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

Chapter 62 The Widow of the West King of the City

The explosion at the Embarcadero pier has caused a sensation in the whole city. The Holy Spirit has opened his mouth. Anyone who can solve the case will be given a thousand taels of gold and promoted to the third level.

Whether it is the Six Gates who have made meritorious deeds, the Imperial City Division, which has the emperor's mandate, or even the Demon Slaying Division, they have all been involved in intense investigations.

Only in the Tsing Yi Department, their chief was caught molesting the widow.

"So, our Lord Tisi doesn't have any serious work to do on weekdays?"

Sitting in the carriage returning to the city, Cao An felt a little dumbfounded as he listened to the intelligence from the past three days.

Zhu Xian quickly clarified to his boss: "Our Lord Tisi is very serious. Look at that face. He doesn't smile at all. How scary it is when he smiles. Isn't he serious enough?"

"Give me a serious reason for teasing the widow."

"I don't know!" Zhu Xian was also confused.

I still haven't figured it out last time I stayed overnight at the Jiaofang Bureau. Now that the whole city is under martial law, that person appears again at the widow's house. You can't say that he is going to investigate the case.

Tinder had a rare three days of fun and looked more energetic. When he got on the carriage, he looked restlessly at him.

"Cao An, I feel that you are much stronger than before!"

"After three days of seclusion, you will naturally make some progress."

Cao An clenched his fists excitedly, and a surge of energy condensed into substance, surging in his fists. This is the sign of an eighth-level warrior: the energy is released outwards.

In just three days, he completed a promotion in strength.

Even more powerful is the "Five Zang Vajra Technique", which has also reached the entry level.

Such speed is unmatched by anyone in the entire martial arts world.

Of course, the disadvantage is that all his [Tian Yuan Qi] has been exhausted. If he wants to be promoted next time, he must work harder to solve the case.

Zhu Xian was amazed when he saw it, and Ying Huorong clenched his little fist.

"Try a punch. I think you should be able to withstand internal injuries."

"Calm down. Being able to resist and seeking a fight are two different things." Cao An took Ying Huorong's little hand and pressed her down on the spot.

The practice of this set of exercises is not like going into battle to kill the enemy, but improving one's body functions.

After a small success, the energy and blood in the body flowed and filled up, which could be regarded as a life-saving strategy in times of crisis. If possible, he hoped to never use it.

We entered the city in a carriage. We haven't seen him for three days. The number of patrolling guards has obviously increased a lot.

The shops along the street were interrogated three times a day. They obviously had no direction and were looking around like headless flies.

No one wanted to stay, so Ma Lao whipped his whip and soon arrived at the gate of the county government office.

Shangjiang City is divided into two capital counties, east and west, and they are located in the west county government office.

Two stone lions are placed at the door, and a plaque is hung. Although it is not as imposing as the Tsing Yi Department and the Six Gates, it is definitely enough to intimidate some ordinary people.

But today, a big shot came here, the Tsing Yi Department, to mention Liang Qifeng, the prison chief, a fourth-rank court official.

When everyone entered the courtroom, what they saw was Liang Qifeng's back standing proudly, and the county magistrate's nodding and bowing to please him.

It’s really unclear who is interrogating whom.

"Lord Tisi." Cao An and others clasped their fists in greeting. Liang Qifeng nodded and looked at him with a hint of relief.

No, my leader, who are you, do you need to be so nervous?
  Before he could speak, the county magistrate on the side came over to him in two steps, and he was finally free! He saluted Cao An and the others.

"This must be Mr. Cao. I have admired him for a long time, but this... is really a misunderstanding..." The county magistrate responded with a smile, hoping to let the matter go.

But Widow Wang, who was kneeling by the side, refused: "How can it be considered a misunderstanding? Oh my innocence, my innocence has been tarnished like this. How can you officials rob civilian girls?"

