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The analysis made perfect sense, and I couldn't help but nod repeatedly. So, what did the injuries on the bodies refer to?
"The wounds on the deceased are most typified by the Fishmonger Case, where four individuals were killed by a single cut to their throats. That Wound is very distinctive; even a trained assassin would find it difficult to execute such a clean strike. Therefore, the one who delivered that blow must be a master among masters. All the victims were cut in exactly the same spot, with the blade entering from the left side of the neck, slicing cleanly below the Adam's apple, and continuing all the way to the right side of the neck. This strike is swift and decisive; where the blade passes, blood vessels, meridians, and vertebrae are severed, causing instant death without a sound. Moreover, judging by the direction of the cut, the assailant is likely left-handed."
"Ah!" I couldn't help but gasp softly.
It turned out that Guilin's case analysis relied not only on the connections between events but also on his keen ability to capture traces left behind at the scene, revealing shadows of a mysterious figure hidden in darkness.
Seeing my expression, Guilin rarely allowed a smile to creep onto his lips before adding, "The same type of cut appears not only in this case but also in the Ministry of Revenue Deputy Case and the Mushui Temple Case. At first glance, it seems that the victims in these two cases were killed by random slashes, but upon closer inspection, most of them bear horizontal cuts made by a left-handed person on their necks, which were indeed the direct cause of death. This is why I included the Luoyang Fisherman Case in my analysis."
I gazed at Guilin with admiration, which caused his expression to darken slightly. I glanced at Nie Qiuyuan, thinking: I believe you can do it too; surely you can achieve this as well. Let's not sulk right now.
Now, let me summarize these six cases in my mind.
First, there are the Mushui Temple Case, Hongli Temple Case, and Military Camp General Case, which are linked due to their connection with a Ritual Ceremony. Then there's the Emerald Mountain Case, which was included because the location "Emerald Pavilion" appeared in the Military Camp General Case. Next is the Luoyang East Suburb Fisherman Case, included because of similar throat injuries inflicted by what seems to be a left-handed master responsible for some victims in the Mushui Temple. As for the Ministry of Revenue Deputy Case, it is even more significant because not only does it feature similar throat wounds as seen in both the Mushui Temple Case and Fisherman Case, but it also left shoe prints almost identical to those found at the scene of the Military Camp General Case.
Yes, if earlier speculations and doubts were merely tentative connections between cases, then the existence of the Ministry of Revenue Deputy Case nearly solidifies these links, proving that these six distinctly different cases might have been committed by the same group.
Where there are connections, there must be conspiracies. This conspiracy clearly does not float on the surface; we need to dig it out based on existing cases.
This group has committed six major crimes within less than a month; what exactly do they want?
No need to rush; this is what I specialize in! If I calm down and focus, I will surely uncover something.
Let me first extract useful information from each case.
In the Military Camp General Case, General Fan Chengchu was murdered and made to appear as though he had hanged himself. At that time, General Fan was busy preparing for defenses related to the April Seventh Ritual Ceremony. He was well aware of how things were set up; key positions included Emerald Pavilion and Langya Terrace.
In the Mushui Temple Case, all members of the temple were victims, including monks, stationed soldiers, and two youths selected for serving during the Ritual Ceremony. The youths' duty was to attend to the Eight Holy Monks Ritual Cleansing and Changing of Garments, who could not be approached by ordinary people.
"Calm down! You need to think this through!"
I took a deep breath, trying to rein in my excitement. The pieces of the puzzle were finally coming together, and I could see the outline of a sinister plot that threatened the very heart of the empire.
The three handsome men exchanged glances, their expressions a mix of concern and curiosity. They were seasoned individuals, each with their own unique skills and backgrounds, but even they seemed taken aback by my sudden outburst.
"Let me explain," I said, my voice steadying as I gathered my thoughts. "The information we've gathered points to a conspiracy that involves the Eight Holy Monks and an assassination attempt on Emperor Li Shimin. The connection between the cases—Hongli Temple, Emerald Mountain, Fisherman Case, and the Ministry of Revenue Deputy—suggests that someone is using these incidents as a cover to get close to the emperor."
One of them, Lord Fang Xuanling, nodded slowly. "So you believe they intend to use the boys from Hongli Temple to replace one of the Holy Monks?"
"Exactly!" I replied, feeling a surge of confidence. "They can disguise themselves and get close enough to carry out their plan without raising suspicion. The mention of the Plague indicates they want to ensure that whoever they target is vulnerable."
The second man, with sharp features and piercing eyes, leaned forward. "But why now? What is so special about this Ritual Ceremony on April Seventh?"
I paused for a moment, considering his question. "It’s likely that they see this ceremony as an opportunity—a chance to strike when the emperor is surrounded by his guards but also in a vulnerable position due to the rituals."
The third man, who had been silent until now, spoke up. "We must act quickly then. If we can gather more evidence and warn the emperor before it’s too late..."
"Yes!" I interrupted eagerly. "We need to alert him and find a way to expose this plot before it unfolds."
With renewed determination, we began discussing our next steps, formulating a plan to uncover the truth behind this dark conspiracy that threatened not only the emperor's life but also the stability of the entire realm.
"You are thinking incorrectly!"
As soon as the words left their mouth, only Luo Dachun let out a chuckle.
Guilin maintained a serious demeanor, while Nie Qiuyuan quietly gazed at me, struggling to suppress a smile that was barely contained in his eyes. I felt a wave of frustration wash over me.
Was there anything wrong with my reasoning in terms of logic or rationality?
And why were all three of you so synchronized? I merely said, "I understand," and suddenly you all knew I was wrong? I hadn't said anything at all! How could you possibly know what I was thinking?
I questioned myself; did my thoughts really show so plainly on my face?
No way!
In the end, it was the male god who was slightly gentler. He smiled and looked at me with mock seriousness. "Don't you think there's a significant contradiction here? In fact, there are multiple unreasonable aspects."
I paused for a moment, and upon reflection, he was right!
Guilin continued, "Miss Ye, what you are thinking in your heart is something that most people could figure out with a little thought. If that were the case, Lord Bai wouldn't have needed to come here specifically to discuss this with you. Lord Bai and the others from Yichuan County are among the strongest in the Jade Balance Bureau; surely you can think of some clues that ordinary people might overlook."
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