Datang: Hiding private money, exposed by Xiao Sizi

"Zhou Qin's tool?"

Qin Wenyuan gently touched the cup wall with his fingers and said, "Have you verified it?"

Han Min nodded: "On the untouched table, I did see a box containing some wood carving tools."

"Can you see the finished product? The finished product carved by Zhou Qin?"

Qin Wenyuan asked again.

Han Min shook his head: "The housekeeper said that Zhou Qin has only been studying wood carving for a few days and is not very proficient yet, so he has nothing to carve yet."

Qin Wenyuan narrowed his eyes.

This is somewhat interesting.

Zhou Qin wanted to carve something, so he prepared these tools.

Then, not long after, Bai Yanguan left.

As a result, the two clashed, and Bai Yanguan stabbed Zhou Qin to death with a dagger carved by Zhou Qin.

Then, Bai Yanguan also fainted because of his intense emotions.

This allowed people from the Zhou Mansion to see a very clear scene of the crime as soon as they came over.

The murderer was also directly targeted.

Everything is too coincidental.

He pondered for a moment and said, "When you went to the crime scene, did you find that Zhou Qin had wood for carving?"

Han Min nodded: "I found it. There are three pieces of wood, but those pieces of wood are all placed there and not used."

"Are there any other people's carvings? After all, if he wants to learn carving, he has to have something to learn, right?"

Han Min nodded: "I found two carvings, one carving a ship and the other carving a cow. Not to mention those two works are really good and lifelike."

Qin Wenyuan nodded slightly.

He finally asked: "What was your first impression when you went to the crime scene?"

Han Min thought for a while and said: "Everything at the crime scene is very simple and clear. It seems that you don't need to think too much to know what the case is."

"But I have also worked with Mr. Bai. I understand Mr. Bai's character. No matter what happens, Mr. Bai will never break the law. So I suspected that there was something wrong with this case."

"But I have asked everyone and checked all the clues, but in the end, I found nothing."

"Therefore, the official had no choice but to hand over the case to Dali Temple and Yushitai, hoping that they could find out the truth."

Qin Wenyuan pursed his lips and said immediately: "I would like to thank you on behalf of Master Bai. Thank you for trusting him."

Han Min waved his hands hurriedly: "Why are you so polite, Mr. Qin? Mr. Qin and Mr. Bai often helped the officials when they resolved cases in the past."

Qin Wenyuan smiled and said nothing more.

He stood up slowly and walked to the window.

Looking at the bright moon above his head, he said: "Have you asked Master Bai? What did he say?"

Han Min said: "Master Bai said that he indeed snatched Zhou Qin's dagger, and in the panic, the dagger also stabbed Zhou Qin, and then he became unconscious."

"so he……"

Han Min looked at Qin Wenyuan, hesitated for a moment, and then said: "He seemed to believe that he was the one who killed the person."

Qin Wenyuan said: "He only admitted it after he heard you tell him that there was nothing suspicious about the case, right?"

Han Min was not surprised that Qin Wenyuan could guess this.

After all, Qin Wenyuan's interests are no less important than those of the gods in his heart.

He nodded: "Yes, Master Bai said at first that he was not sure whether he did it, but later, after listening to the officer's explanation of the investigation results, Master Bai said that it was him."

He looked at Qin Wenyuan and said, "Master Qin, is it too useless to be a low-ranking official? Everything found proves that Master Bai is the murderer."

Qin Wenyuan looked at Han Min who felt a little guilty, smiled and patted him on the shoulder, saying: "You can check these things very carefully. Even I didn't find any flaws."

"So you're doing great."

"It is precisely because Mr. Bai believes in your investigation that he has no doubts about the results."

"Han Min, you have to believe in the results of your own investigation. The result of this case may not be like this, but that's just because you haven't fully investigated it yet, but never...do not doubt what you are investigating."

"After all, if you don't trust yourself, how can you get others to trust you?"

Listening to Qin Wenyuan's words, Han Min's face showed emotion.

He sniffed and said with a smile, "Actually, I'm afraid of disappointing Mr. Qin."

"I really want to help Mr. Qin, but that's all I can do. I've tried my best, but the results are still useless. On the contrary, it only proves that Mr. Bai is the murderer. "

"This makes me feel ashamed to face Master Qin."

Qin Wenyuan nodded: "I understand you."

"But Han Min, you have to remember that the most taboo thing for us investigators is to be too subjective."

