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Chapter 84 Detective Li Yuanfang, I'll Leave the Case to You! (Ask for the first order, ask for a monthly pass!)

Li Yan expressed his conviction.

Wu Minzhi hated Mrs. Rongguo very much, and Empress Wu hated this nephew very much.

Regardless of whether Wu Minzhi's mother and sister were killed by Empress Wu like Ye Shi, Wu Minzhi probably would not have the slightest affection for Empress Wu.

Such three generations of grandparents and grandchildren are enough.

Li Yan was disgusted in his heart, but when he thought about what he was going to do next, he became even more excited.

How many people can compete with Wu Zetian in the world?
Then take a look at your plug-in!
Empress Wu didn't know that a courtier was peeping into her heart, so she came to Master Puguang of Ci'en Temple, a disciple of the holy monk Xuanzang, and said hello.

After chatting with the abbots of several other monasteries, he looked at Wu Minzhi again and said calmly, "Minzhi, what's wrong with you?"

Wu Minzhi didn't dare to talk about grandma anymore, others don't know, Empress Wu still doesn't know what's inside, so she quickly pretended to be scared: "There are ghosts who want to kill me... want to kill me... woo woo woo... it's so scary!"

Empress Wu immediately looked at the group of monks: "Have you ever found the ghost that harmed the Duke?"

The monks and Taoists began to answer, with a set of religious terms, and Li Yan heard two words between the lines, no.

Wu Hou was expressionless, neither happy nor angry, but a heavy sense of depression had already descended.

Everyone was sweating and under great pressure.

Li Yan naturally kept silent.

But still the same sentence, his dress is too eye-catching, Empress Wu can't pay attention to him.

The sharp gaze turned again: "Li Yuanfang, you cleverly solved the bloody case in Liangzhou, you have extraordinary wisdom, and you can take care of big things, what do you think?"

Li Yandao: "I think there must be something wrong with this matter!"

Empress Wu's eyes lit up: "Oh?"

That statement is bullshit a lot of the time, but not here.

Because Li Yan said something strange, the meaning is very clear.

The house is not really haunted, it may be man-made!
Empress Wu became interested: "Raise your head, and talk about your views in detail."

Li Yan raised his head, met the scrutinizing eyes of Empress Wu, and said, "This place is under the feet of the emperor, protected by a real dragon, and there are Taoist priests and eminent monks to drive away evil spirits. If it is said that ghosts and evil spirits can really harm people unscrupulously, I will not believe it." .”

Empress Wu quickly glanced at the Taoist monks present, nodded and said, "Not bad!"

An important role of ancient religious beliefs was to consolidate the political power. The reason why Taoism and Buddhism flourished was largely because the rulers deliberately promoted them, so as to squeeze out the growth space for those prostitutes and worshipers.

The people at the bottom are superstitious. If they don't believe in Buddhism, they may believe in some messy things, such as blood sacrifices and other horrible things, which really shake the local rule.

Li Yan understands this truth, but these words were specially told by the crown prince as a foreshadowing.

The prince is sure that Empress Wu will definitely agree with this, because she will not blatantly demolish Buddhism and Taoism.

And Li Yan's words undoubtedly won the favor of a group of masters, and the dignified atmosphere suddenly eased.

Seeing Empress Wu's expression soften, Li Yan said again: "If it's not a ghost, or man-made, then it's a case!"

"Who is the perpetrator? Why did he intimidate Zhou Guogong? Why was Zhou Guogong frightened into madness? These are all places that need to be investigated!"

"If the real culprit can be caught, the Duke will know that the ghost is a fake, and the disease will naturally have the hope of recovery..."

Empress Wu looked at him talking eloquently, with approval on her brows.

A competent subordinate, the leader is always happy to see.

She nodded and said, "Do you have a clue?"

Li Yan shook his head: "I just arrived at the Duke's mansion today, and I haven't investigated yet, and there are no clues."

Empress Wu raised her brows: "According to what you want, if you investigate in the Duke's mansion, you will be able to find the trace of the murderer?"

Li Yan immediately crossed his hands and saluted: "I don't dare to say anything, I just want to do my best to find out the truth and return the innocent!"

Empress Wu stared at Li Yan.

This son is working so hard, he must have a plan.

Now that the inner guard has been re-established and the candidate is about to be announced, his goal is actually obvious.

"Want to be used as an opportunity at a young age? Not greedy enough!"

From Empress Wu's point of view, at the age of less than fifteen, unless you are a relative of the emperor, no matter how much credit you have, being able to become a sixth-rank official is already a great gift from heaven.

If you want to go one step further, you will be the fifth-rank dignitaries who can be shadowed by future generations. Wait at least another ten years!
Of course, the opportunity envoy won't give it, but he can tip more cloth and money, and the foreign position will be promoted by two levels.

First set the credit for solving the case, and then speak after Wu: "Li Yuanfang, since you recommended yourself, I will give you this opportunity. Do you want Dali Temple and the Ministry of Criminal Justice to cooperate in the investigation?"

