Qiu Wuhen himself couldn't explain it. He was a forensic doctor and was naturally sensitive to traces. There were Xia Houtian's fingerprints on the murder weapon, but Xia Houtian's reaction just now was inconsistent with this.

Of course, this murder weapon should be used to dismember the body, because the fatal wounds of the deceased should be three stab wounds on the chest and abdomen, and this knife was obviously used to cut off the legs during the dismemberment. If it was to be used to kill,

Generally, a knife is not used to cut off the thigh, and is also cut into three parts to kill people. Instead, the problem is solved by directly pointing the kitchen knife at the head and neck, so the kitchen knife is most likely only used to dismember the body.

Rather than a murder weapon.

But no matter what, it should be proven that Xia Houtian was related to this case. After all, his fingerprints were on the murder weapon that dismembered the body.

Qiu Wuhen observed Xia Houtian to see his reaction.

Of course, Xia Houtian has no idea about fingerprints, because fingerprints are not evidence in solving crimes in the Ming Dynasty, and confession is the key.

Xia Houtian shook his head and said, "I don't know, I really don't know."

Qian Jinzhi, who had been listening nearby, suddenly interrupted and said, "Since the kitchen knife belongs to your iron shop, have you ever been to the iron shop and touched it?"

Xia Houtian shook his head and said: "I rarely go to the iron shop. Even if I go, I won't touch anything. Usually I just ask about the account and then leave. In my mind, I didn't take out a knife to read anything.

, It’s not necessary, I don’t have this impression either. And I go there very rarely, rarely once a year. After all, there is a butler and accountant, and the accounts are very clear.”

Qiu Wuhen said: "Remember carefully, is it possible that you have come into contact with your knives somewhere, such as the kitchen?"

In fact, this kind of questioning already has the nature of eliciting a confession. Qiu Wuhen wanted to use this method to test whether the other party would follow his words and find a chance to escape guilt or avoid suspicion, so as to find out who he was.

Not lying.

But Xia Houtian didn't seem to realize that this was his excuse to get away with it. He shook his head honestly and said: "No, I never entered the kitchen, and I never touched the kitchen knife. Not to mention the kitchen knife, even the fruit

I won't touch a knife. I'm in business, and I make money by being friendly. A weapon like a knife is not suitable for me, and I won't touch it even if it is placed in front of me."

This explanation is very convincing. From Xia Houtian's answer, Qiu Wuhen can't find any sign that he is lying.

Qiu Wuhen said: "That scholar named Xie Zhigao, do you think there is any way to find him?"

Xia Houtian shook his head, feeling extremely painful: "My head is in a mess right now. I'm sorry, but I can't help you. I just think about how to arrange for Yin Hong's funeral. She died so tragically."

As he said that, he slowly looked at Qiu Wuhen: "Can Yin Hong's bones be handed over to me? I want to hold a funeral for her. I believe even my wife will agree. Maybe she will be jealous when she is alive, but everyone

Why should I be jealous if I die?"

Qiu Wuhen said: "No problem, how will Mr. Xiahou plan to hold her funeral?"

"I want to find a good cemetery for her, buy a good coffin, and invite some masters to give her salvation."

"Master, are you planning to hold a funeral or bury her quietly?"

"Of course I want to hold a big funeral," Xia Houtian was obviously hesitant, "but after all, she hasn't come to my Xia Hou house yet, how can I hold a funeral for her?"

"What you said is wrong. She has been following you for a long time, and it is inappropriate for you, the Cangjiao of the Golden House, to put her outside your home. Since you like her so much, you can even hear the news of her death.

She was so sad that she fainted, which shows that you have a deep relationship. But you are unwilling to organize a grand funeral for her. I am afraid that her spirit in heaven will also be unhappy, and it will also cause a lifelong psychological burden on you, right?"

Xia Houtian was a little confused: "Master Baihu, what do you mean...?"

Qiu Wuhen frowned: "I told you not to reveal my identity!"

Xia Houtian was frightened and quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, I made a mistake. Young Master, oh no, sir, sir, do you want me to hold a funeral for her in all her glory?"

"Of course, you can't help it if you don't want to, but in my opinion, this is the only way you can be worthy of her and you. You don't even know she died tragically for more than a year now, don't you feel ashamed of her? What should I do?

During a funeral, setting up a mourning hall for everyone to express their condolences and express your grief is a basic respect for the deceased, not to mention that she was the person you loved most. As you just said, your wife should not be jealous.

, she’s already passed away, what’s the point of being jealous of a dead person?”

Qian Jinzhi glanced at Qiu Wuhen several times, but stopped talking.

Xia Houtian gritted his teeth and said: "Okay, since the husband has said so, then I will do it according to the husband's wishes. I will set up a mourning hall for her properly and organize the funeral according to my aunt's specifications. It will be lively and lively.

, so that her spirit in heaven can also be comforted."

"You can handle the funeral as normal, but the bones may not be available to you for the time being. I may still need them for investigation."

Xia Houtian was stunned, but did not dare to refute, so he could only say weakly and cautiously: "Then can you put her in the coffin instead of wrapping her in cloth? It's so pitiful, she will be very uncomfortable.

."

"..."

A chill ran down my spine.

Qiu Wuhen said: "Okay, but the coffin must be placed where I can see it, such as in the yard."

Xia Houtian sighed again: "This is not good, there are many family members in the yard, Yin Hong will be shy."

"..."

Qiu Wuhen was very upset by what he said. He looked at him sideways and said coldly: "How about I put it in your room?"

"Well...if sir insists, that's okay."

Can't you hear the truth?

Qiu Wuhen could only glare: "I already said, the coffin must be placed in a place that I can control. It cannot be placed in your room. Put it in my room. It is your home anyway."

Xia Houtian had no choice but to agree with a grimace.

Xia Houtian called his wife and told her about the matter. Mrs. Xia also started to sob and cry, saying: "My master values ​​love and justice so much, how can I compete with a dead woman for favor?"

She will definitely bury her in glory, so just do it as a concubine."

Immediately, he ordered the housekeeper to quickly buy a good nanmu coffin and send it to Qiu Wuhen's house. Qiu Wuhen put Yin Hong's bones in and put the coffin lid on without nailing it.

Qiu Wuhen sighed, Mr. Xiahou was really willing to spend a lot of money to buy such a good coffin to bury the body of a brothel woman, not to mention that this woman did not even have a real relationship with him.

Qian Jinzhi said to Qiu Wuhen: "Now the clue seems to be broken, what should I do?"

Qiu Wuhen said: "No, if my guess is correct, after the funeral is done, the man named Xie Zhigao should appear, if he is still in Yunduan County."

Upon hearing this, Qian Jinzhi nodded excitedly and said: "Yes, yes, why didn't I think of this move? Since he chased Yin Hong from Jiangnan to Yunduan County, and now if he knows that Yin Hong is dead and has a funeral,
Chapter completed!