I solved crimes in the Song Dynasty and strengthened the country [Seventh Five-Year]

16 Yu sings the third watch

After listening to Bai Yutang's words, Jiang Lin felt that the sense of disobedience he felt in Pei's residence became stronger.

Jiang Lin originally thought that Chen Zhifu's talent and learning would be the key to his entry into Pei's house, but his recommendation letter showed that Pei Xiang had been in contact with Chen Zhifu long before he was admitted to the imperial examination.

There was no other way, Jiang Lin had no choice but to believe the rumors that Pei and Chen fell in love at first sight, and finally heard from Bai Yutang that even the loss of her husband could not cause Mrs. Pei's grief.

What made Jiang Lin even more troublesome was that his current investigation direction was completely different from that of Bai Yutang.

Because of the fish-shaped dagger that perfectly matched the wound on the neck of the deceased, Bai Yutang believed that the murderer was a hired professional killer, but Jiang Lin insisted that the murderer was inseparable from the Xigou case.

After all, professional killers only need to kill people to get money, and don't need to spend a lot of time finding dogs to destroy the corpses, and even kidnap the servant's daughter to coerce the other party to help him forge a secret room.

Xie Ling is also working hard to find a compromise between the two's contradictory conclusions.

"Maybe someone got the dagger from Tuxuetang by chance?" Seeing that Bai Yutang was going to refute him, Xie Ling quickly added weakly: "The possibility that this officer knows about this is quite low, but it cannot be completely ruled out. ?”

Zhan Zhao also said: "Also, even if we find that Mrs. Pei is not worried about the death of the prefect, we cannot conclude that she has the motive to kill her husband. Besides, even if the murderer is really the killer of Tuxuetang, we have not made it clear There is no evidence that he must have been found by the Pei family."

Bai Yutang stomped his feet immediately and said: "You don't believe what I say! You officials, you know how to bully us sons and daughters of the Jianghu!"

"Fifth Master is out with us." Jiang Lin fanned him and comforted him, "Of course we are emotionally willing to believe what Fifth Master said, but we need to pay attention to the word of evidence when investigating the case."

"Whether it's the fine dog hair that appeared at the crime scene or the ceremonial killing method, it shows that the murderer's emotional appeal is not only for the bounty, but a deeper hatred for the dead."

"Emotional appeal?" Bai Yutang felt that this statement was a bit new.

Jiang Lin explained: "It's like when we eat eggs, we cook them for eating. It doesn't matter. But if someone insists on smashing the eggs and arranging the eggshells into a specific shape, it must be Is there any special purpose?"

Bai Yutang felt that what Jiang Lin said made sense, but he still couldn't bear to show his agreement.

Jiang Lin took a step back in time and said: "Of course, this does not mean that there is something wrong with the direction of your investigation, Fifth Master. Since we have the time and ability now, why not sneak into Pei's mansion again tonight, Fifth Master, and have a look. Can you find relevant evidence?"

Bai Yutang's eyes lit up, but he still insisted: "You have been watching the murder case for a long time, and the evidence is hard to find, so you want to send me? Why don't you go yourself?"

"Everyone in Pei's mansion knows us. We went. What if we are found?" Jiang Lin arched his arm to Bai Yutang and said, "Evidence is so hard to find, if Fifth Master can still find it, no Does that mean you are stronger than us!"

"Better than you guys." Bai Yutang gave Zhan Zhao a look with a little pride that victory was in sight.Zhan Zhao had a certain understanding of Bai Yutang's coquettishness, felt a little amused, and couldn't help but spread the smile on his face.

Seeing that Bai Yutang's fighting spirit was ignited again, Jiang Lin immediately took out a charcoal pencil, and after a few strokes, he drew a picture of the courtyard layout of Pei's mansion for Bai Yutang.

Seeing Jiang Lin's neat handwriting, both Zhan Zhao and Xie Ling couldn't help wondering if Jiang Lin had already been preparing for sneaking into Pei's mansion.

Bai Yutang discussed with Jiang Lin the plan for the evening, and even asked about the progress of Jiang Lin's case with some face.Jiang Lin was also happy to share with him the latest clue he got - the broken mark under Yu Liang's dishes.

"I've always thought these dishes look familiar, but I can't remember where I've seen them before." After Jiang Lin finished speaking, Zhan Zhao nodded slightly in agreement.

"When you put it that way, I also think it looks familiar." Bai Yutang picked up the tray, looked left and right, and there were a few pieces that were misplaced.

The fragments that were put together closer together spread out a little. Xie Ling was about to step forward to reset it, but Jiang Lin suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

"It's the word 'An'! It's the Ping An Tavern!"

Before the few people could react, Jiang Lin left the space blank and turned the dishes in a circle.I saw that the pattern on the bottom of the bowl was turned upside down, and it was exactly the same as the symbol on the jug of Ping'an Tavern.

When the tavern guy was selling wine to them, he introduced that the symbol was a unique design of their Ping An Tavern.

"There should be a piece missing from the bottom of the bowl, so this is the correct spelling." After Jiang Nan explained, Xie Ling was about to admire, but Jiang Lin made a hissing gesture.He closed his eyes and pressed his forehead, as if remembering something.

Jiang Lin felt that he had seen this symbol not only in the Ping'an Tavern, but also in other places.

Scenes emerged in his mind, and Jiang Lin felt his headache getting worse.Everyone else felt that his state was not right, and just when Zhan Zhao was about to ask, Jiang Lin suddenly opened his mouth softly.

"……Lock."

Jiang Lin's fingertips were slightly numb, and his temples were throbbing.

"When Yu Liang forged the secret room, the lock on the window..." Jiang Lin closed his eyes, and the picture of Yu Liang being dragged away from him flashed uncontrollably in his mind.

"I didn't kill...you have no proof..."

"...the murder weapon, the physical evidence, the witness, you can't find it..."

"You will never find..."

The murder weapon pointed to the Treading Snow Hall, the physical evidence pointed to the Ping An Tavern, and the witness was his daughter... It turned out that Yu Liang had already hidden the hint between the lines.

The lock at the scene of the crime had the imprint of the Ping An Tavern. This discovery made Xie Ling and Zhan Zhao who had been to the scene horrified.

Jiang Lin's temples were also hot and humid.He said in a deep voice: "Go to the Ping'an Tavern, go now!"

Outside the door was a green and rainy day, the wind was swift and the clouds were low, and an ominous premonition pressed down on Jiang Lin's heart.Jiang Lin and Xie Ling rode the same horse and hurried to the south of the city. Bai Yutang and Zhan Zhao also flew away by stepping on the eaves.

It was getting dark early, and most of the shops closed their stalls ahead of time. As far as the eye could see, there were candles and smoke from homes.With Xie Ling riding the horse, Jiang Lin only stared in the direction of the Ping'an Tavern.Suddenly, he discerned a somewhat strange figure from the upstairs window.

The rope reached the beam and was tightened again. His tall figure swayed. What was that man doing? !

Before Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang followed, Jiang Lin hurriedly said to Xie Ling, "Quick! Someone hanged himself in the tavern!"

Xie Ling flicked his horsewhip, and walked to the front of the tavern in three steps.Jiang Lin rushed into the door while the horse was about to stop, and bumped into the tavern clerk from yesterday who recklessly ran downstairs.

The man's face was full of panic, and he shouted: "The official is not good! My shopkeeper Peng hanged himself!"