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[Coroner's Diary]

[Episode 3]

Mission accomplished.

Miss,

you've truly been a great help to us.

Madam, there's no need to stand on ceremony.

The Grand Princess will only be out of danger

if her wound shows no signs of infection

within the next two days.

Miss Qin,

would you be willing to stay for a few more days to care for her?

I would be deeply grateful.

It's part of my duty.

Someone, come quickly!

Prepare the Plum Garden for Miss Qin.

Ensure everything is arranged

to the same standard as the Princess's quarters.

Yes, Madam.

You may go in and see her now.

Alright.

Hurry.

Miss Qin,

please have a seat.

Bai Feng, make some tea.

Yes, Your Highness.

Thank you for your help, Your Highness.

Now, this should be returned to its rightful owner.

In my hands, Hanyue is nothing more than a weapon for self-defense.

But in yours, it can be used to heal and save lives.

Giving it to you is truly allowing it to fulfill its greatest purpose.

Hanyue is crafted from pure jade.

Since Your Highness has so generously bestowed it upon me,

I will be sure to live up to its name.

The other day, I heard you

mention Minister Shen's revised edition of "The Washing Away of Wrongs."

So I sought out his work and read through it.

I found his case judgments

to be sharp

and perceptive,

truly the mark of a righteous official of his time.

His reputation is well-earned.

Lord Shen Yi has served in local government for many years,

and his insights are undoubtedly unique.

He once said that criminal justice

forms the foundation of good governance and public security.

I wholeheartedly agree with that view.

It's just a pity—

Speaking of the criminal cases,

when will I be able to start investigating the one at the Marquis Mansion?

I've already arranged with Prefect Huo to begin the re-investigation tomorrow.

That's good to hear.

If you'll excuse me, I must go check on the Grand Princess.

I'll seek your guidance another time, Your Highness.

Apologies for my lack of consideration.

Please make yourself comfortable, Miss Qin.

Master,

the moment you mentioned Shen Yi,

Fu Ling's face went pale with fear.

They won't tell me anything more.

But why would they be so secretive

about someone they hold in such high regard?

[Marquis of Anyang's Mansion]

Little Wan'er,

this time you not only helped Huo Huaixin catch Wei Wu,

saving his position,

but also greatly boosted his reputation.

He must be regretting now

that he broke off your engagement with Huo Ning.

Right now,

I just want to examine the body as soon as possible.

Everything else is irrelevant to me.

Huo Huaixin may have secured his own future,

but I still don't know when Jia will be cleared of suspicion.

I don't need you to go easy on me.

I wasn't holding back.

I was just distracted.

Indeed, I'm no match for Your Ladyship.

Ever since Rou passed, and her body still lies unburied,

I find myself wanting to stay by her side every day.

It's the only thing I can do for her now.

All I hope is to bring her home soon,

so she can finally rest in peace.

That's what we in the Yue family wish for as well.

Thankfully, with Little Wan'er's help,

we're getting closer to uncovering the real culprit.

Really?

Miss Qin, do you happen to know investigative techniques?

I only have some medical knowledge

and try to assist the prefect's office however I can.

In any case,

I'm truly grateful to you, Miss Qin.

As long as there's even a sliver of hope,

it brings me great comfort.

I'll take my leave now.

He managed the give-and-take

with you so smoothly.

He doesn't seem the least bit unsettled.

Most illegitimate sons are like that.

They have to read others' moods just to get by.

The fact that he's won the Duke of Song's favor

is no small accomplishment.

Maybe it's because my work demands constant caution.

I have little patience for those who are always scheming.

No wonder Grandma said you live too wearily.

That's because people's hearts are unfathomable.

Jia has truly been wronged.

The guards and attendants escorting the bride from the Duke of Song's Mansion

numbered nearly a hundred.

There were also maids surrounding the bridal sedan chair.

How could a living, breathing person

die inside without anyone noticing?

Jia was just going to receive the bride.

That's how he ended up being framed.

But he doesn't even know

what Song Rou looks like.

Do you really think that headless body is Song Rou?

No matter who she was,

only the corpse can tell me the truth.

How comfortable.

In these couple of days,

prepare some fine gifts

and pick an auspicious date

to visit the Qin Mansion

and finalize the marriage between Ning and Miss Qin.

No way!

I went through so much trouble to call off the engagement.

Ning absolutely cannot marry that jinx!

