In a secret house in Chongbeifang, the outer city, a man with his face covered quietly entered the house and found the bodies of the Qin brothers in a house. The man carefully inspected the stinking corpses of the Qin brothers and quickly left the yard.
But this person didn't know that as he left the yard, two similarly masked people came to the yard. One of them followed the former and the other entered the house where the Qin brothers died.
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In the Shuntian Casino of Chongnanfang, Liu Xin waited until evening, but Gui Wanqiu still didn't come back.
He had already learned from the people in the gambling house that the lady he rescued today was the shopkeeper of Shuntian Gambling House, Gui Wanqiu. The dead groom was Gui Wanqiu's personal bodyguard, named Ghost Sword Si, and everyone in the casino called him Fourth Brother.
Because he couldn't wait for Gui Wanqiu to come back, Liu Xin said goodbye. At the same time, he gave the gambling shop people an address and asked them to tell the lady that he intended to defect. If you were interested, you could go to that address to find him.
After Liu Xin left Shuntian Casino, he met Brother Cheng two blocks away. Liu Xin and Brother Cheng exchanged their gains. Brother Cheng followed Gui Wanqiu all the way to the manor of the president of the Blue Clothes Association. After that, Gui Wanqiu never left. After leaving in the evening, he went straight to the inner city. At this time, the people from the covert investigation team also arrived. Senior Brother Cheng asked the others to continue to follow Gui Wanqiu. And he himself came back to wait for Liu Xin because he received news from the secret investigation team.
"Today, in Chongbeifang in the outer city, people from the covert investigation team broke into the hiding place of the Qin brothers and found that the two brothers were already dead!" Senior Brother Cheng said.
"How did you die?" Liu Xin was a little surprised. Most of the group of people who assassinated women and children that day fled and hid in various places in the imperial capital. The most likely place among them was a place like Chongnanfang where fish and dragons were mixed. Unexpectedly, the twins hid in Chongbeifang, which is close to the inner city. It is actually a relatively high-end place in the outer city and is populated by well-to-do families.
"The person who died from the heavy blow was probably the Northern Barbarian Bu He. It took some effort for our people to find them. They were hiding in Chongbeifang. Both our people and the people from the government fell into the same misunderstanding. If this little time had not been wasted, we might still be able to find them alive. In that case, we might be able to find the mastermind through this group of killers." Senior Brother Cheng said calmly.
Liu Xin thought for a while, collected his thoughts and then said: "The Qin brothers died at the hands of Bu He. For them, the standard of this kind of death is a bit too high. This may only mean that the Qin brothers did know what was going on behind the scenes. The identity of the black hand is why Bu He was recruited. But now we have another clue, and that is Gui Wanqiu. One thing is certain at present, the people Bu He wants to kill are all important clues to the Yumajian case. We are now In addition to keeping an eye on Gui Wanqiu, we also need to check for clues about the Northern Barbarians. There are not many Northern Barbarians in the imperial capital, so it should not be difficult to miss. However, the Northern Barbarian envoys at Honglu Temple have been watched. The direction of our investigation should be on the caravan."
Senior Brother Cheng nodded: "Then I will send someone to check the Northern Barbarian caravan."
Liu Xin looked at the darkening sky. It was getting late, and he guessed it was already the end of Shenshi. He said, "Brother Cheng, please go back to Baihu Station first and see if Mr. Guo Qi and the others have any clues. Then talk to Aunt Li." Tell me, I won't go back to the house tonight. I think Gui Wanqiu will come to see me tonight."
Senior Brother Cheng looked at Liu Xin quite puzzled, but did not ask any more questions. He believed in Liu Xin's ability. Although he relied mostly on the secret investigation team to investigate cases in the past few days, Liu Xin himself also showed a lot of wit.
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Inner city, Tianyin Argyle
There are ten major restaurants in the Imperial City, and Tianyin Argyle is one of them. Those who can eat in Tianyin Argyle are either rich or noble, and the simple little rich and small nobles are not qualified to enter.
In the private room on the third floor, Shao Shiwang stood by the window of the private room, waiting casually.
At this time, the sky was getting dark, and the lights in the imperial capital were lit. The lights became denser from far to near. The streets were brightly lit and filled with people. At this time, people have finished their day's work. There is still some time before the curfew, the streets are brightly lit, and the heat of the day gradually dissipates as the sun sets. It is a good time to go out for a leisurely walk.
After waiting for about a quarter of an hour, the door of the private room was opened, and a girl from Tingting wearing a purple bronzing silk skirt came in. Her face was covered with a gold veil, there was a little cinnabar mole between her eyebrows, and a delicate hairpin in her bun. The unusual golden step shakes.
