Nightwatcher Chapter 21: Medical common sense

Chapter 252 Medical Common Sense

Huaiqing frowned slightly. Following Xu Qi'an's movements, she looked at the pale yellow silk cloth, her clear and cold voice mixed with eagerness: "What did you find?"

Xu Qi'an shrugged: "I guess the mystery lies in this cloth, but I don't know what kind of mechanism is hidden."

The "?" flashed in Huai Qing's beautiful eyes, not understanding why he said so loudly.

Wei Yuan's gaze then fell on the yellow silk cloth, and said: "This is the material that can only be used by concubines above the third grade in the palace."

The imperial concubines in the palace also have ranks. The queens, imperial concubines and imperial concubines are at the top. Fu Fei, who has a fixed title, is a positive product.

Further down, Madam, Guiji, Zhaoyi, etc., are all within the third grade.

The hierarchy of harem beauties touched Xu Qi'an's knowledge blind zone, but the problem was not big, he asked: "So, how come the maids have this kind of material?"

The four princes replied: "Either it was rewarded by a noble person, or it was stolen."

Xu Qi'an nodded.

Wei Yuan took over the dimly colored yellow silk cloth for some years and examined it again: "Yuanjing 31st Year Spring..."

"Did something happen this year? The humble position refers to the palace." Xu Qi'an had an idea and asked directly if there were any major events that year.

This is the inspiration he got from the last time the queen was deposed.

In the 13th year of Yuanjing, the queen was beaten into the cold palace.

The following year, Wei Yuan set off and beat the northern barbarian triumphantly. The queen came out of the cold palace. If he hadn't learned about this, Xu Qi'an wanted to break his head. He could only guess that Emperor Yuanjing thought about his old feelings and pardoned the queen.

Therefore, the material left by the palace lady Huang Xiaorou is embroidered with the 31st year of Yuanjing. Perhaps we can find clues from the Chronicle of the Year.

Wei Yuan and Huai Qing shook their heads at the same time.

"Think about it again?" Xu Qi'an was unwilling.

The two still shook their heads.

Well, the two college tyrants joined forces to veto it. It's probably not expected... Also, how can a maid of a mere palace have anything to do with the big event.

Xu Qi'an licked his tongue, a little excited.

Now that the Fufei case has been investigated, it has finally entered a difficult mode. The previous clues were deliberately thrown out by the black hand behind the scenes, and the case itself is not difficult.

In other words, even if he didn't take over the case, other people could find out. The only difference is the length of time.

Now, jumping out of the guidance of the black hand behind the scenes, it is finally his turn for Xu Bai to show off his skills.

Wait...

Suddenly lightning struck Xu Qi'an, thinking of a detail that he had overlooked.

He straightened his back, his face was serious, and said: "Wei Gong, I have something to ask for a humble job."

Seeing that the little bronze gong he admired was serious, Wei Yuan put down his teacup and said gently: "Say."

"Before the humble post returned to Beijing, the Fu concubine case had been delayed. Sansi bucked and refused to investigate. If the humble post really died, would this case really be the prince’s work?"

At first, Xu Qi'an thought that the case was very involved, and Sansi was unwilling to take over, until he was resurrected, and happened to take over the hot potato.

When I met the prince that day, Dali Siqing also taunted him as a pawn.

Wei Yuan picked up the tea cup again and took a quick sip of tea: "After your majesty is going to abolish it today, the three divisions and the public disagree, thinking that they should be confirmed by the three divisions before discussing the abolition. It shouldn’t be your Majesty’s dismissal.

"The thoughts of the princes are nothing more than three points: first, the abolition of the matter is very important, you have to go through the process, not to be rash. Second, the princes hate such sudden incidents, which will make them feel that they are against the court. Not enough control. Third, they need time to figure out what will happen after the abolition."

So, the emperor and the minister have played against each other since ancient times... Xu Qi'an understood, "So, the same is true of the prince?"

Wei Yuan nodded: "The prince is related to the country. Does your majesty say that three days are three days? Sansi didn't check it, but told your majesty that they need time."

