Seeing the panicked Xing Baotou with a look of horror on his face, Liu Rengui knew that something was serious and took him to the back hall, where there were only three of them, Xing Baotou and his master.
"What's going on? What did you find out?" Liu Rengui asked calmly.
The executioner whispered: "The identity of the person who did this is very extraordinary. Because it was snowy in winter, even though the opponent was very well concealed, he still left clues that he was heading towards Dongcheng."
"Most of the people who live in the east city are aristocratic and meritorious officials. So, the other party is not an ordinary citizen? Well, since he is an aristocratic official, it is better than a wanderer." Liu Rengui is the county magistrate. After solving the case, he has more considerations. Public security in Chang'an City.
The head criminal continued: "The other party's anti-reconnaissance capabilities are very good, so we only know that he went to Kaihuafang, and then we couldn't catch him."
"Kaihuafang? Do we need to search the whole house? No, we only know the opponent's skills, but we don't know the opponent's appearance, physical characteristics, whether he is injured, so we can't search the whole house." Liu Rengui frowned and thought.
The executioner continued: "Sir, have you forgotten? The other party can kill a galloping horse with his bare hands. He is not an ordinary skill, he is clearly a powerful general. Moreover, at the scene of Zhuque Street, there are footprints on the floor tiles he trampled. Preliminary judgment shows that this person is not very old.”
Liu Rengui smiled: "Sure enough, he is the third person to solve the case in Chang'an City. He can find so many clues in such a short time. It is much easier to find now: the other party is a rare young master in Chang'an, and he is a noble. , lives in Kaihuafang."
"Xing Baotou, you came from the battlefield. According to your knowledge, is there such a person in Chang'an City?"
Xing Baotou shook his head and said: "No, the fierce generals who can kill a war horse with one punch are all high-ranking figures in the court, such as General Qin, General Yuchi, General Cheng and others, but among them, , the youngest are the two fierce men of the Xue family, these two brothers are already in their thirties."
The Xue brothers refer to the brothers Xue Wanjun and Xue Wanche.
"Besides, these are all famous people. No one will have trouble with the son of Ngee An County Prince Li Xiaochang. If word spreads, wouldn't it mean that the big one bullies the small ones?"
Liu Rengui nodded, "Yes, we can basically rule out the famous generals of the older generation. Alas, only the Ministry of War has made a trip. But sir, who would sell me the face of a small magistrate of Chang'an County?"
Xing Baotou hesitated to speak, but the master saw him and quickly urged: "Xing Baotou, do you have any specific findings? Don't be afraid to say it, we are all helping the county magistrate, and we have your backing. Just now, the King of Ngee An County came to suppress him, and my lord also pushed back. What are you afraid of? It is a big taboo to conceal it and not report it."
Only then did Liu Rengui realize that Mr. Xing was in a bad mood and said with a smile: "Yes, Lao Xing, we have been together for a few months. When have you ever seen me and been afraid of someone? We are deeply favored by the emperor. As long as we do things well, , with His Majesty’s support, you have nothing to fear.”
The chief criminal understood that the county magistrate was His Majesty's confidant.
He plucked up the courage and whispered: "Sir, I have a guess, but I don't dare to say it."
Don't dare to speak out? Could it be that I really guessed it right, that the Prince of Ngee An was betrayed and he killed his son with his own hands? Liu Rengui thought suddenly.
"At this time, it's just the three of us, Master. Let's talk about it. Don't worry about leaking the secret."
After hesitating for a moment, Xing Baotou whispered: "Sir, the new and old dignitaries in the court mostly live around Dongshi in the east of the city. In Kaihuafang, there are not many top nobles, except for one person."
one person? In Kaihuafang?
Liu Rengui is the magistrate of Chang'an County. He is absolutely familiar with all the places and people under his rule. He immediately thought: "Is it the Duke of Song Dynasty? No, the Duke of Song is a civil servant from a scholarly family. Could it be that he hired people from the Jianghu to assassinate him?" ? But I didn’t hear that he had any grudges with Li Xiaochang, the king of Ngee An County. Are you not mistaken? "
Xing Baotou said with a bitter face: "Sir, didn't you say that you admire Xiao Yushi who dared to ask for orders for the people? If you are promoted in the future, you must go to the Yushitai. Then have you forgotten that Xiao Yushi He is the eldest son of Song Guogong. Moreover, on the day when he publicly tried Feng Yandao in the street, he once wiped out hundreds of private soldiers of Feng Deyi with his bare hands. With such skill, General Yuchi once said frankly that the two of them could be evenly matched."
