The mind-reading coroner drove the court crazy

Qin Miaoxi frowned and said solemnly, "This is a male corpse. He was between 25 and 28 years old when he died. The cause of death is difficult to trace."

People began to whisper, and all kinds of speculations came to mind.

Some people say that this may be a sacrificial sacrifice, placed here on purpose; others think that this may be an unfortunate victim caused by a sudden disaster, but time has turned it into what it is today.

"Judging from the state of the body and the style of his clothing, he has been dead for over ten years, but one thing is certain: he was moved here."

Mummification and jadeification are two extreme phenomena. First, the body needs to be placed in a dry, ventilated, high-temperature environment to quickly evaporate the moisture in the body to prevent the body from decaying. Then it will take several months or years for mummification to form.

The second is jadeification. Generally speaking, trees and other objects are more likely to form jade-like objects, and this process takes longer. However, corpses are different. Before becoming mummified, the body will ooze out its body oils, which are then deposited in a special environment, giving the surface of the corpse a jade-like luster.

But to say that the whole body has turned into such a clear jade, let alone others, even Qin Miaoxi had never seen it in her life.

At this moment, Shan Yu, who had been standing aside and observing silently, revealed a hint of inexplicable hatred in his eyes.

He seemed to know something, but he hesitated to speak and kept it to himself.

"Did you discover anything?"

Lu Qinchen keenly noticed his abnormality and immediately asked.

Qin Miaoxi looked over and boldly guessed, "You recognize this corpse."

Shan Yu pursed his lips tightly. "Of course I know him. I'm here for him. Big Brother, who could have committed such a murder? Don't worry, I will seek justice for you and make the murderer pay with blood."

Qin Miaoxi's pupils suddenly shrank. In her understanding, the only person who could be respected as "big brother" by Shan Yu was probably the extraordinary and graceful Jie Crown Prince.

This crown prince is a legendary figure among the Jie people. He has been extremely intelligent and talented since childhood. Whether it is military strategy or civil governance, he has demonstrated comprehension and control far beyond ordinary people.

He stood out in the internal struggles of the Jie tribe, and with his iron-blooded tactics and extraordinary wisdom, he pacified the forces of all parties, allowing the Jie tribe, which was originally undercurrents, to gradually stabilize.

Back then, his reputation not only shocked the Jie people, but also made the surrounding countries dare not underestimate him. Even the Longyuan Kingdom, which had vast mountains and rivers and a strong army, did not dare to make any rash moves. It could only look on in awe, not daring to step out of line.

But in the fifth year after he took control of the government, the Jie people fell into chaos and panic when they heard that he had suddenly disappeared.

At court, the ministers panicked, and the order once maintained by his coercion began to crumble. Various factions stirred, and struggles for power and profit arose. The once efficient administrative system gradually collapsed, government orders were no longer being implemented, and governance across the country reached a deadlock.

The Jie army also fell into chaos. Some generals began to act independently and no longer obeyed the central government's command. Different factions fought against each other, and even a small-scale civil war broke out.

The morale of the border guards was low, and rumors were spreading, causing panic among the people. When the surrounding countries heard the news, their reactions varied.

Long Yuanguo keenly grasped this change, first shocked, then ecstatic. He quickly organized his army for war, frequently mobilizing troops stationed in the four regions, and finally assembled a large army at the border. Taking advantage of the internal chaos of the Jie tribe, he began frequent probing attacks.

The Jie border was engulfed in war, commerce stagnated, farmland was abandoned, the people were displaced, and their livelihood was in dire straits.

Until they were defeated by the iron cavalry of Longyuan State and became a vassal state of Longyuan State, the glory of the Jie people was gradually forgotten over the years.

The expression on Qin Miaoxi's face changed several times. She said cautiously, "Is this the former crown prince of the Qiang tribe, Shan Ji?"

Lu Qingchen subconsciously looked at the mummy, and his heart was already filled with turmoil.

Shan Yu looked at her in surprise, "Do you know my eldest brother?"

Qin Miaoxi shook her head slightly. "I've never met him in person, but I've seen records about this crown prince in some ancient secret books. It's said that he was gifted, wise and brave, and was once regarded by the Jie people as a star of hope for the revitalization of the tribe. But then he suddenly disappeared. I didn't expect him to be here..."

Her eyes were filled with complex expressions, a mixture of shock at this historical discovery and emotion at the mysterious past.

Lu Qingchen took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and said in a deep voice, "There must be many unknown secrets. If he was the crown prince back then, why did he die so suddenly here? Was he murdered, or was there another reason?"

His eyes were full of doubt and inquiry as he walked over to the mummy and looked at it carefully.

Shan Yu frowned, a trace of pain and confusion flashing in his eyes. "I've only heard legends about my eldest brother since I was a child, but I never thought I would know his whereabouts in a situation like this. My ancestors have always been very secretive about my eldest brother's disappearance. I have tried to find the truth, but found nothing. Now, he is right in front of me, but I feel even further away from the truth."

A trace of sadness appeared on Shan Yu's face, and he clenched his fists. "I must find out what happened back then and who harmed my brother."

Qin Miaoxi nodded thoughtfully, "This is by no means an easy task. Judging from the state of preservation of this mummy, the environment here seems to be special. Perhaps it is related to the events of that year."

She couldn't help but remind him, "But don't get your hopes up too much. After more than a decade, the relevant clues may have been buried long ago. Besides, this isn't the scene of his murder, so it would be even better if we could find some clues."

Lu Qingchen looked at her deeply and agreed, "That's right. First, we need to confirm that this body is your eldest brother. Maybe it's not?"

Shan Yu retorted excitedly, "Impossible, I grew up looking at portraits of my eldest brother, this is definitely my eldest brother."

"Don't get excited yet. I'm just saying it's possible. Now that we've found this place, we can't give up easily. Perhaps there are some clues hidden around here that can help us uncover the truth of what happened back then."

Lu Qingchen's eyes were determined. This matter was difficult to investigate, but the difficulty made it more challenging.

Shan Yu looked at them, a surge of gratitude welling up in his heart, "Thank you for helping me with the investigation. If I can avenge my elder brother, I, Shan Yu, will have no regrets in my life."

Qin Miaoxi squatted down and carefully examined the mummy. She handed the decayed items to Shan Yu and said, "Look, are these items from your Jie tribe?"

Then her eyes rested on the back of the corpse, where there was a strange mark.

She raised her slender hand, took out a plain handkerchief, and placed it evenly on the mark.

In a moment, a clear shape was skillfully copied.

Lu Qingchen's sharp eyes caught her movements. He quickly stepped forward and asked softly, "What is this?"

"It seems like some kind of symbol, perhaps some kind of hint, which may help to solve the mystery of Shan Ji's death."

She slowly turned the handkerchief over, and in an instant, the pattern on the handkerchief was like a dazzling lightning, striking straight into the sight of the two people.

Their eyes were glued to the pattern, their pupils suddenly shrank, their eyelashes trembled violently, and the shock on their faces was like a surging tide, freezing their entire bodies. Only their hearts were beating wildly in their chests, as if they were about to burst through their chests.

"Judge's Order!?"