Shao Shiwang looked at the sound, and his eyes suddenly filled with smiles: "Junior sister, we haven't gotten together for a while!"
When the woman entered the private room, she took off the veil on her face, revealing an oval face with exquisite makeup. She had a pair of beautiful eyes that were quite cold. There was a faint smile on the corner of her lips, and she said in a cold tone: "Brother! We have I haven’t seen you for nearly three months, and my father blamed you the day before yesterday for not coming to see him for a long time.”
Shao Shiwang smiled and said: "Junior sister, go back and apologize to the master for me. After finishing this work, I will go to see the master and apologize to him personally!"
The woman waved her hand and said, "That's not necessary. Father also knows that you are busy with official duties, so he won't really blame you. I invited you here today because of business, otherwise I wouldn't dare to disturb you."
Shao Shiwang looked at the woman with interest. The latter was the eldest daughter of Jiangyin Gong Xia Yunhe. He joined the army when he was young, and his superior officer was Xia Yunhe. Because Shao Shiwang's father and Jiangyin Gong were old acquaintances, Shao Shiwang worshiped Jiangyin Gong as his master. Duke Jiangyin has been on the battlefield for a long time, and his combat prowess is undoubtedly top-notch. He was once the right-hand man of Wu Guogong Zhu Guangxiao. In the past few years, he followed Tuoba Yunhan and made some achievements. In the entire distinguished group, this Duke Jiangyin is also a powerful figure.
After following Jiangyin Gong for several years, Shao Shiwang got such an important position as Jin Yiwei. You must know that since Emperor Kangyang, if you don't have real ability in the Xungui Group, it will be difficult for you to hold a false position. Although Shao Shiwang has a title, his status is actually the lowest in the entire noble group. Shao Shiwang is very grateful to Duke Jiangyin for his current status.
Over the years, the Xungui Group has gradually divided into two factions. Zhu Guangxiao, the former first marshal of the Zhengyang Empire, Wu Guogong, is getting older and has vague thoughts of becoming an official. His successor is undoubtedly Tuoba Yunhan, and Jiangyin Zhengyi is a die-hard supporter of Tuoba Yunhan.
Although Tuoba Yunhan is the only one who can inherit Zhu Guangxiao's position, the military affairs of the world are not decided by one person. There are five governors in the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion. Although Tuoba Yunhan's position is unbreakable, he cannot monopolize the power of the military. Just like the previous situation, most of it belongs to Zhu Guangxiao, while the small part belongs to Tuoba Yunhan, and the remaining leftovers are still very cold. Popular.
The group of nobles who followed Tuoba Yunhan wanted to expand their rights as much as possible during the transfer of power. This is a confrontation in the political arena, and Jiangyin Gong and other noble figures have been secretly exerting their influence.
According to what Shao Shiwang knew, when Zhu Guangxiao was at his peak, there were four governors in the Governor's Mansion of the Fifth Army who belonged to him. Tuoba Yunhan is the fifth one.
Now that Zhu Guangxiao is gradually retiring, a group of veterans who followed him have also voluntarily abdicated. Among the new generation of generals, there are only two governors who truly belong to Tuoba Yunhan. This ratio is far less than that of Zhu Guangxiao, but in order to reach or even exceed the influence of Zhu Guangxiao's period, a group of people headed by Duke Jiangyin are using all their strength.
It was under this background that Xia Jinghua, the eldest daughter of Duke Jiangyin, made a bold move to unify half of the underworld forces in the imperial capital, established the Blue Clothes Society, and became the president of the underworld for a generation.
The underworld should be said or not, but its ability to make money is far beyond that of ordinary businessmen.
Shao Shiwang looked at the gorgeous woman in front of him. Although the latter was already in her early thirties, she still looked like a twenty-year-old girl. Such a beautiful and luxurious woman is also a top existence in the entire circle of ladies in the imperial capital. But she is a gangster, and this contrast in status has always fascinated Shao Shiwang.
However, Shao Shiwang would not really be interested in the woman in front of him because the latter's relationship history was too confusing.
Abandoning the distracting thoughts in his mind, Shao Shiwang looked at Xia Jinghua, the president of the Blue Club, and said with a smile: "I wonder what serious business President Xia wants to talk to me about?"
Xia Jinghua covered her mouth and smiled, as if she heard a funny joke. She covered her mouth and laughed for a moment, then stopped and said: "Your aunt has become the vice president of my chamber of commerce. I am here to congratulate my senior brother! "
Shao Shiwang was stunned for a moment, and then he came to his senses and asked, "Are you talking about Gui Wanqiu?"
Xia Jinghua nodded solemnly: "Yes, this woman is not simple. She is much more powerful than your wife Luo Shi. Therefore, I take good care of her in business, which can be regarded as a gift from me to you, senior brother." Bar."
