Read Novel Full Chapter 2940: Inspecting the Prison Cell (3)
Chapter 2940: Chapter 2940: Inspecting the Prison Cell (3)
"I want to as well, but that Gongben Xiang won’t let me rest, so why should I let you rest?" Qi Jingyun sat down carelessly, "These days, my hair has turned quite a bit gray."
"Then let’s go, and take a look at the Heavenly Prison." Yang Ruxin was also quite curious, what kind of method could make a person disappear into thin air from the Heavenly Prison?
Xiaofeng was curious too, wanting to tag along. His vacation hadn’t ended yet, so he hadn’t reported yet, intending to follow his sister and brother-in-law to catch the person.
The Heavenly Prison is adjacent to the Palace, but the location is remote, with no residents around.
"Here, besides the prison guards, the Emperor has added Imperial Guards, and also my own guards are stationed on the perimeter, so effectively not even a fly can escape. Moreover, this area doesn’t hold other prisoners, only him..." Qi Jingyun explained the situation while walking, "Half a month ago in the morning, when the prison guard brought food, he discovered the person was gone."
Yang Ruxin kept frowning. She didn’t have much experience in solving cases, but having watched numerous detective TV shows and movies in her previous life, she wasn’t completely clueless. Someone suddenly disappearing from a cell should be a kind of locked-room mystery, and remembered a famous detective once said that it’s easiest to leave flaws in a locked-room crime.
There are no ghosts or gods in this world.
Although her time travel couldn’t be explained, no one can just disappear without a trace.
Prison cells are usually dim and terrifying; the Heavenly Prison is even more so.
The prison guard head and others were waiting at the door early, and after saluting, they let them into the cell.
Yang Ruxin observed while walking; the cell was very dark, and the windows were small, about the size of three palms. Even someone skilled in bone shrinking doesn’t guarantee they can pass through.
"This is where the Saint Lord was previously held." The prison guard stopped at the door of an individual cell at the innermost part.
Yang Ruxin pushed open the unlocked cell door and walked in.
Inside, besides a pile of dry straw, there was nothing else.
Yang Ruxin paced slowly within the small space of at most six or seven square meters, then had people move the pile of straw aside, squatting down to carefully inspect bit by bit.
The cell floor was made of stone, specifically to prevent tunnel digging.
"You suspect there’s a tunnel?" Qi Jingyun frowned, "How is that possible? I’ve checked many times, there isn’t one."
Yang Ruxin didn’t reply, continuing to inspect inch by inch. Indeed, there wasn’t the slightest problem; she couldn’t even spot gaps between the stones.
After checking the ground, she started checking the walls and ceiling. She examined everything that could be checked, and found not a single issue.
Exhaling, Yang Ruxin looked at Qi Jingyun, "Since there’s no problem with the cell, then the problem must be with the people."
"I’ve interrogated those on duty that day." Qi Jingyun shook his head, "But there were no flaws."
"Gather everyone together; I want to interrogate them again." Yang Ruxin raised her eyebrows slightly.
"Xinxin." Gu Qingheng held Yang Ruxin’s hand and then looked at Qi Jingyun, "This matter still needs to be reported to the Emperor."
Yang Ruxin immediately fell silent, she had somewhat overstepped. She had no authority to interrogate those people unless authorized by the Emperor. Acting like that just now would make people resentful.
However, Qi Jingyun chuckled, "Others might need it, but Xinxin doesn’t. The Emperor already gave orders; she can directly participate in this case."