Chapter 1527: The case can be closed

Qiu Gui was dead!

His eyes were wide open, his expression terrified, as if he had seen the most terrifying scene in the world.

No matter what method was used, his eyes couldn't be closed.

Chen Guanlou sighed and said to Sun Daoning, "You saw the situation; nothing could be asked, and now the person is dead." Tell me what to do!

Sun Daoning saw that he wanted to shift the blame, so he followed his wishes.

"The prisoner Qiu Gui died suddenly in prison. Remember to send the document to the Ministry of Justice tomorrow morning and complete the procedures as soon as possible."

Chen Guanlou was immediately happy. "Rest assured, I will send the document to the Ministry of Justice early in the morning."

Sun Daoning took a deep breath and signaled with his eyes for Chen Guanlou to follow him out of the Jia-type prison.

As for Qiu Gui's corpse, Medical Official Mu and the miscellaneous workers and coroners would handle it.

Under the night sky, the summer heat hadn't completely dissipated.

One could even hear the gambling curses coming from the prison side.

Sun Daoning was a bit dissatisfied. "After so many years, it's still a bunch of gamblers. Why don't you manage them?"

"If I don't let them gamble in the Heavenly Prison, they will go to gambling dens outside, and they will do anything for money. Rather than inviting trouble from outside, it's better to be slightly tolerant. At least in these few years, the situation of collusion between inside and outside has decreased a lot."

Sun Daoning couldn't refute, and couldn't stand to look, so he could only pretend he didn't know anything.

"What do you think of Qiu Gui's case?"

"The case can be closed! The Dou family was wronged; it has been investigated clearly, and both human and material evidence are present. It's completely enough to report back to the palace. Old Sun, you must have confidence in yourself; don't always be worried about gains and losses. As for the Emperor's favor, it's best if you have it; if not, it doesn't matter. The Emperor wants to dismiss you, but without the permission of the Political Affairs Hall, he can't do it. You have already defected to Xie Changling; under normal circumstances, he will definitely protect you, rather than obey the Emperor."

Chen Guanlou's words were absolutely from the heart.

He knew Old Sun's knot; serving two generations of emperors, seemingly high-ranking and powerful, in reality, he wasn't favored or valued. As for trust, perhaps there was a little bit.

For an official who is high-ranking, powerful, and has pursuits, this is actually very uncomfortable. Feeling that doing anything always falls short. Promotion is always slower than others, and at critical moments, he never gets valued. The suggestions he makes are also ignored. Being in the Political Affairs Hall, yet like a marginal figure, having strength but nowhere to use it.

Chen Guanlou's suggestion is that since it cannot be changed, it is better to accept it calmly. It is better than being worried about gains and losses, weighing the pros and cons all day, and in the end, getting nothing, and also inviting ridicule from others.

For Sun Daoning, who loves face, this is a great humiliation.

If his face were a little thicker, not caring about others' ridicule, perhaps it would be much better.

"Hmph!"

Sun Daoning was noncommittal.

He was very disgusted that Chen Guanlou evaluated his situation and his state of mind in a lighthearted manner from the perspective of a bystander. As if he were a clown.

Didn't he know these principles?

He understood the principles, but he still couldn't get over that hurdle in his heart. He could never get rid of the mood of worrying about gains and losses.

"Fine, worry less about my affairs. Keep your mouth tight and don't reveal any information. Qiu Gui's case ends here. Treat tonight's events as if they never happened."

Chen Guanlou nodded to show understanding, but he still couldn't help asking, "That noble young master in Qiu Gui's mouth—do you guess his surname is Song?"

Song is the imperial surname!

Everyone knows what this question implies.

Sun Daoning immediately changed his expression. "I just reminded you, and you committed your old habit again."

Chen Guanlou smiled. "It's just the two of us; there isn't even a mosquito around, so don't worry about leaking information. Do you think Dou Anzhi was really killed by Qiu Gui? Were the Dou family members all harmed by Qiu Gui?"

"Still daring to talk nonsense!" Sun Daoning's face was iron-blue. "You keep telling me to close the case, yet you are talking nonsense here. Are you afraid that I will die too slowly?"

While scolding angrily, he took a deep breath, afraid of being angered to death. His face was tense, and there was even a look of terror in his eyes.

Following Chen Guanlou's guess, continuing to guess, how deep the water is in this—it's simply chilling. He didn't dare to think deeply, and he wouldn't allow Chen Guanlou to think deeply.

This is clearly a way to seek death.

"Fine, I won't say it. After tonight, I will never discuss this case again!"

Sun Daoning felt relieved. "That's good! You and I have cooperated for many years and are close friends; I hope you can be steady and not invite disaster upon yourself. From now on, there will be fewer and fewer peaceful days; remember to be cautious in words and deeds."

As the princes gradually grow up, the struggle for the throne becomes more intense. Court officials, including local officials, have begun to stir and choose sides selectively.

One day without an heir, the court struggle becomes more fierce day by day.

Even if an heir is established, it is difficult to guarantee peace. However, with an heir, at least most court officials have a backbone in their hearts, knowing who to be loyal to.

One day without an heir, they don't know who to be loyal to. They are afraid of being loyal to the wrong candidate and ending up with their homes confiscated and clans exterminated.

Why is he worried?

It's all because the atmosphere in the court is becoming more and more violent, making people feel terrified.

Cao Song's imprisonment actually opened the curtain on the struggle for the throne. Before, everyone was still covering up, but now they are almost playing with their cards open.

The Jian Shi Emperor, however, sits firmly on the dragon throne, unmoved. All those who want to covet the throne, even if they are his own sons, are all unforgivable!

Being an emperor for a long time, he really became a pervert.

Old immortal!

Although the Jian Shi Emperor doesn't look old yet.

But in the eyes of some court officials, he is definitely an old immortal!

He left the Heavenly Prison with a belly full of worries.

Chen Guanlou sent him to the main gate and watched him leave by carriage.

At this time, Qiu Gui's corpse had been transferred to the morgue.

The coroner and Medical Official Mu were working overtime at night to produce the autopsy report.

Chen Guanlou covered his mouth and nose with a handkerchief, walked into the morgue, and asked, "What's the situation? Is the report that hard to produce?"

Medical Official Mu sighed, rarely appearing a bit irritable.

"Master, please look. As the time of death gets longer, some traces have appeared on Qiu Gui's corpse. In the next two days, these traces will become clearer, making it hard to cover up and hard to muddle through."

The Ministry of Justice usually sends a coroner to perform an autopsy to prevent the Heavenly Prison from messing around.

On Qiu Gui's corpse, besides the injuries on his thighs, terrifying traces appeared on his abdomen and back, as if his internal organs had suffered a thousand cuts.

Looking at this scene, Chen Guanlou frowned tightly. "Judging by your professionalism, how were these wounds caused?"

Medical Official Mu muttered in a low voice, "Restriction! The restriction caused extremely serious damage to Qiu Gui's body. When he was alive, there were no symptoms. After death, as time passed, all the damage was exposed. If he were to be opened up now, it would definitely be discovered that his internal organs were all rotten! When he died, he suffered unbearable pain, dying exceptionally miserably. Even more terrifying than death by a thousand cuts!" ===== CHAPTER 1528 =====