The onlookers gathered at the door immediately let out a chorus of gasps and became even more intrigued. They began to whisper and discuss among themselves.
"Call the coroner!" The county magistrate slapped the gavel. "You insolent commoner, stop spouting nonsense. How could there be more than one victim?"
The coroner came to examine the body. Wei Shuxuan stared at the corpse with a solemn expression. Based on her years of experience, there should be three victims... If this were in modern times, it would surely draw the attention of the city.
The coroner fussed around the body for a long while before getting up and kneeling beside Wei Shuxuan to report, "Your Honor, the victims should be three people, two men and one woman. The head belongs to a woman, and the limbs of different lengths come from two men respectively."
As soon as these words were spoken, the county magistrate was shocked. He looked at Wei Shuxuan and shouted, "You're so bold! How dare you commit murder in my Liuyun Town and still deny it! Quick, tell me! Where did you hide the victims' bodies?!"
Wei Shuxuan raised her eyes, a hint of fierceness flashing in them. She hated these stupid officials who handled cases carelessly and spoke without thinking. "What evidence do you have to say that I'm the murderer?"
The county magistrate was startled by her look. "What kind of look is that? Do you want to attack me? Confess your crimes quickly."
"I didn't kill anyone. I, a commoner, can help the county magistrate find the real murderer. I just hope the county magistrate won't wrong innocent people!"
"If it wasn't you, then who was it? You say you can help me find the murderer. I think you're the murderer! Otherwise, how did you know there were more than one victim and just happened to find the body?"
"I..." Wei Shuxuan was about to explain her basis for the judgment to convince this stupid official when a familiar voice suddenly came from behind her.
"The woman was wearing accessories. Although her face was dirty, her neck was slender. The two men were of different heights and builds. The lengths and thicknesses of their legs were obviously different. And, she is indeed not the murderer."
The county magistrate sized up the newcomer. Seeing that he had an extraordinary bearing, he guessed that this man was no ordinary person. He tentatively asked, "Who are you? Why don't you kneel when you see me?"
Wei Shuxuan turned around in surprise. It was the man who had saved her before!
"I'm Xin Zizhao." The newcomer was dressed in spotless white clothes with some hidden patterns embroidered on his sleeves. He carried a simple bag on his shoulder and held a long sword with a silver scabbard in his hand.
This was the man who had saved Wei Shuxuan that day. He looked like a cold and elegant young master.
Wei Shuxuan looked at him with gratitude in her eyes. After all, he had saved her without asking for any reward and even left the silver on him for her.
When he got closer, the county magistrate found his clothes familiar. After thinking for a long time, he remembered that these were the standard uniforms of the disciples of Qiuling Mountain.
Normally, a person from the martial world was nothing to be afraid of, but Qiuling Mountain was different. It was said to have a close relationship with the current emperor. The emperor had even sent his favorite prince to Qiuling Mountain as a disciple. He didn't know the identity of the man in front of him.
The county magistrate had to show some respect and got up to greet him. "Are you a disciple of Qiuling Mountain?"
Xin Zizhao nodded to confirm.
Wei Shuxuan looked at Xin Zizhao curiously. She didn't know what kind of place Qiuling Mountain was. This man's identity was not simple!
Seeing Xin Zizhao's admission, the county magistrate's face became friendlier. "May I ask what brings you to Liuyun Town? Is she also..."
The county magistrate's gaze turned to Wei Shuxuan, who was kneeling beside with a dirty face. Looking at the great difference in their appearances, he couldn't imagine that they were from the same school.
"She isn't," Xin Zizhao knew what he was thinking.
The county magistrate let out a sigh of relief.
"However, she is indeed not the murderer," Xin Zizhao glanced at Wei Shuxuan, who had made herself look so disheveled. His eyes lingered on her for a moment before he looked at the county magistrate expressionlessly.
The county magistrate looked a bit embarrassed. "But there's no evidence..."
"Didn't she say she could find the murderer?" Xin Zizhao said indifferently. His face showed no emotion, but he exuded an air of authority.
"But this doesn't conform to the rules..." The county magistrate didn't want to make a big deal out of this, but he also had to give Xin Zizhao some face. So his face showed both embarrassment and helplessness.
"Aren't you the one who decides the rules here?" Xin Zizhao looked sideways at him, his eyes calm and his tone flat, showing no emotion.
"What do you mean by that?" The county magistrate's face darkened. This sounded like a sarcasm to him.
"Just what it says," Xin Zizhao replied.
The county magistrate's face immediately turned cold. Even a disciple of Qiuling Mountain couldn't interfere in the affairs of his government. Even if this matter was reported to a higher authority, as long as he handled it according to the rules, they couldn't do anything to him. "Young Master Xin, I still have a case to handle. This has nothing to do with you. Please leave."
Xin Zizhao gave him a glance but didn't say a word. He turned around and walked to the body. He put a handkerchief on his hand and began to examine the body.
The county magistrate's face became even uglier. He stepped forward, intending to persuade him again. He didn't want to provoke someone from Qiuling Mountain, but if he affected his handling of the case, he would have to force him to leave.
However, just as he bent down to speak, he saw a jade pendant on Xin Zizhao's waist. It was carved from mutton-fat jade with a dragon pattern. The dragon pattern was a pattern that only the royal family could use. The county magistrate was shocked... A cold sweat broke out on his back instantly. This man...