Shao Shiwang shook his head: "Although she is capable, she cannot bring help like the Luo family. To me, it is just good. But I am quite interested in the business between you and her, so I might as well talk about it in detail. .”
Xia Jinghua poured herself a glass of wine, then raised it high and said with a smile: "Senior brother, let's talk while drinking?"
Shao Shiwang picked up the wine cup: "Okay!"
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At the time of Xu, in a small courtyard in Chongbeifang, Liu Xin was sitting alone in the courtyard, drinking and drinking by himself. With a full moon and a hint of coolness in the air, he felt very happy.
His table was filled with delicacies, including roast chicken, roast duck, roast pig's trotters, and several jars of fine wine.
Opposite Liu Xin was a woman, a woman who had just arrived.
Gui Wanqiu withdrew 10,000 taels of silver from the Shuntian Gambling House in the inner city and exchanged it into silver notes. When she returned to the Chongnanfang Gambling House, she found that it was still early. She thought about Liu Xin's message again and again, so she changed it. I took off my clothes and came to this courtyard alone.
Liu Xin picked up a chicken leg and started to bite into it, looking quite heroic when eating.
"Young hero, I still don't know your name" Gui Wanqiu asked.
"Young hero, I am not qualified. My name is Liu Xin. I am very happy that my wife can come today. I came to the imperial capital not long ago, and I hope to find a job, otherwise the burden on me will not be enough." Liu Xin ate the meat with big mouthfuls, moving like crazy. Ye, before he even finished eating the meat in his mouth, he puffed out his cheeks and started talking.
"Liu Xin! What a name. How come your expenses are not enough? This house in the outer city is worth a lot of money." Gui Wanqiu asked with a smile, while pouring wine for Liu Xin.
"Madam, you are laughing. This is all arranged for me by Master." Liu Xin took the wine, took a big sip, and swallowed the food in his mouth. He really didn't eat much today, and now his stomach is empty, so he acts like a carefree boy in the world.
Seeing this Liu Xin mention his master. Gui Wanqiu asked quietly: "I heard you talk about what sect your master is from today?"
"Haven't you heard of Yuma Zong?" Liu Xin said vaguely.
Gui Wanqiu covered her mouth and chuckled: "I have never heard of this."
"It's normal if you haven't heard of it. The Royal Horse Sect was disbanded more than ten years ago, and I was only accepted as a disciple by the master a few years ago." Liu Xin finished eating a chicken leg and tore off a large piece from the roast duck. Put the meat into your mouth, use your masseter muscles to chew it hard, and if you choke, take a sip of wine to smooth it over.
"Oh, what's your master's name?" Gui Wanqiu asked seemingly casually.
"Gui Qinchen!" Liu Xin replied simply as if all his energy was focused on food.
"Since the Royal Horse Sect has been disbanded for many years, how did your master accept you as his disciple?"
"It's a long story."
"Then please tell me carefully."
Liu Xin began to talk about how he was rescued by Gui Qinchen from an orphan, and then taught him martial arts for two quarters of an hour.
Unknowingly, Gui Wanqiu poured him wine many times. The jars of wine and meat on the table were all brought by Gui Wanqiu. At this time, the jars of wine were almost finished.
Liu Xin's face turned red, and he was obviously drunk. Gui Wanqiu glanced at Liu Xin, and suddenly a strange smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
Looking at this smile, Liu Xin suddenly felt something bad. His body felt a little weak, and his arms supporting the table trembled a little. He suddenly lost strength and fell down on the table.
Seeing this scene, Gui Wanqiu snorted and sneered several times. She suddenly asked sharply: "Who are you? What is your relationship with Gui Qinchen? Don't try to lie to me. I know you have done it before Everything you say is lies!”
Liu Xin looked a little flustered and said weakly: "Madam, what I told is the truth. Did you poison me? Why did you want to harm me? I just saved you today!"
Gui Wanqiu's soft eyes glowed coldly, and she said calmly: "I will not harm you. This is not poison, just an anesthetic. You saved me once today, and I will not hurt your life, but you must tell me that you What is the relationship with Gui Qinchen!"
"That's my master!" Liu Xin shouted with all his strength, as if it was difficult to even speak.
"Impossible, he can't be your master!" Gui Wanqiu slammed the table and shouted angrily.
"Madam, how do you know this?" Liu Xin had a look of disbelief on his face.
Gui Wanqiu sneered: "Because I am his sister, how could I not know?"
Liu Xin was stunned, and all the expressions were frozen on his face. In the next moment, the fear, worry, and panic on Liu Xin's face disappeared instantly, and turned into a sunny and cheerful smiling face.