"...So, I don’t really need me at all. Even if I don’t come back, someone will take over this case in a few days. Then, according to the clues given by the real murderer behind the scenes, follow the picture and find out step by step. On the head of the queen."

Xu Qi'an's words made the fourth prince stare in surprise.

Wei Yuan was thoughtful.

"So, you were assassinated last night because the person behind the scenes didn't want you to investigate further. He was scared." Princess Huaiqing hit the nail on the head and said Xu Qi'an's guess.

"Afraid?" The fourth prince was puzzled.

"The resurrection of Lord Xu exceeded the expectations of those behind the scenes, and his reputation was too loud, and those behind the scenes did not dare to let him continue to investigate. Therefore, when the clues pointed to the mother behind, the people behind the scenes immediately sent a killer, planning to Get rid of Lord Xu."

Huaiqing explained to his brother.

"That's how it is."

The fourth prince asked: "Then how do we check now?"

Wei Yuan and Huai Qing did not speak, and looked at Xu Qi'an.

They are all extremely smart people, but investigations have to rely on professionals.

Just like Xu Qi'an often thinks that his IQ is comparable to Einstein, but he also has to admit that he is still a little bit short of making the atomic bomb and he has to rely on professional scientists.

Facing the gazes of the three, the famous detective Xu Ningyan said solemnly: "My officer, we need to open the coffin for an autopsy."

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The Royal Palace.

The Fourth Prince and Princess Huaiqing took Xu Qi'an into the palace, and the carriage drove into the palace gate. Xu Qi'an opened the curtain and suggested:

"I still have to inform the little father-in-law, after all, this is the rule set by your majesty."

The four princes thought for a while, nodded and said: "Yes, Lord Xu is indeed a disciplined person, loyal to Dafeng and his father."

You think too much, I just take it from my heart... Xu Qi'an said moved: "The four princes know people with their eyes."

Huaiqing is in another carriage. It is definitely not allowed for the princess who has not left the pavilion and the young man to share a carriage.

If there were no four princes, the obnoxious eldest brother, Xu Qi'an might have a cheeky test and ask to ride with her Royal Highness.

The four princes immediately sent someone to inform. After a quarter of an hour, the little father-in-law in a light blue flying fish suit rushed over.

He looked at Xu Qi'an suspiciously and said, "Master Xu, isn't the case closed?"

Xu Qi'an replied: "Your Majesty does not take back the gold medal in one day, the official will continue to investigate."

"Okay, okay..."

The **** actually doesn't want to take this errand anymore, and wants to live a few more years.

But Huaiqing and the fourth prince were both beside him. He didn't dare to refuse. He reluctantly followed Xu Qi'an and followed him to the ice cellar.

As we approached the ice cellar, Xu Qi'an suddenly ordered: "Go and invite a grandma over."

The **** was sent away, Xu Qi'an, Princess Huaiqing and the Fourth Prince entered the ice cellar and saw the body of the maid Huang Xiaorou.

The anatomical marks on her neck and chest have been sutured.

"Your Majesty has re-examined the autopsy." Xu Qi'an stared at the body of the palace lady Huang Xiaorou.

Seeing this swollen, pale corpse, the four princes frowned and looked away.

"What else do you need to test?" Huai Qing asked without changing his face.

"Remember the "rules" that the humble post and His Highness said during the post-mortem examination yesterday?" Xu Qi'an called the **** who was in charge of the ice cellar over and said, "Bring her to the yard, where the light is too dark."

Huai Qing was stunned for a moment, then realized what Xu Qi'an meant, and a blush was quietly hung on her white cheeks.

She knows what Xu Qi'an is going to do.

Two eunuchs came in from the outside, left the ice cellar with a simple wooden board, and placed the body in the yard, exposed to the sun.

Xu Qi'an let the corpse sit still in the sun for a while, until the little father-in-law brought an old grandmother over, Xu Qi'an took a look and became happy.

It's the grandmother who has better car skills than him.

Seeing Huaiqing and the fourth prince, the old mother hurriedly saluted.

