Chapter 189 Whoever is investigated will die Ji Qingtian

Princess Hongye’s Mansion.

Ji Changsheng met with Ying Hongye's team in Ying State here.

Quality to be tested.

After all, it was his first time seeing it.

Ji Changsheng only discovered one thing at the first moment: "The relationship between the Wan Yao Kingdom and the Ying Kingdom seems to be good?"

A young woman with cat ears in the middle bowed and said, "Young Master, you may have misunderstood. Although the Wan Yao Kingdom and the Ying Kingdom have diplomatic relations, they are not particularly harmonious. After all, the two strongest countries in the world are the Wan Yao Kingdom and the Ying Kingdom. It is difficult for a true friendship to arise between the first and the second."

Ji Changsheng pointed at her cat ears.

The cat girl said, "I am a hybrid of human and cat. I couldn't survive in the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Monsters, so I ran away to the Kingdom of Ying. If it weren't for Your Highness saving me, I would have already become the blood food of the Monster King or the plaything of the big shots. It was Your Highness who gave me a new life. Your Highness has ordered us to obey the orders of the young master."

"What's your name?"

"Maoyi" means "mao" in thatched cottage and "yi" in "dependence".

Ji Changsheng nodded and looked at Mao Yi carefully again.

When he was in Qi and Sheng, he had never seen a human-demon hybrid.

Ying State was indeed a big country, and he was able to see the world as soon as he arrived.

That’s right, since there are humans and demons in this world, how could there be no mixed-race children?

Ji Changsheng pondered for a moment and asked, "Does Ying Kingdom have a saying that demon lives are precious?"

Mao Yi nodded, but then shook his head and said, "There is indeed such a call among the people, but it will not become a trend. The real people in power in Ying State are all human. Although a human-demon hybrid like me will not be discriminated against on the surface, in fact, unless I get the favor of the big shots, I will never be in a high position."

"What is your current position?"

"The Princess's Housekeeper."

Ji Changsheng nodded and looked at the middle-aged man next to Mao Yi.

The other party took the initiative to bow and said, "Guan Dingrong, the commander of the guards in the Princess's Mansion, greets Young Master Ji. There is one Jindan, four foundation building, and eight Qi refining in the Princess's Mansion. I am at the peak of foundation building. However, we all wear special weapons, and we are not allowed to act recklessly in the Princess's Mansion if we are below the level of spirit transformation."

Ji Changsheng raised his eyebrows: "Are you sure you can kill the Nascent Soul cultivator?"

Guan Dingrong nodded confidently: "Unless it is a top-notch disciple of a sect like Shi Yao or Young Master, 90% of Nascent Soul cultivators will be killed in front of us."

Ji Changsheng digested this information silently.

Guan Dingrong was only at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage, but with three Foundation Establishment stage cultivators and eight Qi Refining stage cultivators, he dared to snipe at Nascent Soul cultivators, and he didn't seem to be bragging.

The Ying State is indeed unique.

"Next."

"Greetings, Young Master Ji. I am Tan Yin, Tan Xiao's brother."

"The Tan family? The Tan family and Hongye are so close openly?" Ji Changsheng was a little surprised.

Scholars and merchants have cooperated very closely in all dynasties, but they have also tried to distance themselves from each other on the surface.

Is Yingguo an exception? Tan Yin explained: "The Tan family once encountered a life-and-death crisis, and it was the 15-year-old Princess Hongye who helped our Tan family overcome the difficulties. Since then, the Tan family has become a staunch supporter of the princess. Even if our Tan family pretends not to be familiar with her, no one will believe it."

"Life and death crisis?"

"Yes, our Tan family offended the eldest prince." Tan Yin did not hide it, these things are not difficult to investigate: "To be precise, it was Tongtian Chamber of Commerce that took a fancy to our Tan family's business. Due to the government order of Ying State, Tongtian Chamber of Commerce could not develop normally in Ying State, so they wanted to train our Tan family to be the representative of Tongtian Chamber of Commerce in Ying State. The eldest prince personally came forward to put pressure on us, and our Tan family was powerless to resist. If it were not for my younger sister's good relationship with Princess Hongye and letting the princess plead in front of His Majesty, my Tan family's current foundation would probably have been swallowed up."

Ji Changsheng immediately thought of the reason that Ying Hongye had told him about the eldest prince being idle - on the surface he was raising a fox girl, but in fact he was very close to Tongtian Chamber of Commerce and the Wan Yao Kingdom.

But now it seems that she played a big role behind the exposure of the eldest prince's affair.

