Mary's Nineteenth Century

Chapter 116, 116

If you accidentally discover the strange behavior of your boss, it is wise to avoid it first, so as to avoid the embarrassment of a head-on collision.

From this point of view, Mycroft dodged and retreated in good time.

However, everything may wish to think about it.

Mary asked, "Mr. Holmes, are you sure your superiors were not compelled to get involved in strange events?"

The rehearsal procession for the disguised parade was already round the corner.

This will only see Matthew's back, and the pair of Cupid wings flicker as he walks.

oh!Two more feathers fell down.

The quality of the wings is worrying, making people very doubtful whether there will be a bald, middle-aged Cupid born.

No, the focus is off.

The point is not on the wings.

Mycroft recalled the glimpse just now, His Excellency Matthew's facial expressions and body movements did not seem to be held hostage to participate in the rehearsal.But that glance was too hasty to give a 100% conclusion.

"As far as I know, Matthew will bring his own drinks when he goes to cheap taverns outside."

Mycroft remembered the last trip to the Whitechapel Bar. Will the fastidious Matthew really participate in tomorrow's hip-hop parade?

Mary suggested solemnly, "Since we have bumped into each other, with a serious and responsible attitude, why not follow up for a while?"

Tracking down Matthew to make sure he was voluntarily joining the rehearsal team and not being coerced sounds like serious advice.

Mycroft could hear something was wrong.Are two people following "a middle-aged and elderly Cupid" together, are they doing serious business?

Thinking so, he also nodded solemnly. "Mr. Minton, you can always give some very good advice. Let's follow quickly."

The two temporarily changed their route and fell behind the rehearsal parade.

Tracking all the way, bypassing one street after another.After about 10 minutes, the rehearsal team came to the end.

The team leader gave a bunch of precautions for tomorrow's official parade, and the rehearsal team disbanded on the spot and went back to their homes.

Now, the two hiding in the corner can see clearly.Matthew's expression was natural and a little excited. He didn't show any body stiffness during the whole rehearsal process, which showed that he was willing and looking forward to the May Day hip-hop parade performance.

3 minute later.

Matthew walked to the intersection, where there was a carriage that had been parked for a long time, which was his personal carriage.get in the car, he's over

Rehearsal tonight.

Very well, the situation is clear.

His Excellency Matthew participated in the hip-hop parade voluntarily and was not coerced by anyone.As for why he likes such activities that are against daily habits?Perhaps, everyone has a little secret that cannot be told.

"Don't worry, Mr. Holmes, what happened tonight will remain a secret between us."

Mary promised very sincerely, "Unless I have your permission, I will not reveal to others that you followed your boss all the way."

I understand the meaning, but the words are really weird.

How can this kind of concern about Matthew's possible accident be called tailgating?

Mycroft smiled mildly, "Mr. Minton, I assume your memory hasn't faded from watching the crowd in strange costumes. You suggested the stalking, and you also participated in it."

Mary didn't deny it, and she laughed too. "Yes, I proposed it, and I participated in it, so in order to maintain my external image, I also hope that you will keep this secret. In addition..."

What else?

Mycroft would have liked to hear another fancy excuse.

Mary continued, "Besides, I am showing with practical actions that no matter what you want to do that ordinary people think is shady, I am willing to walk side by side with you. In layman's terms, it is not good to go to the dark together. ?"

not good?

How could it be bad.

It was impossible for Mycroft to give a negative answer.

But he soon realized something was wrong.Don't Mr. Minton's words have a deeper meaning?The so-called shady things just refer to being with Matthew?

That's not a bad thing at all.

The two were caring about Matthew openly.So, what is the real shady thing?For example...

"Mr. Holmes?"

Mary turned her head to look at the thoughtful Mycroft, "Are you still struggling with my words? I was just joking. Of course we didn't follow anyone. We secretly escorted your boss for a while."

No, Matthew, who plays Cupid, doesn't matter anymore.

Mycroft took a deep look at the people around him, trying to find out if Mr. Minton meant something.However, this one looked as if nothing had happened, as always, he was as impervious as ever.

At the moment, the moon is dumb; the streets are full of people coming and going.

The two stood opposite each other, and neither of them spoke for a while, making the atmosphere a little quiet.

The next moment, Mycroft suddenly smiled slowly.

Since he couldn't be sure if there was a pun, he unilaterally announced that there was one.Anyway, it was Mr. Minton who promised himself that he was willing to do "bad things" together.

"You are right."

Mycroft then made a spontaneous gesture of invitation, "Come on, to Regent's Park. We have to gather the rowan branch before midnight to ensure it has the magical power of May Day."

The magical power of rowan branches?

Mary blinked, maybe there really was such a force that made Mycroft decide to do something.

At midnight, Regent's Park has a special opening on the night of 4 April.

There is an endless stream of people coming to pick rowan branches in the city of London, but compared with the base of several million permanent residents, the flow of people entering and leaving the park is not dense.

They found some good rowan branches, broke them with their own hands, and called a carriage to drive back to Pall Mall Street.

Wrap it with woolen thread overnight to make a simple cross, and hang the lucky cross outside the gate in the early morning of May Day.

Simple and easy to operate without any complicated steps.

Even a four- or five-year-old child can easily make it, and it is difficult for a clear-headed adult to make mistakes.

It took Mary and Mycroft just 3 minutes to complete the solid cross.

The brown branches were wrapped with green wool. This kind of cross was definitely not exquisite and beautiful, but it made the two of them nod frequently.

It feels different when you do it yourself.

"Mr. Holmes, if there is a selection in London for the most beautiful rowan wood cross for May Day, I will be willing to rank with you for the first place."

As Mary said so, she was willing to tie for first place, which was the highest honor she had promised.

