Datang: Hiding private money, exposed by Xiao Sizi

Shen Lian looked at Madam Han's shocked and unbelievable expression, and said, "Madam Han, calm down first and listen to me slowly."

Only then did Mrs. Han realize that she had lost her composure.

She quickly sat back down, took a deep breath, and managed to calm herself down.

Shen Lian said slowly: "I have reason to suspect that your current husband, the husband you killed, is not the real Han Qian at all."

"Not a real husband..."

She couldn't help but ask, "What about my real husband?"

Shen Lian said, "Madam Han, I want to know in detail what happened ten years ago when your husband's temperament changed drastically."

"I understand that your husband went to the temple once, and when he returned, his temperament changed drastically."

"Is that true?"

Mrs. Han fell into memories. She thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "That's right."

"My husband was originally a very warm and kind person. He treated me and the servants very well."

"But that time, after he went to the temple, he came back and said that a senior monk in the temple had interpreted the fortune for him, saying that there were villains around him who were misleading him, and then his temperament changed drastically."

"I don't trust anyone and I have a bad temper towards everyone."

Shen Lian looked at Madam Han and asked, "I want to know why he went to the temple. Did something special happen?"

All the changes that happened to Han Qian happened in that temple.

And that temple, it has now been confirmed, is related to the Beidou Society.

So, why did Han Qian go to the temple controlled by the Beidou Society?
Did you really just go there randomly?
But if they went there randomly, how come there would be fake ones immediately?
If you want to impersonate someone, you must know that person well enough.

Otherwise, it would be easy to be discovered.

Therefore, before pretending, a lot of preparation must be done.

If this is the case, then Han Qian’s going to the temple is definitely not a coincidence.

So why did he go to the temple?

Mrs. Han spent more time reminiscing this time.

She said: "I remember my husband mentioned it."
"He said that his colleague, Lord Zhang, told him that the temple was very effective and that as long as one prayed, it would be answered."

"At that time, we only had a daughter and no son, so he wanted to pray for a son."

"I said at the time that I wanted to accompany him, too. After all, it would be more sincere if we went together."

"But he said that Master Zhang said that the temple was somewhat special and it would be more appropriate for the male owner to go alone for the first time."

"So he went, but after he came back, he never mentioned asking me to go with him again."

Shen Lian narrowed his eyes and asked, "Who is the Master Zhang you are talking about?"

Madam Han said, "He should be the Minister of the Ministry of Works now. He has been promoted over the years."

"Zhang Qin?" Shen Lian asked.

Mrs. Han nodded.

Shen Lian wrote down the name, Zhang Qin, the Minister of Works. Could he be someone hidden by the Beidou Society?
Did he deliberately trick Han Qian into going over there?
After things here are over, Shen Lian decided to meet Zhang Qin and investigate him.

Maybe there will be unexpected gains.

After all, this was the person who had been fighting with the Beidou Society for so long without being exposed.

This only shows that he either has a high status in Beidou Society or his mission is very important.

Therefore, he will not be involved in any action of the Beidou Society.

No matter which one it is, it will play a huge role in Shen Lian's response to the Beidou Society!
Shen Lian looked at Madam Han and said, "Madam Han, I'm very curious. Your husband's personality suddenly changed drastically ten years ago. Didn't you notice that he was... different from before?"

"Don't you feel that your husband...has changed into someone else?"

When Madam Han heard Shen Lian's words, she was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help but ask: "So, Lord Shen means that... ten years ago, my husband, he... he was replaced?"

"The bastard who later had a bad temper and was always beating and scolding people was not my husband at all!"

"Is he a fake, a thief?"

Shen Lian nodded slightly.

He looked at Mrs. Han and said, "This matter involves some confidential information."

"But I can tell you that there are problems with the temple your husband went to."

"Many of the thieves I have dealt with before have been to that temple."

"If nothing unexpected happens, this temple should be one of their secret bases."