"The eldest prince was left idle because of this incident?" Ji Changsheng asked.

Tan Yin nodded and said bluntly: "So our Tan family has no way out. We can only hope that Her Royal Highness the Princess gets better and better."

Ji Changsheng thought that this was not necessarily the case.

Just bet on another prince secretly.

But the risk is indeed great, after all, secrets are the hardest things to keep in this world.

From the current perspective, at least Ying Hongye has not found any signs that the Tan family is playing both sides, so Ji Changsheng certainly won't delve into it further.

"What's this girl's name?"

Ji Changsheng looked at the last woman who was the shortest and the most inconspicuous.

The aura of a golden elixir, a pure-blooded human, is nothing special. If he is placed in a crowd of people, he will be drowned out immediately.

But her introduction aroused Ji Changsheng's interest: "Zhang Bei, deputy captain of the secret magic team, nice to meet Young Master Ji."

"The Secret Law Team? The Secret Law Pavilion's secret law enforcement team? You are the deputy captain?"

"yes."

"Hongye's hand is quite good." Ji Changsheng's eyes lit up.

Ji Changsheng actually didn't think that Mao Yi, a Jindan-stage human-demon hybrid blood master, and the guard team that Guan Dingrong said could kill Yuanying-stage guards were that important. After all, he could mobilize a large group of such helpers from the Tiansheng Sect at any time.

What interested him were Tan Yin, the heir of the Tan family, and Zhang Bei, the deputy captain of the secret magic team.

These two people, one a businessman and the other a scholar, can be the backbone of things if they can be used well.

"Master Ji, regarding the assassination of His Majesty, the Secret Law Pavilion has launched a full investigation and has found a lot of useful information. This is the information I compiled, please take a look."

Zhang Bei handed over a file.

After Ji Changsheng took it, he threw it directly on the table without any intention of reading it.

"That's not important, Captain Zhang. I want to know if your chapter is the same as Marshal Zhang's?"

The general of the army of Ying State was also named Zhang, and he went to the teleportation array to greet Ying Hongye and Ji Changsheng. Although Ji Changsheng did not have direct communication with Marshal Zhang, he remembered his surname and appearance.

Zhang Bei was silent for a moment, then said, "Master Ji, I was able to become the deputy captain of the secret magic team after going through rigorous training and selection, and surviving many dangers. It was definitely not because of my family background."

"Then it's the same chapter." Ji Changsheng nodded.

He simply ignored the minor information Zhang Bei mentioned and grasped the core point.

What rigorous training, careful selection, and life-threatening situations...

According to Ji Changsheng's experience, when Zhang Bei participated in the competition for the deputy captain of the secret magic team, there would be basically no other candidate for the position of deputy captain, unless Ying III personally sent someone to compete.

"Young people only want to break away from their family background and prove themselves. When you reach my age, you will know how happy it is to have a good father." Ji Changsheng said calmly: "Captain Zhang, learn to accept and be grateful. Your surname will definitely bring you a smooth life instead of strange looks."

Zhang Bei hesitated to speak, and finally said: "Although what the young master said makes sense, I am thirty-three years old this year, older than the young master."

Ji Changsheng glanced at Zhang Bei again and said with emotion: "Captain Zhang has taken good care of himself. Now, let's talk business. Among the four of you, who knows Ding Shiqi, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice whom I brought with me? Ding Shiqi just openly questioned Hongye. I suspect the person behind him is the real murderer who assassinated His Majesty."

Zhang Bei: "...Master Ji, why don't you take a look at the files compiled by our Secret Law Pavilion. According to our Secret Law Pavilion's investigation, Minister Ding should have nothing to do with this matter."

Ji Changsheng looked at Zhang Bei quietly.

This woman needs some discipline.

No wonder they are ashamed to admit that their surname is Zhang.

Is it shameful that you have the same surname as Ying State's military marshal?

Although he is already thirty-three years old, he is still young.

Although Ji Changsheng never boasted that his biological father was Yuanshi Tianwang, he had always been proud of his father and would never be ashamed to admit it like Zhang Bei was.

Mao Yi, who had been tempered for a long time, reacted faster. After all, he had been beaten by reality several times. Mao Yi pulled Zhang Bei's sleeve and said to Ji Changsheng, "Master Ji, I remember that Minister Ding was close to the Grand Prince before."

"The eldest prince's people?" Ji Changsheng raised his eyebrows: "Then they are enemies."

This time, no one among Mao Yi and his friends dared to speak.

But not denying means admitting it.

"Since he is an enemy, it will be easy to deal with. Let's go check if the Ding family has any evidence of assassinating His Majesty."

