The mind-reading coroner drove the court crazy

Jingzhao Yin Shi Xinzhe heard the voice and hurried out, "Young Marquis, you are looking for me, what can I do for you?"

Lu Qingchen asked directly, "Did Pan Xun, the doctor of the Ministry of Rites, send a servant here?"

Shi Xinzhe thought about it and immediately nodded, "Yes, Doctor Pan did send someone."

"What exactly did he do wrong?"

Shi Xinzhe confessed the truth. The man who stole the property from Doctor Pan's house was caught on the spot and is now imprisoned in the prison.

Qin Miaoxi couldn't help but frown, "It's been so long, why haven't you announced the verdict yet?"

"The thief hasn't explained where the stolen goods are. We are still questioning him."

"Which item? Could it be a jade crown?"

Shi Xinzhe was surprised, "Young Marquis, how did you know? Doctor Pan said it was a Dushan jade crown."

Qin Miaoxi and Lu Qingchen looked at each other and said, "I want to see him."

Shi Xinzhe hesitated for only a moment before nodding in agreement and gently reminding him, "The young marquis is very stubborn, so we used some torture. He might look a little embarrassed, so you should be mentally prepared and don't pollute your eyes."

Lu Qingchen laughed heartily, "How could I be afraid? Who are you looking down upon?"

Having said this, Shi Xinzhe didn't say anything more, but brought the person over directly.

A moment later, two yamen runners came forward dragging a half-dead man and threw him to the ground with a "bang".

"Sir, the people are here."

Shi Xinzhe nodded and said to the two of them, "This is the person you are looking for."

Lu Qingchen couldn't help but gasp when he saw this. Is this what he meant by a little torture?!

The man's legs were broken, bones sticking out of the flesh like two puddles of mud. His back was covered with lashes from canes, his index finger was completely ulcerated, and his mouth was wide open, drooling uncontrollably, soon soaking the ground beneath him.

He stared blankly ahead, and a humming sound came from his throat, making it difficult to hear clearly.

Qin Miaoxi pricked up her ears but couldn't hear clearly, so she frowned and asked, "What is he saying?"

"He said he didn't steal it."

Shi Xinzhe said expressionlessly, "Since this man was imprisoned and tortured, he has admitted to owning all the other items, but he has refused to acknowledge the most precious jade crown."

Qin Miaoxi walked up to him, squatted down, looked him in the eyes, and asked softly: "I believe you, the jade crown was not stolen by you."

The man's eyes suddenly regained focus, and his hands excitedly kept patting the ground, as if he wanted to say something?

"Now I just want to ask you one question: when did Pan Xun's jade crown disappear?"

The man hummed twice, and only a hoarse sound that was unintelligible was heard.

Qin Miaoxi immediately asked someone to bring him water. Only after he finished drinking the whole pot of water could he speak with difficulty.

"Half a month ago."

"Where did he go that day?"

"Zuihualou."

After leaving the Jingzhao Yin's office, Qin Miaoxi said bluntly, "Young Marquis, you are more familiar with Zuihualou, so it would be better for you to go and ask."

Lu Qingchen immediately became anxious, "Who said I was familiar with it? You, woman, are making false accusations and slandering my reputation."

Qin Miaoxi rolled her eyes speechlessly. "Didn't you go and get information last time? As the saying goes, the first time is strange, the second time is familiar. Am I wrong?"

Lu Qingchen was speechless and only agreed reluctantly after humming and hawing.

Suddenly, an idea flashed in her mind. She stopped him and asked, "How are you going to ask?"

Lu Qingchen blinked in confusion, "Just ask directly!"

Qin Miaoxi breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, she asked more questions, "Young Marquis, if you want to be roundabout, if you ask directly about this kind of thing, is it possible for them to tell you?"

Unexpectedly, Lu Qingchen raised his head, his face full of arrogance, "Woman, are you looking down on me? I am the young marquis."

Qin Miaoxi was completely speechless. She thought those people were just trying to deceive this brainless guy.

"I will go with you."

"What? How can a woman like you go to a brothel?"

"You should know that there is a thing called a woman disguised as a man."