Next, he whispered to Xu Qi'an: "This adult, how come the old slave is asked to do an autopsy. The old slave is not a fake worker. He does the inspection all the time and can't eat any food."

As I walked closer, I saw a swollen ugly female corpse. The old mother said "Ah" and covered her eyes: "It can't be tested, it can't be tested, please don't embarrass the old slave."

The four princes frowned and began to reprimand. Xu Qi'an waved his hand, and then took out a grain of silver, about five dollars, placed it in his palm, spread it out, and said with a smile: "Mother, can you check it?"

"The old slave is still very happy to serve the adults." The old mother said in a pleasant tone, "What do you want to test?"

Xu Qi'an pointed to the female corpse, "Check if she fits perfectly."

The old mother wrapped her hands in coarse cloth and separated the legs of the corpse...

The Fourth Prince and Huai Qing turned around at the same time, not watching the next operation.

About ten seconds later, the two heard the old mother "Huh": "This female body is not a virgin."

Not a virgin...Huaiqing and the Fourth Prince looked at each other, both astonished and shocked.

The so-called three thousand beauties in the harem, among these three thousand, actually include the maids.

In the past dynasties, there are many examples of the emperor’s fortunate court ladies. In the five hundred years since the founding of Dafeng, there are not a few concubines from court ladies in history.

Although Huang Xiaorou is a humble court lady, she essentially belongs to the emperor's woman and is the private property of Emperor Yuanjing.

All the women in the harem belonged to the emperor. Fate is one thing, but the system is like this.

Xu Qi'an's eyes lit up, as if some of his own guesses had been confirmed, he took a step forward and said: "Mother, please see if she was pregnant."

"This..." The old mother looked at the swollen female corpse, her old face wrinkled: "The old slave can't see it anymore."

Why do you want to return the silver to me... Xu Qi'an complained in his heart, hesitated for a moment, and sighed: "Forget it, Nizoukai, I will do it myself."

So she took over for the old mother and separated the corpse's legs.

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Fifteen minutes later, in the yard, Xu Qi'an put his hands in the bucket and kept rubbing and rubbing. A square soap corner was getting smaller and smaller.

Wearing a white palace costume, Huaiqing, the tall princess, stood aside, pulling the hem of her skirt and blowing her hair with the cool breeze, making her look pure and beautiful.

"How long do you have to wash?"

Huaiqing's voice was helpless.

"Wash until a layer of skin is changed." Xu Qi'an didn't have a good air.

Although his **** and ring finger have traveled back and forth on the muddy road, they should never be wronged like the one just now.

"It's all to blame for the old mother, she doesn't have much skill, and she is greedy for my five pennies. Your Royal Highness will reimburse me."

Huai Qing automatically ignored his complaint and asked: "You said she was pregnant, what basis do you have?"

"This is too much. After a woman is pregnant, spark-like fine lines will appear on the lower abdomen and the roots of the thighs. This thing is called stretch marks."

"If that's the case, just now, why didn't the old mother see it?"

"The stretch marks on Huang Xiaorou's body are very light and light. Coupled with the swelling and swelling of the body, the stretch marks become more difficult to distinguish. Even the humble post dare not confirm it, and the old mother must be too. So." Xu Qi'an explained while rubbing his hands:

"One more point, during the post-mortem examination yesterday, I showed my Royal Highness the scars under Huang Xiaorou's breast...Do you remember my actions."

Xu Qi'an made a forceful upward movement.

Huai Qing is a little embarrassed, this guy always does some rude behavior in front of her.

No matter how small she is, she is still a princess who hasn't come out of the cabinet.

"Of course, women with unusual talents can also reach that scale, so this article is just a reference." Xu Qi'an added in his heart:

Your Highness, you are the kind of woman with extraordinary talent.

"Then why did you personally conduct an autopsy just now?" Huai Qing asked, if there were only these two items, then Xu Qi'an didn't need to do it himself.

Xu Qi'an was silent.

Apart from stretch marks, whether you have had a baby or not can be judged by the shape of the cervix.