Go. Get out.

You foolish woman!

That girl is no ordinary person.

With her abilities,

she's bound to bring fortune to the Huo family.

Our days of prosperity are just beginning.

Really?

Trust me.

We'll go with that decision.

My Lady, I was so nervous today.

I only breathed a sigh of relief

when the Grand Princess finally woke up.

How are you not worried at all?

Unnecessary worry only clouds the mind.

Only by saving the Grand Princess

and earning the Yue family's gratitude

can we move forward with our plan.

It's a risk we had to take.

Fortunately, everyone in the Marquis Mansion is truly decent.

Otherwise, how could we hope for any peace in the days ahead?

Ghost!

Ghost! There's a ghost!

My Lady!

-It's nothing. -My Lady.

It was that headless bride!

It's alright.

There are no such things as ghosts or gods in this world.

Don't be afraid.

But I saw it with my own eyes!

What you saw wasn't a ghost.

It was someone with an agenda.

Uncle,

I've ordered people to search around Plum Garden.

No suspicious individuals were found.

Could it really be Song Rou,

back from the grave to seek revenge?

The culprit

was able to find Miss Qin's chamber

in such a short time

and even managed to evade my guards.

They must be extremely familiar with the Marquis Mansion.

Lantern.

Miss Qin, have you noticed anything?

Although the perpetrator tried to cover their tracks,

Your Highness, please take a look.

The petals on these rose bushes

are all wilted,

yet they've fallen in the same direction.

It's clear they were hastily brushed aside by the intruder.

Indeed.

That person must've climbed over the wall

and paused here to catch their breath,

leaving footprints on the moss-covered tiles.

Look,

those flowers

match exactly what Little Wan'er described.

But if it wasn't a ghost,

then how could someone

be floating in mid-air

without a head?

If that person has mastered lightness skills,

it wouldn't be difficult at all.

They could use the flower bed as a springboard

to leap onto the stone pillar,

then use the hem of the bridal gown to hide their feet,

creating the illusion of floating in midair.

After scaring the two of you,

they could make a clean getaway.

Let me carry it.

It's indeed so.

They're simply using the guise of a ghost

to create confusion

and divert attention.

Tomorrow, you're supposed to examine the corpse at the morgue.

They made their move in the Plum Garden at just this moment,

probably intending to scare you away.

The matter of Miss Qin examining the corpse

was only known to my wife, myself,

Ning and her brother within the household.

How did the news leak out?

I haven't told anyone.

I...

I might've let something slip to Wei Yanzhi.

What did you tell him?

When we were sparring, I saw he was worried,

so I...

I didn't mention the autopsy.

I just said that Little Wan'er would be helping.

The Song family's Captain of the Guard, Wei Cheng, was also nearby at the time.

How could you be so careless?

I'll send someone to investigate

Vice Commandant Wei and the Captain of the Guard.

The key to this matter

is to first trace the origin of this bridal gown.

Perhaps we can follow the clues

to find the person behind this trickery.

This bridal gown is similar in style to the deceased's—

vibrant in color

and made of new fabric.

The folds are still sharp,

and there's a lingering scent of camphor wood.

It must have just been taken out of storage.

There's a stain on the right cuff,

though I'm not sure what it is.

My Lady, that looks like pine soot ink.

Pine soot ink?

Why?

When I learned needlework, I specifically studied fabrics.

This bridal gown is made of red silk gauze.

It repels nearly all types of stains,

with the exception of pine soot ink.

Fu Ling,

you've been a great help to me.

This man must be skilled in martial arts,

around six feet tall,

and left-handed.

I'd like to hear more details.

If he were to disguise himself as a headless ghost,

he'd have to hold the bridal gown

so that it aligned with the top of his own head.

If he held it too high, the shoulder area would look hollow.

Considering Fu Ling's position at the time,

the windowsill was about a foot higher than the flower bed.

This bridal gown is about four feet and seven inches long.

From His Highness's demonstration

of standing on the flowerbed fence and lifting the gown,

it can be inferred that

the person must have been at least five feet seven inches tall

to raise the hem above the windowsill.

Only then could Fu Ling and I, looking from inside the room,

see the gown appear to float in mid-air.

The culprit likely wore dark clothing in advance,

so that the legs exposed beneath the gown's hem

would be hidden in the darkness of night.

Exactly.

What's more, for an average man,

being over six feet tall is rare.

