Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 249 Nothing, Zheng Guanyin at the Night Party

The imperial decree of the emperor and the documents of the three provinces were issued together.

The time stipulated in the imperial decree refers to within three days, and today is already noon of the next day.

That is to say, there is only one and a half days left for Fang Yuan and others, time is already very scarce.

All the officials in the county government were shrouded in a strong sense of tension, and everyone felt out of breath.

Although the imperial decree refers to severely punishing the chief officials, if the chief officials are all punished severely, the punishment for them as subordinates will definitely be even greater.

As for the heavy reward, now I don't even know what the assassin looks like, no one cares what the reward is.

"I don't need to repeat the situation to you, let me do my best to investigate!"

Fang Yuan called Zheng Mingzhu and the others and said.

No scolding, no urging, because it didn't work.

None of them are fools, they all know the urgency of the situation, and they all know the consequences.

Zheng Mingzhu and the others should be, and they all stepped up their efforts to investigate the case.

Chen Ziqiang, who was imprisoned in the cell, was tortured and served again, and even the few people who made trouble at the beginning could not be avoided.

The entire cell was surrounded by screams, but no actual information was asked, so it can be said that they were doing useless work.

But Fang Yuan ignored these.

Someone called the yamen servant to find Li Daozong at Dali Temple, and asked if he had any useful information from Princess Linhai last night.

It's a pity that the reply he got didn't ask anything. Princess Linhai asked three questions, emphasizing that she hadn't seen Chen Ziqiang for a long time.

As for Fang Yuan, from Chen Ziqiang's mouth, he did not work as a book boy in the princess mansion for several days, but he followed Linhai Princess's wishes to organize the manpower.

But no one can prove this point, so they can't point out that Princess Linhai has anything to do with Pei Ji's assassination, or even have anything to do with inciting public anger.

This day passed quickly, and the three major institutions, including Zongzheng Temple, found nothing.

When he was about to get off work, Shao Yaofei, a doctor from the Ministry of Justice, and two colleagues arrived.

"Meet Fang Ling!"

"Fang Ling, Master Shangshu invites you to the Ministry of Punishment."

Shao Yaofei bowed to Fang Yuan and said respectfully.

"Has the case been discovered?"

Fang Yuan thought that he had discovered something about the case, and asked a little excitedly.

"No, I want to invite you over to discuss the case."

"The Minister of Dali Temple has already been invited."

Shao Yaofei smiled wryly and explained.

"Okay, I will go."

Fang Yuan shook his head slightly disappointed.

Bai was excited, and there was no news at all.

It is estimated that two days have passed, and the three major organizations have found nothing. Let's get together to see if we can find anything.

"Then the officer will leave first."

Shao Yao flew away.

After getting off work at that point, Fang Yuan asked someone to bring the situation back to Du Miaoyan, and told her not to come to join in the fun.

Not long after, Fang Yuan came to the Ministry of Punishment, and it happened that Li Daozong also came at this time.

"Fang Ling, I made you laugh. Linhai didn't ask any useful information."

Li Daozong smiled wryly.

Zongshoji Temple is a scary place.

But Zongzheng Temple is also a place where the law is taught.

When it is not confirmed that Princess Linhai has any relationship with the case, lynching cannot be carried out.

This regulation protects the wronged royal family members to a certain extent and gives the royal family members a certain degree of dignity.

But it also adds difficulties to many cases.

"understand."

Fang Yuan responded with a light smile.

But the heart is somewhat disappointed.

If it was an ordinary person, or judged by oneself in private, the result should be different.

"Please."

Li Daozong nodded.

Under the leadership of the officials of the Ministry of Punishment, I met Liu Zhenghui, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment.

"Meet Liu Shangshu!"

Fang Yuan and the two saluted.

"Ren Chengwang, Chang'an Ling, welcome!"

"You haven't eaten yet, let's chat while eating."

Liu Zhenghui is an old man in his 60s.

This age is already quite long-lived in this day and age.

But he still looks very tough, walking like a flying feeling.

Bringing Fang Yuan and the others to the backyard, they have already prepared good meals for them.

There was also a young girl at the banquet, who looked six or seven years younger than Fang Yuan.

The appearance is quite exquisite, slim, petite and cute, but the eyebrows are thicker than men, which greatly affects the beauty, but it also has its own characteristics.

"Little girl Liu Yichen, pay my respects to King Ren Cheng and Chang'an Ling."

Liu Yichen stood up and bowed to Fang Yuan and the two.

"My granddaughter, ask her to pour us wine."

Liu Zhenghui spoke at the right time and invited Li Daozong and Fang Yuan to sit down.

Li Daozong and Fang Yuan returned the salute, followed Liu Zhenghui to sit down, and Liu Yichen followed suit to pour the wine.

"I'm getting old, so I won't go around anymore. I'm looking for you this time to see if it's possible to share clues to solve the case."