This question is not easy to answer, it is too academic, just like when he taught Xu Lingyin the difference between boys and girls when they grow up, in a way that is easy to understand and suitable for all ages.

"Before the woman gave birth, she was like a chick waiting to be fed, with her mouth open. After giving birth, she was satisfied, so her mouth was closed." Xu Qi'an said carefully.

"???" Huai Qing looked at him blankly.

Xu Qi'an scratched his head: "Princess, have you read a medical book?"

Huaiqing looked at him and said coldly: "During the post-mortem yesterday, you suddenly had a splitting headache. This palace told you about your pulse, so I have some medical skills."

"Oh, it's easy." Xu Qi'an high-five, and laughed: "For a woman who has not given birth, the shape of the fetal mouth is an "O" shape, and it becomes a "one" shape after giving birth.

This explanation, the intelligent Princess Huaiqing can understand in seconds, but when he thought of the tiger and wolf words he just said, Huaiqing didn't care about him.

The four princes who are not familiar with medical skills seem to understand, and said with emotion: "Xu Gongzi is knowledgeable and talented."

This point of knowledge comes from a murder case that Xu Qi'an encountered in his life. The deceased was a woman who stepped on two boats and followed in the footsteps of Brother Cheng.

When the old forensic doctor dissected the corpse, he said: Don’t think she is not married, in fact, someone died in the house.

Xu Qi'an, who was acting as an assistant at the time, said: The old driver will take me.

So I brought out this knowledge point.

"I asked Huang Xiaorou to be checked. She entered the palace in Yuanjing in the 28th year..." Xu Qi'an glanced at the two high priests.

The subtext is that someone prying the foot of Yuan Jingdi's wall.

In the twenty-eighth year of Yuanjing, the old emperor had already abstained from cultivating the Taoism. He didn't even touch the queen of the country and the imperial concubine Chen, how could he touch a little court lady?

"Who would it be?" The four princes were lost in thought.

Xu Qi'an looked at him silently.

"What do you think of this palace?" The fourth prince felt offended.

Xu Qi'an retracted his gaze and analyzed: "This person is actually very easy to find. He must meet two conditions: First, he can enter and leave the harem relatively freely, and the clan echoes this.

"Second, I am very courageous and confident, otherwise I dare not attack the palace maid."

At this time, Huai Qing suddenly said: "Brother Emperor, I have something to say to Master Xu in this palace."

The fourth prince frowned, glanced at his sister, and slowly nodded: "My palace is leaving first."

Watching the four princes leave, Huaiqing squinted coldly at the eyes and ears of Emperor Yuanjing-the little eunuch.

"Get out."

The **** lowered his head and left without a word.

Leaving everyone away, Huaiqing stared at Xu Qi'an with a solemn expression: "Sir Xu, Huang Xiaorou committed suicide, and the queen confessed his guilt, mostly related to this man."

Xu Qi'an fiddled with the water in the bucket, her pupils dilated and there was no focus. "The princess is too subjective. The investigation must be calm and hypotheses based on the clues. We now find that Huang Xiaorou was pregnant. Assuming that the man is not your majesty. The person.

"Suppose Huang Xiaorou committed suicide~IndoMTL.com~The empress empress rescued her and confessed guilt because of that man. Then, he still needs to meet one condition:

"This man has a close relationship with the empress, but has little to do with your majesty, so he can enter and leave the harem, but if he does something to mess with the harem, your majesty will kill him without hesitation.

"The four princes are the sons of your majesty. Even if you bully the maid, no matter how angry your majesty is, you will not kill him. The queen naturally has no reason to "confess his guilt" because it is unnecessary."

Speaking of this, he raised his head and looked at Huaiqing's Qiushui bright eyes: "Can someone choose from your Highness?"

Huai Qing's face was calm and cold: "I think of someone."

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PS: When I wrote this chapter, I reviewed the case again, confirmed that there was no missing details, and kept thinking about it, so I can update it sooner if I update it, and I want to do it sooner.

It is still 4D today.

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