A height like that would definitely attract attention.

So, I deduce that the person is likely

taller than five-foot-seven,

but not quite six feet.

Then how do we know he's left-handed?

That's thanks to Fu Ling,

who identified the fabric as red silk gauze.

What does that mean?

When most people write,

they hold the brush in their right hand,

with their left hand tucked into their sleeve,

writing from left to right.

But left-handed writers

hold the brush in their left hand,

with their right hand in their sleeve,

still writing from left to right.

That's why the ink stains would appear on the right sleeve cuff.

And the stains on this cuff

match exactly with the position on the bridal gown.

Miss Qin, you are truly remarkable.

Be careful.

This bridal gown is quite valuable.

Given the long journey,

it couldn't have been purchased along the way.

The Duke of Song's Mansion must have spare bridal gowns.

We might as well ask the matron-in-waiting to confirm

whether this is one of them.

You suspect

there's a traitor among the wedding party?

If they're really involved,

then the Plum Garden is no longer safe.

Little Wan'er, you'll stay with me tonight.

Fu Ling, pack your things. Let's go.

We must act quickly.

Seal off the Eastern Courtyard immediately.

No one from the Duke of Song's Mansion is allowed to leave.

Uncle, wait.

Before we have solid evidence,

we shouldn't sever ties with the Duke of Song.

It would be better to let Huo Huaixin handle the matter first.

Alright.

I'll go invite Prefect Huo right away.

Split into two teams.

Question the people in the east and west side rooms separately.

Once you're done, escort them back to their quarters.

No talking along the way.

Yes, sir.

Go quickly!

Yes, sir.

Your Highness, 've made all the necessary arrangements.

Marquis of Anyang, Your Highness, Lord Huo.

Coming here so late at night,

has there been any progress in Rou's case?

Vice Commandant Wei, please calm down.

There's something I'd like you to take a look at.

Bring it in.

This is Rou's bridal gown.

Lord Huo,

without the consent of the Song family,

why did you disturb Rou's remains?

Vice Commandant Wei,

how could you recognize

this as Miss Song's bridal gown at a glance?

I traveled thousands of miles with Rou,

day and night, side by side.

I know the design of this bridal gown like the back of my hand.

Moreover,

this design was personally chosen by the Duchess,

featuring a hundred blooming pomegranates,

embroidered with gold thread by Jinxiu House in the capital,

and adorned with precious jewels.

There are only two such gowns in all of Zhou.

How could I possibly be mistaken?

So there are indeed two. Vice Commandant Wei,

where is the other one?

Of course it's being kept by the matron-in-waiting.

What's wrong?

Where's the bridal gown?

Where's the spare bridal gown?

When we were at Shili Market,

I checked it.

I clearly saw the bridal gown was still safely in the trunk.

Why didn't you check when it was stored?

Is this how you perform your duties?

How many people were responsible for safeguarding the dowry?

Madam only assigned me

to look after Miss Song's valuable clothing and jewelry.

So I'm the only one with the key to this trunk.

But I've never let the key out of my sight.

I really don't know how the bridal gown could have disappeared.

Who else has access to this storeroom?

There's me as well.

But since the day of the incident,

I haven't set foot in it.

The dowry matters

were all handled by the servants and guards.

I was responsible for sending off the bride,

but I allowed myself to be overwhelmed by grief.

I didn't even notice the gown was missing.

I truly cannot absolve myself of blame.

Prefect Huo.

Yes?

Take this matron into custody.

Guards!

Yes, sir!

Please spare me!

I'm innocent!

Please have mercy!

Vice Commandant Wei,

you used to keep vigil for Miss Song every night.

But now, before the seven days of mourning have even passed,

why have you stopped?

The constant night vigils have worn me out.

Earlier today, I collapsed while sparring with Wei Cheng.

After that, he forbade me from keeping vigil again

and made me copy texts through the night instead.

That's true.

I can vouch for Vice Commandant Wei.

May I ask Vice Commandant Wei and the Captain of the Guard

to extend your hands for inspection?

Vice Commandant Wei, please turn your palms upward.

Captain Wei, why do you have calluses on your left hand as well?

In the military, we usually train with long spears.

Long spears require both hands to wield properly.

Your Highness, what do you mean by this?

I apologize for the offense.

What he said isn't wrong.

He doesn't typically use his left hand.

