The faces of several people stiffened, and a flicker of anger flashed in their eyes. But looking at Mo Liandi, who was sitting leisurely sipping tea aside, they could only forcefully suppress it.
"If you want evidence, I'll give it to you."
Everyone was shocked. Could Liu Rumei really find the evidence?
Ning Yan'er tightened her grip on A Bi's hand. What a sharp - tongued woman!
"Although it's not easy to distinguish between dry drowning and normal drowning, it's not impossible. Moreover, Xiaoxin and Widow Liu were suffocated with a wet towel, which makes it even easier to tell. Look at the mouths of Widow Liu, Xiaoxin, and Xiaohu. The mouths of Widow Liu and Xiaoxin are already a bit rotten, while Xiaohu's is intact. Even though they were suffocated with a wet towel, water still seeped in."
"The lungs of these three people also show obvious differences. The lungs of Widow Liu and Xiaoxin have obvious water accumulation and edema. Xiaohu's abdomen is also a bit swollen, but it's clearly different from that of Widow Liu and Xiaoxin."
Everyone watched as Liu Rumei calmly pulled open the three corpses, exposing their livers with a faint stench.
Suddenly, everyone's faces changed, and they felt like vomiting at the sight.
Looking at the calm - faced Liu Rumei, they felt admiration in their hearts and at the same time forcefully suppressed the churning in their stomachs. Could it be that they were not as brave as a woman?
Xue Zhan held a folding fan in his hand to cover his eyes. He chatted with Xiao Heyuan on the stretcher off and on, but didn't dare to cast a single glance in Liu Rumei's direction.
Just smelling the stench in the air, he could imagine the scene.
He couldn't help but glare angrily at Xiao Heyuan. When did this guy become so smart? Lying down was really more comfortable than sitting!
Xiao Heyuan noticed Xue Zhan's gaze and immediately grinned. By following Xue Zhan, he had learned a thing or two!
A Nan looked at Xue Zhan's cowardly appearance with disdain in his eyes, thinking that he should throw this guy to the mass - burial ground someday...
Mo Liandi's eyes were fixed on Liu Rumei, full of tenderness.
"As for Xu Maosheng, Song Yang, and Mrs. Xu, they were all killed with the same weapon, which was indeed a weapon from the palace. But after the death of imperial physician Song Chang'an, this weapon disappeared without a trace!"
"Wasn't this case investigated by you, the prince, and the crown prince?"
"Maybe you secretly hid this weapon!"
"Miss Liu makes sense. She didn't take Widow Liu's silver, but Master Xu was really too heartless..."
"Even a tiger doesn't eat its own cubs!"
"This is retribution. God has eyes. Sooner or later, it will come back!"
At this time, Mo Liandi gave Ye Zhe a look. Ye Zhe immediately understood. He took out a knife from somewhere and threw it on the ground in the hall, saying coldly, "This was found in the Chu family's mansion. It's also the weapon that killed the entire Xu family. Moreover, there's a water prison in the Xu family's cellar. On the night of the incident, Heng Niang had already been locked in that water prison by Chu Huaikang."
Hearing this, Heng Niang showed a look of grievance on her face. She pretended to wipe away her tears and said, "That Chu Huaikang is really a scoundrel. He lusted after my beauty. Knowing I was powerless, he wanted to force himself on me. When I refused, he locked me in the water prison... Why am I so unlucky..."
As she spoke, Heng Niang inadvertently showed the scars on her fair arm, which were left by the tight chains.
"Could this be true?"
"What grudge did the Xu family have against Lord Chu? Why did Lord Chu kill his whole family?"
"How terrifying! How heartless!"
"He's really a scoundrel. But the Xu family had no enmity with Lord Chu. Why did he kill them?"
"Could this be Liu Rumei's trick to shift the blame?"
"It's possible!"
"Where's the evidence? Lord Chu is a real merchant!"
Liu Rumei stood up. A yamen runner brought her some clean water. After washing her hands, she came to the still - unconscious Chu Huaikang.
"If he's not a suspect, then am I? The richest man in the capital would be more likely to hire a killer than I am, wouldn't he?"
Gossip was terrifying. She never used to care, but now...
At this time, Mo Liandi stood up. He took out the Snow Region Silk from his bosom and threw it in front of Chu Huaikang, saying coldly, "This is the weapon that killed Xu Maosheng, Mrs. Xu, and Song Yang. It was also found in Chu Huaikang's mansion!"
Hearing this, a look of surprise flashed in Liu Rumei's eyes. Weren't they searching the Chu family's mansion thoroughly before and couldn't find this thing?
Seeing the surprise in Liu Rumei's eyes, Mo Liandi's eyes softened. He gently squeezed her little hand.
This made Liu Rumei couldn't help but glare at him, with a hint of coquetry in her eyes.
The intimacy between the two fell into Ning Yan'er's eyes, making her face even paler. A hint of coldness appeared in her eyes. Liu Rumei, you bitch!
A Bi felt so sorry for her. Looking at the blood oozing from her own arm, she said softly, "Princess, let's go back first."
Ning Yan'er pursed her lips. Her beautiful eyes stared fiercely at the two of them, full of bone - deep hatred.
Liu Rumei, you'll never turn the tables on this!
"Go back and find father!" She would never let Liu Rumei turn the tables. The position of the princess of Guo'an would surely be hers!
A Bi instantly felt relieved. There was a look of relief in her eyes. She quickly led Ning Yan'er away.
The people controlled by the guards looked desperate when they saw Ning Yan'er leaving.
Liu Rumei looked at the white dress in the distance. Without much thought, she knew who it was. Her eyes instantly turned cold. Without hesitation, she withdrew her hand and left Mo Liandi a cold back.
Mo Liandi was completely confused. What happened?
A Nan couldn't help but snicker. Mo Liandi, you've finally got your comeuppance!
Liu Rumei stepped forward and squatted beside Chu Huaikang. She grabbed his right hand and said coldly, "The Snow Region Silk is very tough and can cut through iron like mud. Even if one uses some means to avoid self - injury, there will still be some traces."
On Chu Huaikang's hand, there were indeed some tiny traces. They were very faint but easy to notice.
Liu Rumei looked at the Snow Region Silk thrown on the ground by Mo Liandi and didn't hesitate to reach out her hand.
Seeing Liu Rumei being so fearless, Heng Niang frowned tightly. She instinctively wanted to stop her.
Was Liu Rumei crazy? Didn't she want her hand anymore?