Liu Xin slowly propped up his body and sat upright. Gui Wanqiu, who was opposite him, suddenly showed a look of horror. She stood up suddenly and took a few steps back.
Liu Xin raised the wine glass, smelled the remaining alcohol in the glass, and said, "You really didn't use poison. Otherwise, I wouldn't be so polite to talk to you now."
Liu Xin actually knew from the beginning that the wine was drugged, and it was an anesthetic. He knew this very clearly, so he used his internal power to seal several of his acupuncture points. Although the wine was really consumed, at the critical moment he used his internal power to evaporate the alcohol, and because the anesthetic did not enter The key center, so he was not paralyzed.
"Who are you? You're okay after drinking so much anesthetic! There are guards from my gambling shop outside this yard. As long as I shout, they will rush in!" Gui Wanqiu's voice was filled with a hint of panic and fear. Obviously looking fierce but internally depressed.
Liu Xin waved his hand nonchalantly and said: "You won't bring anyone here! Let me tell you the truth, I have a showdown! I am actually a Jin Yiwei, and I am currently investigating the case involving Gui Qinchen, because I found you , that’s why I came to you.”
"Jinyiwei?" Gui Wanqiu's face showed shock, surprise and some doubts.
"What case did Gui Qinchen commit? Are you a Jinyiwei?" She still didn't believe it.
Liu Xin took out Jin Yiwei's waist badge from his waist, placed it on the stone table, and pushed it forward gently.
When Gui Wanqiu saw the waistband, she immediately confirmed that it was indeed Jin Yiwei's waistband. After so many years in the imperial capital, as a gang leader, she certainly knew what Jin Yiwei's badge looked like, and she had frequent contact with them.
Liu Xin said: "You didn't poison me today, and you didn't bring anyone here. It shows that you don't want people to know your relationship with Gui Qinchen, right?"
Gui Wanqiu's expression kept changing, and she didn't know how to answer for a while.
Liu Xin waved his hand and said: "Sit down first, I have no ill intentions towards you, otherwise I should arrange for someone to be in the dark, arrest you when you come, and take you to Jinyiwei's prison. Wouldn't it be easier for me to find out the information I want to know from you?"
After Gui Wanqiu thought for a moment, she finally took two steps forward and sat down slowly.
"How did you find me? How did you know about my relationship with Gui Qinchen? Did you have a premeditated plan to save me today?" Gui Wanqiu asked three questions in a row. Before she truly trusted Liu Xin, she said some words I won't say it.
"Household registration! Although you have changed your household registration, you still have traces to follow. I found this clue and looked for it." Liu Xin's reason was true, but it was not entirely true. He found Gui Wanqiu because of that The mysterious man of Japan. But if he didn't say it, Gui Wanqiu wouldn't know.
Gui Wanqiu's face changed. Although she was confused, she still believed it.
Liu Xin continued: "As for how I knew the relationship between you and Gui Qinchen, I actually didn't know it until you said it yourself. I came to you today because Gui Qinchen died and it also involved the imperial city. A case in the Royal Horse Prison, a huge case!"
When she heard the word "dead", Gui Wanqiu's expression changed drastically, and she didn't even pay attention to the case that followed. Gui Wanqiu stood up suddenly. She pointed at Liu Xin, her eyes filled with tears. She stammered in disbelief: "You...what did you say...what...you're dead!"
Liu Xin sighed, and it took him a long time to briefly describe what he could say.
Gui Wanqiu felt as if she had been struck by lightning. She was stunned on the spot and said nothing for a long time.
Liu Xin was not in a hurry and waited quietly for half an hour. Gui Wanqiu was shaken and woke up from her sluggish state. She seemed to have been drained of all her strength. She suddenly fell down on the chair. She supported it with one hand. On the table, he looked at Liu Xin:
"He...who was he killed by?"
Liu Xin sighed again and looked at Gui Wanqiu faintly: "The third question you asked me! It was a pure coincidence that I came to you and rescued you. What's even more coincidental is that the person who killed you and the person who killed you Gui Qinchen’s are most likely the same group of people!”
Gui Wanqiu's body trembled violently again, and she looked at Liu Xin in disbelief.
Liu Xin began to tap his fingers on the table and said: "I came to you today because I wanted to find out the truth about the Royal Horse Supervisor case. Gui Qinchen's death is related to this case. If we solve this case, maybe we can Find the cause of Gui Qinchen's death and the murderer. Now I need you to tell me everything you know. Oh, by the way, I know that you are Fan An's wife, and I also know that you will belong to the salary of the eight people who have entered the palace in the past few years. Everything has been embezzled, I know more than you think, so I hope you can tell the truth!"
At the end of the sentence, Liu Xin's tone was threatening.