Vice Commandant Wei, do you enjoy calligraphy in your daily life?

I practice calligraphy whenever I'm in a foul mood.

It's a habit I picked up from being punished in place of my older brother.

Since you're not feeling well, Vice Commandant,

you should go back and rest early.

As for the matter of the bridal gown—

Don't worry.

I will inform Lord Huo of the investigation results myself.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Even though Captain Wei is suspicious,

I still feel that

Wei Yanzhi seems questionable as well.

Both of them match the characteristics observed at the scene,

in terms of height and martial arts ability.

They also both had the time and opportunity to commit the crime.

Your Highness, when martial artists train with weapons,

do they usually use their dominant hand?

Naturally, they prefer their dominant hand.

Unless,

the perpetrator is someone like me,

equally skilled with both hands.

In that case,

Your Highness is also a suspect.

But I am taller than six feet.

Your Highness has been in Jingzhou for many days.

The people in the Marquis Mansion

are already accustomed to Your Highness's height.

You could naturally come and go as you please.

If I had jumped over the wall,

how could I have left any traces behind?

Do you still suspect me, Miss Qin?

In any investigation,

clues are important

but so are motives.

Your Highness commands thousands of troops.

Naturally, you wouldn't lower yourself to such trickery.

Your Highness need not worry.

These little tricks won't frighten me.

I'll conduct the autopsy tomorrow.

However, the Song family

has always resisted autopsies,

and Huo Huaixin is a man who craves power and fears those above him.

If any obstacles arise during tomorrow's autopsy,

rest assured—

I have my own ways of handling them.

Thank you, Your Highness.

-Why is he looking at me like that? -Why is she looking at me like that?

-What did I say wrong? -What did I say wrong?

Chi, Little Wan'er,

why are you two standing there like fools?

Well,

I'll leave Miss Qin to you.

Don't mess around.

Go back and rest early. I'll take my leave.

Chi, who normally

shows no courtesy to women,

actually went out of his way to escort you back today.

It's like the sun rising in the west.

Though His Highness may act ruthlessly,

he acts with propriety.

He's someone of careful thought and consideration.

Careful? Proper?

Are we even talking about the same Yan Chi?

Master, there's an urgent letter from the capital.

No wonder the Song family is in decline.

Running to the Emperor with complaints before the case is even clear—

they really believe the imperial marriage

was granted purely out of favor.

Send someone to keep a close watch.

Yes.

By the way,

the Eagle Squad found two skeletons at the bottom of the river

where Shen Yi fled with his family.

They were weighed down with large stones.

Judging from the clothing, they should be Shen Yi and his wife.

Can the cause of death be determined?

Only bones remain of the bodies,

so it's impossible to tell whether they drowned

or were killed and then thrown into the river.

What about their only daughter, Shen Wan?

Shen Wan's body was not found.

She's still missing to this day.

Missing?

What a coincidence.

Coincidence?

Are you suspecting Shen Wan colluded with the assassins,

betrayed her parents,

and then escaped on her own?

Bai Feng,

I hadn't realized until now

that you were so clever.

I was just joking,

trying to cheer you up a bit.

Do not jest about the deceased!

The assassins didn't even spare the remains of Mr. and Mrs. Shen Yi.

How could they possibly have let a defenseless woman live?

I understand my mistake now.

Give their bodies a proper burial

and bring me a portrait of Shen Wan.

Be quick about it.

Should we continue to investigate Shen Wan's whereabouts?

Yes.

What else?

There's one more thing.

I'm not sure if I should report it.

Speak.

Earlier today, Mrs. Huo paid a visit to Madam Qin, bringing lavish gifts.

It seems she intends to bring up

the engagement between Mr. Huo and Miss Qin again.

No wonder Huo Ning looked at Qin Wan that way today.

Huo Huaixin is quite the opportunist.

However, Mr. Huo

is not worthy.

I heard

that Lord Huo interrogated even the guards of the Marquis Mansion last night.

He questioned them all night long.

Without the consent of His Highness and the Yue family,

Huo Huaixin would never dare

to act so boldly.

I hope they find that person soon.

Just thinking about it still gives me chills.

Such a commotion. Where are your manners?

Truly lacking in etiquette.

Whether my people have manners or not

is not for you to worry about, Mr. Huo.

Miss Qin.

Are you treating me this way

because you still hold a grudge over the annulled engagement?

