Chapter 252: General Medical Knowledge

Chapter 252: General Medical Knowledge

Huaiqing’s brows furrowed slightly, and as Xu Qi’an moved, she looked toward the dull-colored yellow silk cloth, her clear, cold voice laced with eagerness, “What did you find?”

Xu Qi’an shrugged his shoulders, “I guess the mystery lies in this piece of cloth, but I don’t know what kind of machine is hidden.”

Wyvern’s pretty eyes flashed “?” , not understanding why he had just said what he said in such a throwaway way.

Wei Yuan’s gaze then fell on the yellow silk cloth and said, “This is the material that can only be used by concubines in the palace who are above the third rank.”

Concubines in the palace also have ranks, and at the top of the list are the Empress, the Royal Consort, and the Noble Consort. Those with a fixed title such as Fu Fei are of the first rank.

Further down, Madam, Noble Lady, Zhaoyi, and so on, are all within the first three grades.

The hierarchical division of the harem beauties touched Xu Qi’an’s intellectual blind spot, but it wasn’t much of a problem, and he asked, “So how did the palace maidens get this kind of material?”

The Fourth Prince replied, “Either there is a reward from a nobleman, or it was stolen.”

Xu Qi’an nodded.

Wei Yuan took the yellow silk cloth, which was dull in color and somewhat aged, and examined it, “Spring of the thirty-first year of Yuanjing”

“Did anything happen this year, humble servant refers to the palace.” Xu Qi’an had a bright idea and directly asked if any major events had happened that year.

It was his inspiration from the last time the Queen was deposed.

In the 13th year of Yuanjing, the Empress was sent to the Cold Palace.

The following year Wei Yuan went on an expedition and struck the northern barbarians in triumph, and the Empress came out of the Cold Palace, if she did not learn about this incident, Xu Qi’an could only guess that Emperor Yuan Jing was mindful of his old feelings and pardoned the Empress if she did not learn about this incident, she could only guess that Emperor Yuan Jing was mindful of his old feelings and pardoned the Empress.

Therefore, the material left behind by the courtesan Huang Xiaorou, embroidered with the thirty-first year of Yuanjing, might be a clue to look for in the Great Chronicle of the Year.

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

“Think again?” Xu Qi’an was reluctant.

Both still shook their heads.

Well, the two college bully teamed up to veto, then most likely there is no hope also, the district is a courtesan, how can it be related to the big event.

Xu Qi’an licked his tongue, somewhat excited.

The investigation of the case of Concubine Fu has finally entered the difficult mode, the previous clues were deliberately thrown out by the mastermind behind the case, and the case itself is not very difficult.

In other words, even if he hadn’t taken over the case, someone else would have been able to find out, the difference being only the length of time.

And now, having jumped out of the guidance of the mastermind behind the scenes, it was finally his turn to show off his skills.

wait a minute!

Lightning suddenly struck into Xu Qi’an’s mind, and he thought of a detail he had overlooked.

He straightened his back, his face serious, and said, “Lord Wei, my humble servant has something to ask for advice.”

Seeing that the little gong he appreciated was serious, Wei Yuan put down his teacup and said mildly, “Speak.”

“Before my humble servant returned to the capital, the case of Concubine Fu had been delayed, and the three divisions were shirking their responsibilities, unwilling to investigate. If, indeed, humble servant dies, will this case be finalized as the work of the Crown Prince?”

Xu Qi’an initially thought that the case was so involved that the three divisions were unwilling to take over, until he was resurrected and happened to take over this hot potato.

When he met the Crown Prince that day, the Secretary of the Da Lisi had also insinuated that he was a pawn.

Wei Yuan picked up his teacup again and took a sip of tea unhurriedly, ”Today, when His Majesty wants to abolish the queen, the three divisions and all the princes disagreed, believing that the three divisions should be allowed to confirm it before discussing the abolition of the queen. Instead, it should not be abolished when His Majesty says so.

“The idea of the princes is nothing more than three points: First, the abolition of the queen is a matter of great importance, and must go through the process, not rashly. Second, the princes loathe such sudden events, which will make them feel that they don’t have enough control over the court. Three, they need time to calculate the matters after the abolition.”

That is why the king and his subjects have been playing against each other since ancient times. Xu Qi’an understood, “So, it’s the same with the Crown Prince?”

Wei Yuan nodded, “The Crown Prince is a matter of national importance, can’t it be that Your Majesty says three days? It’s not that the three divisions aren’t investigating, but they’re telling your majesty that they need time.”