The tear-jerking cries, coupled with the bruises on the exposed shoulders, are quite cruel, my Lord Tisi!
  "I didn't do anything."

Liang Qifeng's pony-faced face is now distinctively dark, and he is depressed and aggrieved. He is like a harem who has been wronged. It would be fine if he had done it and was relied on, but he has never done it!

Zhu Xian had always been the most supportive of Liang Qifeng and expressed his stance on the spot.

"I'm sure that this case was definitely not done by Lord Tisi."

"Oh? Why?"

"Because after Jiaofangsi was arrested last time, I told Mr. Tisi not to eat alone in the future. I believe in your character."

"..." Well, very good, this time Liang Qifeng's expression took on a hint of ferocity again.

Cao An sighed helplessly. This case was not difficult at all, but it was a bit frustrating to handle.

Logically speaking, the county government has no right to detain Liang Qifeng. When it comes to court officials, at least the Imperial City Department or the Six Gates must come forward.

But when those two people heard that you were teasing the widow, they didn't want to talk to you. Wouldn't it be better if I went to investigate the pier explosion? Who is messing around with you?

If this had happened to Cao An, the case would have been closed long ago because he was shameless.

And Liang Qifeng wanted to lose face.

The fundamental reason why I was taken back to the county government to report to the official was that the neighbors were talking about it.

"Look at that man, he seems to be a senior official of the Tsing Yi Department, and he is actually teasing Widow Wang."

"It's not impossible for Widow Wang to remarry after she lost her husband at an early age, but you can't just accept it!"

"That's right, officials are really shameless."

……

See, this is where Liang Qifeng is in trouble.

If it were Cao An, he would directly bite you for falsely accusing officials, and it would still be you who will take the blame, why did it cause such a big fuss.

"Sir, since you have never done it, why can't you explain it?" Cao An was a little confused.

Liang Qifeng glanced around nervously, waved his hands gently, and asked everyone to get closer.

This mysterious appearance made everyone nervous. A group of people from the Tsing Yi Department gathered together furtively to listen to Lord Tisi's teachings.

"Of course there is a reason why I went to see Widow Wang." Liang Qifeng's voice was low, making everyone more curious.

What else can happen if you go to a widow's house in broad daylight?
  "You can't say yes, go to her house to investigate the case."

"Eh? Cao An, did you guess it? I just went to her house to investigate the case."

"..."

Looking at the extremely serious face in front of him, Cao An felt like he wanted to curse, but couldn't.

"Lord Tisi, where did the explosion at the pier occur?"

"Chengdong."

"Where is the widow's house?"

"West of the city."

"Go to the widow's house in the west of the city to investigate the explosion at the pier in the east of the city?"

It's not that Cao An doesn't believe it, but is your reason too far-fetched?

Liang Qifeng waved his hands quickly: "That's wrong, it's not the dock explosion. I'm investigating the Jiaofang Division case. This woman is related to Gong Shilang, who lost his official title, so I came to investigate."

I have to say that our Mr. Tisi is still very individual.

So, after all this time, this person is still obsessed with the Jiaofangsi case?

Should I say he is persistent? Or are you too old to keep up?
  "Forget it, if nothing else, let's solve the case first."

Joking aside, Cao An still believed Liang Qifeng's words. At least he didn't think Liang Qifeng was frivolous about a widow by entering her house in broad daylight.

Turning around and looking at the embarrassed Magistrate Wu, Cao An took the initiative and said: "Master Wu, I already know about this case. I wonder if you can leave it to me for review?"

"Of course, no problem. Mr. Cao, please take a seat." The county magistrate gave up his seat without hesitation.

Cao An waved his hand: "No need, it's just a few words. Let's serve tea and let the trial begin."

"The mystery is discovered, the detective system is activated!"

"Trigger case: South Street Widow."

"Case description: The South Street widow claims to have been assaulted. If you find the culprit, you will receive a detective reward."

(End of this chapter)