This time, it wasn't difficult to identify the body. Although the murderer had rummaged through all the victim's belongings, one item was left behind.
It was a sachet, stained red with blood. The fragrance of the sachet mixed with the smell of blood, creating an indescribable odor.
"This sachet seems to be embroidered in the style of the girls from the Rouge Pavilion," Mo Xu said, looking down at the sachet as a clue. Although the silk thread with the name on it had been worn out during the dragging, the embroidery pattern still revealed its origin.
Song Yan watched Mo Xu analyzing so confidently. However, the Rouge Pavilion was the largest brothel in Yu Ling.
Seeing Mo Xu's rather young face, Song Yan couldn't help but tease him, "I didn't expect you, Mo Xu, to be a frequent visitor to brothels. I'm not being nosy, but at your age, you'd better restrain yourself."
"Absolutely not!" Mo Xu got anxious upon hearing this.
This was a huge slander! If his mother heard about it, she would surely break his legs.
To avoid further misunderstanding, Mo Xu quickly explained, "I got this sachet when I passed by the Rouge Pavilion. A girl at the door forced it on me. I only took it once. Because the embroidery pattern was unique, I took a closer look."
"The girls there do seem to do that, saying it can attract customers," another investigator said, seeing Mo Xu's flustered explanation and deciding to testify for him, proving that what he said was true.
Of course, Song Yan knew what kind of person Mo Xu was. He just wanted to ease the tense atmosphere around them.
Thanks to his words, the atmosphere became much more relaxed.
These days, everyone had been busy investigating the case, and everyone in the Investigation Department was on edge. It was likely that everyone had heard some rumors about the thing he wanted to keep hidden.
It was only natural. If they still hadn't noticed, it would have been really strange.
Because of this, everyone in the Investigation Department was being extremely careful, afraid of having an unpleasant experience during their last days together.
In this kind of atmosphere, Song Yan felt extremely uncomfortable. Every time he was in this situation, he always felt that everyone didn't believe he could save the Investigation Department.
"Alright, I know you're not that kind of person. Since the clue has been confirmed, go and investigate. Remember not to tip off the enemy," Song Yan said, rubbing his temples and forcing a smile as he gave them the order.
"Yes," the investigators replied in unison and then walked out of the door. Song Yan looked at the empty room, put down the pen in his hand, and propped his forehead with his hand. He looked rather exhausted.
"Director..."
Just then, Mo Xu, who had just left, suddenly poked his head in at the door. Seeing Song Yan's appearance, he knew that Song Yan had been having a hard time these days.
Investigating the case day and night, and under the pressure from the emperor, it was impossible for him to be in a good state.
When he left just now, he noticed that Song Yan didn't look well. After thinking about it, he turned back and whispered while leaning against the door.
Hearing the sound, Song Yan looked up and saw Mo Xu standing at the door, only showing his head. He frowned slightly.
"Why aren't you going to investigate the case? What are you doing at the door?" Song Yan gathered his thoughts. The atmosphere in the Investigation Department was extremely critical now. Everyone was worried that the Investigation Department might really be in danger. In this situation, he couldn't impose his negative emotions on others.
After thinking for a while, Mo Xu said, "Although Master Ye said he wouldn't come to the Investigation Department to see you, you can go to the private school to find him."
"Why did you suddenly mention this?" Song Yan was a bit surprised when he heard this. It was rather unusual for Mo Xu to bring this up suddenly.
Mo Xu grabbed the corner of his clothes. Although he felt he was being nosy, even he, as slow as he was, could tell what had happened today.
"You and Master Ye had a quarrel today, right? It seems that you're both quite unhappy. Moreover, every time you see Master Ye, your mood will improve. There's still me and Master to investigate the case. Director, go and talk things out with Master Ye quickly," Mo Xu said. Then, without waiting for Song Yan to reply, he ran away like a rabbit.
"Does seeing him really cheer me up?"
Song Yan looked at the empty door. The fragrance of jasmine in the courtyard wafted into the inner cabinet with the wind. Perhaps because of what Mo Xu had just said, Song Yan really wanted to see Ye Zhiqiu now.
He carried a small lantern and walked slowly on the way to the private school. He didn't know why, but on the way to see Ye Zhiqiu, his anxious heart really calmed down little by little.
The closer he got to the private school, the stronger the fragrance of jasmine became. When he got a bit closer, he saw Ye Zhiqiu standing in the courtyard watering the flowers.
The wind blew, gently fluttering his moon - white robe. He stood among the flowers and leaves, and the corner of his clothes was also tinged with the fragrance of flowers.
Even now, Song Yan still thought it was incredible. The encounter with Ye Zhiqiu half a month ago was extremely unpleasant. At that time, he was still a warm corpse.
But now, he was standing right in front of him, and they had become partners. Everything seemed extremely incredible.
The continuous murders in Yu Ling and the person with an immortal body.
Things had become more and more mysterious since his appearance. Song Yan was curious about the mysteries surrounding Ye Zhiqiu.
But as he continued to probe, he had some different feelings for him.
"Why are you here so late, Director Song?"
Just as Song Yan was in a daze, Ye Zhiqiu was standing on a higher place with a watering can in his hand, looking at Song Yan not far away. He didn't even notice when the lamp in his hand had gone out.
He didn't know what he was thinking and just stood there blankly. Although what had happened today was indeed unpleasant, he couldn't just watch someone standing in a daze at his door without doing anything.
Ye Zhiqiu sighed softly and said this.
His words made Song Yan snap out of his daze immediately. He looked up and met Ye Zhiqiu's eyes.
There was no trace of emotion in his eyes, and his voice was cold.
"What were you thinking, Director Song? You didn't even notice the candle went out," Ye Zhiqiu said again after pausing for a while, seeing that Song Yan was still in a daze.
He put the watering can on the table and planned to take out a lamp to light Song Yan's way back to the Investigation Department.