Everyone was stunned.

Zhang Bei tried to remind him, "Master Ji, even if you want to investigate Minister Ding, you should investigate him personally, right? What can you find out by going to his house?"

"You'll only know after you go to his house."

"But shouldn't we investigate the assassination of His Majesty?"

The commander of the imperial guards, Guan Dingrong, was also confused by Ji Changsheng.

"Master Ji, you may not know that Minister Ding is your Majesty's childhood friend."

Ji Changsheng really didn’t know.

"Everyone in Ying State knows that your majesty and Minister Ding have a good relationship, and it is entirely because of your majesty's preference that Minister Ding is able to remain in the position of Minister of the Ministry of Justice even when the Grand Prince has faded out of the court." Guan Dingrong reminded: "If your majesty gets into trouble, Minister Ding will be one of the most unlucky people. His ability has never been respected. So no one will believe that Minister Ding will assassinate your majesty."

"Really? What if we can find evidence?"

"There is no way there is evidence in his home. If there is really a problem, it is enough to investigate Minister Ding himself. Master Ji, I would like to interrogate Minister Ding." Zhang Bei volunteered: "Does Minister Ding have any problem? Give me a quarter of an hour, and I promise to give Master Ji an accurate answer."

Ji Changsheng shook his head.

No wonder Hongye gave up her inheritance rights before.

It is indeed impossible to seize the country by relying on these few confidants.

Ji Changsheng absolutely did not believe that the most outstanding disciple of the younger generation of the Zhang family was a young man like Zhang Bei who did not know how to understand the intentions of his superiors.

She may be good at doing things, but she definitely doesn't know how to be an official.

I don't even know how to investigate a case.

He is far from the level of Ji Changsheng, the number one detective in Xuandu Temple.

Ji Changsheng ignored Zhang Bei and looked at Tan Yin and asked, "Mr. Tan, how is the Ding family's property?"

Tan Yin spoke the truth: "Minister Ding is incorruptible, but Mrs. Ding is worth billions. As far as I know, Minister Ding did not commit corruption or abuse of power. It's just that during Minister Ding's tenure, the Shi family, his wife's family, 'started from scratch' and created a top 500 sect in Ying State. Rivals of the Shi family always end up in the hands of the Ministry of Justice due to various problems."

After a pause, Tan Yin continued, "Of course, all of this is in line with the laws of the Ying Kingdom on the surface and can withstand investigation, so Minister Ding has no problem with taking bribes."

Ji Changsheng smiled: "Although you may not believe me, I am even a little moved that a high-ranking official like Minister Ding in Ying State is willing to disguise himself before taking bribes. Ying State deserves praise for being able to do this."

Look at the State of Qi, the emperor took the lead in corruption.

Look at Sheng State, the emperor is simply a demon.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

In contrast, the Minister of Justice of Ying State actually knew how to give face to the law, how to conceal his tracks, and how many hands he had to go through to get the spiritual stones.

Ji Changsheng felt that he had been successfully PUA'd by the world.

Add one point to Yingguo.

No, add three points.

"Captain Zhang, does the Secret Law Pavilion have information about the Shi family?"

"Yes, I'll give it to you right away."

Zhang Bei's ability to do things is still online. After the news that Ji Changsheng and Ying Hongye had captured Minister Ding came in advance, she had already started preparing information about the Ding family.

It came in handy this time.

Ji Changsheng briefly looked through the information on the Shi family.

It is a typical family that relies on "themselves" and "starts from scratch". The reason why they were able to create one of the top 500 sects in Yingguo is that the people of the Shi family worked hard enough.

Such a family deserves praise.

Ji Changsheng nodded with satisfaction.

"Manager Mao, send a message to the Ding family, saying that Minister Ding committed suicide out of fear of punishment."

"ah?"

The four of them were all confused.

Ji Changsheng sighed again that Hongye’s team did not pass the quality inspection.

They are far less malleable than Wen Renjiayu, Sui Tinghuai, Ren Suqiong and others who are the true disciples of the Holy Religion.

"Commander Guan, gather the troops and follow me to the Shi family."

The four of them looked at each other.

Guan Dingrong reminded carefully, "Master Ji, I personally arranged for Minister Ding to stay in the wing."

He was alive and well, he could confirm that 100%.

Ji Changsheng ignored Guan Dingrong's words and asked directly: "Commander Guan, is it the duty of a soldier to obey orders?"

"yes."

"Can you follow my orders?"

"able."

"Then go and assemble the team."

"I obey your orders."