"And after your husband went there once, he came back as if he had become a different person. It wasn't just like, he really had become a different person."

Mrs. Han looked at Shen Lian in a daze.

Even though Shen Lian had prepared her mentally.

But hearing this again, her heart was still filled with indescribable complexity, shock, and sadness.

She never thought about it.

Lived with myself for ten years.

The person who treated him violently for ten years, almost ruined his daughter, and caused his daughter to be trapped in nightmares for three whole years.

It turns out that he is not my husband!
Shen Lian looked at Mrs. Han who was sitting there in a daze, and did not say anything.

He knew that this incident was extremely shocking to Mrs. Han.

It was even more shocking than Mrs. Han killing Han Qian!
After all, this is equivalent to telling them directly that all the suffering they have endured in the past ten years has been in vain.

The feelings of the past ten years were all fake.

Everything is fake!

Her ten years, and the ten years of everyone in the Han family, were all wasted!
However, this mispayment has cost them too much.

No matter how determined Mrs. Han is, this matter will take some time to resolve.

So Shen Lian stopped talking. He held the teacup and drank tea.

Wait for Mrs. Han to recover on her own.

The tea has gone cold.

It tastes very bitter.

I can no longer feel any sweetness.

Looking at the pale-faced Mrs. Han, Shen Lian sighed and shook his head.

I don’t know how long it took.

Mrs. Han let out a sigh.

Shen Lian looked at her.

Mrs. Han's eyes were red and her face was pale, but at least her expression was no longer confused. Instead, there was a hint of determination and a hint of sadness.

"Master Shen."

Madam Han looked at Shen Lian, pursed her lips and said, "My real husband, he..."

Shen Lian knew what Mrs. Han meant.

He shook his head and said, "I don't know where he is, but based on my understanding of that organization and the fact that your husband hasn't come back to look for you in the past ten years, I think the chances of him surviving are slim."

"If nothing unexpected happens, your husband has been killed."

Mrs. Han had thought of all this a long time ago.

But now, I really heard the truth.

She couldn't bear it any longer.

Tears rained down.

The pain of losing my husband and the injustices I have suffered in the past ten years.

This tough woman finally broke down.

Shen Lian sighed, "I understand your husband's affairs, but if your husband is really dead, then this fake Han Qian must be related to him."

"So, by killing the fake Han Qian, maybe you have avenged your husband."

"Perhaps, this is fate. Evil will be punished. He harmed your husband, and in the end, he died in your hands."

Mrs. Han seemed to have thought of this as she listened to Shen Lian's words.

This finally made her feel better.

……

She said, "So, at least, my husband's enemies were also killed by us."

Shen Lian nodded.

Madam Han looked at Shen Lian and forced a weak smile. She said, "Sir Shen, thank you for your advice. If it weren't for you, I really don't know what I would do."

Shen Lian smiled and shook his head: "I am just telling the truth, I am not trying to comfort you on purpose."

"Well, Madam Han, I have something to ask you about your real husband. Do you think it's appropriate now?"

Madam Han took a deep breath and nodded directly: "Master Shen, please ask. As long as I know something, I will tell you."

Shen Lian nodded, and without further delay, he said directly: "Based on my understanding of that organization, they will not attack an official appointed by the imperial court for no reason, because that would likely lead to his exposure."

"So, if they take action, there must be a reason why they must do so."

"Then Madam Han... do you know if your husband did anything special or said anything special to you before he went to the temple?"

When Mrs. Han heard Shen Lian's words, she frowned slightly and fell into memories.

Shen Lian did not urge Mrs. Han.

He waited quietly.

Shen Lian always had a hunch that he might be able to get very important information from Han Qian.

Based on his understanding of the Beidou Society, the Beidou Society would place its own people in the organization and also secretly control certain officials.

But let them just pretend to be this official, and do it for a full ten years.

That's very little!
After all, Beidou will not be seen in the light.

