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I have never doubted Miss Sang regarding the disposal of bodies. Let me make it clear: this case has nothing to do with demons. Your reasoning was quite good earlier, but what else have you discovered?
We found a suspicious gatekeeper, but we were a step too late; the person was silenced, and the scene was set ablaze, cutting off our leads. The Court is pressing hard for results, which is why I came to consult Miss Sang, hoping for a shortcut.
Sang Qingxiao guided him, explaining that while this case is unrelated to demons, it is connected to human malice.
Malice?
The bodies are scattered in the eastern, southern, western, northern, southeastern, southwestern, northwestern, and northeastern parts of the city—positioned in all eight directions?
Yes, Qi Xiaomian immediately grasped the implication; it resembles some sort of ritual.
To deceive those from the Official Family into committing such heinous acts often relates to matters of longevity or seeking fortune.
Qi Xiaomian continued, suggesting they investigate whether any prominent individuals have recently experienced or are currently facing great disasters.
Sang Qingxiao added that they could also inquire at the Suburban Temple and Taoist temples. If members of the Official Family are involved in such activities, someone must be instigating them. However, those who commit such acts are not fools; they won't believe just anyone's words.
Thus, the instigator must hold some significant influence.
Having conveyed most of her insights, Sang Qingxiao stood up. Yongxin Marquis had finished his meal and was eager to get started.
The next day, Qi Xiaomian unexpectedly found another body wrapped in stones at an abandoned well within the palace. The wrapping technique was identical to that used for the moat's sunken corpses.
Qi Xiaomian had only deduced this location by considering the central position after a series of calculations.
This discovery infuriated Xuande Emperor, who had already calmed down somewhat; he became ill with rage. It was rare for him to dismiss court proceedings once, yet now there was an uproar among officials. Despite multiple requests for an audience, Xuande Emperor only allowed Qi Xiaomian through a side entrance.
Xuande Emperor reclined beside his bed, eating cold noodles and pan-fried buns that Qi Xiaomian had brought into the palace. Calmly, he remarked that he couldn't be the only one frightened; if he fell ill from anxiety, everyone should share in his fear.
In truth, after that initial surge of emotion and several days of stability, all that remained in Xuande Emperor's heart was anger. "What have you found out?"
Your Majesty, I suspect someone.
You child! When discussing serious matters, you no longer call me uncle? There are no outsiders here.
Uncle, I suspect Mingchang County.
Qi Xiaomian had summarized his conversation with Sang Qingxiao from yesterday while concealing her involvement and shared it with Xuande Emperor. This led to permission being granted to search for bodies at the bottom of the well.
At this moment, upon hearing Qi Xiaomian's words, Xuande Emperor thought for a moment and quickly understood why he held such suspicions.
Throwing a corpse in the palace was not something just anyone could do. Prince Ning of Mingchang, the younger half-brother of the Xuande Emperor, was known for his extravagant lifestyle. He had never participated in the struggles for the throne and was charmingly sweet-tongued, which made him quite likable. The Xuande Emperor was willing to indulge him to some extent.
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