Guan Dingrong stopped talking nonsense.

The other three finally understood.

But my scalp is tingling.

Zhang Bei considered her words and said to Ji Changsheng, "Master Ji, I have a nickname."

"What nickname?"

"The best detective in the capital." Zhang Bei said seriously, "Master Ji, if you trust me, you can leave this matter to me. I promise to give you a satisfactory answer within a week. What you are doing now... is not good."

Ji Changsheng smiled: "Captain Zhang, what a coincidence, I also have a nickname - the No. 1 Detective of Xuandu Temple and the No. 1 Detective of Tiansheng Sect. When it comes to investigating cases, you are definitely not as good as me. Follow me and learn well. How much you can learn depends on your talent."

Zhang Bei: “…”

She soon witnessed Detective Ji's way of investigating cases.

Three minutes later, they left the princess's mansion.

At the same time, news spread that Minister Ding committed suicide out of fear of punishment.

This immediately caused a stir in the capital of Ying State and left many people stunned.

"Ding Shiqi committed suicide out of fear of punishment? What punishment?"

"Could Ding Shiqi have anything to do with the assassination of His Majesty?"

"It's Ji Changsheng's first day in Ying State. He shouldn't kill people right away, right?"

"They went to the Shi family? Mrs. Ding Shiqi's family?"

"Tell the people below to watch carefully. No one should move. Wait and see how Ji Changsheng will make his move."

The people of Ying were still adapting to and evaluating Ji Changsheng's style of doing things.

After all, it is just a rumor that Ding Shiqi committed suicide out of fear of punishment. Real big shots will not make a big fuss over a rumor. They have to wait for Ji Changsheng's subsequent actions.

But Ji Changsheng didn't let them wait too long.

Just a quarter of an hour later.

A raging fire broke out in the Shi family's home.

Outside the fire, Ji Changsheng's angry voice, driven by some people, spread throughout the capital of Ying State: "Okay, okay, okay, whoever I find out will commit suicide out of fear of crime. Wherever I find out, there will be a sudden fire. I have lived for more than 20 years, but this is the first time I have seen such an arrogant murderer. The water of Ying State is indeed very deep, but I, Ji Changsheng, will wade through it and give the people of Ying State a satisfactory explanation."

The people of Ying State who heard the news and came to the Shi family’s gate spontaneously applauded and were deeply moved by Ji Qingtian’s bravery and fearlessness.

The big shots who were secretly watching the Shi family were once again confused.

"The Shi family... is on fire?"

"It must have been set by someone. The fire was so intense that it couldn't even be put out without special measures. It was very similar to the legendary sun fire."

"Could it be that Ding Shiqi and the Shi family are really related to the assassination of His Majesty?"

"No way? Ding Shiqi would be crazy to attack His Majesty."

"What's the matter with the fire at the Shi family? It looks like murder to silence the witnesses."

"Could it be Ji Changsheng who put it there?"

Someone dared to put forward this idea.

But it was rejected by all the bigwigs.

"impossible."

"Absolutely not."

"Ji Changsheng came to Ying State in the middle of the night, and he hasn't figured out the situation yet. Is he going to kill people and burn people?"

"I don't believe Ji Changsheng can sort out the clues at this moment. He doesn't know whether the Ding family and the Shi family are enemies or friends, so he has no reason to take action against the Shi family."

"If it was really Ji Changsheng who set the fire, once the masters of the Secret Law Pavilion investigate tomorrow, Ji Changsheng will be in a passive position. He will not make such a low-level mistake."

"Go and investigate the Shi and Ding families carefully to see what's going on behind these two families."

All the big shots in the entire Yingjing City will find it difficult to sleep tonight.

They were drawn to Ji Changsheng's behavior.

At this time, Ji Changsheng was rewarding his four subordinates.

"Manager Mao, this is yours. The emperor doesn't need hungry soldiers, and I won't mistreat those who work for me."

"Commander Guan, take this and share it with your brothers."

"Mr. Tan, I know you don't lack spirit stones, but only if you take them can you be one of us."

"Captain Zhang, have you figured out how to investigate the case now?"

Zhang Bei was in a trance: "I don't understand, what does this have to do with the investigation of the assassination of His Majesty?"

Ji Changsheng patiently instructed, "Only low-level detectives need to start their investigation from the clues of the case itself, and then spend a lot of effort to find the murderer. Detectives of my level don't need to go through so much trouble to investigate a case, and don't need to know who the murderer is. What I need is for you to tell me who the murderer should be! Come on, let's invite the next murderer, who will nominate you?"

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