"Unfortunately, I don't have any clues yet. I heard that you found Princess Linhai yesterday and were assassinated. Can you tell me?"

Liu Zhenghui first offered Fang Yuan a cup for the two of them, and then asked.

Today's emperor's decree and court documents put him under a lot of pressure.

In the absence of any clues, and time is running out, it is best to find Fang Yuan and the two to discuss.

But he may also be rejected, so as the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, he has a good attitude and is not arrogant because of his high official rank.

"Except for knowing that Chen Ziqiang was ordered by Princess Linhai to arouse public anger, I have learned nothing else."

Li Daozong spoke first.

Although he is a prince, his status is above Liu Zhenghui.

But Liu Zhenghui is a veteran minister who has made great contributions to the court and is also the emperor's confidant minister.

Therefore, he was very polite and detailed, and told Liu Zhenghui everything he knew.

"Chen Ziqiang is a small person, and he has no reason to tell a lie, but no one can prove that he is telling the truth."

Fang Yuan added.

The contradiction is that no one can prove what Chen Ziqiang said.

Therefore, Zongzheng Temple can't take the initiative to punish Lord Linhai, and can't know Princess Linhai's intentions.

"So the question now is how to get Princess Linhai to speak?"

Liu Zhenghui frowned and said.

"Yes and no."

"We can't confirm whether Princess Linhai is really related to Pei Ying's assassination."

Li Daozong smiled wryly.

In fact, there is still a big problem between them.

That is whether Princess Linhai only wants to cause public anger, or is it related to Pei Ji's assassination.

If it's just the former, then they have been doing useless work for the past few days, have nothing to do with solving the case, and will be punished in the end.

But now there is only this one clue, whether it is true or not, we have to investigate this clue.

"Oh, what a headache."

Liu Zhenghui said after drinking heavily.

The only clue is not sure if it works, what a headache.

"Since Princess Linhai can't ask anything, can I ask Lawyer Pei?"

"The relationship between their husband and wife is not good. If it is not good for Princess Linhai, Lawyer Pei should say it?"

Liu Yichen interjected at this time.

Liu Zhenghui didn't speak, but looked at Li Daozong and Fang Yuan.

Lawyer Pei has a special status, he is the dying son of Pei Ji and the future Duke of the state.

Even if the Ministry of Punishment suspected him, it would not dare to bring him here for questioning in private, unless both Dali Temple and Chang'an County Government agreed.

"You can try it!"

Fang Yuan and Li Daozong looked at each other and agreed.

Lawyer Pei has a bad relationship with Princess Linhai, but there is a high probability that he will not betray Princess Linhai, or he doesn't know anything.

But now I can't do anything, I can try any method.

"Then let's make this decision first. Our criminal department is responsible for investigating Lawyer Pei!"

"Now we only have one day left, hope we have a good ending tomorrow!"

Liu Zhenghui toasted again and said.

After drinking a cup, everyone began to eat.

There is not much time left for them now, but there is still time for meals.

And if there is anything to do, just arrange the people below to do it, and the three of them just wait for the result.

Of course, Liu Zheng would have to go to the matter of lawyer Pei personally, after all, lawyer Pei is Pei Ji's son.

After filling his stomach, Fang Yuan said goodbye to Li Daozong, and Liu Zhenghui went to see Lawyer Pei himself.

At this time, there was a curfew, the sky was already dark, there were no pedestrians on the road, and it was almost impossible to see the road.

Considering the assassination yesterday, both Fang Yuan and Li Daozong asked Liu Zhenghui for a group of people to escort them back.

Fang Yuan was going back to Fang Mansion after returning, but he saw Du Miaoyan was already waiting in the county government office in men's attire.

"Didn't I tell you not to come over?"

Fang Yuan complained.

But the heart is warm.

"Hee hee, have you eaten?"

Du Miaoyan grinned, and approached Fang Yuan.

Tonight Fang Yuan drank some wine, he knew it as soon as he got close.

"Well, I ate it when I was in the Ministry of Justice."

Fang Yuan explained.

Incidentally, he mentioned Liu Zhenghui's invitation.

"So now the dead horse is used as a living horse doctor?"

Du Miaoyan's expression became serious.

It can be heard that there are almost no clues now.

And tomorrow is the last day, time is tight.

"Yes."

"Since you're here, come with me somewhere."

Fang Yuan nodded and said.

Pulling Du Miaoyan's jade hand out of the county office.

Originally, I didn't want to take this move, but Du Miaoyan came, so let's try.

"Where to go?"

Du Miaoyan asked curiously.

After walking out of the Chang'an county government office, it was pitch black outside.

Tonight is the same as last night, there is no moonlight, the night is very dark, and it is difficult to see the way.

But Fang Yuan didn't let other people accompany him, he set off with Du Miaoyan alone with a lantern.

"Go to Zheng Guanyin and ask her if it is possible to know?"