Especially ten years ago, when Han Qian was replaced, he had not yet noticed the existence of the Beidou Society.

There is no news about the Beidou Society in this world.

Beidou will hide very well.

In that situation, Beidou would normally hide himself in an absolutely secretive way.

Even if there is any purpose, it will be done in a safer and more secure way.

Instead of directly replacing this person, they would just replace him.

Therefore, Shen Lian felt that Beidou would do this because there must be something very important and urgent.

There is no other way.

Beidou Society can only take risky measures.

Just use substitutions to achieve their goal!

And until now, the fake Han Qian has not left, nor has he escaped by faking his death. He is still using this identity until he was backstabbed by Madam Han and others.

Does this mean that this fake Han Qian has not yet completed the task of replacing the real Han Qian?

What kind of task could it be that one person couldn't complete in ten years?

Shen Lian narrowed his eyes.

Based on his understanding of Beichen, the longer the mission is and the more risky it is, the more important it is.

At least, the more important it is to him.

So, what is the task?

Shen Lian was also thinking deeply.

"I remembered something."

At this moment, Mrs. Han's voice suddenly rang out.

Shen Lian looked up at Mrs. Han.

She only said, "Ten years ago, before my husband went to that temple to pray, he was in charge of a task in the Ministry of Works."

"What mission?"

Shen Lian asked.

Madam Han said, "I remember that they seemed to be renovating a building, or a mansion?"

Madam Han looked at Shen Lian, frowned slightly, and said, "I don't remember it very clearly. After all, it has been so long."

"And my husband just mentioned it casually at the time."

"He said he found something special while he was renovating the building, and he said he wanted to study it."

"Soon after, he went to the temple to pray, and when he came back...he never talked about it again."

Renovate a building or a mansion?
While resting, what did you discover and want to study?
Is it because this thing is related to Beidouhui or Beichen?
Shen Lian said, "Mrs. Han, do you remember what your husband was talking about?"

Mrs. Han shook her head: "My husband just mentioned it casually at the time, and didn't go into detail. I wasn't curious about his affairs, so I didn't ask..."

“So, I don’t know what that is.”

"but."

She looked at Shen Lian and said, "The Ministry of Works should have files recording the repairs to buildings. Even if it happened ten years ago, there should be records. Lord Shen might as well check it out. Maybe you can find some clues."

Shen Lian nodded.

He had a good relationship with the Minister of Works Du Chuke.

He had also handled cases for the Ministry of Works for Du Chuke before.

It won't be a big problem to entrust this matter to Du Chuke.

Shen Lian said: "Okay, I understand."

"If Madam thinks of anything else in the future, you can tell me."

"These clues may be able to reveal the truth about why your husband was murdered."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Han nodded seriously.

She said: "I will recall it carefully. If I really think of it, I will go to find Master Shen as soon as possible."

Shen Lian nodded slightly.

He looked at Madam Han and said, "Madam Han, when you live in this world, you must look forward."

"You two, by chance, avenged your husband. I think your husband would be pleased if he knew about this."

"So, in the rest of your life, you must live well and take good care of your daughter. I believe that without this fake Han Qian, your life will be more colorful."

Mrs. Han looked at Shen Lian with her gentle eyes. She felt the long-lost warmth and kindness from Shen Lian.

Madam Han nodded slightly and said softly, "I will."

Shen Lian and Mrs. Han left the room.

Jingzhao Yin Han Min hurried forward and said, "Lord Shen, what's going on?"

Shen Lian looked at Madam Han and said, "Madam Han, things here are over. Go and do your own thing. Leave the rest to us. You don't have to worry."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Han nodded gently.

Then she left.

After Mrs. Han left, Shen Lian said to Han Min: "The matter has been confirmed."

Then she left.

After Mrs. Han left, Shen Lian said to Han Min: "The matter has been confirmed."

(End of this chapter)