Li Yan hesitated for a moment, and before he could answer, Empress Wu laughed and said, "It seems that you don't want to, no matter what, people's thoughts may not be beneficial to the case. I believe in your ability, and I will take full responsibility for this case. ,how?"

Li Yan thought you would believe a fart, the temptress PUA all day long, thought I couldn't see it, and immediately replied loudly: "Thank you queen!"

Empress Wu nodded in satisfaction, and walked to the imperial chariot.

She came here to ask whether the strange ghost was disguised by someone. If there is any doubt, immediately ask Dali Temple and the Criminal Department to investigate the case.

But others don't know, how can she not know that there are too many unspeakable dirty things in Wu Minzhi.

If you really want to investigate wantonly, if you find out others, it will be troublesome.

Now Li Yan recommended himself, giving her a new choice.

This son is young, what he did in Liangzhou is amazing, and his ability is absolutely outstanding.

The Duke of Wei's mansion has declined again, so it's easy to handle if something goes wrong.

The only thing to worry about is the prince.

Fortunately, the two have only met for a few days, so there is no deep loyalty, and it is even more impossible for the prince to say that kind of thing to someone who has only known each other for a few days.

Empress Wu thought about it in detail. After returning to the emperor's chariot, she looked down at everyone from a high position, and finally smiled at Li Yan, who thought she was appreciative: "Detective Li Yuanfang, don't let me down!"

……

"Congratulations to the queen!"

At this time, inside and outside the hall, hundreds of people sent off Empress Wu in unison.

"It is said that there is no better way to know a child than a mother, but in fact there is no better way to know a mother than a son."

The others were as if they had received amnesty, only Li Yan thought of Empress Wu's reaction, which was basically as the prince expected.

For the terrible image of the empress in history, it suddenly weakened a lot of mystery.

Facts have proved that Empress Wu is also a human being, and as a human being, she will make mistakes.

The prince's solution is very simple, he invited out of the Daming Palace to visit his cousin in Duke Zhou's mansion.

How could it be possible for Empress Wu to let these two people meet? After getting the news, she immediately came here first.

So before Li Yan came to Zhou Guogong's mansion, he knew that he would meet Empress Wu, and then recommended himself.

The prince understands Empress Wu, and the people Empress Wu likes to use most must first be easy to control, and then have strong abilities.

Li Yan fits both, and he is an outsider who just came to Chang'an for a few days, so he is very suitable.

Of course, there are no absolutes in the world, and Empress Wu may refuse, so let's find a way.

At this time, there was no surprise, Li Yan successfully staged a "I'm checking myself", not only got the power to investigate the case, the monks headed by Master Puguang, and the Taoist priests headed by Taoist Wan Zhen also stepped forward to greet each other with affectionate expressions: " Thank you Li benefactor (good believer) for saving us!"

With this person volunteering, catching ghosts has become an investigation, and their responsibilities have been greatly reduced, so they are naturally very grateful.

At this time, Li Yan did not forget his identity as a delivery expert: "Master's words are serious, Taoist priests' words are serious, and I invite you to drink tea in the future!"

After everyone left in a hurry, Ming Chongyan was the last one who came to chat: "Li Shanxin is really a wonderful person!"

Li Yan looked at him, no matter whether he took the initiative to fight before or came forward to talk to him at this time, Ming Chongyan seemed not afraid of offending Zhou Guogong's mansion.

Has this magic stick ever been so decent in history?

Li Yan was a little puzzled, but he stretched out his hand without hitting the smiling face, and smiled naturally: "Thank you, Daoist Ming, for being polite just now, otherwise I will make a fool of myself."

Ming Chongyan smiled: "Li Shanxin is not a member of my Taoist family. It is extraordinary to have such inner attainments. Don't be overly modest! Immeasurable Heavenly Venerable, I will bid you farewell!"

Watching him leave, Li Yan strode back to the main hall, and immediately said loudly: "The Duke was stimulated and went crazy, there must be a reason, all the servants present that night gathered, I want to ask one by one, did you hear it?" What! Especially before the Duke fell ill, what did he say!"

Wu Minzhi's pupils constricted, he quickly lowered his head, and gritted his teeth secretly: "Damn it, this Li Yuanfang lives up to his reputation!"

Li Yan's thorough investigation method made him both shocked and confused, but he couldn't stop it.

Because Empress Wu left a few eunuchs in order to supervise Li Yan, who were standing by the side at this time, watching all this indifferently.

Li Yan's posture was relaxed, but Wu Minzhi could only suffer silently.

Soon, a group of servants gathered in the front yard.

They were indeed the ones who rushed to the scene immediately after hearing the noise in the room that night.

Li Yan glanced around and landed on Zhu Wu who was the leader: "Let's start with you, let's talk!"

Zhu Wu stepped forward and said: "When we rushed in, Guo Gong was screaming, saying that there was a ghost, and then passed out."

