The mind-reading coroner drove the court crazy

Qin Miaoxi wandered around the Lu family and didn't notice anything unusual.

On the way back, the inexplicable uneasiness in her heart drove her to carefully check the yards of Lu Lao Er and Lu Lao San again.

This time, she saw a dead dog in a hidden crack in the wall.

Qin Miaoxi found a long stick and carefully moved the dog to an open area.

When she saw the situation clearly, she couldn't help but gasp.

I saw that there was a piece of flesh missing from the dog's neck, and the wound was jagged, as if it had been torn apart by sharp teeth. Looking at its body, its fur was dry and it looked strangely withered due to blood loss, exactly the same as how Mei Niang looked when she died.

"Could it be that this dog also died because someone sucked all its blood?"

Qin Miaoxi pondered secretly, and felt a chill in her heart.

She didn't dare to delay and immediately called the servant on duty and asked quickly, "Who owns this dog? Do you know its origins?"

The servant looked embarrassed and hurriedly bowed and replied, "To answer the young lady, these two courtyards are rarely visited. We are not well-staffed at the Lu Mansion, and we don't have anyone on night watch. We have no idea where this dog came from. It looks like a stray dog ​​that wandered in from outside."

Qin Miaoxi's eyebrows knitted slightly, her beautiful eyes filled with solemnity as she once again cast her gaze upon the dog corpse lying on the ground. This was no ordinary stray dog; its fur was smooth and shiny, each strand distinct, clearly indicating it had been meticulously cared for and nurtured.

"Go and call everyone in this yard. I have something to ask."

The servants hurried out to call people, and soon all the women in Lu Laosan's courtyard gathered together.

Qin Miaoxi looked around and was surprised to see that the room was packed with women, including more than a dozen concubines. She couldn't help but wonder, how could such a small yard really accommodate so many people?

She rubbed her tense forehead and asked, "Who is Lu Laosan's wife?"

Soon a woman stood up and said, "I am Lu Laosan's wife, Ms. Zou."

Qin Miaoxi pointed at the dog and asked, "Is this the dog you raised?"

“I’ve never kept one.”

After saying this, she lightly moved her lotus steps, her gaze sternly sweeping over the group of gorgeously dressed women behind her, and demanded in a cold voice, "Who is raising this person? Come out and show yourself."

In an instant, the women lowered their heads and remained silent like frightened quails.

The chill in her beautiful eyes intensified, and a cold light like a substance swept across them again, "Are you all mute? Speak!"

"Okay...it looks like Meixiang's dog." A timid voice sounded like a mosquito.

Zou's eyebrows shot up, and she hurried forward with lotus steps. With a wave of her delicate hand, she slapped the woman who had spoken hard on the cheek. "Why didn't you respond immediately when I asked you that question? Huh?"

The woman was so frightened that her face turned pale, her legs went limp, and she immediately knelt down with a thud, kowtowing loudly and begging for mercy.

Looking at her terrified and trembling appearance, it must be a common occurrence for her.

Zou's brows relaxed slightly, and she turned to Qin Miaoxi with a swaying waist. A hint of apology appeared on her face, and she said softly, "Sir, I'm so sorry for wasting your precious time."

Qin Miaoxi frowned slightly, and a thoughtful look flashed in her starry eyes. This woman is not simple.

[Haha! That vixen who attracts bees and butterflies every day, it's better for her to die, and it would be best if Zou died with her.]

who is it?

Who is speaking?

Qin Miaoxi was suddenly startled when she heard these words in a low voice but full of resentment, and her eyes swept around like lightning.

Unfortunately, there were too many women in the yard, and all the maids and servants had their heads lowered, making it impossible for her to distinguish them.

"I think everyone knows that something happened in the flower garden in front of the courtyard. Someone was murdered. To ensure your safety, I need to go to each of your rooms and conduct a thorough investigation. I hope you will cooperate."

Zou frowned slightly, and after a little thought, she did not say anything to stop her. Instead, she took the lead in leading Qin Miaoxi into her bedroom.

Qin Miaoxi walked into the bedroom. The room was elegantly decorated and exuded a faint scholarly air.

Zou stood aside, her expression calm. Her fingers gently brushed across the carved ornaments on the table, and she spoke softly, "Your Excellency, please feel free to investigate this room. I am an upright person and have nothing to hide."

Qin Miaoxi nodded slightly, but her eyes were as sharp as torches as she looked around carefully.

She first approached the bed and pressed her fingers on the mattress to check if there were any unusual dents or marks. Then she walked towards the wardrobe and suddenly found a wrinkled robe.

She took it out. It was a men's brocade robe. She gently lifted the sleeve and saw a very fine trace of dark red on the cuff, like dried blood.

"Whose clothes are these?"

"This belongs to my master." Zou's eyes swept over, her face suddenly darkening. She glared at the maid, her tone full of displeasure: "How do you get to work here? Anyone with a discerning eye can tell that this piece of clothing has been worn by the master. Why are you just stuffing it back into the closet?"

The maid trembled with fear and replied timidly, "Madam, I really don't know... The master's clothes have all been sent for washing. I really don't know how this person appeared here."

She lowered her head, her hands nervously tugging at the corners of her clothes, her voice growing weaker, as if she was afraid that Zou's anger would grow even more.

Qin Miaoxi looked at her deeply and continued searching in the house. At this moment, a slight sound of footsteps was heard outside the window.

Qin Miaoxi's eyes flashed, she turned around quickly, rushed to the door, and suddenly opened the door. She saw a little girl who looked like a maid falling into the room with a "thump".

She looked flustered, almost dropping the tea tray in her hand, and knelt down: "Madam, please spare me. This servant... This servant just wanted to come and see if you need more tea."

Zou cursed angrily, "You rude thing, get out of here!"

She hurriedly excused herself, but was stopped by Qin Miaoxi, "Wait! What's your name? Where do you work?"

The maid lowered her head and replied, "I am the Third Master's concubine, named Xiao Tao. I usually serve in the Madam's room."

"Are you also his concubine?"

Qin Miaoxi thought she was a servant in the mansion because of her dress, but she didn't expect she was also a concubine. Is this Lu Lao San a living stud?

After examining her for a long time, Qin Miaoxi let her stand up, but she was secretly wondering in her heart whether the appearance of this maid was a coincidence or intentional?

"Did you hear any strange noises last night?"

Xiaotao shook her head repeatedly and said something else in her heart.

Meixiang left last night, but I can't betray her! If the authorities suspect her of murder, I'll be guilty of a serious crime.

Qin Miaoxi's eyes flashed. This was the second time she heard Meixiang's name. The dead dog was raised by her, and she had left when Mei Niang was murdered last night.

She walked around again and spoke slowly, "Zou, you must not leave this courtyard until the truth is revealed."

After saying that, she strode out of the bedroom with the few clues she had collected, ready to go to the next room to investigate.

Qin Miaoxi walked around the room. The smell of perfume was so strong that it almost made her lose her sense of smell.

As soon as I turned around, I saw Lu Qingchen striding in. He had obviously just returned, and his clothes were still covered with dust from outside.

Their eyes met in the air, and a glance was worth a thousand words. They understood each other's thoughts tacitly.

Lu Qingchen asked, "What did you find out?"

"A bloody dress, a missing concubine, and a strange maid."