Zhu Yao was dumbfounded by Ji Yunshu's words.
She didn't expect Ji Yunshu to analyze it like this.
She thought about it carefully and felt that it was indeed strange. Why didn't she think of it at that time?
She said, "Miss Ji, now that you mention it, it is really strange. Why would Young Master Wang leave his courtyard in the middle of the night? Moreover, how could he coincidentally meet Shi Yan? Moreover, the people in the villa said that Shi Yan returned to his room drunk yesterday and didn't arrange a place to meet with Young Master Wang. Moreover, Young Master Wang didn't go to Shi Yan's courtyard. What happened at that time? "
She fell into confusion!
Ji Yunshu's eyes slightly sank, but her heart was still clouded. She continued to analyze, "There is one more thing that is very strange. Wang Huai's body was found in an abandoned courtyard in the backyard, a distance away from the rockery on the west side of the courtyard. But according to the bloodstains, the scene of the crime was behind the rockery. Since that was the case, why did the heir spend so much effort to carry Wang Huai's body to the abandoned courtyard? After a person killed someone, he didn't cover up the evidence, but instead spent so much time moving the body and deliberately mystifying things. This is too complicated and completely unnecessary! "
Zhu Yao nodded in agreement, "That's right. If he really killed someone, he should have destroyed the evidence! Why would he spend time doing something so fearless? That's why I said that Shi Yan is definitely not the murderer. Someone must have framed him! "
As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes, and the worry and apprehension in her heart lessened a bit.
She was even more certain that Li Shiyan was definitely not the murderer!
Although Ji Yunshu felt that there were many suspicious points, she didn't delve too deeply into the case. She could only analyze the case based on Zhu Yao and Cai 'er's narration. As for the truth? Before everything was investigated clearly, it was only a guess!
She held Zhu Yao's trembling hand and comforted her, "Miss Zhu, don't worry too much. If the heir didn't kill anyone, I believe that the people from the Supreme Court will definitely investigate thoroughly. At that time, justice will naturally be served to the heir."
"But right now, we still don't know where Shi Yan is. I'm very afraid that something might have happened to him. Moreover, it's already been a whole day. The people from the Supreme Court and the villa are looking for him, but there is still no news. "
"I think … he should be fine."
"Why are you so sure?" Zhu Yao asked her.
Ji Yunshu said, "Since the Crown Prince hasn't left Misty Peak, then if something really happened to him, the people from the Supreme Court should have found him by now. In other words, they might have already found his corpse. However, they haven't found him after searching for a whole day. Perhaps this is also good news. It proves that the Crown Prince is fine, he might …"
"Maybe what?"
"He might know that everyone is looking for him, but he has been hiding for some reason."
"Hiding?" Zhu Yao frowned, her eyes full of confusion. Her heart also seized the opportunity to tense up. She grabbed Ji Yunshu's hand tightly and asked, "What do you mean? What did he mean by hiding? Why was he hiding? He knew that everyone was looking for him. If he hadn't killed anyone, he should have stepped forward! Miss Ji, do you know something? If you know, tell me. "
There was a hint of pleading in his tone.
"How would I know the whereabouts of the Crown Prince? I was just analyzing it, I don't know the truth. If we want the truth to be revealed, he needs to come out himself. Otherwise, no one can solve this problem. "
As the saying goes, whoever started the trouble should untie it. If Li Shiyan didn't appear, the case would come to a deadlock.
Zhu Yao sobbed softly, "Shiyan, he …"
Ji Yunshu knew that it was useless to say more, so she could only try her best to comfort her. Then, she asked Cai 'er to take Zhu Yao to rest, and she returned to her room.
Originally, her thoughts were on Jing Rong, but now that something like this had happened, she couldn't help but feel uneasy.
After all, five years ago, Li Shiyan saved her on Mount Liang.
She would always remember that kindness.
She also said that if there was a day, she would definitely return the favor.