As the lights come on, red gauze dances lightly in front of Zuihua Tower, and the fragrance of cosmetics wafts in the air. High-ranking officials and talented men come and go in an endless stream, and the twilight adds a bit of ambiguity, making it a very lively scene.

A man with a dark face strode forward, followed by a handsome man with bright eyebrows and white teeth. He was looking around the brothel with curiosity.

These are Lu Qingchen and Qin Miaoxi.

The madam in front of Zuihualou's eyes lit up when she saw him. It was obvious that he was a young master from a wealthy family who was visiting here for the first time.

"The young marquis is here. How about letting Miss Xiangxiang accompany you today?"

These words made Lu Qingchen panic. He quickly turned his head to look at Qin Miaoxi, and saw her winking at him and teasing: "So the young marquis has a girl he knows well."

Lu Qingchen's cheeks flushed slightly, and she felt angry and embarrassed, but she dared not say anything, so she could only vent her resentment on the madam.

"I'm just taking a look around, you can go and get busy!"

As he said that, he led his men upstairs.

The madam's mouth twitched. How could she just wander around the building casually? She quickly followed him with a coquettish look.

They came to the dance platform on the second floor. At this time, seven or eight women were performing downstairs, attracting the attention and laughter of many men.

Although Lu Qingchen looked disdainful, this was probably the cleanest place in the brothel, so he immediately decided, "Let's stay here!"

Qin Miaoxi protested dissatisfiedly, "We can only enjoy the dance here, how can we get information?"

"Don't worry, I won't miss you."

The madam came forward with tea and said, "Young Marquis, is there any piece of music you'd like to see? I'll arrange it for you right away."

Lu Qingchen coughed and asked, "I heard Pan Xun was here before. What music did he listen to?"

The madam was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, "You mean the newly adapted piece 'Spring River Moon Night'?"

"Yes, that's it." Lu Qingchen stared at her dissatisfiedly and said angrily, "Why didn't you tell me when I came last time? Are you deliberately making me feel inferior to him?"

The madam explained in a panic, "Oh! Young Marquis, you've wronged me. You were in such a hurry last time, I didn't even have a chance to talk to you! I have time to talk to you about the song."

Lu Qingchen turned his head and raised an eyebrow at Qin Miaoxi, "Look! I'm not messing around here."

The madam looked at the two of them with curiosity and smiled knowingly: "Young Marquis, I will arrange it for you right away."

"Wait! Tell me in detail what else he did that day? I will never be outdone by that grandson."

Upon hearing this, the madam's eyes suddenly lit up. This is a good opportunity to make a lot of money!

"When Lord Pan arrived that day, he wanted to listen to new music and even asked Wen Ran to accompany him."

"Okay, go and bring Wen Ran here."

The madam said awkwardly, "Young Marquis, it's not that I don't want to bring anyone here, but Wen Ran is the top prostitute in the building, and this money..."

Lu Qingchen took out two silver notes and said, "Yours is indispensable."

The madam smiled widely and took the banknote, saying "yes" repeatedly, "I'll bring the person over right away."

Lu Qingchen said with a smile: "See! I told you there is a way."

Qin Miaoxi chuckled, but he acted quite well in the competitive manner.

The sound of music started from downstairs, and the beautiful ancient music echoed in the building. The two listened with great interest.

"Wen Ran greets the young marquis and the young master." A beautiful woman in pink gauze came to their table and bowed.

Lu Qingchen ignored her, but Qin Miaoxi's eyes lit up and she waved to her, "What a beautiful sister! Come and sit down."

Wen Ran sat down beside Qin Miaoxi, poured her a glass of wine and said, "Young Master, please have some tea."

Qin Miaoxi took a sip of tea and asked indirectly, "Sister, does Lord Pan come to see you often?"

"Not often, I just come to visit you occasionally."

"Did he miss something from my sister's place the last time he came?"

Wen Ran paused while pouring tea, then looked up at Qin Miaoxi with a gentle smile, "Don't worry, young lady. Lord Pan only came to listen to music with me. There's nothing else to do with him, and it won't affect your relationship."