Chapter 145: This famous Wangxian Residence in the Great Saint Dynasty, is it you who opened it?
Entered the city.
Zeng Anmin could clearly feel the solemn atmosphere in the city.
Liangjiang County, the provincial capital of Fengqi Road.
After the Governor-General of Liangjiang was assassinated, the whole city is now on edge.
"Da da da."
Zeng Anmin brought Bai Ziqing with him, and the two of them walked on the street, leading their horses.
"Go directly to Liu Ji?"
Bai Ziqing was talking about the county magistrate's name on the street without any concern.
Zeng Anmin looked at the familiar street in front of him.
A feeling of returning home in glory arises spontaneously.
"Aren't you hungry?"
Zeng Anmin glanced at him.
"Okay, let's go to Wangxianju. This restaurant has become quite famous in our Great Saint Dynasty recently."
"oh?"
Zeng Anmin looked into the distance.
A restaurant with extremely booming business appeared in front of the two of them.
After not seeing each other for a few months, he had no idea how well Shen Jun had run Wangxianju.
I didn’t expect that Bai Ziqing in the capital had heard of it.
It seems that it has become a large scale now!
"walk."
Without saying a word, he followed Bai Ziqing towards Wangxianju.
Of course, his purpose of going to Wangxianju was definitely not to eat.
In his mind, if he wanted to solve the case, he naturally could not rely on just one person's words.
Mr. Shen has been running the restaurant here for so long.
I'm sure I can find some clues.
With these clues, it will be much easier to investigate the case at Xuan Jing Si.
"Second Master, please come in!"
As soon as the two stepped into Wangxianju, a warm waiter came towards them.
His face was respectful and extremely enthusiastic.
Just as the waiter was calling the two of them to walk into the building.
The waiter's eyes fell on Zeng Anmin's face.
He was stunned at first.
Then he seemed to be thinking about something.
Then he widened his eyes: "Master Zeng?!"
Yo?
Zeng Anmin raised his eyebrows.
Does this guy still recognize himself?
He looked at the waiter and found that he had no impression of him.
"Do you recognize the young master?"
Zeng Anmin asked calmly.
“Yeah!! I recognize it!” The waiter ordered everything like chicks pecking at rice.
"Our young master specifically asked us to look at your portrait every day, fearing that if you come back one day, we might accidentally bump into you!"
"Tsk, Mr. Shen is quite capable."
Shen Jun's honest face appeared in Zeng Anmin's mind.
"Let him come to see me."
"Also, those two horses, feed them with the best hay."
After saying that, Zeng Anmin waved his hand, sent the waiter away, and headed upstairs with Bai Ziqing.
…
As soon as he sat down.
Zeng Anmin heard the door of the box being pushed open cautiously.
Shen Jun's familiar face appeared at the door.
“Brother Quan Fu!!”
Shen Jun's face was filled with excitement. When he saw Zeng Anmin's face and confirmed that it was him, he walked directly in from outside.
"It's been a long time since we last met, I miss you so much!!"
"hehe."
A smile also appeared on Zeng Anmin's face.
He looked at Shen Jun.
The time when he was in Liangjiang County came to his mind.
The scene where they entered the island together and captured Qi Xianlin.
"Please sit down. I'm back to Liangjiang County today on official business."
Zeng Anmin pointed to the seat in front of Shen Jun.
"This is..."
After Shen Jun sat down, he looked at Bai Ziqing's face.
Bai Ziqing had a smile on his face.
He nodded at Shen Jun, but did not speak immediately.
"Let me introduce you to Bai Ziqing, the Northern Tidu of the Imperial City, also known as Brother Bai. He has been very kind to me in the capital."
Zeng Anmin spoke with a serious expression.
"hehe."
Bai Ziqing just smiled and waved his hand, looking unconcerned.
"It turns out to be Brother Bai. I've heard a lot about you!"
When Shen Jun heard this, he was shocked at first, but then he saw Bai Ziqing's kind look and quickly stood up and saluted him.
Who hasn’t heard of the three characters “Imperial City Division”?
"This is Mr. Shen, an old friend of mine who used to follow me in Liangjiang County. He's quite talented and now helps me manage the restaurant business."
Zeng Anmin introduced Mr. Shen again.
After hearing this, Bai Ziqing was slightly stunned. He looked towards Zeng Anmin fiercely:
"You opened Wangxianju?!"
His voice was filled with surprise.
"hehe."
Zeng Anmin smiled but said nothing. He then looked at Shen Jun and said, "Close the door. Don't accept any guests in the surrounding private rooms."
"I have some questions for you."
When Shen Jun heard this, he nodded solemnly.
Then he stood up, walked to the waiter at the door of the box, whispered a few words in his ear, and came back to sit down.
"I wonder what Brother Quan Fu wants to ask me?"
Mr. Shen's attitude was very correct.
"It's not a big deal, no need to be so nervous."
Zeng Anmin chuckled and looked out the window.
