Chapter 26

Xiao Chengfeng met his confidant recently, and that person was none other than his immediate boss, Dali Temple Qing Ximenkong.

To say that Ximenkong is also a legend, he is tall and handsome, his appearance is also first-class, he is literary and elegant, and there are not a few girls who admire him.If it is said that according to his official position and character, it is not a problem to marry any kind of woman, but this man didn't understand before his twenties, and he fell in love with a divorced woman after his twenties.

It is a rare thing for a dignified second-rank official to marry a divorced woman. What is even more astonishing is that he not only married this woman, but also respected her as his first wife, and vowed not to take concubines in his life, but to be the only one who cares about him.Many people in the court criticized this matter, and even Sun Taifu shook his head and sighed, saying that it was not in line with etiquette, and his words and deeds had the meaning that women should be chaste.

Who is Ximen Kong, he jumped up immediately, pointed to Taifu Sun and said, Your Excellency married only half a year after his wife died, why don't you see your Excellency observe the festival for her?

Sun Taifu said how can a man be compared with a woman.

Ximenkong sneered and said, if a man marries more, it is harmless and romantic, but if a woman marries again, she will be promiscuous and promiscuous?I thought that only women would stare at other people's family affairs and chatter endlessly. I didn't expect adults to have such leisurely minds. It's really funny.

Sun Taifu was bearded and stared at by him, and he didn't catch his breath for a long time.On the contrary, Ximenkong seemed to be a normal person, he could be as happy as he could, this person's character was evident.

What is a friend, the three views are the same, those who share the same interests are called friends.If there is a common enemy in addition, then it will be upgraded to the level of revolutionary comrades in arms.

Because of Xiao Chengfeng's refusal to marry, he had a fight with Mrs. Sun, and Ximenkong couldn't see Mrs. Sun's son's sourness. When the two met, it was like a thunderbolt, and they found an organization!

Ximenkong was the Minister of Dali Temple at that time, and also served as a Ting Wei.It's not that there is a shortage of manpower in the court, because this guy really likes to investigate cases and arrest criminals, he went to the emperor himself to ask for the position.The emperor had a very close relationship with Ximenkong when he was not enthroned, and when he opened his mouth, the emperor followed him.

If you want to choose the most willful official of Dachu, Ximenkong is definitely the only one.

Xiao Chengfeng was cited by Ximen Kong as a bosom friend when he first arrived in office. He usually chatted with him or gave him a thick file in the name of nurturing him well.Xiao Chengfeng also wanted to have some skills, so he held the file and studied it carefully. The two of you said what you said and I remembered, and sometimes they would sleep and forget to eat and leave the house.

Two handsome men, pleasing to the eye and intimate in demeanor, anyone who has something to do will say that the two are suspected of breaking their sleeves.In addition, Xiao Chengfeng was inconvenient to walk after his father left, and he was programmed as Lord Ximen who is brave and incomparable. Somehow, this news reached Gu Ruo's ears.Gu Ruo accidentally mentioned this matter to Xiao Chengfeng, Xiao Chengfeng immediately changed his face, and said angrily: "Master, how could I be a lower class?"I'm sure it has to be the one above.

Gu Ruo glanced at him meaningfully, covered her mouth and smiled and said: So your point is not that you are not a broken sleeve, but a character?

Xiao Chengfeng hastily defended: Of course I am not broken sleeves, but I must be above.

Let's say that on the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month, someone came to report to the officials early, saying that a male corpse was found in a miserable state.As soon as Ximenkong heard that there was a case, he immediately regained his energy and rushed to the scene with Xiao Chengfeng.

Light snow fluttered and fell, and many spectators gathered at the street corner.

The male corpse was still lying in the sewage ditch, and Wu Zuo was examining the corpse. Seeing Ximenkong approaching, he said, "My lord, this man was killed between midnight and ugly hour last night. The cause of death was that he was hit on the head with a heavy object." , resulting in brain bursting and severe head injuries. In addition, this person has many bruises on his body, which should be caused by the murderer's beating before death. Both hands of the deceased were knocked off after death, and then folded on the chest Now, as for the murderer's intentions, it is not known yet."

Ximenkong nodded, jumped into the sewage ditch to examine the dead carefully, he didn't care the slightest bit that the sewage stained his clothes.Xiao Chengfeng was squatting aside, Xu had seen the world before, but this time he didn't want to vomit.

The male corpse was on his back, looking terrified.His body was already stiff, covered in blood and stolen goods.Ximenkong looked at his hands, then lay down on the corpse's mouth and nose to sniff, flipped through the man's clothes and waved his hand to signal the police to take the corpse away.

Ximenkong climbed up, looked at the dirt on his body and frowned, then turned around and looked around the crowd, as if he wanted to record everyone's face with his eyes, and asked the policeman beside him: "This person should be from the capital city. He is a person who likes to gamble and drink alcohol, and has a violent personality, but has anyone recognized his identity?"

Han Kang'an has been with Ximenkong for five years, so he has already investigated the matter and answered with clasped fists: "My lord, this person is indeed from the capital, his surname is Cui, his name is Dengke, he lives in West Lane of Chang'an, and he is notorious on weekdays." It is notable. He is fond of gambling and drinking, often beats and scolds his wife and children, and does not support his old mother. He has done more than one thing of cockroaches and robbers. When he heard the news of this person's death, many people said it was retribution, and no suspicious person has been found for the time being."

"Retribution?" Ximen Kong frowned, and said to Xiao Chengfeng, "How does Chengfeng view this case?"

Xiao Chengfeng lowered his eyes and pondered for a moment, and then said: "If you want to kill someone, there are actually many ways, but the murderer refuses to give the deceased a good time. He beats and tortures him first, and then kills him at the end. Chengfeng thinks that the murderer should be an extreme murderer. Hate the dead, may have something to do with the dead."

Ximenkong nodded approvingly, and then added: "Chengfeng's analysis is good. But he didn't think thoroughly. I just checked the pocket of the deceased, and his silver and jade pendant are still there. It can be seen that the murderer was not looking for money; Torturing the dead may be because he has something to do with the dead, or it may be because he feels that he is doing justice for the sky!"

"Practice justice for the heavens?" Xiao Chengfeng was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help asking, "How do you say that?"

"The deceased's hands were broken off and he made a folded gesture. It's not because the murderer was bored, but because he felt that the deceased was guilty and must repent." Ximen Kong said firmly, "The murderer felt that he was doing justice for the heavens, and he committed the crime. He will return to the scene of the murder to admire his work. Maybe he is standing in front of us now, hiding in the crowd, watching us coldly."

Xiao Chengfeng looked at everyone suddenly, but he really didn't know who was the murderer.Ximenkong pointed at those people as if silently warning someone, and whispered in his ear: "No matter who he is, as long as he kills someone and commits a crime, then he will definitely leave a hole. As long as we find a few clues, we will be able to follow through." Follow this line of investigation until he is brought to justice, and he will never be tolerated!"

Xiao Chengfeng nodded heavily as he looked at the crowd with excited, terrified or obscure expressions.

Everyone divides the work and cooperates. The policeman visits and investigates the deceased's interpersonal relationship, and the second officer makes a detailed analysis of the tools used to commit the crime. Xiao Chengfeng and Ximen Kong look through the recent files—the murderer is vicious and skilled in crimes.Maybe there were murders before, but no clues were found at that time.

When turning to a certain leaf, Xiao Chengfeng's eyes suddenly lit up.At the same time, Ximenkong also stood up, the two looked at each other and smiled, and said in unison: "I found it!"

(End of this chapter)

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