“. So, there’s actually no need for me at all, even if I didn’t come back, in a few more days, someone will take over this case. Then based on the clues given by the real culprit behind the scenes, they will follow the clues and investigate the Empress step by step.”

Xu Qi’an’s words caused the Fourth Prince’s eyes to widen in surprise.

Wei Yuan, on the other hand, was thoughtful.

“So, you were assassinated last night because the man behind the curtain didn’t want you to look into it any further. He was afraid.” Princess Huaiqing hit the nail on the head, stating the speculation in Xu Qi’an’s heart.

“Scared?” The Fourth Prince wondered.

“Lord Xu’s resurrection was beyond the expectations of those behind the scenes, and his reputation was so loud that those behind the scenes didn’t dare to allow him to continue his investigation. Thus, after the clues pointed to the mother, the people behind the scenes immediately dispatched assassins with the intention of eradicating Lord Xu.”

Wyking explains to his brother in law.

“So it is.”

The Fourth Prince asked, “Then how do we check now?”

Wei Yuan and Huaiqing didn’t speak and looked at Xu Qi’an.

They’re all extremely smart people, but it’s up to the professionals to investigate the case.

Just like Xu Qi’an often felt that his IQ was comparable to Einstein’s, but he also had to admit that he was still a billion points short of building a small thing like an atomic bomb, and had to rely on professional scientists.

Meeting the gazes of the three, the famous detective Xu Ningyan said in a deep voice, “This official, to open the coffin and examine the corpse.”

The Imperial Palace.

The Fourth Prince and Princess Huaiqing brought Xu Qi’an into the palace, and as the carriage pulled into the palace gates, Xu Qi’an lifted the curtain and proposed:

“I still have to inform that young eunuch, after all, this is the rule that His Majesty has set for me.”

The Fourth Prince thought for a moment and nodded, “Not bad, Lord Xu is indeed a law-abiding and disciplined man, loyal to the Da Feng and to Father.”

You’re overthinking it, I’m just speaking from the heart Xu Qi’an was moved to say, “The Fourth Prince is wise to recognize people.”

Huaiqing was in the other carriage, and such a thing as an unmarried princess sharing a carriage with a young man was definitely not allowed.

If there wasn’t the Fourth Prince as an obtrusive great-uncle, Xu Qi’an might have been brazen enough to try and ask to share a ride with Her Highness.

The Fourth Prince immediately sent someone forward to notify him, and a quarter of an hour later, the little eunuch in the light blue flying fish suit came flying in.

He looked at Xu Qi’an suspiciously and said, “Lord Xu, hasn’t the case been closed?”

Xu Qi’an replied, “As long as His Majesty has not withdrawn the gold medal, this official will continue to investigate.”

“Okay, fine.”

The young eunuch actually didn’t want to take this job anymore, and wanted to live a few more years.

But with Huaiqing and the Fourth Prince at his side, he didn’t dare to refuse, and very helplessly followed Xu Qi’an, going along with him to the ice cellar.

Approaching the ice cellar, Xu Qi’an suddenly commanded, “You go and invite an old Sister over.”

Sending away the little eunuch, Xu Qi’an, Princess Huaiqing and the Fourth Prince entered the ice cellar and saw the corpse of palace maid Huang Xiaorou.

The autopsy marks on her neck and chest have been stitched up.

“His Majesty has re-examined the corpse.” Xu Qi’an stared at palace maid Huang Xiaorou’s corpse.

At the sight of the swollen, ghastly white corpse, the Fourth Prince frowned repeatedly and averted his gaze.

“What else do you want to test?” Huaiqing asked without changing his face.

“Do you still remember the ‘rules’ that I told Your Highness during yesterday’s autopsy?” Xu Qi’an greeted the eunuch managing the ice cellar and said, “Carry her to the courtyard, the light here is too dim.”

Huaiqing froze for a moment, then realized what Xu Qi’an meant, and a faint blush quietly hung on her fair cheeks.

She knew what Xu Qi’an was up to.

Two eunuchs came in from outside, carrying crude wooden planks out of the ice cellar and placing the body in the courtyard, exposed to the sun.

Xu Qi’an let the corpse sit in the sunlight for a few moments until the young eunuch led an old sister over, and Xu Qi’an looked at it and rejoiced.

It’s the old Sister who’s a better driver than he is.

