The Chang'an County Magistrate personally brought people to the Wang family in Chang'an City. This was the residence of Wang Si, the Minister of Rites, and ordinary people were not qualified to visit him, let alone come to pick up people. He, the county magistrate, took action personally, relying on his status as His Majesty's confidant. Just like that, whether Wang Si wants to see him or not depends on his mood.
"My master is not here, so the county magistrate should please come back and come back another day."
Sure enough, even the servants of the Wang family were so contemptuous.
The Chang'an County Magistrate snorted coldly, changed his posture, straightened his body and said loudly: "I am not here to see Wang Shangshu today. I am here to get someone. After verification, several recent murders in Chang'an County are related to Wang Jishan, the prince of the Wang family, has connections, so this county is here to pick up someone. Please come out and visit the county to help investigate the case."
What? ? ?
"Chang'an County, you are so brave! Do you know where this place is? Is it your turn for a small county magistrate to yell at you? How dare a petty official come to the Wang family to take someone?" the palace steward scolded.
The magistrate of Chang'an County snorted coldly: "This county is appointed by the imperial court and entrusted by your majesty to govern a county. It is for the safety of all the people in Chang'an County. We are not afraid of swords and axes, and we will not avoid life or death. Let alone the Wang family, the murderer is hiding in the mountains of swords and seas of fire. This county will also bring him to justice! Hand over Wang Jishan immediately, otherwise don’t blame this county for taking him by force."
What? ? ?
"Reverse, reverse! Come on, where is the nursing home?" The old housekeeper shouted, and hundreds of nursing homes rushed out of the mansion. In an instant, the Chang'an County Magistrate's side became at a disadvantage.
The Chang'an County Magistrate was not afraid in the face of danger and scolded: "You who shield the suspect will be treated as the same crime!"
The old housekeeper was not confused at all, and said disdainfully: "Chang'an County, you dare to come to the Wang family to act wild? Bring out the evidence and official documents. Without evidence, you want to take me, the Wang family's son, out of thin air? What kind of place do you think this is?"
Xiao Liu, the young detective under his command, said angrily: "I just came to take your young master back for investigation, investigation and conviction. Where did the evidence come from?"
Chang'an County wanted to stop it, but it was too late.
Hearing Xiao Liu's words, the old housekeeper smiled and became even more proud.
"Oh...I see, there is no evidence that my young master is guilty, so you came here to arrest him for questioning? Do you mean you want to subdue him and create perjury? Is this how Chang'an County handles cases? Okay, very good!"
"Come here, guard the door. No one is allowed in. Anyone who dares to break in will be killed. Send someone to inform the master of the matter quickly for his decision."
The Chang'an County Magistrate sighed: "That's all. This county will go to Wang Shangshu personally to withdraw the troops."
Xiao Liu stopped him and said: "County Master, why did you withdraw before you got the person? My master is still lying down..."
The Chang'an County Magistrate rolled his eyes and said to himself, if you hadn't been so reckless and talkative, we wouldn't have been passive.
On the way back, the county magistrate ordered: "Send four people to keep an eye on him in shifts to make sure that the young master of the Wang family doesn't escape. This county is going to the palace to face the saint."
In the Wang family mansion, listening to the old housekeeper's story, Wang Jishan was confused. Why did he come to take me for no reason? When I came to Chang'an, I participated in the gathering of seven families. I never left the door at other times. What's wrong? Are you being targeted?
"Sir, the water in Chang'an is very deep. It must be that your reputation has reached the ears of Xiao Rui, and he sent people to deliberately find trouble and suppress you. The Chang'an County Magistrate is a close aide of His Majesty, and he always listens to Xiao Rui's orders." The butler guessed.
Wang Jishan waved his hand and said: "Impossible. I have known Xiao Rui, and they all say that he will retaliate for his anger, but he is not a narrow-minded person. We have never met, and he has no reason to deal with me. Even with our Taiyuan Wang family There are no grudges or grudges.”
The old housekeeper advised: "Sir, a tiger is not harmful to a person, but a tiger is harmful to a human heart. Xiao Rui has no enmity with you, but the court and the emperor want to deal with us, the Wang family."
Wang Jishan thought for a moment, "What did the county magistrate say today? The recent murder case in Chang'an County is related to me? If you dare to come and arrest me in such a public place, you must be prepared. Then go check the recent murder case and see See what it is that involves me.”
"Yes, we have sent someone to check. In any case, sir, please don't go out for the next two days. We will make a decision when the master comes back."
"Hahahaha, don't worry, I like reading at home and don't like going out."
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In the palace, Xiao Rui looked at the information in his hand. There were only a few detailed investigations about Wang Jishan of the Wang family. He only said that he was a child prodigy of the Wang family. He never stepped out of the door or stepped forward. When he grew up, he rarely took action and never became famous.
The magistrate of Chang'an County came to report the difficulty in taking people, which Xiao Rui expected.
"There's no need to alarm His Majesty. It's such a trivial matter. Just evacuate the people. I'll personally visit Wang Shangshu and get to know this prodigy of the Wang family."
In the Liubu Yamen, the Minister of Rites, Wang Si, was on duty today, and Xiao Rui found him directly.
"Rare guest, why does the Marquis have time to come to the etiquette department? Please come quickly." Wang Si personally invited the people in.
Xiao Rui said politely: "Wang Shangshu, I came to you specifically. There is something that requires your approval."
"Please give me your instructions, Lord Marquis. Wang Si is at your disposal."
"I heard that there is a talented man in your mansion named Wang Jishan? How about inviting me to meet him?" Xiao Rui picked up the teacup and took a sip.
Wang Si is an old man, and of course he would not think that Xiao Rui just met him, "The Marquis is joking, in front of you, who dares to call himself a genius? Wang Jishan is the nephew of the lower official. He just came to Chang'an a few days ago and said I’m here to see the world and stay at the official’s house temporarily.”
"That's not right. My nephew has never gone out. How did the Marquis know about him? Could it be that something happened to him?"
Xiao Rui signaled Wang Si to calm down, "Don't worry, Wang Shangshu. There is a case involving Mr. Wang..."
Wang Si's expression changed and he stood up immediately, "Master Hou, don't be joking. My nephew has never left the house and has only been in Chang'an for a few days. How could he be involved in the case?"
Xiao Rui smiled and stood up, grabbed Wang Si, and described the recent Chang'an murder case in detail, "That's what happened. Because there is evidence that Prince Wang's attendant was involved in the case, so we need to check with Prince Wang."
"This is slander! Someone must have deliberately framed my nephew. He has been studying sages and sages since he was a child, and he couldn't bear to watch the killing of chickens. How could it be possible..." Wang Si explained excitedly.
Xiao Rui comforted him: "Wang Shangshu, Wang Shangshu, please don't misunderstand. I'm just chatting with him to help solve the case. You are the Minister of Rites. You should know that this enke is of great importance. The murder case is not just about how many people died. It also pointed out that the mastermind behind Enke’s case has a huge conspiracy. If we cannot give an explanation to the court and the people, we will be living up to His Majesty’s trust.”
"I don't believe that there is something wrong with Mr. Wang. No one knows about the tutoring of the Wang family. Therefore, I want to talk to Mr. Wang personally. It is not to question the guilt, but to assist in the investigation. If the case is solved early and the real culprit is caught, it can also restore Mr. Wang's innocence. , and can give an explanation to the people."
"Wang Shangshu, you are the minister of the country, you won't hide it from me, right?"
Wang Si's heart suddenly suddenly hit him and he said calmly: "Don't worry, Mr. Hou, I will have my nephew come here right now. If it is really found that he is involved, Wang Si will never tolerate it!"
