Liu Chong said again: "Even if you have the motive for committing the crime, how do you plan and act as a weak woman? Do you still have helpers?"

"Shen Junru wanted me to give birth to a son for him, so he had intercourse with me every night. I thought it was a reason for him to mend his body, so I asked Huichuntang to prescribe a prescription for Qiyang Decoction, and advised him to take it every day. Shen Junru had qi deficiency since childhood. Drinking alcohol will cause chest tightness and shortness of breath. And there is a walnut kernel in this Qiyang decoction, if drunk with alcohol, it will cause hemoptysis. The combination of the two evils is enough to kill him."

"I inquired beforehand, and I knew that Shen Yuzhu was addicted to alcohol, and hid a bottle of spirits in the kitchen. That night, I sent Dongmei to invite Shen Junru back to the room. When there was no one around, I ran to the kitchen to lure away the decoction. Qiu Lian, the servant girl, took out the wine from the cupboard, poured it into the soup, and quickly ran back to her room."

"Because Shen Junru died suddenly during the intercourse, it is easy to be regarded as a swindle. I also reported the case to Shuntian Mansion in the same way. After Wu Zuo came, I gave him some money, implying that his family should not be publicized, so that he would take it to the public. The cause of death was judged to be immediate wind, in order to close the case as soon as possible."

As Xie Huilan said, she raised her eyes and looked at Duan Mingchen and Gu Huaiqing resentfully, "Unexpectedly, this case has alarmed Jin Yiwei and Dongchang. The two adults are really powerful, and they can see right away that Shen Junru did not die because of horse wind, but was murdered." So I can only direct the disaster to Shen Yuzhu, after all, the wine belongs to him, and he had friction with Shen Junru during the day, and went to the kitchen at night, so there are enough reasons and opportunities to do it."

Gu Huaiqing couldn't help asking: "You have planned so thoroughly that you even counted the person who took the blame for you, why are you surrendering yourself now?"

Xie Huilan smiled sadly, and said: "The so-called sky net is extensive, and it is not leaked. Didn't you confirm it a long time ago, the murderer was not Shen Yuzhu, otherwise why did you search the house with great fanfare? I know, I can't hide, you will always check Come out, instead of being tortured day and night, it is better to confess your sins, this... is also my life..."

Xie Huilan kowtowed to Liu Chong, and said, "I plead guilty for paying debts and killing people. Please order me to be arrested."

Xie Huilan's face was calm and serene, her eyes were clear and firm, as if the burden in her heart had been lifted.

Liu Chong looked at her regretfully, and with a heavy wave of his hand, two strong Jin Yiwei immediately stepped forward and handcuffed Xie Huilan.

"Is there anything else you want to explain?" Liu Chong asked.

Xie Huilan turned around and looked back at Shen's residence, her eyes seemed to be lingering, but in the end she just said softly: "No more. I was the one who murdered Shen Junru, and I should pay for it. This matter has nothing to do with others, please don't implicate the innocent. "

After finishing speaking, without waiting for Jin Yiwei's urging, she walked forward calmly under the astonished eyes of everyone in the Shen residence, with her white skirt snaking to the ground.

Gu Huaiqing stared blankly at Xie Huilan's retreating back. Did this case involving many cases have such an unexpected ending?

And Duan Mingchen hasn't spoken since Xie Huilan appeared, but his eyes are deep and unpredictable, like the dark and unclear sea before the storm...

******

Gu Huaiqing returned to the palace with a lot of worries, his status in the palace was aloof, except for the emperor Xiao Jing, the rest did not dare to care about his whereabouts.

In the past two days, Xiao Jing was preparing to sacrifice to the heavens. This was the first large-scale sacrifice to the heavens after he ascended the throne. The etiquette and words were extremely complicated. Xiao Jing was too busy to find Gu Huaiqing.

Gu Huaiqing secretly rejoiced that if Xiao Jing knew that he hadn't returned all night and stayed in the brothel, he didn't know how he would react.

Gu Huaiqing went to Dongchang and clicked a dick casually, and then led Yu Hanfei, who had just entered the palace, around the palace.

Yu Hanfei was the boy who was arrested by Jin Yiwei and later picked up by Gu Huaiqing.Gu Huaiqing thought his original name was ugly, so he named him Yu Hanfei, and arranged him by his side.

Yu Hanfei followed Gu Huaiqing step by step, looking around from time to time.

The imperial palace was indeed as magnificent and magnificent as in the legends, and he was dazzled by seeing it, but Gu Huaiqing turned a blind eye to the beautiful scenery and just lowered his head, as if he was thinking hard about something.

After walking not far, Gu Huaiqing stopped suddenly, waved his hand impatiently, and said, "Don't follow me all the time, go play by yourself!"

"..."

Before Yu Hanfei had time to show a disappointed expression, he saw Gu Huaiqing flicking his sleeves and walking outside the palace gate.

******

Gu Huaiqing set foot in Fusi of Jinyiwei Town for the second time, and this time his destination was the legendary hell on earth - imperial prison.

The reason why the Imperial Prison is so famous is that firstly, it detains not ordinary prisoners, but basically felons convicted by the Emperor; It is almost impossible to come out completely.

Shen Yuzhu was not eligible to be imprisoned, but Xie Huilan was fortunate enough to be imprisoned by the Commander himself.Although it is said that there are many female prisoners in the imperial prison, most of them are men in the family who commit crimes, and the female relatives are imprisoned. Like Xie Huilan, who was imprisoned for murdering her husband is really unique.