"Your thinking was wrong from the beginning."

"You wanted to overturn the case for Mr. Bai from the beginning, but you didn't know that doing so would make you ignore some clues."

"And once someone deliberately uses these to deal with you, it will be very easy for you to fall victim to them."

"So, remember my words, if you can't guarantee that you will always be sane, then you should avoid investigating the cases of people related to you."

Hearing this, Han Min couldn't help but look at Qin Wenyuan and said, "What about your lord?"

Qin Wenyuan looked at the bright moon outside the window and said, "I have made a decision."

"This time, I will investigate the case in an absolutely fair and rational manner."

"Ultimately, I just trust the results of my investigation."

"I believe that Mr. Bai must also hope that I do this. After all, he has been the minister of Dali Temple for most of his life. He has his perseverance and his dignity."

"If he knows that I am taking advantage of loopholes to excuse him, he will not be happy even if he is not guilty in the end."

"So, I respect Mr. Bai, and I respect my identity as Lord Tang even more. This time, I will not affect my judgment just because the suspect is Mr. Bai."

Listening to Qin Wenyuan's words, Han Min was filled with emotion.

He understood how difficult it was for Qin Wenyuan to make this decision.

But no matter what decision Qin Wenyuan makes, he will always firmly support Mr. Qin!

He said: "I will help you. If you need anything, just ask."

"Okay, I won't be polite to you!"

Qin Wenyuan didn't do any ink, he said directly: "I want to participate in the investigation of this case."

"But everyone in Dali Temple knows that he belongs to me. If I use the identity of Dali Temple, people will inevitably notice me. So, can you find another identity for me?"

Han Min thought for a while and said immediately: "No problem."

"Although it is currently being investigated jointly by Dali Temple and Yushitai, Jing Zhaoyin is the first yamen to come into contact with the case, and this is also a case that occurred in Xiaguan's jurisdiction. Jing Zhaoyin is still qualified to investigate or inquire of."

"If Mr. Qin is willing, he can participate in the investigation as Jingzhao Yin Yamen."

Qin Wenyuan nodded directly: "Okay, I will disguise myself, and when the time comes, I will investigate the case with you."

"But will the people from your Jingzhao Yin Yamen recognize that I am not from Jing Zhaoyin?"

Han Min said: "It doesn't matter. Just bring one or two confidants with you. They are very smart and will never ask questions that they shouldn't ask. Your subordinates will also remind them in advance and they will never reveal their secrets." Qin Wenyuan nodded slightly. : "Okay, that's it."

Han Min may have been in charge of Jing Zhaoyin for many years, but it is still easy to do these things.

Qin Wenyuan said: "It's getting late. You should rest first. I'll come find you tomorrow morning."

Han Min nodded hurriedly.

Seeing that Qin Wenyuan was about to leave, he said: "Where does Mr. Qin live? There is also a house in Xiaguan. If Mr. Qin doesn't dislike it, you can live there."

Qin Wenyuan shook his head: "I'll just stay in the inn. In a few days, I will regain my identity and go home to live."

Han Min would not force it.

Qin Wenyuan stopped delaying and walked directly out.

Han Min looked at Qin Wenyuan's back, suddenly took a step forward and said, "Master Qin."

Qin Wenyuan paused and looked back.

Han Min smiled: "I'm really happy that you can come back safely. Although this case is difficult, I believe in you. There is no case in this world that you can't find out!"

"My lord will definitely repay you justice!"

Qin Wenyuan smiled softly and said, "I believe so too."

After Qin Wenyuan left Han Min's mansion, he returned directly to the inn without going anywhere else.

The fewer people who knew about his return, the more secret it could be.

Once more people know, it is inevitable that someone will leak the news.

Even if Qin Wenyuan believed in the person he met, he didn't want to cause trouble.

In this way, Qin Wenyuan returned to the inn.

After arriving at the inn, after knowing that Wang Xiaohua had not come back yet, he asked for a pot of tea and waited for Wang Xiaohua to come back.

Not long after, Wang Xiaohua came back.

Qin Wenyuan was drinking tea in the lobby on the first floor. When he saw Wang Xiaohua, he smiled and said, "How is it? Is there any difference between Chang'an and before you left five years ago?"

Wang Xiaohua sat opposite Qin Wenyuan and said, "The difference is really huge."

