Tang Dynasty Puppet Doctor

Chapter 66: Evidence, the mystery of this case

When Murong Huan regained consciousness, he could hear the sound of footsteps and screams of fear.

Qiu Shenji was hanging in front of him in a posture that was perfectly similar to Zhou Xing, with a large piece of blood written on his chest.

Before Murong Huan could finish reading the contents of the blood letter, he heard another shrill female voice crying out, "My father was wronged. It was her. She killed my father. She was born to be a disaster. Not only did she kill her own father and mother, she even killed my father too."

Murong Huan and Xiao Muchen both looked at the crying woman with disheveled hair in surprise.

This woman was none other than the third wife of the Su family, Qiu Shenji's daughter, Mrs. Qiu.

Ever since Qiu was kicked out of the Peony Banquet, almost all the bad luck followed. In just one day, her father went from being a respected general of the Jinwu Guard to a criminal who took human life lightly and even committed treason. Her status in the Su family also plummeted, from being the center of attention to being ridiculed and insulted by everyone.

"I never thought her father was such a person. He killed innocent officials and civilians in an entire city just to win credit. Even if he died ten thousand times, it wouldn't be enough!"

"Like father, like daughter. We used to think the Third Madam was a good person, but we never expected her kindness to be all fake."

Her daughter, Su Wuniang, also scolded her in disgust: "It's all because of you. Now those young ladies from official families call me the granddaughter of a treacherous minister. Why do I have a mother like you?"

"Even Murong Huan, that wild girl from the countryside, was able to attend Princess Taiping's Peony Banquet. Her beauty and talent are spreading everywhere. Why am I so unlucky that I was kicked out the moment I went?"

"Not only have I been driven out, but now I can't even leave the house. Even the beggars throw eggs at my head when they see me. I don't want to live anymore. I'm so ashamed. What's the point of living? Who would dare to marry me in the future?"

Madam Su San was almost driven crazy by a group of young people in the Su Mansion.

When Old Madam Su learned that Madam Su San had gone crazy, she also hurried over.

Also rushing over with her was Su Qing, the head of the Su family.

Seeing Murong Huan again, Su Qing felt quite emotional, while Old Madam Su was filled with resentment. It turned out that even if she was kicked out of the Su family, the bad luck would still come!
"Qiu, stop making a fuss. The matter has already been concluded. Why are you still making a fuss?"

It's a serious crime of treason. Why don't you hide yourself but come here to make noises? It's so embarrassing!

"Third sister-in-law, go back! Stop making trouble!" Su Qing also advised carefully.

As Qiu's husband, Su Sanlangzhu Su Yu simply hid away and went out to seek pleasure. Without Qiu's supervision, he could have more than a dozen beautiful concubines, which was much better than sneaking around outside!
"I'm not making a fuss. I want to prove it. Prove that my father was wronged by her. Prove that my father was killed by her. Not only that, I can also prove that Zhou Xing was killed by her!"

Qiu pointed at Murong Huan and shouted hysterically like a madman.

A not-so-big tavern was suddenly in an uproar. What earth-shattering news was this?

A group of scholars gathered around with great interest to watch the fun, and the leader was none other than Cui Jiulangjun Cui Shi.

It's her again!

Is it so exciting?

"Oh? What proof do you have?" Xiao Muchen asked with amusement.

Mrs. Qiu glanced at Xiao Muchen, then turned to Murong Huan fiercely and said, "She has been eccentric since she was a child. The night Zhou Jiulang was murdered was the first night she returned to the Su family. As soon as she came back, Su Sanlang went crazy. Then, the night Zhou Xing was murdered, she didn't come back either. Now my father has been murdered, and she appeared at the crime scene again. Is this just a coincidence? Therefore, I am sure that these people were killed by her. She is a murderer!"

"Ha, Madam Su San's reasoning about the case really opened my eyes. Just because she returned to the Su family, because Su Sanlang fell ill, and because she didn't return home the night Zhou Xing was murdered, you can conclude that she was the murderer of those three people?"

"That's right, what does this mean? There's no connection at all!" a young man agreed. The dense crowd was pushed back by a group of Dali Temple detectives. Lu Shiyilang and Lu Ling also rushed to the crime scene and were stunned to see the people in the wing room.

"What's going on? Weren't Qiu Shenji and Guo Hongba arrested and imprisoned by you?"

Seeing Lu Ling, Xiao Muchen asked solemnly.

Lu Ling's face was filled with shame. He said, "Just an hour ago, a strange thing happened in the Dali Temple prison. Qiu Shenji disappeared without a trace, and Guo Hongba died in prison. His death was extremely strange. He died by rupturing his own abdomen."

"What do you mean? He ripped open his own belly. Is he possessed by a ghost?"

Standing at the front of the crowd, Cui Shi couldn't help but exclaim in horror when he heard what Lu Ling said.

"So, isn't it obvious? It was this monster who cast a spell, which is why Guo Hongba ripped open his own belly! She is a monster!"

Qiu pointed at Murong Huan and screamed again, like a ferocious beast with bared fangs.

Lu Shiyilang was very displeased after hearing this. "Madam Su San, I've already told you that none of what you said can be used as evidence or reason to solve the case. Why are you still pestering me? Furthermore, on the night Zhou Xing died, Murong Huan was in Xingyun Pavilion discussing poetry and philosophy with other Imperial College students. He has an alibi."

Qiu sneered: "Why? Because I'm unwilling to accept it!"

Why should the good reputation I have built up for so long be destroyed by her in one day!

"She's unwilling to accept this. I can understand. After all, she's been a good person for so long, and suddenly her true face is exposed, turning her into a villain that even she hates. She's very unwilling to accept this."

Murong Huan continued, his voice suddenly cold. "But what if you're unwilling to accept this? Qiu, you took advantage of my mother's critical injury to harm her and even stole her belongings. What exactly did you intend to do? And why did my father die? Do you really know nothing at all?"

When the incident that happened many years ago was suddenly revealed, Mrs. Qiu was stunned for a moment, while Mrs. Su and Su Qing beside her were even more shocked with their eyes wide open.

At this point, Murong Huan bowed and pleaded with Lu Ling, "I, Su Minghe's daughter, Murong Huan, beg the Dali Temple to re-investigate the old case of my father's death and find the true murderer who killed him and my mother!"

Lu Ling was stunned for a moment, and Xiao Muchen was also caught off guard. He wanted to stop Murong Huan, but then he put his outstretched hand down again.

Lu Shiyilang didn't think too much about it. When he heard Murong Huan say that there was another injustice in the death of his parents, he felt sympathetic and immediately replied: "Since it is an unsolved case, it should be investigated. Shilang, what are you still hesitating about?"

Lu Ling hesitated for a long time without answering. At this time, Murong Huan stood up again and said, "Lu Shaoqing, I, Murong Huan, am willing to obey your orders and serve the Dali Temple as a loyal servant. However, I ask for only the truth about my father and mother's deaths!"

"And in today's case of the deaths of Qiu Shenji and Guo Hongba, I can also help Lu Shaoqing find the real culprit!"

Having said that, Murong Huan suddenly changed the subject, "However, Lu Shaoqing, you may have been fooled. Qiu Shenji may not be dead. He just escaped from prison. The man who died here is not the real Qiu Shenji!"

With a loud bang, the hall of the tavern was boiling again.

"What? If he's not Qiu Shenji, then who is he?"

The scholars could not help but rush forward with curiosity and excitement, and Qiu's face turned pale instantly!

How does she know?

How did you find it?
She is really a demon!

(End of this chapter)