Great Tang Dynasty

Chapter 1904 The News Arrived

"The real Lu Chen may be dead, but we have to wait for the investigation to find out what happened."

Qin Tian said such a sentence, which can be regarded as a summary of this morning's incident.

Next, he no longer wants to discuss this issue.

The case has not been investigated clearly, so it is useless to say more.

At this time, Li Shimin also nodded: "This case is fully entrusted to Qin Aiqing. This matter involves my court officials and Fadu, that Lu Chen from the Ministry of Punishment, Qin Tian can also arrange it at will, and investigate the case clearly. Afterwards, I will come to the palace for a report, well, let’s continue discussing other matters.”

This matter has been overturned. The most depressing thing is Gao Shilian. What he impeached was Qin Tian's beating of officials of the Ministry of Punishment, but it turned out like this?

Obviously, he once again failed in impeachment.

Above the main hall, the officials continued to discuss the matter, so that it was not over until noon.

After the morning court ended, Gao Shilian went directly to the Ministry of Punishment and called that Lu Chen.

"Master Gao..."

Just as Lu Chen yelled, Gao Shilian slapped him straight away. Lu Chen's father-in-law was also there. Seeing his son-in-law being slapped, his expression was a little ugly, but Gao Shilian slapped him, what can he do?
"Master Gao, what are you doing?"

Lu Chen resisted to ask, and Gao Shilian kicked him again: "What are you, you dare to hit me for attention, do you use me as a weapon?"

Everyone looked at Lu Chen. Many of them didn't understand what was going on. They were surprised and curious. This Lu Chen is really brave. He dared to use Gao Shilian. Now he deserves to be beaten by Gao Shilian. ?

"Lord Gao calm down, the lower official has absolutely no such intention."

Snapped……

Gao Shilian slapped him again, and scolded: "I didn't mean that, then why didn't you tell the officer about the case between you and that old woman, and said that something was lost in your house, you are really shameless , and you, I don't bother to deal with you, so as not to dirty my hands, but Qin Tian won't let you go, so be careful with his tiger's head."

After venting his anger like this, Gao Shilian left directly. That Lu Chen had an ugly face, and he didn't have the face to stay in the punishment department any longer, so he hurried back to the mansion. He knew that his plan had failed.

Gao Shilian didn't have any chance to fight back against Qin Tian. Don't talk about trying to get the old woman to the Ministry of Punishment now, even he himself may not be able to protect himself now.

The situation is not good, very bad.

He felt that he had to find a way, or he might really die.

If he had nothing in the past, he didn't care, but now he can get whatever he wants, and he can't help but feel a little pity for his life, and he doesn't want to die.

He had to figure out a way.

And while he was walking like this, his father-in-law Tong Yang came to the mansion.

Seeing Tong Yang, Lu Chen ran over quickly.

"Father-in-law, why are you here?"

Tong Yang's face was ugly. Today when Lu Chen was beaten by Gao Shilian, it was almost like hitting him in the face, and the reason why he lost face was because Lu Chen had already understood what was going on this morning. And now, he just wanted to ask clearly.

"Tell me, is the case in Jingzhao Mansion true? Are you Lu Chen?"

Facing his father-in-law, Lu Chen was very conflicted. He wanted to tell the truth and ask his father-in-law to help him, but he was worried that if he really said it, he would really have nothing.

Even if his current wife is willing to follow him, what is he without the support of his father-in-law?
He struggled in his heart for a while, and then he said: "My lord father-in-law, that old woman is really not my mother, and I am indeed the real Lu Chen, so Qin Tian was deceived by that old woman." Well, that old lady is a thief, really, son-in-law, how dare I lie to you?"

What Lu Chen said was sincere. With his appearance, it was easy for people to believe him when he said such words, and Tong Yang also liked him very much, otherwise it would not have been because of Lu Chen's appearance. , and took him as his son-in-law.

When Lu Chen said this, Tong Yang thought again that his son-in-law's fame was obtained by himself. What reason does he have to pretend to be someone else? Could it be of any benefit to him?
Thinking of this, Tong Yang felt more relieved, and said, "I trust you once, but if you hide it from me, you will know the consequences."

"Don't dare, dare not hide."
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After that morning, three days later, on the fourth day, the news that Qin Tian wanted finally arrived from Lu Chen and the old lady's hometown.

That was the result of the local county magistrate's investigation in a very short period of time after spending a lot of effort.

In this news, some stories about the old lady and that Lu Chen were mentioned. For example, that Lu Chen went to Beijing to take the exam three years ago, got a Jinshi, and became an official. The old lady left suddenly a year ago He was going to the capital to look for his son, but he came to Chang'an City after walking for a year.

In addition to these detailed information, there are also portraits of the old woman and Lu Chen.

After Qin Tian got the two portraits and looked at them, his eyes narrowed. The old woman was indeed an old woman, but Lu Chen was no longer Lu Chen.

The Lu Chen in the portrait is the same as the son the old woman said, but there is a big difference with the Lu Chen in the Criminal Department.

The real Lu Chen has a round face, and his appearance can only be described as average, but Lu Chen from the Criminal Department can be called a handsome man.

A beautiful man pretends to be an ordinary-looking man to take part in the imperial examination. What's the secret behind this?
"Is there any clue to find the missing Zhang Liang? Of course, this Zhang Liang is very likely to be the real Lu Chen."

The yamen servant shook his head: "Three years ago, it's hard to investigate. How did he disappear, and who was the last person who saw him? It's hard to investigate. We are trying to find a way."

Seeing this, Qin Tian frowned slightly. If he continues to miss like this, it is not impossible to miss. After all, there is really only one route for Lu Chen to go to Beijing to rush for the exam, just follow the route to find it.

But this is a bit too time-consuming, maybe when it will be found out.

After thinking about it, Qin Tian decided to take a risk and trick Lu Chen from the Ministry of Punishment.

"Okay, tell me to go on, so that our people don't have to look for Zhang Liang's situation. Tomorrow, I will continue to go to court and investigate this matter directly."

For this, Qin Tian already had a plan in mind, and he believed that as long as he took action himself, the possibility of success was very high.

Even if they didn't succeed in the court, if this incident broke out, the whole Tang Dynasty would make a move faster than their Jingzhao Mansion.

(End of this chapter)