A female coroner arrived at the Jingzhao Prefecture.

Chapter 307 Didn't Die Understand Why

It took another two days to complete the independent cause-of-death examinations for the remaining three skeletons.

Unlike usual cases, these were group deaths, so the autopsy process involved multiple steps, namely a group examination. This included considering the death environment, the reclining position of the bodies, and the murder weapon, to provide comprehensive auxiliary inferences to determine the cause of death for the five victims.

On the open ground of the South Prison courtyard, a huge tarpaulin was laid out, and a one-to-one reconstruction was made based on the cave scene recorded by Song Shuyu in his painting, and the distance between the skeletons, the length, width, and range of the skeletons lying on their sides, and the diameter of the circle recorded by Mu Qingcheng.

The sharp blades inserted into the hearts of each skeleton were also coded, corresponding to the skeleton, and were then reinserted into the heart bones.

Mu Qingcheng invited Song Shuyu and Lu Xun over.

The Eagle Beak Mountain skeleton case was discovered jointly by the three of them. Lu Xun should know the outcome. Moreover, Lu Xun said that after she examined the skeleton, he would explain to her the reason for his faked death and loss of contact. In addition, given Lu Xun's unusual attention to Lin Jiao, based on her intuition as a criminal investigator, Mu Qingcheng already had a general idea in mind.

However, out of personal reasons, Mu Qingcheng invited one more person—Bai Zhizhi.

The once lively and carefree girl was devastated when she learned that Lu Xun not only loved Mu Qingcheng but was also engaged to her. Although she said it nonchalantly and that she could just find someone else to like, she was still heartbroken and listless.

Mu Qingcheng was busy examining bones during the day and didn't have time to think about anything else. But when she finished her shift and returned to her room, she saw Bai Zhizhi looking listless and heartbroken.

The engagement was a dead end, easy to resolve, and she had clearly expressed her advice and refusal many times. But Lu Xun was a living, breathing person with his own thoughts. She couldn't control him, nor could she forcibly change his emotional attachment. He wasn't a puppet that could be arranged for him by others.

Moreover, everyone needs to be respected.

Letting things take their natural course is perhaps the best, and only, solution.

However, upon seeing Lu Xun, Mu Qingcheng had another thought.

Although Bai Zhizhi can walk now, her injuries haven't fully healed, preventing her from going out on official business. Rather than letting her dwell on her love life and feel down, it's better to fill her head with something to distract her. Alternatively, we could create opportunities for her to meet with Lu Xun more often and see if they can develop feelings for each other.

everything's ready.

However, Mu Qingcheng showed no intention of starting. Instead, she kept looking towards the archway. Lu Xun asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Is there something wrong?"

Mu Qingcheng nodded, "Yes, I've invited Zhizhi to come and observe. She should be here soon. Let's wait for her a little while."

"Oh," Lu Xun replied with a single word, his expression remaining unchanged.

Song Shuyu lowered his eyes and looked at Lu Xun's lower back, teasingly saying, "I wonder how Lord Lu's back injury is? My Master Mu's hands are used for autopsies, so I'm afraid they're not very effective at treating the living."

Seeing his smug little expression, emphasizing his possessiveness and dominance, Lu Xun turned his face away in anger, not wanting to talk to him.

Mu Qingcheng subconsciously wanted to stop Song Shuyu, but then she remembered that night when he was drunk and she had promised him that he could be jealous, so she awkwardly shut her mouth.

Song Shuyu was heartbroken that day. If we don't let him get his revenge today, he'll probably stay depressed.

Before Bai Zhizhi arrived, Song Shuyu seized the opportunity to tease Lu Xun, "Some people think their self-inflicted injury is effective, but 'imitating others' is also a good phrase..."

"Song Shuyu!"

Lu Xun's politeness vanished completely from his anger. He gritted his teeth slightly and said, "If you can have the last laugh, you will have to bow down to me from now on! On the other hand, when Brother Song is crying behind closed doors, I will personally brew wine for Brother Song to comfort him for his unrequited love!" Hearing this, Mu Qingcheng couldn't help but secretly praise Lu Xun. He truly deserved to be called the third-ranked scholar. His counterattack was too brilliant!

Song Shuyu remained relatively calm, glancing sideways at Lu Xun and letting out a cold laugh: "Heh, so be it if you want to bend over, it's not like I can't afford to! As for the wine, you can keep it for yourself." He then immediately changed his expression, looking at Mu Qingcheng with gentle eyes, "Master Mu, am I right?"

Mu Qingcheng was extremely embarrassed. She secretly glanced at Lu Xun out of the corner of her eye, and sure enough, Lu Xun was staring at her with an indescribable sorrow in his eyes.

"Sister Mu!"

Fortunately, Bai Zhizhi appeared in time and rescued Mu Qingcheng from the carnage. She immediately abandoned the two men and went to Bai Zhizhi, saying, "I was afraid you would be bored, so I called you over to broaden your horizons and, by the way, help me see if there are any clues left by the clothes worn by these five skeletons before they died."

"Oh, okay." Bai Zhizhi agreed verbally, but her gaze was fixed ahead, and her expression became slightly unnatural.

Song Shuyu spoke first, inquiring about Bai Zhizhi's health. Bai Zhizhi returned the greeting, then bowed to Lu Xun, her tone becoming much colder and more distant, "This humble servant greets Lord Lu!"

Lu Xun wanted to express his concern, but Bai Zhizhi's attitude made him unable to speak. His handsome face stiffened for a moment before he said, "No need for formalities."

"Thank you, Your Excellency." Bai Zhizhi stood up and stepped aside, saying nothing more.

Lu Xun looked at Song Shuyu and Mu Qingcheng questioningly, wondering what he had done to offend Bai Zhizhi. Why did the girl seem like a different person after only a few days, so distant from him?
"Ahem." Song Shuyu cleared his throat. "Lord Song, look how serious you are. You've scared the only female constable in our Jingzhao Prefecture!"

Lu Xun frowned. "Miss Bai, don't be afraid. We are not in a superior-subordinate relationship. You are Qing'er's sister, so you are also my sister..."

"Lord Lu and I are of vastly different social standing, I dare not presume to be related by marriage!" Bai Zhizhi interrupted quickly, her expression growing even colder.

She had thought it through. Since Lu Xun had someone he loved, she would not pursue this half-finished relationship. She should make a clean break to avoid getting entangled and having deeper fantasies, which would ultimately hurt both of them.

Lu Xun stood there, stunned.

Seeing this, Mu Qingcheng quickly called out, "Coroner Tian, ​​take Constable Bai to examine the deceased's clothes."

"Yes!"

The coroner quickly came over and led Bai Zhizhi into the morgue.

"Qing'er..." Lu Xun tugged at Mu Qingcheng's sleeve and asked in a low voice, "Did I do something wrong and offend Miss Bai?"

Mu Qingcheng turned to look at Lu Xun, her expression conflicted and hard to describe.

Lu Xun looked bewildered. He considered himself to be impeccably polite, and apart from being rude to Song Shuyu, he rarely had any faults to speak of, especially when dealing with women, he was never impolite.

Now he's dead, but he died without understanding why.

Mu Qingcheng pondered for a moment and said, "Lord Lu, perhaps it's because you're too polite, so... well, so that people feel a sense of distance."

(End of this chapter)