Hiss...you mean, the murderer was Xiao Yushi?
Liu Rengui exclaimed, "Master winked at Xing Baotou again and again. He said to me, "I asked you to analyze the case. Don't talk nonsense. Who is Xiao Yushi?" Not only is Chang'an County untouchable, but he is also an idol in the hearts of adults. Why are you mentioning him when you have nothing to do? Looking for death?
Liu Rengui did not blame the criminal arrester because of his admiration for Xiao Rui. Instead, he carefully reasoned about the possibilities, from status, grievances, grievances, to crime techniques, acting styles, and evidence clues at the scene, etc. The more he thought about it, the more he became more and more aware. Think it's very possible.
The master quickly tried to persuade him: "Sir, it's impossible. Xiao Yushi has received your Majesty's order and heard that a giant workshop will be built by the Ba River. Everyone knows that Xiao Yushi is dedicated and has not been home for several months. Why did he suddenly appear on Zhuque Street and kill a dandy?"
The head criminal quickly agreed: "Yes, yes, there are rumors that because of this incident, Song Guogong still sleeps in the study."
Liu Rengui, who came back to his senses, glared at Mr. Xing: "Is Mr. Song Guogong someone we can discuss? Okay, Lao Xing, you and Master will place the evidence and testimonies in place, and do things according to the rules without any scruples. I will go to the palace to ask for an audience with His Majesty."
Xing Baotou worriedly said: "Sir, do you really believe it is Xiao Yushi?"
Liu Rengui said with a smile: "Why don't you believe it? Now I know why the King of Ngee'an County strongly opposed the investigation just now. It turns out that he already knows the enemy. Who should be least messed with in Chang'an City now? Xiao Yushi counts. One."
The master asked tremblingly: "Then if it is really him, do we, do we dare to summon him?"
Liu Rengui muttered: "Xiao Yushi is a man who will not kill innocent people indiscriminately. I trust him. Wait until I come back to see the emperor. By the way, Lao Xing, remember to search secretly to see if Xiao Yushi returned to Chang'an yesterday."
In the small study room of the Taiji Hall of the Imperial Palace, Li Er summoned Liu Rengui. This was a person he personally promoted and favored. He had done a good job in the past few months and had never relied on the emperor's power. This was the first time he asked to meet him. He must have met him. problem.
After listening to Liu Rengui's report, Li Er frowned slightly. He knew without asking Lao Gao, the chamberlain, that it must have been Xiao Rui.
On Zhuque Street, at that time last night, wasn't it the time when Xiao Rui came home from the palace? This guy had already said not to alert others, so why did he beat Li Xiaochang's son to death?
He turned around and winked at the chamberlain Lao Gao, who quietly stepped back and asked someone to check if Li Xiaochang had made any unusual movements.
"Xiao Rui did not do this. He did return to Chang'an City yesterday, but he was just taking Xiangcheng back to the palace from the construction site. Because he came back late, I kept him in the palace for one night. He was following I will report on the construction site matters."
Huh...it turns out to be like this, Liu Rengui breathed a sigh of relief.
If Xiao Rui knew that the old father-in-law was covering up for him and proving his alibi, he would probably have to hold his hands and laugh. This marriage is indeed a good one. The old father-in-law can handle it. If he finds an opportunity in the future, he must arrange a 998 foot massage package in return. one time.
"Your Majesty, there is something very strange. The son of the Prince of Nghe An was killed. He actually wanted to settle the matter and not let Wei Chen investigate further. He even issued a hush order on the coachman's family. Wei Chen didn't know the reason, but it was strange. Official I am in a humble position, so I dare not ask more questions."
Li Er sneered in his heart, Li Xiaochang, if he didn't have a guilty conscience, why would he be so cautious? If your son is dead, it's not too much for you to cause trouble in Chang'an, but now? There is no three hundred taels of silver here! idiot.
"You don't need to worry about this matter. The people will not sue, and the officials will not investigate. Just handle the coachman's case with your heart. I will send someone to assist you."