"When I left Chang'an before, there was no city in Chang'an that didn't have a curfew at night."

"Moreover, the level of prosperity is also hugely different from what it is now."

"I went out for a walk tonight, and I couldn't believe this was the Chang'an I had stayed in."

"Master Qin, do you know what I saw? I saw people who looked so black, like black coal. They opened their mouths when they were walking around the market. I was so scared that I thought someone's teeth had turned into sperm!"

Wang Xiaohua bared her teeth as she spoke, vividly describing to Qin Wenyuan what she saw.

Qin Wenyuan was immediately amused by Wang Xiaohua's appearance.

He smiled and said: "Those people with dark skin are people from very hot places. After Datang became the leader of the Alliance of Nations, it began to allow people from hundreds of countries in the alliance to come to Datang for business and exchanges, so It’s not surprising that you can see these people.”

Wang Xiaohua blinked and said, "They come from a very hot place, so they are so dark. Are they tanned?"

Qin Wenyuan was startled.

He really doesn't know this.

In his previous life, he didn't study this either.

However, that place in Africa is really hot, so as expected, there must be a cause of the sun, but there should also be a genetic cause.

But didn’t Darwin say, natural selection, survival of the fittest.

Perhaps the skin color of those people was due to the scorching sun, so after thousands of years of adaptation, it gradually changed into the skin color it has today, so that it can better adapt to the local climate characteristics.

Qin Wenyuan smiled and said, "What you said makes sense."

Wang Xiaohua was even happier.

She knew that she was talking nonsense, but Qin Wenyuan still said that he was very reasonable. Wasn't this just trying to coax her.

She smiled beautifully, then looked at Qin Wenyuan and asked, "How is Master Qin? Did it go well?"

Qin Wenyuan nodded slightly: "It went well. I met an old friend. I will personally investigate the case tomorrow."

Wang Xiaohua said: "Master Qin is the most intelligent person in the Tang Dynasty. He has solved countless difficult and complicated cases. I believe that Master Qin will be able to solve this case."

Qin Wenyuan smiled and said: "I accept your good advice."

Wang Xiaohua asked: "What do you need us to do?"

Qin Wenyuan shook his head: "You don't need to do anything yet. I need Yi Rong to investigate. One person is enough. If there are too many people, it will be easy to be suspected."

"So, you should take a rest now. I will tell you if necessary."

Naturally, Wang Xiaohua would not disobey Qin Wenyuan's words.

She nodded directly: "As long as your Majesty gives orders, we will go up to the mountains of swords and to the seas of fire without hesitation."

Qin Wenyuan smiled and said: "Okay, I won't be polite to you."

He picked up the cup, drank all the tea in the cup, stood up and said: "It's getting late, go back and have a rest. There is nothing much to do these days. You can walk around Chang'an City more and become familiar with the current Chang'an City, so as not to worry about it later. I have a mission and I don’t know where it is.”

Wang Xiaohua nodded hurriedly: "I understand."

Qin Wenyuan smiled, stood up and returned to the room without further delay.

Wang Xiaohua looked at Qin Wenyuan's retreating back, with a gentle smile in her beautiful eyes.

Although Qin Wenyuan never said the reason why he drank tea here.

But Wang Xiaohua knew that Qin Wenyuan was waiting for her specifically.

Qin Wenyuan was worried about her safety, fearing that something would happen to her just after she returned to Chang'an.

So wait for yourself.

Therefore, after seeing himself coming back, Qin Wenyuan went back to rest.

Qin Wenyuan is really an extremely warm and gentle person. He is very kind to the only person around him, but he never shows it.

He is always like this, asking for nothing in return and not even letting the other person know what he has done.

If Wang Xiaohua were not a woman, she would be extremely sensitive.

Otherwise, Qin Wenyuan's gentleness would not have been discovered.

Wang Xiaohua watched Qin Wenyuan disappear into the room and then looked away. She looked at the cold teapot on the table and sighed: "How can I not like it?"

The next day, early in the morning.

The weather in early spring is particularly bright.

The breeze is gentle and very comfortable.

The sun is warm but not hot, the earth is covered with green clothes, the willow branches are sprouting, and everything is revived, which indicates a vibrant future.

After Qin Wenyuan had breakfast, he explained to Si She and the others, disguised himself as an ordinary-looking middle-aged man, and went to Han Min's mansion.

He did not enter Han Mansion, but waited outside.

(End of this chapter)