The guards in the Imperial Prison were extremely strict, and ordinary people could not enter. However, Gu Huaiqing was from Dongchang, and was ordered to investigate the case. After Jin Yiwei verified his identity, he entered and let him in.

As soon as Gu Huaiqing stepped into the gate of the Imperial Prison, he saw Duan Mingchen wearing a red flying fish suit standing in the courtyard, as if he had expected him to come and was here to wait for him.

The prison guards led the way, and Duan Mingchen and Gu Huaiqing walked into the damp and gloomy prison side by side.

As Gu Huaiqing walked, he asked, "How is Xie Huilan?"

Duan Mingchen said: "The commander ordered her to be locked in a room alone, but she didn't suffer. She seems quite calm."

Gu Huaiqing suddenly asked: "Don't you think there might be something wrong with her sudden surrender?"

"Huh?" Duan Mingchen raised his eyebrows and looked at him.

"Think about it, why didn't it be sooner or later, when we searched Shen's house, she ran and surrendered? And we obviously didn't find any evidence! Shen Junru forced her to marry her, which caused her to feel hatred. If she didn't say it herself, we wouldn't know, why did she explain it?"

Duan Mingchen said: "Although what you said is reasonable, the crime of murdering your own husband is no small matter, and torture such as beheading and abandoning the corpse is very unbearable. If she didn't do it, why would she admit it?"

"This... Anyway, I don't think it's that simple." Gu Huaiqing rubbed his sore temples, "My intuition tells that this matter shouldn't end like this, so I came to the prison to ask her some more questions .Yesterday in the Shen residence, in front of the commander, I didn't have time to ask about many details."

Duan Mingchen nodded: "I also have that intention."

The two exchanged a tacit look, when the jailer stopped and had already arrived outside Xie Huilan's cell.

Gu Huaiqing looked in and saw that the cell was a small one with straw on the floor. Xie Huilan was wearing a dusty prison uniform, facing the wall, sitting cross-legged in the corner.

A pampered and well-known lady, once reduced to a prisoner, such a big gap is unacceptable to most people, but looking at Xie Huilan's back, it seems that she is really at ease.

"Xie Huilan, two adults have come to see you!" the jailer yelled inside.

Xie Huilan moved slightly, turned her head slowly, and looked at Duan Mingchen and Gu Huaiqing indifferently.

Duan Mingchen ordered the jailer to open the cell door, bent down and got in together with Gu Huaiqing.

Xie Huilan stood up and said calmly, "My lords, why are you looking for a criminal girl?"

Gu Huaiqing coughed softly and said, "Things started in a hurry yesterday, and I still have a few questions that I didn't have time to ask you."

Xie Huilan frowned slightly, she seemed a little impatient, but she still said, "I don't know if Mr. Gu has any questions?"

Gu Huaiqing asked: "Are you the only one who murdered Shen Shoufu? Are there any other helpers?"

Xie Huilan shook her head resolutely: "No! When I surrendered, I made it very clear that I killed Shen Junru out of personal hatred. I didn't tell anyone about it, and I didn't ask others to help me."

"You said that on the night of the incident, you took advantage of Dongmei, the maid, to go to the study to call Shen Shoufu, and sneaked to the kitchen. Which route did you take, and how long did it take you?"

"The main house and the kitchen are on the central axis of the Shen residence, and they can be reached only through the backyard. If you walk fast, you won't be able to make a cup of tea."

"Did you pass the red plum grove in front of the kitchen on your way back and forth?"

"Red plum grove?" Xie Huilan's eyes flickered slightly, "The red plum grove is facing the kitchen, you have to pass there to enter the kitchen."

"Do you still remember what clothes you were wearing at that time?"

Xie Huilan pondered for a while, and replied, "I'm wearing a goose-yellow chest-length underskirt, and a lake-green shirt with large sleeves."

Gu Huaiqing asked: "Are you sure?"

Xie Huilan smiled slightly: "As a woman, I am very concerned about what I wear. How could I remember it wrong? If you don't believe me, you can check with Dongmei."

Gu Huaiqing and Duan Mingchen looked at each other, knowing each other.

Xie Huilan was slightly puzzled, and said, "Why does your lord ask such a question, what does it matter what clothes I wear that day?"

Duan Mingchen, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said, "Madam, is it really you who did this?"

Xie Huilan's face changed slightly: "Master Duan, why did you say such a thing? This kind of crime of beheading is something that others can't avoid. If I didn't do it, why did I have to surrender and plead guilty?"

"That's exactly Duan's question. You know, once you are convicted of killing your husband, not only you will be punished cruelly, but the entire Duke's Mansion will be implicated!"

Xie Huilan raised her head high and said, "My lord, don't scare me! As the saying goes, if a married daughter throws water, I will do the work and bear the crime alone. What have I to do with the Duke's Mansion? Besides, my father has long since resigned from office. My mother worships the Buddha." For many years, I don't care about worldly affairs. My sister is married to Governor Wan, and the governor must take care of her well."

Xie Huilan's face turned cold: "I'm tired, if the two of you are done asking, please go back."

After finishing speaking, Xie Huilan turned her back, sat down cross-legged facing the wall, and ignored the two of them.

Seeing Xie Huilan's attitude of closing the door to see off the guests, the two knew that they would not be able to ask more questions, so they could only leave the cell with heavy hearts.

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