Xuanyuan Jue

Chapter 43
During interrogation, Lai Qing and others provided a "referrer".Fu Yin originally wanted to follow this line of investigation and follow the clues to catch the hidden Tianli Sect, but all the criminals said that they had never seen the true face of the "referrer".

Right now, under the coercion of severe punishment, Lai Qing and others have confessed to their evil deeds of harming artificial animals.Only the whereabouts of the "referrers" are lost, and the cult hidden behind them cannot be traced.

After asking and asking, the villains could only tell about the accent and stature of the "referrer", but they didn't know anything about other things.

For a while, Fu Yin also hesitated, not knowing how to proceed.Seeing this, Feng Shen hurriedly found the "poisonous terrestris" and asked Lai Qing where it came from.

After a question, it was no different from Feng Shen's idea.This "poisonous terrestris" was really caused by the "referrer".

Feng Shen saw it clearly, that "Poisonous Tribulus" was exquisite in structure, it must not be imitation.And this kind of unique hidden weapon can only be found in Tangjiabao.

"Tang Family Fort?" Fu Yin Yilin asked, "Could it be... the 'Tang Sect' that is rumored in the Jianghu?"

"What your lord said is very true," Feng Shen cupped his hands, "it is the Tang Sect who is good at using poison and hidden weapons."

"It's all rumors, there may not be such a sect in the world!" Before the Fu Yin took over, Lu Bantou jumped out from the side again, "I think I have been traveling all over the world for so many years, but whenever I meet an envoy, I will say that I am an emissary." I learned from the Tang Sect. But after so many years, I only heard that the Tangjiabao is in Bishan, and how many people have seen that place with their own eyes? Just based on such a broken wooden box, it is believed that this is some kind of "barbed caltrop" "Tang Sect ’, it’s too hasty!”

"Lu Bantou's words are wrong." Seeing him repeatedly interrupting, Feng Shen was also displeased.However, in front of Fu Yin, he had no choice but to temporarily suppress his grievances, and refuted according to reason: "The theory of the Tang Sect is not to catch wind and shadows. It's just that the members of the sect are secretive and don't like to get involved in the affairs of the Jianghu. Therefore, there are many traps around Tangjiabao to separate them from the world. They walk alone and uphold righteousness. They neither form gangs nor fight against dissidents. But even so, it’s not that people in the Tang Sect don’t eat fireworks in the world, clothes, food in their mouths, and other daily-use things, they are proud to have someone go down to Bishan to buy them. The nearby mountain people must have heard of them.”

"That's right," Fu Yin nodded and stroked his beard, "I've heard a little bit about the Tang Sect. There is a saying that 'no wind, no waves'. If there is no proof, how can it be spread so vividly in the Jianghu?"

"Exactly," Feng Shen said again, "Although the disciples of the Tang Sect are deep and simple, they are also famous in the world through word of mouth. I think that during the Shunzhi period, Zhang Xianzhong, who was entrenched in Bashu, was defeated by my Qing master. Hastily When fleeing, Zhang Xianzhong ordered his troops to slaughter Sichuan. At that time, the poor bandits killed everyone they met and chopped them down. Wherever they passed, the oars were bleeding, the forest soil was completely red, and even the Tangjiabao hidden in Bishan It was also affected. In order to protect themselves, the members of the Tang Sect poured out of the fortress and sniped at the foot of the wall mountain to kill the bandits. More than half of Zhang Xianzhong's remnants were killed and injured, so they had no choice but to turn to the north of Sichuan. In the end, the army was defeated and wiped out. After this battle, The Tang Sect is famous all over the world. Even Lord Shunzhi once praised him for his bravery. Lu Bantou, how can you say that the Tang Sect does not exist in the world?"

"According to Feng's experience, the Tang Sect's behavior is considered decent," Lu Bantou said again, "Then why is it related to the Tianli Cult?"

"Good and evil only exist in one thought," Feng Shen said sternly, "There are a lot of people in the Tangjiabao gate, and there are one or two people with ulterior motives. Of course, Feng's words are all conjectures. If Lu Ban has any good ideas , you can speak out."

Feng Shen's tactic was to retreat, and Lu Ban was at a loss: "I... I have nothing to say! I just want to catch the criminal... It's up to the adults to decide the trial and judgment..."

"Head Lu Ban, step back." Fu Yin said to Feng Shen again, "Feng Jing, how do you deal with this case? What's your plan?"

"Don't dare," Feng Shen bowed to the governor, and glanced lightly at Lu Bantou, "My lord, with a lowly position, it's better to 'simplify the complicated'."

"Oh?" Fu Yin was taken aback, "How about 'simplification'?"

"Your Excellency," Feng Shen said, "thugs like Zhang Xingwu, Lai Qing, etc., think that people in Tianlijiao are soft-spoken. If we start with them, I'm afraid we won't be able to find out the whereabouts of the 'recommender'. Tianlijiao is ambitious. Wait for the opportunity. As long as the imperial court pays attention in advance, they can be caught and killed in one fell swoop after they show their feet. Therefore, the humble official thinks that these villains who make animals and harm people should be sentenced first!"

"What Feng Jingji said is very true, and this house also means exactly that!" Fu Yin nodded, raised his finger to the kneeling muskmelon and said, "The girl in the hall, what is her name?"

Hearing Fu Yin's inquiry, Zha Wu hurriedly pushed the muskmelon that was still wiping tears, and reminded in a low voice: "Don't just cry, my lord is asking you something."

