The mind-reading coroner drove the court crazy

Upon hearing this, Qin Miaoxi's pupils suddenly shrank, and a light bulb went off in her head, as if she had grasped something key.

She took an eager step forward, her voice slightly agitated, "You mean, there's a fourth person in Qingyuan Academy who's just as famous as them?"

Ye Junyan nodded, frowning slightly, as if trying to recall: "Yes, there is indeed such a person. I remember his name is... He Chengyu. Yes, that's him. He is extremely talented and has always been the top student in Qingyuan Academy. He is unparalleled in the academy. The professors all think he is a potential top scholar."

Upon hearing this, Liang Hongkai couldn't help but interrupt, his tone filled with confusion: "Master Ye, this isn't right? Isn't Yan Xiao the leader of Qingyuan Academy? How come He Chengyu is the next in line?"

Ye Junyan sighed, his expression somewhat complicated. "That happened later. Originally, He Chengyu was indeed the champion, but something unexpected happened, and the top spot fell to Yan Xiao."

"Accident?"

Qin Miaoxi keenly caught the word, her eyes fixed, and asked, "What accident?"

Ye Junyan was silent for a moment, as if he was choosing his words.

He glanced at the three of them, and finally whispered, "He Chengyu got drunk the day before the provincial examination and was unable to take it. He subsequently suffered a setback. From then on, he gradually faded from public view and soon dropped out of school. Naturally, the top spot fell to Yan Xiao, which was a real shame."

Lu Qingchen tutted his tongue twice, "Drunkard! He's really ruining things by drinking. He's about to take the provincial examination, and he still can't tell the difference between the important and the unimportant! He's giving up his future."

Ye Junyan shook his head. "He's really not an alcoholic. He doesn't drink at all on weekdays."

A hint of suspicion flashed in Qin Miaoxi's eyes, and she asked, "You don't drink alcohol on weekdays, but you got drunk the day before the provincial examination? There must be something else going on. Master Ye, have you heard of any other reasons?"

Ye Junyan shook his head helplessly. "The incident happened suddenly at the time, and the news spread like wildfire throughout the academy, but no one knew the specific reason. All we know is that since then, He Chengyu has become a completely different person: irritable, violent, and afraid to see people."

Liang Hongkai rubbed his chin, thoughtfully saying, "If it wasn't his own fault, could it be someone deliberately doing it? After all, the battle for the top spot is always fierce."

He had worked in the Dali Temple for many years and had seen a lot of despicable tactics. The school was even comparable to the imperial court, and the competition was so fierce that outsiders could not imagine.

Lu Qingchen curled his lips. "Even if someone wants to do something bad, since He Chengyu can become the top student in the school, he must not be easily manipulated."

Ye Junyan said with a hint of helplessness, "This incident was widely circulated within the academy at the time, but He Chengyu himself never came forward to explain. Some said he was under too much pressure, while others said he was framed... In short, there were so many different opinions. I'm afraid only he knows the truth."

Qin Miaoxi suddenly asked, "What is the relationship between He Chengyu, Yan Xiao and the other two?"

Ye Junyan thought for a moment and replied, "In my opinion, they must have a pretty good relationship. After all, the four of them often get together to discuss poetry and essays, and exchange ideas. It is for this reason that they are known as the Four Talents of Qingyuan."

"Before the provincial examination, did they often gather together to discuss academic matters?"

Ye Junyan shook his head, saying that he only knew what he saw on a daily basis, and had no idea about the details.

However, seeing the solemn expressions of the three people, he could no longer hold back and asked, "Madam Hou, do you suspect that He Chengyu is involved in the murder case currently under investigation?"

Qin Miaoxi's tone was calm, yet a hint of caution lingered. "We can't say for sure at this point, but we're currently investigating all leads related to Yan Xiao and the other two, so we'd like to ask He Chengyu if he knows anything."

Then she asked, "Master Ye, do you know where He Chengyu's home is? Can we meet him?"

Ye Junyan smiled bitterly: "I don't know exactly where He Chengyu's hometown is, but I remember it. However, the teacher at the academy may know."

Lu Qingchen narrowed his eyes, "Do these three have any enemies?"