Perhaps the Heavens had already arranged all of this in order for her to help Li Shiyan resolve his predicament today.
But now, the biggest problem was … Li Shiyan was nowhere to be found!
Even if she wanted to return the favor, she didn't know how to do so.
… …
It was already late at night.
At this time, on the mountain road of Misty Peak, a group of people and horses were going up the mountain.
Inside the carriage, Marquis Kang was holding his breath and sitting upright. His hands were tightly grasping his knees, and his face was full of worry.
The moment he heard that his son was a murderer, his heart had been tense.
It had only been a day, how could such a thing happen?
Next to him, Minister Zhu was also feeling the same. Although this matter had nothing to do with his Zhu family, the two families were connected by marriage. In the future, Li Shiyan would be his son-in-law. Now that such a thing had happened, he was naturally sweating profusely. He was also worried about his daughter. Presumably, that girl was scared to death!
"Everything was fine, how could such a thing happen?" Minister Zhu said with a heavy sigh.
Marquis's whole face froze, and he said with certainty, "Shiyan definitely wouldn't do such a thing. Even if he didn't have a sense of propriety, he wouldn't be so muddle-headed."
He knew very well what kind of person his son was!
Even if Li Shiyan was used to being arrogant and domineering in Yan Jing, he wasn't a bad person. He wouldn't have the intention to kill.
There must be some misunderstanding!
But —
Minister Zhu said with concern, "But according to the message that Lord Li sent, he said that the witness and the material evidence are all here."
"Ridiculous! Money can do anything, and of course, people can also be bribed! As for the so-called material evidence, it's even more ridiculous. Maybe the jade pendant on Shiyan was stolen and deliberately left behind. In short, before we find Shiyan, I don't believe anything you say. "
"Not only you, I don't believe it either! Why would the Crown Prince kill someone? "Minister Zhu said.
Marquis was burning with anxiety. He opened the curtain and ordered outside, "Hurry up."
"Yes!"
The carriage sped all the way, and soon they arrived at the suspension bridge of Misty Peak.
Marquis and Minister Zhu got off the carriage and were about to rush over when they saw a carriage following closely behind them.
Looking back, it turned out to be the carriage of the Wang family.
They saw the Minister of Works, Wang Zong, coming down from above with an ugly expression. When he saw Marquis and Minister Zhu, his face darkened and his eyes were filled with hostility. He looked as if he wanted to kill someone but was trying hard to restrain himself. His hands secretly clenched into fists, and then he quickly walked up.
He fiercely said to Marquis Kangding, "Marquis, you really raised a good son!"
His words were full of sarcasm and anger.
Master Hou had wanted to discuss this matter calmly with Minister Wang. He did not expect that this person would say such harsh words. Master Hou's face immediately darkened and he said, "Minister Wang, everything is still unknown now. Don't jump to a conclusion."
Minister Wang snorted, "Unknown? Do you think I don't know anything? All the evidence shows that your son killed my nephew. As a Marquis, you allowed your son to commit murder. When I find Li Shiyan and interrogate him, I will personally report you to the Emperor! "
"I know my son's character very well. He would not kill anyone, let alone kill your nephew. If Minister Wang slandered me again, don't blame me for reporting you to the Emperor."
"Okay, then I'll wait! I want to see how you will get your son off the hook! "Minister Wang was furious. He swung his sleeves and crossed the bridge first.
His whole body was full of hostility.
Although the Marquis of Kang Ding's authority was greater than that of Wang Zong, the one who died was his nephew. Furthermore, Minister Wang did not have any children and had raised his nephew by his side. He had even planned to have his nephew send him off in the future. But now, the old had to send off the young. His only hope was dead! Naturally, he put all his eggs in one basket. How could he care about the difference in status?
Minister Zhu immediately comforted Marquis, "Marquis, let's go to the villa first and see Lord Li and the Supreme Court Officer first."
Marquis suppressed his emotions. His face was extremely ugly, but he still nodded.
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