Seeing Huaiqing and the Fourth Prince, the old Sister hurriedly saluted.    Then, towards Xu Qi’an, she complained in a low voice: “This lord, why did you let the old slave come to examine the corpse again, the old slave is not a coroner, all day long he examines and examines, he can’t even eat.”

Walking closer, saw is a swollen ugly female corpse, the old ma’am “ah”, covered his eyes: “check can’t check can’t, please adults don’t make it difficult for the old slave.”

The Fourth Prince’s brow furrowed, and just as he opened his mouth to reprimand, Xu Qi’an waved his hand, then pulled out a grain of broken silver, roughly five coins, placed it in his palm, spread it out, and laughed, “Sister, can it be examined?”

“The old slave is still happy to serve Your Excellency.” The old Sister said in a pleasant manner, “What would Your Excellency like to test?”

Xu Qi’an pointed at the female corpse, “Check if she’s tight.”

Wrapping her hands in coarse fabric, the old Sister spread the corpse’s legs.

The Fourth Prince and Huaiqing turned around at the same time, not looking at the next maneuver.

After about ten seconds or so, the two heard the old Sister “eek”, “This female corpse is not a virgin.”

Not Virgin Huaiqing and the Fourth Prince looked at each other, both shocked and appalled.

The so-called harem beautiful 3,000 people, this 3,000 people, in fact, including the courtesans.

Throughout the dynasties, examples of emperors honoring courtesans abound, and with the founding of the Dafeng for five hundred years, there have been a handful of concubines of courtesan origin throughout history.

Although Huang Xiaorou was an inconspicuous courtesan, she essentially belonged to the emperor’s woman and was Emperor Yuan Jing’s private property.

All the women in the harem belong to the Emperor. It’s one thing if they are or not, but that’s the way the system works.

Xu Qi’an’s eyes lit up, as if some sort of speculation of his had been confirmed, and he took a step forward, saying, “Sister, take another look to see if she’s ever been pregnant.”

“This,” the old Sister looked at the swollen female corpse, her old face wrinkled into a ball, “the old slave wouldn’t be able to tell.”

What do I need you for, give me back my silver. Xu Qi’an spat in his heart, hesitated for a moment, and sighed: “Forget it, Mudzakai, I’ll do it myself.”

So she took over from the old Sister and spread the legs of the female corpse.

A quarter of an hour later, in the courtyard, Xu Qi’an placed his hands in a bucket of water and kept rubbing, kept rubbing, a square piece of soap horn, was used by him to become smaller and smaller and smaller.

Wearing a white palace dress, tall and tall, Rapunzel Huaiqing stood on the side, the cool wind pulled her skirt and flicked her hair, icy clean, clear and stunning.

“How much longer are you going to wash?”

There was a note of helplessness in Wyvern’s voice.

“Wash until you change a layer of skin.” Xu Qi’an didn’t have the good sense to say.

Though his middle and ring fingers, too, had trudged back and forth across the muddy road, they should never have been subjected to the same aggravation as they had just been.

“It’s all that old Sister’s fault, not much skill, and she’s embezzled five coins of silver from me, which you’ll have to reimburse me for, Your Highness.”

Huaiqing automatically ignored his whining and asked, “What’s your basis for saying she was pregnant?”

“This is much more; when a woman is pregnant, fine lines in the shape of sparkles appear on her belly and at the base of her thighs, something called stretch marks.”

“If that’s the case, Fang, how come that old Sister didn’t see it?”

“Properly toned, stretch marks will disappear. The stretch marks on Huang Xiaorou’s body were very, very faint, and with the body soaking and swelling, the stretch marks became even harder to distinguish. Even humble servant doesn’t dare to confirm it, and Old Sister thinks it must be the same.” Xu Qi’an rubbed his hands together as he explained:

“One more thing, during yesterday’s autopsy, I showed Your Highness the scars under Huang Xiaorou’s breasts remember my movements.”

Xu Qi’an did a hard upward flip.

Huaiqing blushed a little, this guy, always making rude gestures in front of her.

No matter how unconventional she was, she was still an unmarried princess in the end.

“Of course, an exceptionally gifted woman can also reach that kind of scale, so this one is only for reference.” Xu Qi’an added in his heart:

Your Highness you are one of those gifted women.

“Then why did you personally examine the corpse just now?” Huaiqing asked, if it was just those two items, then there was no need for Xu Qi’an to personally do it at all.