Xianggua came to his senses, hurriedly followed Feng and Zha's instruction, first rushed forward and kowtowed: "My lord...my surname is Tian...and my name is Xianggua..."

Fu Yin turned his gaze, and said again: "The old man beside you, who are you?"

"That... that's my grandpa..." As she said that, Xianggua felt sad and began to cry again, "My grandpa was killed by evil people...in order to save others...please be the master for me!"

"Shut up the mourning, don't cry!" Fu Yin shouted, "Tian Xianggua, I ask you, where are your grandparents and grandsons originally from and where are you going?"

After being drank by the Fu Yin, Xianggua was too frightened to cry again. With tears in her eyes, she replied cautiously: "We came from Shandong to visit our relatives in the capital... but I didn't expect to go to the city yet. Grandpa died on the official road..."

"Where do your relatives live?" Fu Yin asked again.

Because of Feng and Zha's orders, Xianggua did not dare to tell the truth: "I... I don't know..."

Fu Yin narrowed his eyes and asked suspiciously: "Since we are relatives, how can we not know?"

"This... this..." After being interrogated, Xianggua panicked, opened her mouth a few times, but was speechless.

"My lord," Feng Shen saw this, and hurried forward, "This muskmelon is too young to cope with anything. This meeting is frightening and sad, and it should be incoherent in a panic. Why don't you let the humble official explain it instead."

"Alright." Fu Yin nodded in agreement.

Seeing Fu Yin agreeing, Feng Shen secretly heaved a sigh of relief.Therefore, he deliberately erased the identity background of Tian's grandfather and grandson, and told Fu Yin how the old man Tian blocked the hidden weapon for him.

After hearing what Feng Shen said, Fu Yin also secretly admired the old man Tian who gave his life to save others.Looking at the cantaloupe field again, it doesn't look like a scheming person, so he simply doesn't go into the origin of it.

Thinking of the meritorious service of the old man Tian in saving Feng Shen, the governor immediately issued a decree: Allocate a sum of money from the yamen to buy a coffin and bury the old man Tian in a grand manner.

"Why don't you hurry up and thank your lord for your kindness?" Seeing Xianggua still in a daze, Zha Wuzuo pushed her again.

"I...I want them to die!" Unexpectedly, Xianggua's stubborn temper came up again, pointing at Lai Qing and others, and said viciously, "I want them...to be cut into pieces!"

"Don't make any noise," Fu Yin raised his hand and stopped the angry muskmelon, "This government has its own discretion as to how to deal with this wicked person. At that time, I will definitely give you justice!"

Having said that, seeing that the criminals in that hall were about to be overwhelmed, they called a few Zaolis, and put the criminals with their corpses into the prison first, and they will be interrogated later.

Fu Yin looked around: "What time is it now?"

"Return to your lord," Zha Wuzuo hurried forward, "It's past the time of Hai."

"Forget it, let's start the trial here tonight," Fu Yin saw that he had been tossing around for a long time, and the co-yamen messengers were exhausted, "After you return home, recharge your batteries and wait for orders tomorrow. Retire!"

After retiring, Fu Yin kept Feng Shen and others back.Seeing that Feng Shen was not seriously injured, Fu Yin secretly heaved a sigh of relief.When talking about the placement of Tian's grandfather and grandson, Feng Shen said to the governor: when old man Tian was dying, he had promised to take care of muskmelon, so he planned to take her back to the house first.Fu Yin agreed, and walked with a few more brisk walks, carrying the old man Tian's body, and escorting Feng Shen and Xianggua back home.

The group had just arrived at Feng's house, and saw that the lantern at the door was still on, and the housekeeper, Feng Quan, was wrapped in a fur coat, leaning against the screen wall and taking a nap in a daze.

Hearing the sound of footsteps, Feng Quan knew that it was the young master who came back, he first shouted into the courtyard, and then hurried out from the doorway to meet him.

Feng Quan shouted, and then Shuang Xing, Xia Zhu and Chang Ma came out from inside Xiao Qiang.

As soon as Feng Shen saw this scene, he knew that Feng Quan had chewed his tongue indiscriminately after he came back, and after giving him a hard look, he simply didn't speak.

Shuang Xing and the others originally came to see the so-called "young mistress", but when they came out to look, they found a dead body was still being carried by the door, they couldn't help but their faces paled in shock.

"Master... this..." Feng Quan looked at Old Man Tian's corpse, and panicked, "It's so late at night... why did you bring the corpse back?"

"Let's go in and talk about it." Feng Shen stepped aside to pass the strides that carried the corpse.

After a few vigorous steps carried the corpse to an empty wing room in the courtyard, they each withdrew.The one in the lead cupped his fists at Feng Shen and said, "Feng Jing, if you have no other orders, our brothers will go back first. It's getting late, you should rest early."

"Thank you, everyone." Feng Shen returned the salute, and watched him walk away.

"Brother Feng," Xianggua sniffled, "Your house is really big..."

Feng Shen smiled lightly, noncommittal.Let Shuang Xing and the others take melons to take a bath first, and let Chang Ma prepare meals.

Back in the living room, Feng Quan called hot water to help Feng Shen wash his hands and face, and change into casual clothes.Afterwards, Feng Quan brought a medicine box and applied medicine to Feng Shen's wounds.

Not long after, the muskmelon finished bathing, Shuang Xing and the others found their own clothes for her to wear, and led the muskmelon to the hall.

(End of this chapter)