May I ask, Mr. Huo, do you possess world-class talent,

or are you known for your great virtue?

What makes you think that engagement

is worth keeping in my heart?

Let's be frank today.

When Mrs. Huo brought up the engagement to my grandma that day,

I had already refused.

I, Qin Wan, am here

to specially thank Mr. Huo for the favor of not marrying me back then.

Don't...

Mr. Huo,

I was just about to escort Miss Qin

to the follow-up examination of the Grand Princess.

I didn't expect to run into you here.

I wonder if Miss Qin is available?

I'm quite available.

May I trouble Your Highness to escort me?

After you.

Mr. Huo, you've been working all night.

You should go back and rest early as well.

Yes.

It's not tiring.

After the interrogation last night,

it was confirmed that all the guards from both the Duke of Song's Mansion

and the Marquis Mansion are right-handed.

They can also vouch for each other's innocence.

Last night, servants of the Yue family also confirmed

that Wei Yanzhi's silhouette was seen practicing calligraphy by the window.

I've also thoroughly searched his study.

Wet ink remains on the table,

along with a half-finished sheet of calligraphy practice.

We can't dwell on this matter any longer.

What if the perpetrator is deliberately misleading us

to buy some time?

I'm afraid the body might deteriorate severely,

causing us to lose many clues.

After the Grand Princess's check-up,

we'll head to the morgue to examine the body.

Alright.

Ever since that jinx from the Qin family

became a regular visitor to our mansion,

this place

has never known peace.

That's true.

Some fall ill, and some die.

I heard

that Miss Song

was cursed to death by her.

Is that true?

Your Highness!

How dare you gossip behind the back of

the Grand Princess's savior?

Who gave you such audacity?

Your Highness, please spare us!

We just heard it from people

at the Duke of Song's Mansion.

We were momentarily blinded to repeat such gossip.

Bai Feng.

Hand them over to Madam for punishment.

Yes, sir.

I can now confirm

that the perpetrator is connected to the Duke of Song's Mansion.

If the ghostly tricks in the Plum Garden that night

were meant to scare me away,

then today's rumors

are intended to sow discord between me and the Yue family.

The Song family are so wary of me.

There must be something strange about that corpse.

It seems they see you as a thorn in their side.

Aren't you in danger?

Evil never prevails over good.

Once the truth comes to light,

what do I have to fear?

Your Highness, are you feeling unwell?

My apologies, I've overstepped.

The Grand Princess's courtyard is just ahead.

Your Highness, there's no need to escort me further.

My Lady,

His Highness is still standing there watching you.

I shouldn't have taken his pulse earlier.

I let my guard down for a moment.

It's clear he still doesn't trust me.

My Lady,

I don't think he suspects you.

He—

Don't look back.

We should still be cautious around him.

Once the Grand Princess's condition stabilizes,

we'll leave the Marquis of Anyang's Mansion.

Miss Qin!

Take this.

Your Highness, what do you mean?

Please take it. It's just a small token.

I don't deserve such kindness, Your Highness.

I once suspected that

you were treating the Grand Princess

for personal gain and glory.

Now, despite the suspicions,

you've saved the Grand Princess from death once again.

What is there to be ashamed of?

Please take it.

I thank Your Highness for your generosity.

My Lady, why don't you open it and take a look?

These are deerskin gloves?

These gloves are much better than your old ones.

Deerskin is even water-resistant.

The Nine Needles?

Even the lineage of the Medicine King only passed down seven needles.

His Highness really put a lot of thought

into this gift for you.

A lot of thought indeed.

He's going to such lengths for me.

He must have big plans.

Could it be...

He wants me to be a military physician in Shuoxi?

No way.

This will affect my plans to return to the capital.

I must find an opportunity to refuse him.

Miss Qin, are you satisfied with the gift?

Your Highness's gift

is exactly what I've been longing for but couldn't obtain.

I really can't bear to return it,

so I can only humbly accept it.

Thank you for your generous gift, Your Highness.

As long as you finds it useful, that's all that matters.

Miss Qin, please

examine it carefully later.

You see?

He indeed has ulterior motives for me.

[Morgue]

Father,

Xu He has made all the arrangements.

Please go inside to shelter from the rain.

I'm waiting for the expert.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Your Highness.

How can it be her?

It's impossible.

Father,

the expert you mentioned is Qin Wan?

She's just an ordinary woman.