Xu Qi’an was silent.

Whether or not you’ve had a baby can be determined by the shape of your cervix, in addition to stretch marks.

This question was not easy to answer, it was too academic, just like when he taught Xu Suoyin the difference between when a boy grows up and when a girl grows up, in a way that was easy to understand and enjoyable for both young and old.

“Before a woman gives birth, she is like a nestling waiting to be fed, and her mouth is open. After giving birth, she is satisfied, so her mouth is closed.” Xu Qi’an worded it carefully.

“???” Wyvern looked at him blankly.

Xu Qi’an scratched his head, “Princess, ever read a medical book?”

Huaiqing looked at him and said coldly, “Yesterday, during the autopsy, you suddenly had a headache, and when the Palace took your pulse, I said that I was slightly versed in the art of healing.”

“Ohhh, that’s simple.” Xu Qi’an high-fived and smiled, “For a woman who has not given birth, the fetal uterine opening is shaped like an ‘O’, and after giving birth, it becomes a ‘I’.”

This explanation, the intelligent Princess Huaiqing was able to understand it in seconds, just thinking about the words of the tiger and wolf that he had just said, Huaiqing didn’t want to pay attention to him.

The fourth prince, who did not understand the art of medicine, seemed to understand, and lamented, “Mr. Xu is knowledgeable and talented.”

This point of knowledge comes from a love murder case Xu Qi’an encountered in his past life, where the deceased was a woman who had two feet in two boats, following in the footsteps of Makoto.

When the old coroner dissected the body, he said, “Don’t look at her, she’s not married, but the house has actually died.

Xu Qi’an, who was acting as an assistant at the time, said, “Old driver take me.

And so brings out this point of knowledge.

“I’ve had people check on Huang Xiaorou, she entered the palace in the twenty-eighth year of Yuanjing .” Xu Qi’an glanced at the two Highnesses.

The subtext is that someone is prying the wall of Emperor Yuan Jing.

When Yuan Jing was twenty-eight years old, the old emperor had long abstained from monasticism, he didn’t even touch the Empress, the magnificent Chen Guifei, how could he possibly touch a small courtesan?

“Who could it be?” The Fourth Prince was deep in thought.

Xu Qi’an looked at him silently.

“What are you looking at this palace for?” The Fourth Prince felt offended.

Xu Qi’an withdrew his gaze and analyzed, ”This person is actually very easy to find, he is bound to satisfy two conditions: one, to be able to enter and exit the harem relatively freely, and the Zonglu meets this point.

“Two, bold and emboldened, or else they wouldn’t dare to lay hands on the courtesans.”

At that moment, Huaiqing suddenly said, “Imperial brother, this palace has something to say to Lord Xu.”

The Fourth Prince frowned, glanced at his sibling, and slowly nodded his head, “This Palace will leave first.”

Seeing the Fourth Prince leave, Huaiqing coldly slanted his eyes at Emperor Yuan Jing’s eyes and ears, the little eunuch.

“Get out.”

The little eunuch lowered his head and left without saying a word.

Supporting everyone, Huaiqing stared at Xu Qi’an with a solemn expression, “Lord Xu, Huang Xiaorou’s self-murder and the mother’s confession of guilt are most likely related to this man.”

Xu Qi’an fiddled with the water in the bucket, her pupils dilated and unfocused, ”Princess is too subjective, you must be calm when investigating a case and make assumptions based on clues. We have now discovered that Huang Xiaorou was once pregnant, assuming that the man is not His Majesty, someone else.

“Suppose Huang Xiaorou killed herself, and the Empress saved her and confessed to the crime, all because of that man. Then, he still needs to fulfill one more condition:

“This man has a close relationship with the Empress but not much of a connection with His Majesty, so he can go in and out of the Harem, but if he does anything to disrupt the Harem, His Majesty will not hesitate to behead him.

“The Fourth Prince is His Majesty’s first son, and even if he had bullied a palace maid, His Majesty would not be so angry as to kill him. Naturally, the Empress has no reason to “confess” because there is no need to.”

Speaking here, he raised his head and locked eyes with Huaiqing’s bright autumn eyes, “Does Your Highness have a candidate in mind?”

Huaiqing sank down, his tone cold, “I think of someone.”

PS: When I wrote this chapter, I revisited the case to make sure I didn’t miss any details, and kept deliberating, so I finished updating it, and I’d like to do it sooner if I can.

Still 10,000 words today.