bestfiction Chapter 803 You're still thinking pretty well.
Chapter 803 You're still thinking pretty well.
Xiao Liu had often run errands for Lu Yangyang in the past and understood her thoughts very well. As soon as Lu Yangyang spoke, he patted his chest and assured her, "Don't worry, Master, I'll go right away!"
Lu Yangyang smiled and nodded. Xiao Liu knew many people from all walks of life, so it was easy for him to run errands without attracting attention.
"If Magistrate Min asks, make up an excuse first. Tell him after my matter is resolved in a few days, so as not to cause him any trouble," Lu Yangyang instructed him.
"Don't worry about me handling things!" Xiao Liu went out confidently.
Min Lingshi's courtyard was not large. He had two disciples, both from poor families. The elder disciple had been studying with him for several years and was almost ready to graduate, so he rarely came. Only he and an old servant who did odd jobs lived in the courtyard. Fearing that he might not be able to provide adequate hospitality, Min Lingshi took some money and asked the old servant to go out and buy some snacks and food before calling Lu Yangyang over to talk.
Min Lingshi knew that Lu Yangyang's identity was extraordinary, so he didn't pry too much. He directly talked to her about some cases he had encountered at Dali Temple, wanting to hear Lu Yangyang's thoughts. At the same time, he was also very curious about who Lu Yangyang learned her autopsy skills from.
Lu Yangyang didn't hide anything from him and told him about her past experience helping the county magistrate to examine corpses. She didn't have much experience and couldn't compare to the knowledgeable Min Lingshi, but she still knew a little bit.
Min Lingshi was very happy. As a coroner, he naturally had opportunities to exchange ideas with his colleagues, but this profession was not easy and it was difficult to make any new breakthroughs. Lu Yangyang was different. She used medical techniques to deduce the cause of death, and many of her viewpoints were enlightening. The more they talked, the more excited they became, and they almost forgot the time. It wasn't until Xiao Liu came looking for them when it got dark that he realized they had been talking for more than two hours.
Min Lingshi was still eager to continue the conversation, but felt a little embarrassed, so he quickly got up to say goodbye, "I'm really sorry for taking up so much of your time."
Lu Yangyang smiled and said, "You're too kind. I'd like to have a chance to talk to you in the future."
My aunt said that autopsy is also a discipline, and people like Min Lingshi and Xiao Liu will always want to become coroners. So when her medical clinic opens in the future, she wants to develop this discipline as well. Nowadays, many government offices don't have coroners at all, and solving cases relies entirely on experience. Sometimes, cases where the cause of death is not found or is unclear are often overlooked, thus becoming cold cases and letting the real culprit go free.
Lu Yangyang was thinking about this matter and even hoped to invite Min Lingshi to be her teacher.
Min Lingshi was delighted to hear that Lu Yangyang still wanted to talk to him, and nodded in agreement, "Definitely, definitely."
Then they left reluctantly.
Lu Yangyang followed Xiao Liu into the courtyard. Xiao Liu led her to a side gate and out through a back alley, where a carriage was already waiting. After they got into the carriage, Xiao Liu said to her, "The house where Scholar Lu lives is on the same street as the house you used to live in. After you left, you left that house for us to live in. As time went by, we all found our own ways to make a living, and most of us left. Only the old couple who looked after the house for you are left. I gave them some money and told them to go to their country estate for a while. The house is empty now. Scholar Lu said he is waiting for you there."
The house that Xiao Liu mentioned was a gift from her elder brother when Lu Yangyang went to study at the academy. After receiving that house, she rarely returned to the Duke of Sheng's mansion. Later, His Majesty conferred upon her the title of Princess and bestowed upon her a Princess's mansion, after which the house became empty.
She left the capital with Zong Que in exile, but no one touched her private property. Whether it was her house in the capital or her estates and fields in the suburbs, everything was still in good condition, and most of it was handed over to Granny Shen to manage.
As for Lu Wei, he studied with his maternal grandfather and came to the capital to take the imperial examination. Even if his second brother couldn't settle him down, the Lan family still had many relatives and friends in the capital, so it's not surprising that his residence would be near the academy.
The house wasn't far away; the carriage arrived in less than 45 minutes.
Lu Yangyang and Xiao Liu got out of the carriage. Xiao Liu drove the carriage to the backyard. "I'll keep watch outside. Call me if you need anything, Master."
Lu Yangyang nodded and entered the courtyard. Lu Wei heard the noise and came out as well.
He had already changed his clothes, taking off his official robes and putting on a clean and neat set of casual clothes. He waved to Lu Yangyang, "Have you eaten? I bought some of your favorite foods on the way. I was bored earlier and boiled some water. Go wash up and I'll heat up the food."
Lu Yangyang ate, but she was so engrossed in chatting with Min Lingshi that she didn't eat much. Upon hearing this, she nodded, went to the kitchen to fetch water, and went to the bathroom to wash up.
She had spent most of the day with the Tenth Prince's corpse and hadn't had time to wash up. After washing up, she found some old clothes in her old room and changed into them, feeling much more comfortable.
She walked to the table and sat down. She first reached for a meat pie, took a couple of bites, and then remembered to ask, "Why did you go to Dali Temple to help out?"
Lu Wei was also very hungry. He had been busy at the Dali Temple all day. While eating, he replied, "Perhaps His Majesty thinks I am clever and quick-witted?"
Lu Yangyang rolled her eyes. "I got this from He Jingze, the son-in-law of Duke Xiao. Your father is called Lu Jibai. He used to work in the Eastern Palace of the former Crown Prince Chongwen. When you came to the capital to take the imperial examination, those people could recognize you. Do you think His Majesty, who used to keep an eye on the Eastern Palace, wouldn't have any suspicions about you?"
Although Lu Yangyang and Lu Wei are not biological siblings, they grew up practically inseparable and are extremely familiar with each other. They have no reservations and naturally don't hide anything from each other.
Lu Yangyang originally intended to ask him about this matter as soon as she returned to the capital, but she was delayed because she happened to meet Xue Wanyue. She didn't expect to meet him again at the Dali Temple.
Hearing Lu Jibai's name didn't affect Lu Wei's appetite. After finishing a bowl of rice, his stomach felt a little better. He wiped his mouth and sighed, "So the most dangerous place is the safest place. His Majesty suspects me and is watching me closely, which is why he singled me out and entrusted me with an important task. It's not necessarily a bad thing."
Lu Yangyang clicked her tongue lightly, "You're quite optimistic."
Lu Wei was quite helpless: "What can I do if I can't figure it out? To be honest, I used to suspect that his identity might be that of a descendant of a disgraced official. Fortunately, he has always been secretive about it, otherwise I would have had problems registering for the imperial examination and wouldn't have been able to leave Qingzhou Prefecture, let alone come to the capital and be discovered! But I can't keep hiding because of him. I said I want to become the top scholar, how can I let some unknown father who doesn't even know his name block my way!"
Lu Yangyang almost choked on her words about her "wild father," and said, "Your mother's rolling pin should have smashed your mouth first."