Li Yandao: "Is that just the case? Zhu Wu, I want to remind you that perjury is the same crime as the perpetrator. You have to be careful what you say!"

Zhu Wu hesitated slightly, but still said: "The scene was chaotic at that time, I only remember this."

They've actually heard some ridiculous stuff, but who wants to say it?
After all, the Duke didn't do anything to them, so he naturally pretended to be deaf and dumb.

They didn't want to say it didn't matter, Li Yan observed Wu Minzhi out of the corner of his eye, and used his talent again.

Wu Minzhi's emotional villain, with his mouth open, his eyebrows raised, his nostrils swollen, and his entire face showing a fearful gesture.

"Emotional feedback - fear!"

"The reasoning begins!"

"I'm afraid that the secrets I said that night will be leaked."

"The reasoning is correct!"

……

"Damn it, I should have killed them all if I knew it earlier, kill them all!"

Wu Minzhi was really scared in his heart at this moment.

No way, what he said that night was too exaggerated.

If there is a burst point, there is a burst point, and if there is a real hammer, there is a real hammer.

In terms of crime, ten heads are not enough to cut off.

What Wu Minzhi was most worried about was that the two blood-clothed women were not ghosts at all, but living people.

Mrs. Shu San disappeared.

Afterwards, he asked his servants to look for Mrs. Wu's body, but they couldn't find it.

If Mrs. Shu San and Mrs. Wu are not dead, and someone tells them to pretend to be ghosts behind their backs, it is obviously a long-planned revenge to be able to tell about the Yang family.

And Mrs. Rong Guo's unspeakable scandal...

It was precisely because he was full of fear that Wu Minzhi pretended to be crazy and foolish, and prepared to use this to shirk his guilt.

It is also a guilty conscience to alleviate the worries in my heart.

Of course, with his surly nature, this time will not be very long.

Once you find that others can't help you, you will soon revert to your old ways, or even get worse.

He originally thought that at that time, he would silence all the servants in the house who heard his secret, but he didn't expect Li Yuanfang to investigate the case.

It's so hard to die, after asking three or four servants, Li Yan suddenly pointed to Wu Minzhi who was listening attentively behind him: "Why is Duke Zhou still here? Send him to the backyard to have a good rest."

Wu Minzhi immediately resisted: "Hey hey hey... I don't want to go... Hey hey hey... I don't want to go!!"

Li Yan said decisively: "Take it down!!"

The servants hesitated for a moment, but still lifted the chariot.

A patient really shouldn't listen to the details of the case in the main hall. What if he hears something sensitive that makes his condition worse?
As a result, Li Yan waved his hand, and Wu Minzhi was forcibly sent to the backyard, as if Zhou Guogong's mansion had changed owners.

The torture begins.

"That group of trash won't say anything, right?"

"Li Yuanfang won't find anything, will he?"

"Why did the queen ask Li Yuanfang to investigate the case? Does she want me to die?"

"Yes, yes, she has always hated me very much, she must want me to die!"

"I've cultivated my influence and done my best for her. Is this vicious woman so vicious?"

He paced up and down his room, mumbling.

Terrible thoughts, like mushrooms after rain, kept popping up in my mind.

"Go to the front yard and have a look, and report the situation to me at any time! Go!!"

The more Wu Minzhi thought about it, the more anxious he became, his eyes became redder, and he summoned his personal maid to give instructions.

"Yes Yes!"

The personal maid knew that Wu Minzhi was not crazy, and he was not afraid of them knowing.

Because it is already prepared to clean up afterwards.

The lives of maidservants are low, and there are many prostitutes outside, and the West Market randomly collects them, and there is another batch of new ones.

And this group of maidservants, who were also used to being called around by him, were scared out of their wits, and hurried to the front yard immediately.

Then keep passing the situation back.

"It's fine if you don't say it, it's fine if you don't say it... Hehe, I want to reward them. When this matter is over, it's over..."

"Li Yuanfang's interrogation is not over yet?"

Wu Minzhi's complexion was alternately happy and sometimes worried, and his heart was fluctuating.

The good news is that those servants kept their mouths shut and didn't say what they shouldn't say.

The bad news is that Li Yan has been investigating the case, and even expanded the scope, summoning all the servants in the Duke's mansion to the front yard.

He was very patient, sitting in the main hall, interrogating one by one.

Officials from the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple did not come. Li Yan was the inner guard, so he could naturally mobilize the inner guard.

There were not many people, that is, Wang Xiaojie came with the veterans from the Duke of Wei's mansion, and there were some people who specially recorded the confessions. Everything seemed very professional.

Until the sun goes down.

until night falls.

Wu Minzhi saw that it was getting dark outside, and couldn't take it anymore: "Why hasn't he left yet?"

The servant girl was trembling, but her expression was also full of surprise and incomprehension: "Li Wuwei said...he has to work overtime all night..."

Wu Minzhi's eyes widened suddenly, and he said in a trembling voice:
"Work overtime? Stay overnight?"

(End of this chapter)