Through the window of the box on the second floor, you can see the tall building of Xuan Jingsi not far away very clearly.
"My father and I have been in the capital. Has our restaurant business ever been bullied?"
His voice was gentle.
Didn't get straight to the point right away.
Shen Jun smiled and skillfully poured hot tea for Zeng Anmin, his voice proud:
"That's not the case. The master went to the capital to be promoted. He is the Minister of War of the Great Saint Dynasty and a senior official in the cabinet. Who would dare to put his hands in a restaurant?"
"Um."
Zeng Anmin nodded with satisfaction.
If you start a business without a backer, it’s a waste of time.
Not to mention a restaurant?
"Do you know what the young master is doing when he comes back this time?"
Zeng Anmin raised his eyebrows at Shen Jun.
Shen Jun's expression remained unchanged and he was silent for a moment.
Then he looked at Zeng Anmin seriously and said:
"They should be here for... Mr. Huang's case?"
Tsk.
It's comfortable to talk to smart people.
Zeng Anmin gave him a thumbs up and said, "You are much smarter than Dachun."
Shen Jun's expression froze slightly.
Obviously, he knew Dachun.
I also communicated with Dachun.
After all, when he went to the island to capture Qi Xianlin, the disciple of Xuanzhen Siqi, he and Dachun were on the same boat.
Apart from anything else, I was quite impressed by his IQ.
"Now, tell me everything you know about Huang Yuangao's case bit by bit."
Zeng Anmin's expression was also calm. He looked at Shen Jun and said:
“Leave all your subjective thoughts behind.”
Bai Ziqing also looked at Shen Jun with a serious expression.
Shen Jun took a deep breath and lowered his voice:
"After Mr. Huang took up his post in Jiangnan, the Huang family did not make many moves in Liangjiang County, Mr. Huang's hometown."
Zeng Anmin nodded slowly.
This is expected.
Although Huang Yuangao was the governor of his hometown, his family should have been ecstatic.
But how many years can Huang Yuangao last?
If the Huang family is lawless when he is in power, once Huang Yuangao resigns or loses power, will the Great Saint Dynasty still be able to tolerate you?
In addition, since you, Huang Yuangao, are taking up your post in your hometown, all the spies in the court will naturally keep a close eye on you.
Emperor Jianhong is not a fool.
How can we keep a tiger as a threat?
"Mr. Huang also stays at home all day, rarely in the government office, and spends more time supporting the younger generation."
"Um."
Zeng Anmin nodded.
As long as it is not too excessive, the court will turn a blind eye.
He frowned and said, "So, while he hasn't done anything to benefit the people since he took office, he hasn't done anything exploitative either, right?"
Mr. Shen's face was solemn. He pondered for a while, then said carefully:
"That's what I understand. As for whether there are any hidden things, I don't know."
"Have the merchants or local residents in the restaurant ever complained about anything?"
This is the purpose of Zeng Anmin's visit.
A restaurant is a place where it is extremely easy to obtain intelligence.
"Generally speaking, if the government takes any action, the waiters will write it down and report it."
Mr. Shen shook his head and said, "I have never heard anything about Mr. Huang."
Zeng Anmin obtained an extremely important clue.
"In other words, he was most likely murdered."
Zeng Anmin narrowed his eyes.
If Mr. Shen had not deceived himself.
Huang Yuangao’s death is much more intriguing.
An official who has just taken up his post.
There has not been time to do anything to implement his policies.
He died immediately...
There must be some hidden story behind this.
"Huang Yuangao hasn't had any disputes with anyone since he entered the government, right?"
Zeng Anmin touched his chin.
"No."
Mr. Shen said with great certainty: "Mr. Huang is already old."
These words are very cleverly said.
Zeng Anmin naturally understood what Shen Jun meant.
Huang Yuangao no longer wants to struggle.
Therefore, he would not create any potential enemies during his last period in office.
So he does things very low-key.
I can hear it from what Mr. Shen said just now.
"Live in seclusion and go out shallowly."
These four words also show his attitude.
"Um."
Zeng Anmin pondered slowly.
"Did you hear any noise on the night of the crime?"
Bai Ziqing interrupted and asked at this time.
He looked at Shen Jun seriously.
Shen Jun's attitude towards Bai Ziqing was slightly more respectful.
After all, he is not familiar with the other person yet.
"I was in the Shen residence when the incident happened, and I heard about it the next day."
"A fire broke out in the Xuanjingsi, attracting many officials to put out the fire. The thieves must have taken advantage of this time to sneak into the Huanggong Courtyard."
"Then came the news that Mr. Huang had died, and County Magistrate Liu launched a city-wide search for the thief."
Mr. Shen’s words were almost identical to what was described in the file.
Zeng Anmin only listened briefly, and feeling that he couldn't get any important clues, he nodded and said:
"Okay, let's eat first."
…………
On the street.
Zeng Anmin and Bai Ziqing each led their horses and headed towards Xuan Jingsi.
Eastern religion.