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

Zheng Guanyin has a close relationship with Bishamen.

Normally, because of her relationship with the emperor, it's not easy to bother her too much.

But now there is no other way, Du Miaoyan just happened to be there again, so I stopped by to ask.

After a while, Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan evaded the patrol, appeared at the gate of Zheng Guanyin's mansion, and knocked on the gate.

"Who?"

The door didn't open, and there was a sound from inside.

"Tell Zheng Guanyin that Fang Yuan is visiting!"

Fang Yuan said through the door.

"Hold on."

The door responded and left.

After about a quarter of an hour, the door opened.

Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan saw Zheng Guanyin and her guards.

"Fang Ling comes late at night, isn't he afraid that his wife will be jealous?"

Zheng Guanyin said with a half-smile.

It was also very deep, she didn't pay much attention to Du Miaoyan beside Fang Yuan.

Also because Du Miaoyan was dressed in men's clothes, she didn't expect it to be Du Miaoyan.

"Zheng Guanyin, I'm here to ask something, not for a private meeting, why would my wife be jealous?"

Fang Yuan took Du Miaoyan's hand and went straight in, so as not to be discovered outside the door.

After entering, the door was closed, Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan seemed to be locked by the master, the atmosphere became different.

But Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan didn't seem to notice it, they turned a blind eye to this phenomenon and followed Zheng Guanyin and others to stare.

"It turns out that Fang Ling brought his wife here, why did he come here?"

Zheng Guanyin found out that Fang Yuan was holding a man, he was very surprised immediately.

After taking a serious look at Du Miaoyan, he finally found Du Miaoyan's real body and realized it immediately.

"Is Pei's assassination related to Bishamon?"

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

"As far as I know, nothing."

Zheng Guanyin's expression suddenly became serious, and he said in a deep voice.

The atmosphere at the scene seemed to become more depressing as a result.

"Then you know who it's related to?"

Fang Yuan was a little disappointed.

If it has nothing to do with Bishamon, it will be difficult to investigate.

I also thought that I could get some useful information from Zheng Guanyin, alas.

"It may be related to Deng Ling's ink."

Zheng Guanyin pondered for a moment and said.

"How likely is it?"

Fang Yuan suddenly became interested.

It has nothing to do with Bishamen, but it can also be related to Deng Ling's ink.

"It's quite big. Deng Ling's Mo is a chivalrous hero, and it is not a day or two to wipe out treacherous officials and rebels."

Zheng Guanyin smiled slightly.

"Thank you then, goodbye!"

Fang Yuan frowned slightly, feeling that what the other party said might be just speculation.

But it doesn't matter, I can go to Mo Cailing and ask the truth from her.

She still owes herself a favor, and she should be able to determine the truth from her.

"Wait."

"Fang Yuan, I have to warn you to be cautious, don't come to me often."

"If the emperor suspects me because of you, I will kill you and destroy your Fangfu."

Zheng Guanyin called Fang Yuan to stop, and said seriously.

"Just Bishamen wants to destroy Fangfu?"

"Why don't we go to war now, who will win?"

Du Miaoyan interrupted.

There was a sneer in his eyes.

She didn't like Zheng Guanyin.

"Oh, really?"

Zheng Guanyin snorted coldly, and looked at Du Miaoyan provocatively.

"really!"

Du Miaoyan refused to budge.

In the city of Chang'an, Bishamon couldn't turn up the wind and waves.

With the current strength of Fangfu, it is also very powerful in Chang'an City.

"Hahaha, Du Miaoyan really deserves her reputation."

Zheng Guanyin looked at Du Miaoyan coldly, and suddenly laughed.

She turned around, walked towards the mansion, and quickly disappeared into the night.

"Let's go."

Fang Yuan smiled slightly, took Du Miaoyan's hand and left.

For Zheng Guanyin's warning, Fang Yuan actually didn't take it very seriously.

If the fish dies and the net breaks, Bishamon really has the strength to destroy Fangfu.

But under normal circumstances, Bishamon doesn't have that strength, at least not in Chang'an City.

In Chang'an City, Fang Yuan is the order of Chang'an, able to mobilize a large number of forces, Fang Mansion also has bombs and so on.

But Fang Yuan didn't want to get angry with Zheng Guanyin, let her warn him, he would come to her when he should.

"Miaoyan, you don't need to worry about Zheng Guanyin's affairs in the future, I have my own ideas."

Fang Yuan warned.

Open spears are easy to hide and hidden arrows are hard to defend against, Fang Yuan was worried that Du Miaoyan would be assassinated.

Naturally, with Du Miaoyan's martial arts, the assassination is very difficult, but there is also a certain degree of worry.

"I know, if you don't let me say it, I won't say it."

Du Miaoyan nodded and said.

She knew that Fang Yuan was worried about her safety.

Soon, Fang Yuan and the two returned to Fang Mansion, found the giant and contacted Mo Cailing.

(End of this chapter)