I was just solving crimes, how could I become an immortal?

Chapter 40 Someone who is upright and not like Cao

Dim candlelight flickered in the mottled bluestone aisle.

The smell of blood, accompanied by the turbid air of decay, permeated this lifeless prison.

This is the Dali Temple Prison, a place that is said to be inaccessible.

Layers of restrictions and guards have eliminated all possibilities of jailbreak. Most of the prisoners who can be detained here have committed the ten heinous crimes and are waiting to be executed by the queen.

Walking up the bluestone stairs to the depths of the dungeon, Cao An listened to the sounds of whipping and painful cries from time to time, and couldn't help but asked in a deep voice: "Has the Minister of Punishment been convicted?"

"It's settled. To be precise, he has confessed. Death penalty and confiscation of his home. This is his end."

Perhaps because he had seen too much death and fighting, Pangshi's response seemed dull.

Of course he heard the regret in Cao An's voice, but this was the Daxing Dynasty, a cruel world with undercurrents under its prosperity.

After all, the Minister of Justice was also a victim. Others had his official seal stolen, but he himself wanted to be killed.

Perhaps the only thing he did wrong was to bring the official seal to the Jiaofang Division and fail to keep it well, which triggered a series of subsequent events.

But he is the Minister of Justice!

Anyone who can sit in this position will definitely not be a fool. He will inexplicably bring his official seal to listen to music?
  Everyone knew that there must be something hidden behind it, but this person didn't dare to say it. Only by pleading guilty could he save his family.

"By the way, Pang Duzhi, you said before that Liang Shiming confessed? The person behind it was the Minister of Punishment? What happened?"

"Liang Shiming's abilities are mediocre. He can't sit in the position of the Tsing Yi policeman. It was this Gong Shilang who recommended him in the first place."

Liang Shiming is not very capable, not powerful enough, and has little qualifications, but he is good at doing things tactfully and having some little thoughts.

So a year ago, a mysterious man came to him and told him that as long as he did things for him, he could be promoted to the Blue Coat Detective.

You know, the ordinary police officers of the Six Gates are just white servants, while the blue-clad police officers hold official positions, so Liang Shiming agreed without hesitation.

After that, his resume was renovated all the way. He was sitting at home, and his achievements came from the sky. In just one month, he was promoted to the blue-shirted agent, responsible for maintaining the stability of Nanshan College.

And his first task was to ignore the five missing students.

"In other words, in Liang Shiming's eyes, there are only five missing people?"

"Yes, he is just a pawn. The focus now is to trace those who pushed him to power."

As they talked along the way, the two of them also arrived at the execution hall.

The strong smell of blood made people feel uncomfortable, and various screams could be heard in the surrounding cells.

Fortunately, when they went to Minister Gong's cell, they did not see any cruel scenes. The simple bed and bedding were not luxurious, but compared to other prisoners, the treatment was much better.

Dali Temple, the Ministry of Punishment, and Yushitai are collectively known as the Three Law Divisions, and their internal relations are pretty good, although the Minister of Punishment was imprisoned in Dali Temple Prison to avoid suspicion.

But it was obvious that someone had already informed him in advance that the case would be handed over to Gong Shilang and there would be no more torture.

When the two came to the cell, an official with a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks was already waiting here.

He bowed his hands to Pang Shi and said, "I am a member of the Criminal Department, Wailang Gaodian. I have seen Pang Duzhi."

"Oh, your punishment department is very well-informed!"

"Wherever, Pang Duzhi investigates the case late at night. He is really a role model for us. It is appropriate for my subordinate to come here to help."

Gao Diansheng had a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks, and his speech was very smooth. Everyone knew the purpose of his visit, and he was just afraid that they would interrogate him about the official seal.

Pang Shi came here on the emperor's order. No one could stop him unless he gave him face.

Of course, you still have to listen to Cao An's opinion: "If he wants to sit in, will it affect you?"

"It doesn't matter, just listen." Cao An didn't care.

He is only here to investigate the Nanshan Massacre. Regarding the official seal issue, he is not interested in studying it in detail now. Hearing Cao An's answer, Gao Dian's smile became even brighter: "Thank you, Mr. Cao, for your understanding. I will definitely visit you to express my gratitude in the future."

Cao An has no official position, so it stands to reason that he cannot be called an adult.

However, Cao An, as a green-clothed guard, was investigating the case under the orders of the emperor. He was personally accompanied by the Imperial City Secretary. His status was equivalent to that of a temporary imperial envoy. He called him "sir" to show his gratitude.

This gratitude naturally refers not only to the audience, but also to Cao An's gratitude for finding his official seal, otherwise their punishment department would suffer.

Looking at the weak Minister Gong, who also wanted to stand up tremblingly to thank him, Cao An waved his hand.

"You don't have to be polite, Mr. Gong. Let's sit down and talk."

The last time I saw this man who had lost his official seal, his face looked as ugly as his dead father.

Goodbye today, well, my face has changed a little, as if my whole family has died...

Gong Shilang raised a pair of chains on his wrists and sighed haggardly, "Master Cao, please don't call me Shilang. I, Gong Shitang, am just a sinner waiting to be punished. I can't bear it. I heard that Master Cao has something to ask for." I?"

"Yes, I would like to ask about Liang Shiming, the six-door detective in blue. His promotion was recommended by you."

Cao An went straight to the point and placed the files on Liang Shiming's promotion in front of him.

Gong Shitang was sitting in prison, completely unaware of the turmoil outside. He looked at the files and thought about it for a long time before suddenly thinking of this person.

"Yes, I remembered that there was an accidental death of a detective in blue, and there was an uproar in the Six Doors. It was then that I recommended Liang Shiming."

Hearing Gong Shitang's words, Gao Dian on the side almost slapped him.

Losing your official seal is enough for them to drink from a pot. This time the emperor personally supervised the case, and you were actually involved in it. How many times do you want to die!
  Seeing the strange expressions on everyone's faces, Gong Shitang panicked: "Master Cao, is it possible that Liang Shiming also committed a major case?"

"Yes, and it's bigger than your case. It's not an exaggeration to kill everyone involved in the case. You'd better think about it carefully before answering my question."

The tremendous pressure made Gong Shitang's whole body tremble.

He was obviously only in his prime, but now he was like an old man in his twilight years. One case after another, even his nine lives could not pay for it.

Taking a deep breath, Gong Shitang seemed to have made up his mind and said, "Master Cao, I am already mortal. I can tell you all about Liang Shiming. But please do me a favor."

"Oh? What's the deal? Just say it." Cao An nodded and did not refuse on the spot.

He was not a good man, but he just thought from a certain perspective that Gong Shitang was sent to prison because of his contribution.

If the official seal is retrieved in another way, it can also be classified as robbery. If the mediation is good, the crime should be reduced a lot.

But Cao An restored the crime process. The thief went to the room twice and completed the hiding work in the middle. You didn't find it for so long. The crime of dereliction of duty was definitely confirmed.

If Gong Shitang really needs his help, Cao An would not mind helping him out of sympathy.

"Please help me take care of my wife."

Cao An:? ? ?
  The sudden change caught Cao An off guard.

I sent you to prison and you entrusted your wife to me? Is there something wrong with this?

"Master Cao, I know that you are a high-ranking disciple of Si Tianjian, and you are an upright person. I just ask that you can be a blessing to her and tell her to live a good life."

"Then where is your wife now?"

"Jiaofang Secretary."

Cao An:......

Are you thinking too highly of my character?
  Cao An lowered his head and thought for a moment before sighing in embarrassment.

"Okay, your wife, I, Cao, will take care of her regularly."

(End of this chapter)