Huang Yuangao.
murderer.
Zeng Anmin felt a clue slowly pieced together in his mind like a puzzle.
However, there are still two important pieces of the puzzle missing.
Because he is still missing an important piece of information.
The purpose of the thieves killing Huang Yuangao.
That is the motive for murder.
The file says something like "Black Cat Warrior" "eliminating harm for the people"
But after chatting with Shen Jun just now.
Instead, I felt that there was something unusual about this case.
An extremely low-key old man, an official who dares not show off what he does.
And he has only been in office for three months.
There is no way he would be reduced to the point where he would be “eliminated for the people”.
But there is an obvious paradox.
The thieves first set fire to attract attention and lure the tiger away from the mountain.
Then, while everyone's attention was on putting out the fire, he sneaked into Huang Yuangao's yard and killed him.
This was clearly a murder with a strong purpose.
What did Huang Yuangao do to make the thieves so eager to kill him?
The top priority now is to figure this out.
The real cause of Huang Yuangao's death.
While thinking.
Zeng Anmin and Bai Ziqing have arrived at the gate of Xuan Jingsi.
Looking at this familiar gate.
Zeng Anmin's eyes were a little dazed.
"Remember this place?"
Zeng Anmin asked Bai Ziqing for some unknown reason.
"certainly."
Bai Ziqing had a teasing smile on his face.
"If I hadn't brought you to His Majesty, you would have been buried alive by now."
"hehe."
Zeng Anmin laughed without comment.
"Let's go in and take a look."
As soon as the two of them tied the reins of the horses, they heard a majestic voice.
"Who is coming?!"
Obviously, after Huang Yuangao was assassinated, the Xuan Jingsi's vigilance was much higher than before.
Several soldiers in armor, holding spears in their hands, looked at the two men vigilantly.
Zeng Anmin winked at Bai Ziqing.
Bai Ziqing understood and then took out an imperial edict from his arms.
"The imperial envoy from the capital has come to Jiangnan to investigate a case. Ask Liu Ji to come out and see me!"
As soon as these words came out.
The expressions of several Xuan Jingsi soldiers froze at first.
"yes!"
Then someone walked towards the Xuan Jingsi Mansion at an extremely fast speed.
Soon, a figure followed the soldier and came out of the door, panting.
The figure was dressed in scholar's clothes.
He looks to be in his forties.
Goatee.
When he saw the golden imperial edict in Bai Ziqing's hand, he bent his body and ran over.
"Sir, may I ask if you have the imperial seal?"
Liu Ji asked after carefully bowing to Bai Ziqing.
"Yes."
Bai Ziqing casually took out a token and threw it over.
"Hiss~"
Seeing the token in his hand, Liu Ji took a breath.
The token of the Imperial City Administration is extremely eye-catching.
He immediately bowed without hesitation:
"Meet the Imperial Angel."
"Go in first."
Bai Ziqing looked towards the gate of Xuan Jingsi with an expressionless face.
"Yes, Your Excellency, please follow me."
Liu Ji bowed very respectfully and led Zeng Anmin and Bai Ziqing into the main gate of Xuan Jing Si.
…
After entering the gate, Zeng Anmin began to observe the surrounding environment bit by bit.
The environment is very familiar.
Three months ago he used to come here to work regularly.
However, unlike before, there are many more traces of fire here.
"Mr. Huang's death shocked the world. I knew Your Majesty would send an angel, so I didn't make any further repairs to the crime scene."
Liu Ji said respectfully to Bai Ziqing.
"Can."
Bai Ziqing and Zeng Anmin were both satisfied.
Because of this sentence, Liu Ji's suspicion was greatly reduced.
If the two of them found that the crime scene had been changed a lot after entering the gate.
Then Liu Ji is the first suspect.
"I wonder if the envoy would like to rest for a while or rush directly to the scene?"
Liu Ji looked at Bai Ziqing respectfully and asked cautiously.
"Go to the arson scene first."
Zeng Anmin replied indifferently.
Well?
Liu Ji looked at Zeng Anmin.
His eyes were a little dazed.
"What are you standing there for?"
Bai Ziqing glanced at Liu Ji coldly.
"yes."
Soon, the two were led by Liu Ji to the edge of a black scorched earth.
I c!
Zeng Anmin looked at the tall building in front of him that had been burned down to charcoal.
There was an extremely dangerous light flashing in his eyes.
This is the residence of the Governor of Fengqi Road!
Dad used to work here!
It was obvious that the thief was aiming for Huang Yuangao's life!
Zeng Anmin was just about to ask another question.
Suddenly, an idea came to my mind.
If setting fire to a building is also for the purpose of killing people.
So, can we say that the thief actually didn't know whether Huang Yuangao was in the office or in the courtyard that night?
If that's the case, the thieves might come in... two waves? !
Zeng Anmin looked at Liu Xiu sharply and asked in a deep voice:
"Did anyone die in this fire?"
"have."
…………
(End of this chapter)
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