Mycroft gladly accepted the award, "Mr. Minton, you are worthy of your eyes. I was just about to say that we deserve two gold medals of rowan wood crosses. It's a pity that there is no such valuable awards in London."

The two hung the cross on the outside of the gate with a little regret, and said good night to each other.

When the sky is bright, I believe that the two gates on Pall Mall Street will be envied, who let them have the most beautiful cross of rowan branches.

What?This idea is too naive?

Hehe, people who feel naive have no vision.

**

The night passed.

Birds chirping on the branches, the sky is getting brighter.

May Day holiday, big

Most people don't have to wake up very early in the morning, but Scotland Yard is always different.

Grayson receives a blood test report on the threatening letter.

After chemical testing, it was determined that the dark red writing was not human blood, but sheep blood.Does this mean the sender was just playing a prank?

"It's not good! Something big happened!"

At seven past seven in the morning a patrolman hurried into Scotland Yard.

"Quick, send more people, whoever is welcome. Go to Big Ben, someone has climbed to the dial and wants to jump off the building!"

what?

The early morning in Scotland Yard was a bit deserted. The police officers on duty were not very conscious after staying overnight, and the police officers who came to work early had not woken up from their sleep.

This voice made everyone's eyes widen suddenly.

"Where? Who wants to jump off the building?"

Grayson thought he might be confused. "You said someone was climbing on the dial of Big Ben? That's tens of meters from the ground."

"Yeah, I think that's ridiculous too!"

The police who reported to the police could not believe it, "But now there is really a person hanging on the dial. I can't see it too clearly from the ground. I can only confirm that the lady who wants to jump from the building is wearing a white wedding dress."

Wedding dress, lady?

Could it be that the bride-to-be was betrayed?Want to commit suicide by jumping off a building because of too much blow?

Grayson felt even more incredible.

Because Big Ben is not open to the public without distinction, there are restrictions on entering and visiting. Could it be that you climbed up the clock dial from the outside?Can you do such a high-altitude climb in a wedding dress?

In any case, it was a big event that happened under the watchful eyes of the public, as long as you go and have a look, you can confirm the authenticity.

Two 10 minutes later.

A squad of Scotland Yard police officers rushed to the foot of Big Ben.On the third floor inside and the third floor outside, the crowd of onlookers has already blocked the street.

Looking up, the lady in the wedding dress hanging on the dial tens of meters high has disappeared.

"Miserable! Too miserable!"

"Oh no, the ground is a mass of blood and blood."

"That head is like a watermelon, broken into several petals, red and white."

The crowd was talking.

At 7:14, people in wedding dresses ignored the shouts on the ground, as if they didn't care about others telling them not to dance.He jumped down and died instantly.

On May 5st, the day of May Day, a high-altitude bell jump occurred in London's Big Ben.

This is the great clock attached to the Chamber of the British Parliament. Such a significant place and such an extraordinary time, the death must have caused

highly valued.

Will the disguised hip-hop parade that was originally scheduled to start at [-] am continue?

Can all kinds of May Day celebrations continue as usual?Was the death an accident, or was it intentional?

Before Scotland Yard could take away the body of the deceased, Whitehall sent a team of men in black to take the body away from the door of the Parliament Chamber.

At 08:30 in the morning, Pall Mall Street was still busy with traffic as usual.

Mycroft would have liked to go to bed a little later.Since it was a public holiday, there was enough reason to wait until nine o'clock, but the relentless knock on the door woke him up.

Could it be Mr. Minton coming?The moment he heard the helper knock on the bedroom door, he only hoped that this was the reason to disturb his rare sleep.

Backfired.

The helper actually gave an unexpected name. “Sir, His Majesty Matthew is here to visit.”

Who?

The one with the feathered wings?

It took Mycroft two seconds to fully wake up. Could it be that Matthew discovered yesterday's being followed and came to ask the teacher early in the morning?

Impossible, Matthew is not so idle, and he should be preparing for the fancy dress parade at this time.Is it to let him go to the parade and dance team to do weird assistance?

With many questions, he washed up a little and went downstairs.

In the meeting room.

When Mycroft saw Matthew for the first time, he secretly thought that something was wrong.

It has nothing to do with the guessed Matthew's rare stupid behavior, his expression is very serious, 90.00% nine is that a major event happened.

"Mike, I know you haven't eaten breakfast, I can give you half an hour, and then go to Whitehall with me."

Matthew said succinctly, "A very bad event happened. At [-] o'clock this morning, someone wearing a white wedding dress jumped off the building from Big Ben. You know Barry Bould from the financial department."

There was an eerie silence in the room for a second.

Mycroft felt that his cognition was being challenged. Leaving aside how to climb Big Ben, there was another key issue.

"If I remember correctly, Barry Boulder is a 1.8-meter-tall 35-year-old man. He is wearing a white wedding dress?"

Let's rule out Boulder's cross-dressing first, because they have encountered many times in the bathroom of the office building.Therefore, one possibility remains.

"Mr. Matthew."

Mycroft asked uncertainly, "So, you made another Roman

lady? "

The corners of Matthew's mouth twitched slightly, does he seem to have strange hobbies?How could intelligence personnel disguised as women be mass-produced.

"No. Boulder's women's clothing has nothing to do with me. Because of this, you can realize the seriousness of the problem. Whitehall senior staff, transvestites in broad daylight, and wearing wedding dresses from a London landmark Jumping down, it was still the morning of May Day celebrations."

Matthew looked serious: "Before bigger rumors emerge, we must find out what happened as quickly as possible. Does Mr. Minton live next door to you? Mike, you know, we must act urgently .Now, get all the reliable forces to solve the case together. Don't stand still, let's knock on the door quickly."