Datang: Hiding private money, exposed by Xiao Sizi

Chapter 702 The door is closed again!
"There is no doubt that Zhang Qin went there specifically to meet Zhao Yeqin and Han Xun before he fled."

"Of course, at that time, I was not sure whether the third person was Han Xun. After all, it is possible that someone else wanted to sit closer and sat in Han Xun's seat."

"And it was not until Han Xun came in to take away the murder weapon and testify specifically for Zhao Yeqin, saying that the two of them had seen Zhang Qin when they were drawing water from the well... that I was certain that the third person Zhang Qin wanted to see was Han Xun."

Shen Lian looked at Han Xun and said, "I think the reason why you were able to see Zhang Qin at that time was because Zhang Qin deliberately went there to notify you two to return to the office to meet him, right?"

"And it is precisely because of this that you and Zhao Yeqin dared to testify for each other, because this was Zhang Qin's last appearance, and it was also an aboveboard appearance. You both told the truth."

"It's just that you didn't tell me what happened next. Later, you and Zhang Qin secretly returned to the office amid the chaos."

"That's why you were drinking tea and talking here, and you ended up killing Zhang Qin."

"Oh, right."

Shen Lian said: "This also explains why Zhang Qin didn't leave immediately after setting the fire."

"Because Zhang Qin wants to meet you privately and tell you something."

"But because of Lord Du, he kept everyone to work, so there are always people in your office."

"And Zhang Qin didn't want to be discovered, so he went to see you before he escaped."

"So, he can only wait until a fire breaks out, because after a fire breaks out, other officials here will go to put out the fire, and it will be very chaotic at that time, and no one will notice who is missing. Therefore, you will have a space that truly belongs to you."

"Han Xun, my inference on this point is correct, right?"

When everyone heard Shen Lian's inference, they all looked at Han Xun.

Han Xun was silent for a moment, then nodded with deep emotion and said, "Master Shen is truly amazing."

"So many truths have been deduced in such a short period of time."

"If I didn't know that you had never shown up from the beginning to the end, I would really have thought that you had always been beside us, watching us."

After listening to Han Xun's words, Du Chuke and others immediately understood that Shen Lian was right.

Shen Lian’s inference is the truth, the fact!
The reason why Zhang Qin did not escape immediately after setting the fire was because he wanted to secretly meet Han Xun and Zhao Yeqin when no one noticed!
Therefore, Zhang Qin had to wait until the fire broke out and the government office was in chaos.

All the truth was before Shen Lian's eyes, as if he was seeing it with his own eyes.

At this moment, Du Chuke and others were filled with emotion.

He is the smartest man in the Tang Dynasty and he deserves the title!
After Du Chuke sighed, he had a deeper doubt. He looked at Shen Lian and asked, "Sir Shen, why didn't Zhang Qin run away quickly, but took the risk to meet Zhao Yeqin and Han Xun before leaving?"

"What is the relationship between them?"

This question is also what Wang Xiaohua and others are most curious about.

Zhao Yeqin and Han Xun also looked at Shen Lian at this time. They wanted to know if Shen Lian knew their deepest secret.

Shen Lian smiled lightly when he heard this.

He picked up the teacup, took a sip of tea, and said, "At the beginning, in fact, I only knew that Zhao Yeqin must have a relationship with Zhang Qin."

Zhao Yeqin was stunned.

Shen Lian said: "I have learned that Zhao Yeqin once stole the credit from Zhang Qin."

Zhao Yeqin hurriedly said: "I didn't mean it."

Shen Lian shook his head, "Whether it was intentional or not is not important. What is important is that you did rob it."

"Later, I heard that Zhang Qin didn't care about you stealing the credit and just laughed it off. At that time, I knew that something must have happened between you two that no one else knew about."

"after all……"

Shen Lian sneered, "Based on my understanding of Zhang Qin and his people, they are definitely not the kind of people who would forget their grudges with a smile. They are extremely selfish and will always take revenge on anyone who makes a mistake. How could they just smile when their own achievements are taken away?"

"So, they definitely did something to Zhao Yeqin in a place where no one else could see them."

"Later, I found some books on the bookshelf in Zhang Qin's office."

Du Chuke asked in confusion: "Books? What's wrong?"

