The World's Number One Detective
"Since you have such confidence, I'll leave this case to you. Haitang, His Majesty takes this matter very seriously. Don't let His Majesty look down on the Dragon Guarding Mountain Villa.”
Zhu Budian patted Shangguan Haitang's shoulder in relief and encouraged her before leaving.
The man in black next to him said worriedly,""Haitang, someone who can commit a crime in the imperial palace's prison is definitely not a simple person. Can you handle it?”
Shangguan Haitang smiled at him.""If I wasn't confident, why would I take this case? You guys rest, I'll go get help!”
……
The World's First Manor.
There were many 'number one's in the world gathered here.
There were people who were not good at stealing.
There were also peerless geniuses.
Everyone had their own unique uses.
This was also the reason why Shangguan Haitang treated them like distinguished guests and raised them in the manor.
For example, the unsolved case in the imperial prison.
Shangguan Haitang immediately had a candidate in mind.
In the peach garden in the backyard.
Shangguan Haitang fanned herself and walked into the forest, saying loudly,"
"I haven't been here for a long time. This peach garden doesn't bear peaches, but it has grown a big drunkard. The smell of alcohol is so strong that even the peach blossoms have withered.”
The peach forest was like a pink quilt. A drunk young man was hugging a wine jar and sleeping on it in a daze, like a flea on the quilt.
"Brother Shangguan, you're here to make fun of me again…Sigh, your manor is indeed the best manor in the world. Even the peach blossom wine is top-notch.”
The young man opened his eyes and stretched lazily. The moustache on his upper lip made him look very smart and cunning.
Shangguan Haitang looked at him and smiled." I have something to ask Brother Lu for help. For the sake of so many jars of Peach Blossom Wine, you have to help, right?"”
The person in front of her was the distinguished guest of The Best Manor in the World, The Best Detective in the World. Lu Xiaofeng.
"Hehe, I guessed it. Tell me, where is the case?"
Lu Xiaofeng did a somersault and landed lightly on the ground.
The branches trembled and several peach blossoms landed on his shoulders.
"The imperial palace's prison."
Shangguan Haitang put away her folding fan and said seriously,"
"During this period of time, one or two prisoners die every day in the imperial prison.
They all died of the same cause of death, having their heart meridians shattered by a heavy palm strike.
"I've examined the corpse. The person who did this was at least at the perfected Zongshi realm.
Other than that, there was no information on the murderer.
That guy is very mysterious and cautious. Even now, I still don't understand why he killed these prisoners.”
Lu Xiaofeng finished the last mouthful of wine in the wine jar and said,"
"Sounds a little tricky."
"That's why I asked Brother Lu for help." Shangguan Haitang complimented him.
Lu Xiaofeng laughed and walked out of the peach forest first.""Then let's go and meet him!"
……
The first thing Lu Xiaofeng did after entering the palace was to perform an autopsy.
In his words, it was called,"Corpses can talk.”
Killers wouldn't kill for no reason.
No matter what the purpose was, there would be traces left on the corpses.
If he found clues and summarized the patterns, he would be able to get close to the truth and find the real murderer.
"How is it?"
Shangguan Haitang asked after examining the eighteen bodies in the morgue.
Lu Xiaofeng narrowed his eyes and stroked his beard. After a long time, he said,"
"Check again."
Two hours passed.
Lu Xiaofeng covered the last piece of the shroud and asked,"
"Have you discovered the similarities between the eighteen corpses?”
"What?" Shangguan Haitang asked with a frown.”
Lu Xiaofeng: " They were all prisoners, and they all died because their heart meridians were shattered.”
Shangguan Haitang was at a loss, and then her face became stern.
"Are you kidding? Why are you so serious?”Lu Xiaofeng smiled and said," We can't tell anything from the corpses. Let's go to the imperial prison and take a look."”
……
Time passed.
The two of them arrived at the imperial prison.
Lu Xiaofeng made a close inspection and came to a conclusion.
"He'll be back tonight."
Shangguan Haitang fell silent again.
Even the Jinyiwei who had almost mobilized their entire force could not stop the other party. How could he, a single imperial secret agent, stop that guy's footsteps?
Nonsense again.
"It's not nonsense. There are many reasons why he came.”
Lu Xiaofeng seemed to be able to read minds and said,"“
First, the murderer was conceited enough and had absolute confidence in his own strength. He believed that he would never be caught.
Second, although he did not conclude his motive for killing, the fact that he had killed in such a regular manner and did not attack any of the royal family meant that he had his own motive. Before this motive was achieved, he most likely would not leave.
Third, choosing to kill the prisoners might show that he had a certain bottom line. At least he did not attack the eunuchs, maids, and imperial guards, even if that was easier.
Four…"
Lu Xiaofeng paused.
"What's the fourth?" Shangguan Haitang asked.”
"Tell me, the Imperial Palace is heavily guarded, with a sentry every three steps and a sentry every five steps. There's also the legendary Heaven Tier guardian guarding it. The Embroidered Uniform Guards 'defense here could be described as an inescapable net…To do this, one needed more than just strength.”
Shangguan Haitang had a bad feeling." You mean…"
Lu Xiaofeng calmly and boldly stated his deduction,"
"He is hiding in the palace."
Shangguan Haitang's pupils constricted.
" Don't be nervous. This is just a guess. We need to investigate further. Give me a few more days. No matter where he is, I can find him," Lu Xiaofeng yawned and said.
"As expected of the world's number one detective, coming to a conclusion so quickly, Shaoqin is impressed.”
At this moment, a sharp voice sounded. A figure walked out from the corner of the corridor.
His black robe made him look like a night owl.
Cao Shaoqin, the head of the East Chamber.
Behind him, a young man with rather feminine eyes walked out. He was dressed in the East Hall's uniform. From the looks of it, his rank was not low.
The young man was the little straight son that Zhou Li had once helped, and now he was the third head of the East Chamber.
He was ordered by Cao Zhengchun to investigate the case together with Cao Shaoqin.
"Do the people of the East Chamber like to be so sneaky?”Shangguan Haitang frowned at the two of them, her tone unfriendly.
The Dragon Guarding Mountain Villa and the East Hall had been fighting for many years, and they rarely had a friendly meeting.
"I was so engrossed in listening that I was afraid of interrupting Mister Lu's train of thought.”Cao Shaoqin replied calmly.
Shangguan Haitang snorted coldly and ignored him. She said to Lu Xiaofeng,""Brother Lu, I'll leave this to you for now. I'll report your guess to the Divine Overlord.”
It was a matter of great importance. It was better to believe it than not.
Cao Shaoqin also transmitted his voice to Little Shunzi: "Third brother, quickly report this matter to the superintendent.”
Both parties quickly left the imperial prison.
……
Whether it was Zhu Bujue or Cao Zhengchun, they were both shocked by this news.
They didn't dare to be negligent. They personally led the team into the palace and vowed to search the entire palace to catch the murderer!
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