C25

"I'm full, let's go." Leng Qiyue picked up the child and said.

The constable nodded his head and led the way. The whole road was bustling with discussions. The yamen was not big, but it was very mighty. It seemed like the lord was a magistrate. When he entered, he saw a middle-aged man in official uniform sitting in the hall. He had a short, white beard, was slightly plump, and his eyes looked quite upright.

The county magistrate slapped the wooden log and shouted, "Why don't you kneel before a sinful woman?"

The loud sound of the wooden slap frightened the child so much that he started to cry loudly. Big Yellow roared in dissatisfaction, causing the dust on the beam to fall onto the ground. The county magistrate trembled in fear. He wiped away his sweat and said, "Last night, three people died. The dead were torn to death by fierce beasts. There have never been any wild beasts in this town, so you can't escape from responsibility." Tell me, why did you kill a whole family of three? "

Leng Qiyue rolled her eyes at him and said, "Person witness, material witness."

The county magistrate turned his attention to the constable, who shook his head and said, "Coroner."

After a while, an old leader with a white beard came up with three corpses. He knelt down and said, "Greetings, Master."

The county magistrate asked, "Did you find out the cause of death?"

The coroner untied the white cloth from the corpse beside him and said, "Master, please look. There are scratches on the head and bite marks on the neck. There are also different kinds of scratches on the body.

Leng Qiyue glanced at the corpse and said, "He's underestimating us, Big Yellow. Come, Big Yellow, open his mouth and show him your teeth."

Big Yellow obediently opened his mouth to reveal his teeth, but the coroner was so frightened that he fell to the ground. After a while, he came back to his senses and said, "Master, I am sure that the dead were not killed by this tiger."

The county magistrate frowned and said, "Don't be afraid. Tell me the truth."

The coroner trembled. "This tiger is too big. The teeth marks don't match."

When Leng Qiyue heard this, she said, "Big Yellow, show him your fingernails."

Big Yellow raised his right claw and placed it in front of the coroner. Five sharp tiger claws suddenly appeared on his furry paws. The coroner could not hold on any longer and he spat out white foam as he rolled his eyes. The magistrate ordered the bailiff to carry the coroner out. He understood that if the tiger had really killed the corpse, it wouldn't be in such a state. He was afraid that only a few bones would remain.

The county magistrate picked up the log and was about to slap it when he was arrested. He interrupted, "Your excellency, since this matter has nothing to do with this young lady, please let her go. It is inconvenient for a woman to bring her child." He emphasized the word 'child'.

The county magistrate immediately understood what was going on. He gently put down Shocking Wood, waved his hand, and said, "You may leave."

However, Leng Qiyue did not want to leave just like that. She sat on the tiger's back and asked, "Does Sir have a clue?"

The county magistrate was surprised by the question. He honestly shook his head and said, "No."

When Leng Qiyue saw that this county magistrate was quite honest, she couldn't help but have a good impression of him. She decided to help him solve the case, so she said, "My daughter, do you have a few words that my lord is willing to listen to?"

The county magistrate nodded and said, "Please speak."

Leng Qiyue pointed the tiger's back at the dead man's head and said, "This place doesn't look like it was scratched by a wild beast. You see, the claw marks on the skull are also irregular. As for the bite marks on his neck, they were actually made by a dog. However, this dog was much larger than the average dog … Eh? "What is this?"

Leng Qiyue discovered a scented sachet in front of the deceased's chest, took it out and sniffed it in alarm, "Tian Luo Xiang!"

Hearing that, Tian Luo Xiang County's magistrate's face suddenly turned ugly. He said, "Withdraw from the hall. May I invite young lady to the back hall for a chat?"

Leng Qiyue had been invited to the back hall. Her treatment had also become more expensive, and the fragrance of the tea bowl made her feel that it was a top-grade jade-like spring. When the county magistrate reappeared, he had already changed into casual clothes. He cupped his hands towards Leng Qiyue and said, "I am Wang Ming. May I ask for your name, Miss? How does Miss know about Tian Luo Xiang? "

Leng Qiyue also did not get up, but smiled and said, "My name is Leng Qiyue, Tian Luo Xiang. I come from the Western Regions, and I have no poison in my body. Once one mixed in with the vanilla, they would provoke the mastiff's attack, putting 100 puppies into a cage for a hundred days, and the only one left alive was the mastiff, which was a bit like raising a Gu. This mastiff was usually docile and didn't have much difference from other domestic dogs apart from its large size. However, once it smelled the combination of Tian Luo incense and vanilla, it would go crazy. Master, am I right? "

Wang Ming was sweating profusely when he heard that. He took a sip of tea to calm himself down and said, "To be honest, there was a case thirty years ago. At that time, the serving officer was the father of a lowly official. Because more than ten lives had been lost, but the case had not been solved, the father could not release any of his grievances and died, only saying the words Tian Luo Xiang before he died. Does the girl have a way to solve a crime? "

Just as Leng Qiyue was thinking, a bailiff ran in from outside and said, "Master, another two corpses appeared in the lake."

Wang Ming lifted his leg and left. Leng Qiyue said, "Sir, I will go too."

Wang Ming nodded. He sat in the palanquin. Leng Qiyue rode a tiger so she arrived first. That constable had already arrived at the scene and was maintaining order. When Leng Qiyue saw him push the child into his arms, she said, "Hug it well. If you make it cry, I won't forgive you."

The constable obediently stayed where he was. The tiger crouching beside him was no pushover. Leng Qiyue went forward to look at the corpse and was shocked. How could this be?