A female coroner arrived at the Jingzhao Prefecture.

Chapter 330 Corpse Hidden in Wine Jar (10)

Song Shuyu's indifferent glance sent a chill down Liang Ruoming's spine!

Then, his thoughts were in turmoil, and regret arose one after another!
The psychological shadow that Song Shuyu left on Liang Ruoming was too deep. Even though Song Shuyu did not say a word, even though his gaze was indifferent, he felt a chill down his back, his legs were weak, and his whole body was immersed in the oppressive feeling that belonged only to Song Shuyu!

He finally understood why the Empress Dowager couldn't defeat Song Shuyu. A person's ability, strategy, vision, and mindset sometimes really have nothing to do with age.

At this moment, under the gaze of countless people, he was like an ant on a hot pan, suffering greatly. He wanted to slap himself twice!

Why can't he control his mouth? Why did he have to tell the truth? The Song family is fighting amongst themselves, and everyone else is keeping quiet to protect themselves. Why did he have to get involved? If his accusations confirm Song Shuyu's murder, even if the Duke of Song is paralyzed, killing him wouldn't be difficult!
Moreover, with the heir Song Shuxing in charge, the military power of the Song family will certainly not fall into other hands. Furthermore, he had heard that not only did the Duke of Song dote on Song Shuyu, but Song Shuxing was also a brother-loving fanatic. Otherwise, how could Song Shuyu have become the head of the Song family?

So, how much water must be in his brain to meddle in this other people's business!

Seeing Liang Ruoming's shifty eyes and unusual expression, Qin Songyang raised his voice, "Minister Liang, this is a matter of great importance. You must answer truthfully and must not conceal anything or say anything false!"

"Your Excellency, I saw..." Liang Ruoming's voice trembled uncontrollably, his whole body tense. He carefully chose his words, "I saw Lord Song and Miss Guo arguing and struggling in the outer courtyard of the south gate of the Jade Wine Pavilion, I don't know what they were arguing about..."

He felt that this was the most he could say.

However, Lu Xun picked up the conversation and continued to inquire: "Is Vice Minister Liang sure he saw the faces of the two parties clearly? How exactly did they pull each other?"

"Lord Liang, please start from the beginning and don't miss any details!" Ji Yue added.

Liang Ruoming was devastated. Officially, he was a witness and a vice minister of the Ministry of Justice. Cooperating with the investigation was his duty. But privately, he secretly glanced at Song Shuyu and felt his buttocks start to ache again!

However, the Empress Dowager shouted sharply, "Speak!"

Liang Ruoming knelt down with a thud, closed his eyes, and recounted the whole story in one breath: "Midway through the banquet, I felt a terrible headache, so I went for a walk. As I walked, I came to the vicinity of the Imperial Kitchen and heard arguing. Curiosity got the better of me, so I followed the sound and saw Miss Guo, dressed in palace attire, pulling at Lord Song. Miss Guo was crying bitterly, questioning Lord Song why he didn't want her anymore, when he would take her out of the palace, and promising to be obedient and never provoke Master Mu again… Then, Lord Song covered Miss Guo's mouth and nose with his hand, and no matter how much she struggled, he wouldn't let go, until… until Miss Guo stopped breathing! Afterwards, Lord Song carried Miss Guo through the south gate of the Jade Wine Pavilion." A collective gasp rippled through the room.

Lu Xun's expression remained unchanged, seemingly unaffected. He continued in a businesslike tone, confirming, "Minister Liang, are you sure you saw the faces of the deceased and Lord Song clearly? Did you hear Lord Song speak? What was Lord Song dressed like at the time? What was his build like?"

"From my angle, I could clearly see Miss Guo's face, but Lord Song was standing with his back to me, so I couldn't see his face, and he didn't say anything. At that time, Lord Song was wearing the same clothes he had worn when he took his seat, and his figure..."

Liang Ruoming subconsciously glanced at Song Shuyu, but his gaze suddenly stopped, as if he were deep in thought.

Qin Songyang couldn't wait any longer and asked, "How's your figure?"

"Judging from his build, he should be Lord Song..." Liang Ruoming's answer was ambiguous, and there was a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Qin Songyang frowned. "Should?"

"The figures are similar, but I haven't seen the face, so I can't be sure." Liang Ruoming was telling the truth, but he was still sweating nervously, afraid that Song Shuyu would retaliate against him.

However, Song Shuyu remained silent throughout, not even giving him a second glance.

"During the deceased's struggle, did he have any physical contact with the man who resembles Lord Song?"

A clear, cold female voice suddenly broke in.

Everyone turned around at the sound, and it was Mu Qingcheng!

(End of this chapter)