Clue on the Window

Chapter 760: Clue on the Window

As the saying went, a house without beams was bound to collapse. The Imperial Kitchen was a house too, so naturally it could not be without roof beams.

The beams definitely existed; they simply could not be seen from below.

The ceiling, beams included, had been completely separated from the room below by a thick layer of wooden boards. From beneath, all one could see were solid planks painted red, simple yet luxurious.

After seeing the Imperial Kitchen's layout, Yin Bukui said uncertainly, "Maybe they're hiding above the ceiling?"

Hiding above the ceiling?

Youyou gently shook her head and explained, "Buildings where the room is separated from the ceiling like this all share a common feature: the space above the ceiling is basically completely sealed off. At most, it can be used as storage. More often, it is simply useless space sealed up for appearances' sake."

"Setting aside how inconvenient it would be to get down from there, the dust accumulated over the years up there would definitely exceed your imagination."

"Even a beggar wouldn't eat in that kind of environment."

Everyone nodded upon hearing this. That really was not a suitable place to enjoy good food.

No matter how delicious the food was when brought up there, it would immediately be covered in a thick layer of dust. Just thinking about it was enough to ruin one's appetite.

Still unwilling to give up, Yin Bukui said, "Maybe they cleaned the place up before moving in..." His voice grew softer and softer, as even he found the speculation unreliable.

Cleaning the victim's house before stealing from them—what kind of realm was that?

A saint among thieves?

Shaking his head, Ye Weiming had never expected to rely on this original-work fan for help with such