How could she possibly know how to examine corpses?

Father, don't be fooled by her.

My son doesn't know any better.

Your Highness,

Miss Qin, please don't take offense.

Don't mind him.

Mr. Huo,

whether Miss Qin truly understands how to examine corpses,

I personally vouch for her.

It's alright.

I need to make some preparations.

Please suit yourself, sir.

Fu Ling, the box.

Wait for me here.

Let's go.

Father,

I don't believe it.

Where could Qin Wan, a mere orphan girl,

have learned to examine corpses?

Shut your mouth!

What does it matter if you believe it or not?

I saw it with my own eyes.

Otherwise, why would I have your mother propose marriage?

I...

I don't care what she knows.

Anyway,

even if she begs me on her knees,

I will never marry her.

If she really solves

the case of the Yue family,

you won't be able to marry her even if you want to.

Now get out of here.

I...

I refuse to leave!

Today, I must see

just how great an expert Qin Wan really is.

Miss Qin,

the instruments have been prepared according to your requirements.

Thank you.

I won't need it.

This—

No talking in the hall.

If anyone feels uncomfortable, leave now.

Start recording.

-Yes. -Let me do it.

Note:

The deceased is female,

approximately five feet two inches tall.

Due to the absence of the head,

her identity cannot be confirmed at this time.

Coroner Xu,

have you previously examined the deceased's clothing?

The Song family has explicitly forbidden disturbing the deceased's remains,

so I haven't touched anything.

Note:

The deceased's bridal gown is intact.

Except for faint blood stains on the collar,

no other blood stains are visible at this time.

Maggots are present on the neck.

The wound tissue has a honeycomb-like appearance.

The cut is clean,

and the spine is cleanly severed.

[Postmortem Report]

Go. Take him out.

Note:

Livor mortis is present across the entire body of the deceased.

There is noticeable swelling in the lower abdomen.

There are visible bruises

on the lower abdomen, inner thighs,

buttocks, and genital area.

No other injuries are visible.

Her death likely occurred during the summer months,

approximately six to seven days ago.

The color at the neck's severing point is extremely dark.

The skin is extremely contracting.

Blood has deeply penetrated into the deceased's spine

and trachea in the neck area.

This proves that the deceased

was cut off her head alive.

It was a fatal single cut.

If the deceased had been beheaded while alive,

blood would have spurted out.

However, on the collar of the bridal gown,

the blood stains are very light and minimal.

This indicates that the deceased

was dressed in the bridal gown after death.

Your Highness has made an excellent deduction.

You mean

the deceased was dressed

in the bridal gown

and placed in the bridal sedan chair after death?

Exactly.

The blood in the bridal sedan chair seemed unusual.

It was meant to mislead.

The actual location of the murder is elsewhere.

Where...

Where could it be?

Tweezers.

This is a white-toothed termite.

It feeds on decaying wood

and is often found around banyan forests.

Is there a banyan forest near Jingzhou?

When I came to Jingzhou,

the last resting stop

was near a banyan forest at Shili Temple.

-The banyan forest! -Why did you come again?

Let me go.

Let me go.

Constable Qi, go with him.

Xu He, wash the body.

Crush the white part of green onions

and apply it all over the deceased's body.

Then cover the entire body with vinegar-soaked paper for a while.

Alright, I'll go prepare.

What's this for?

Since the Song family doesn't allow an autopsy,

I can only make the external examination as thorough as possible

to see if there are any other hidden injuries.

The nail polish used by the deceased

is Danhua Nail Tint from the capital.

It's quite valuable

and favored by noble ladies in the capital.

Miss Qin, have you ever been to the capital?

How do you know so much about the capital?

I have never been to the capital.

It's just that...

My uncle once gifted my sisters

some Danhua Nail Tint during the New Year.

The deceased's right hand is soft and fair,

but there are thick calluses on the second joint

of the left middle finger and the thumb joint.

Is Miss Song skilled at playing the zither?

I've already sent someone to investigate.

According to the servants of the Duke of Song's Mansion,

Miss Song is indeed skilled at playing the zither.

There's also a famous ancient zither among her dowry.

Is there anything amiss?

Only years of practicing the zither

would result in such calluses.

This headless female corpse

is very likely to be Song Rou.

I really hope it's not Song Rou.

What are these black spots?

Teeth marks.

Before Miss Song got married,

she might have had an affair with someone.