Ye Junyan pondered for a moment and said thoughtfully, "Young Marquis, I won't lie to you. The three of them have good grades, and there are many people who dislike them. They are polite on the surface, but no one knows what they are like behind the scenes."

Lu Qingchen exclaimed, "Aren't they all enemies?"

"That's not the case. We're just competitors." Ye Junyan said expressionlessly.

Lu Qingchen embracing his shoulders with immense sympathy, "Brother, you've suffered so much! Your family was truly heartless. How could they have sent you to such a dangerous place back then?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Ye Junyan's face turn pale and his eyes stared straight ahead.

"What's wrong?"

He looked over and saw Master Ye staring at him angrily, saying with a forced smile, "Young Marquis, how are you?"

Lu Qingchen also instantly performed a Sichuan face-changing move, awkwardly letting go of Ye Junyan's arm, subconsciously standing up straight, and said with a flattering smile: "Isn't this Uncle Ye! Long time no see."

Master Ye's sharp eyes swept over Ye Junyan, and finally landed on Lu Qingchen. He said in a cold voice: "Young Marquis, I once said that I would beat you every time I saw you, and you still dared to break into my house."

Lu Qingchen laughed dryly twice, his feet moving towards the door calmly, "Really? I'm here to investigate a case, Uncle Ye, you can't be so confused about right and wrong!"

Master Ye sneered and clapped his hands. In an instant, more than a dozen guards rushed out from behind him and blocked the gate tightly.

Lu Qingchen was startled and instantly retracted the half foot he had extended. He glanced at the strong men guarding the courtyard one by one, "Uncle Ye, this is not necessary, right? Can't I just leave?"

"Too late!" Master Ye snorted coldly. "That brat got away with me back then. This time, I'm going to avenge that beating."

? ?

Qin Miaoxi looked at the two of them thoughtfully. Is there something else hidden here?

Master Ye waved his hand, and the guards rushed forward in an instant. They had been given a death order to teach Lu Qingchen a lesson.

Lu Qingchen let out a strange cry, and did not forget to turn around and shout to Ye Junyan: "Brother Ye, I will come to see you next time."

Then he called out to Qin Miaoxi, "Wife, I'll make a way out for you right now."

As soon as he finished speaking, he had already shuttled through the courtyard like a loach, leading everyone away.

Qin Miaoxi: "..."

He really responded to every word he said, and every word was unpleasant.

Only then did Master Ye look at Qin Miaoxi and asked, "Are you the young marquis's new wife?"

Ye Junyan stepped forward nervously, "Father, Madam Hou had nothing to do with that incident. You promised me this time."

Master Ye glared at him, "You little bastard, this isn't your wife, why are you so nervous?"

Ye Junyan glared back stubbornly, "Dad, this is my brother's wife. If he's not around, she'll be bullied by others. How can I be worthy of my brother?"

Qin Miaoxi: "..."

She finally understood how that half-baked Lu Qingchen became good brothers with Ye Junyan.

"Okay, you guys get busy!" Master Ye left angrily.

Liang Hongkai blinked in confusion. What just happened?

Qin Miaoxi coughed twice and said, "Master Ye, please help us keep an eye on He Chengyu's whereabouts."

Ye Junyan nodded without hesitation and said, "Okay, I will do my best to help you find out He Chengyu's whereabouts. If there is any news, I will inform you as soon as possible."

Qin Miaoxi smiled slightly, with a hint of gratitude in her tone: "Thank you, Mr. Ye."

After leaving the Ye family, Qin Miaoxi and Liang Hongkai walked side by side on the street, and Lu Qingchen came out from a corner covered in dust.

"Are you all okay? Master Ye was too cruel. I almost died in it."

When he looked up and saw that the two were safe and sound, he felt terrible, "No, how come you are fine?"

Qin Miaoxi spread her hands speechlessly, "It was you who hit the man with the club, not me and Lord Liang, so why would we be in trouble?"

Lu Qingchen's face froze, and he complained angrily, "Master Ye is such a bitch! Why did he tell you all this? I was just standing up for my brother, so I beat him up in the middle of the night and then threw him into the toilet!"

"There is such a thing!" Liang Hongkai widened his eyes in shock.

Lu Qingchen also widened his eyes, "You don't know!"

The corners of Qin Miaoxi's mouth twitched twice, "Now I know."

Lu Qingchen: "..."