Shen Lian said: "Zhao Yeqin gave them to Zhang Qin. Zhao Yeqin said that he felt guilty about those books, so he gave them to Zhang Qin."

Zhao Yeqin looked a little nervous.

Du Chuke became more and more confused: "Sending a few books to make amends is reasonable."

"It is indeed reasonable to give a few books as a present."

"But what if those books are worth three mansions with three entrances and exits in Chang'an City?"

Du Chuke's eyes widened immediately.

Subconsciously exclaimed: "What!?"

“Lord Shen, what you mean is that those books are worth three mansions of three technologies in Chang’an City?”

"It's in the core area!" Shen Lian continued.

Du Chuke was completely stunned.

He couldn't help but look at Zhao Yeqin and said, "Are you crazy?"

Zhao Yeqin's face was full of bitterness.

Shen Lian said: "Master Du, do you still think it is reasonable now?"

"How can it be reasonable!"

Du Chuke said: "The reward Zhao Yeqin received is less than one ten-thousandth of what he received."

Shen Lian smiled and said, "That's why, after I saw those ancient books, I knew that Zhang Qin must have used some tricks to make Zhao Yeqin bow his head."

"Even Zhao Yeqin was controlled by Zhang Qin."

"After all, if it was just a simple bow, Zhao Yeqin would not have given away such a valuable ancient book."

"If Zhao Yeqin had not been controlled, and if he had simply been threatened by Zhang Qin, he could have made a scene known to everyone and let the court decide for him."

"But Zhao Yeqin didn't. He was very polite to Zhang Qin on the surface and gave him such a valuable gift. No one noticed anything unusual. This is enough to prove that Zhang Qin must have used some means to force Zhao Yeqin to obey his orders!"

Zhao Yeqin pursed his lips and then sighed, "He captured my mother, my wife and children, and threatened me that if I didn't listen, he would kill them. I had no choice."

Du Chuke's pupils trembled slightly.

Wang Xiaohua sneered: "Good death!"

"What about Han Xun? I haven't heard that Han Xun had any conflict with Zhang Qin? What is his relationship with Zhang Qin?" Du Chuke asked hurriedly.

Shen Lian glanced at Han Xun and said, "Do you know when I became interested in you?"

Han Xun was stunned for a moment: "Isn't it when I entered the office and revealed my flaws?"

Shen Lian shook his head and said, "It was earlier than this."

"Earlier?"

Han Xun was stunned.

Zhao Yeqin was also surprised: "Did Lord Qin Lan Shen suspect Lord Han before?"

"That shouldn't be the case. Didn't Lord Shen come to the Ministry of Industry not long ago? Didn't he just investigate Zhang Qin?"

"So, Lord Shen, how could you have suspected Lord Han earlier?"

Everyone had the same doubts.

Shen Lian looked at Zhao Yeqin and said with a half-smile, "Who told you that I just investigated Zhang Qin?"

Zhao Yeqin was stunned: "Isn't it?"

Du Chuke was also stunned.

Shen Lian looked at Du Chuke and said, "Master Du, do you know why I came to your Ministry of Industry?"

Du Chuke asked, "Didn't you happen to see the fire?" Shen Lian shook his head, "My home is not on the way to the Ministry of Industry."

"Besides, I came directly to the Ministry of Industry from the scene of Han Qian's murder!"

Hearing about Han Qian's murder, Du Chuke was moved. He hurriedly asked, "Could this case be related to the Ministry of Industry?"

Shen Lian said: "To be more precise, it is related to Zhang Qin!"

"Is it related to Zhang Qin?"

Everyone exclaimed.

Even Zhao Yeqin and Han Xun looked at Shen Lian in surprise.

They really don't know about this.

Shen Lian said: "The truth behind Han Xun's murder is quite complicated, so I won't go into detail with you, but there is one thing I want to tell you."

"what's up?"

Du Chuke asked hurriedly.

Shen Lian glanced outside the office.

At this time, quite a few people have gathered here.

These people were listening to Shen Lian's words carefully.

Du Chuke saw Shen Lian looking outside the office. As an official, he was very perceptive.

He understood what Shen Lian meant.

He looked at the people outside the door and said, "You all go and help process the files. Those who have nothing to do, go back and rest."

At the same time, he ordered the yamen runners, "Stay outside. No one is allowed to approach without my order."

