists, "Some villagers in front reported the crime, and I'm here to report, and I happened to hear you talking."

"The government already knows," said the government official, "it is an agreement with Feng Jing and Zha Wu to find the murderer. Why is it inappropriate?"

"Since ancient times, when trying a case, one must go to court first." Lu Bantou said again: "After asking the cause and effect clearly, then investigate people according to the line. How can you blindly pursue the murderer without even asking?"

"Lu Bantou!" Feng Shen took a step forward and said with a smile, "This is 'soldiers with impermanent power and water with impermanent shape'. I don't want you to be so ruthless and stick to the rules all the time. The case and I have already told the adults to know, in order to prevent the bad guys If you hide and escape, you will naturally pursue the murderer first!"

"Feng Jingzhen really doesn't hurt his back when standing and talking!" Lu Ban snorted coldly, "For the past few days, the brothers have been running here and there, just to take a breath, but they have to be called around again..."

"I'm talking about Lu Bantou," Zha Wuzuo couldn't hear him, and said, "I don't like Zha's words? Young Master Feng was a prisoner and an assistant judge before. How dare he be idle? "

"Don't talk about this!" Feng Shen stopped Zha Wu, turned to the governor and said, "My lord, there is no time to delay, please make a decision quickly!"

"Feng Jing, you have the full power to deal with the matter of tracking down the corpse robber!" Fu Yin raised his eyes and said seriously, "Lu Bantou!"

"Here." Seeing the governor's summons, Lu Bantou had no choice but to bow his head and obey.

"You and the third class of yamen servants obey Feng's experience," Fu Yin said, "You will work hard without complaint, so don't be disobedient!"

Lu Ban gave Feng Shen a hard look, and agreed, "Yes..."

After the order was finished, several people performed their duties.Feng Shen kept Zao Squad behind him, and divided the soldiers into two squads, Zhuang and Kuai, and sent them to various places to search for them.

Arrangements were made, and Fu Yin was promoted to the court again for trial.Since there were no clues, after simply recording the case, the villagers and Tan Hong and others were asked to go back and listen to the letter.

As soon as I got out of the hall, I had a stomachache after checking the work.Running to the toilet to pay respects, it took me a long time to burn incense.

There is a saying: A hero can't help but make three bubbles.When Cha Wuzuo came back, his complexion was already sallow.

"Master Zha, are you okay?" Seeing Zha Wu's appearance, Feng Shen couldn't help joking, "If I don't come out again, I really want to go get you."

"Master Feng," Zha Wuzuo said with a bitter face, "don't embarrass me... After this, my legs and feet are so numb..."

"It's probably because of the cold wind, which hurt the spleen and stomach," Feng Shen said, "Let's go, first go to the signing room and have a cup of hot tea."

(End of this chapter)