After saying that, he closed the door and walked back to Shen Lian.

Shen Lian looked around at everyone.

Du Chuke, as the Minister of Works, had to investigate the case in the Ministry of Works, so naturally he could not bypass him.

Zhao Yeqin and Han Xun are considered indirect participants.

Wang Xiaohua and Sishe are family.

So, these people can know these secrets.

But people outside cannot do that.

Shen Lian did not delay any longer and said directly: "In fact, your colleague Han Qian was replaced by the thief ten years ago."

"That is to say, the Han Qian you have been in contact with for the past ten years is fake!"

As soon as these words came out.

In an instant, Du Chuke, Zhao Yeqin and others were frozen in place.

Their eyes widened, and there was a look of stunned disbelief in their eyes for a moment.

He stood there blankly, and everyone's expression looked as if they were dreaming.

Du Chuke couldn't help but ask, "Master Shen, are you telling the truth?"

Shen Lian smiled and said, "Master Du, I am not in the habit of joking."

Du Chuke was completely shocked.

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He couldn't help but stamp his feet back and forth, saying, "Han Qian is actually a fake, this...how is this possible!"

Shen Lian said: "What's impossible about this? As long as you know him well enough, it's not difficult to pretend to be him."

"Besides, he has been deliberately acting irritable and having a bad temper over the years, deliberately provoking others to not dare to provoke him or get close to him. This can help him hide his identity better."

"After all, the less people you interact with when pretending to be Han Qian, the less likely you are to be exposed."

When Du Chuke heard this, he suddenly understood.

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"So, his violent temper over the past ten years was deliberately done by that thief in order to better hide his identity?"

"I see, so that's how it is. I was wondering why he suddenly became so bad-tempered!"

Zhao Yeqin and Han Xun also had expressions of "I see".

Shen Lian continued, "I will continue to investigate. Before Han Qian's temperament changed drastically, it was Zhang Qin who persuaded him to go to a temple to pray for blessings. After he came back from the temple, his temperament changed drastically."

"So, I suspect that Han Qian's replacement is related to Zhang Qin."

"This is exactly why I came to the Ministry of Industry."

"And at the same time..."

Shen Lian looked at Du Chuke and said, "Master Du has always been wondering why Zhang Qin wanted to set the fire, right?"

“This is the reason.”

"Han Qian died for no reason. Zhang Qin was worried that he would be discovered, so he didn't dare to stay. He and the fake Han Qian did some shameful things in the Ministry of Industry during this time, so he had to deal with some tails before leaving."

"The purpose of this fire is to deal with their tails."

Du Chuke felt his brain buzzing as he listened to Shen Lian's explanation.

He never expected that today's fire in the royal family was actually related to Han Qian who died in his own house!
He never expected that Han Qian and Zhang Qin were actually in the same group!

Zhang Qin wanted to escape because of Han Qian's death, and also wanted to clean up their tails because of Han Qian's death!

All of this is actually related to Han Qian’s death!

But, Han Qian died in Han Mansion, which had no significant impact on the Ministry of Works!

At this moment, Du Chuke didn't know what to think.

He just felt that he and the Ministry of Industry were shot even when they were lying down!
Du Chuke couldn't help but say, "Master Shen, you said they burned the archives room to clean up their mess."

"They are colluding and pretending to be someone else. What on earth do they want to do in my Ministry of Industry? And why did they clean up their mess by burning the files?"

Zhao Yeqin and Han Xun also looked at Shen Lian at this time.

Their expressions showed some understanding, but also more confusion.

It was clear that they knew some of the reasons, but not all of them.

Shen Lian faced everyone's gaze and said, "Zhang Qin and the fake Han Qian are very cautious."

"They hardly communicated with each other in the Ministry of Industry, in order to ensure that you would not discover their relationship."

“As for what they want to do, you can tell from what they do most often over the years.”

At this time, the chief clerk who was guarding the file room came to the door holding a pile of books.

He stood outside the door and said loudly, "Sir Shen, I have brought the things you asked me to bring."

Shen Lian winked at Si Snake.

Sishe nodded, walked to the door, opened it, and passed by the books.

Then he turned around, put the books on Zhao Yeqin's desk, and closed the door again.

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Then he turned around, put the books on Zhao Yeqin's desk, and closed the door again.

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