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In the huge private room, Hu Hui lowered her head and ate every bite of the food, as if she was in a daze, indicating that the boss didn't hear anything.
Yang Shan's attitude was warm, but if you look closely, you can see that his body is slightly tense.
Under Yang Siqing's gaze, Shu Liang frowned slightly, put down the chopsticks in his hand, and spoke after a moment.
"Originally, our family was thinking that because too many people were arrested at that time, we might have to go back and investigate before we can reply to Yang Siqing. But luckily, our family has an impression of the person Yang Siqing mentioned..."
The drunkenness in Yang Shan's eyes dissipated a little, and he said with a hint of nervousness in his voice unconsciously.
"That's his blessing. An ordinary fan could actually catch Eunuch Shu's eyes."
Shu Liang sighed and said with a bit of embarrassment on his face.
"This matter is all our family's fault. At that time, there was a mixed crowd in the East Factory. Our family arrested them all and took them to Beizhen Fusi, thinking that they could be interrogated after a while."
"I never thought that after only two days in the imperial prison, several people started fighting in the imperial prison before I could be tried."
"Those people were very aggressive. Three people died in total, including the Liu Wu that Yang Siqing mentioned. Our family only had an impression of him after reading the case files handed over by the subordinates."
"I never thought that he was a relative of Yang Siqing. Oh, this is really our family's fault."
Yang Shan's body relaxed slightly, and he said with a look of shock.
"Eunuch Shu is saying that he...he is dead?"
Shu Liang nodded and said with some regret.
"No, he was beaten to death. Later, our family investigated and found that the person who beat him to death was a military officer named Zhang Kang who was on duty in the imperial prison that day. He said he went to stop the fight, but he was beaten by Liu San. With his fists, he beat people to death in a fit of rage.”
"Our family sent people to investigate, but nothing was found, so we asked Zhang Kang to pay for Liu Wu's life."
Hearing this name, Yang Shan's pupils shrank and he asked.
"This...is also dead? My father-in-law just said that nothing was found out?"
Shu Liang was stunned for a moment, the drunkenness dissipated from his eyes, and he stared at Yang Shan with a rather unclear expression as he asked.
"Why, Yang Siqing recognizes this person, or does Siqing think that our family should find out something?"
Yang Shan also realized that he had asked too many questions, and quickly waved his hand and said.
"Eunuch Shu misunderstood. I just asked casually. After all, it involves the life of my junior from far away. It's not good to be so unclear."
Shu Liang then looked away, shook his head and said.
"That man was stubborn. He was bitten to death several times. It was a mistake. We interrogated him twice and had no time to take care of him, so we left him to Jin Yiwei to interrogate himself. Later, the people below came to report that he was tortured. When the time comes, if you don’t survive it, you will die.”
The suspicion in Yang Shan's eyes dissipated a bit, but he couldn't ask any more questions, and said with a sad look on his face.
"In this case, when I go back, I can give my wife an explanation. Thank you so much, Eunuch Shu, for being so candid. However, I have another unkind request, please be fair and accurate."
Yang Shan said, leaning forward.
"I wonder if it would be convenient for me to bring Liu Wu's body back to me. After all, it is my relative. It is my last wish to take care of his posthumous affairs."
"this……"
Shu Liang frowned slightly, looking a little embarrassed.
He didn't expect that Yang Shan would be so difficult to deal with.
What he said just now was naturally all nonsense!
He knew very well who Liu San was. He was one of the exquisite works installed in the Dongchang by several Xunqi mansions.
And it's the most crucial one, the one who has dealt with Yang Shan.
Shu Liang was rectifying the East Factory and arrested a large number of people in one fell swoop. Among them were real spies, but also some scoundrels who were usually lazy, playful, or disobedient to him.
But later, some people with minor problems were released one after another by Shu Liang with a little punishment.
Of course, people like Liu San who were newly installed in the residences of several honorary relatives were of course severely tried in imperial prisons.
Moreover, in order to deceive others, Shu Liang also deliberately kept many people who had no problems and kept them in custody.
However, it is obvious that even so, Yang Shan and the others are still a little uneasy, fearing that some information will be leaked.
Therefore, this round of insinuations came about.
Almost as soon as Yang Shan opened his mouth, Shu Liang understood his intention.
Naturally, it was impossible to tell him the truth. In fact, his words were half-truths and half-falsehoods.
Then Liu Wu is indeed dead.
But he wasn't beaten to death by some imperial guard, but was tortured to death.
The Jinyi Guardsman named Zhang Kang whom Shu Liang was talking about was also installed by Xun Qi's residence.
This person should be quite trusted by those people and know Liu Wu's identity.
After Liu Wu was arrested and sent to prison, he tried to assassinate him. The fight was deliberately provoked by Zhang Kang. His original intention was to take advantage of the chaos to beat Liu Wu to death.
But unfortunately it was not successful. Shu Liang had left troops to keep an eye on Liu Wu and others. As soon as the fight started, Zhang Kang was caught on the spot.
However, this man had a very strict mouth, so Shu Liang secretly examined him and didn't ask anything, so he sent him directly to see the Prince of Hell.
Very few people knew about this matter, so Shu Liang had the courage to tell such a lie.
However, a lie is a lie after all. Once Liu San's body is handed over, others will know the cause of his death at a glance, and his words will naturally be self-defeating.
But when it comes to rejection, Yang Shan's request is reasonable. If he refuses, it will inevitably make him suspicious.
While hesitating, Hu Hui, who was silent for a while, knocked on the table. Shu Liang and Yang Shan looked over at the same time, and saw the old man put down his chopsticks with an unhappy look on his face and said.
"Yang Siqing, at this banquet, you just want to ask some personal questions. I am eating. What are you saying about the dead body? Are you deliberately trying to disturb my appetite?"
Yang Shan was stunned for a moment, then immediately stood up and bowed, saying repeatedly.
"Uncle Da Zong, I'm sorry. It was my lack of consideration that disturbed Uncle Zong's appetite. I'm really sorry, I'm really sorry."
Hu Hui's anger was still lingering, a faint look of disgust appeared on his face, and he said.
"A dead person died in the imperial prison. I'm afraid that at this time, he would have been thrown into a mass grave. If you want to take him home, you are not afraid of bad luck!"
this……
A bitter smile appeared on Yang Shan's face, and he could only continue to bow and said.
"What Uncle Zong taught me is that the lower official was reckless. He only wanted to give my wife a comfort, but did not consider this."
Seeing this situation, Shu Liang also followed the current trend.
"Yang Siqing, to tell you the truth, our family did not do the right thing in this matter. When the person died, our family didn't think twice about it and just threw it out."
"However, if Yang Siqing really wants to find it back, our family will send someone to take the Yang family's servants to look for it in the random graveyard. Maybe we can still find it."
Yang Shan seemed a little moved, but looking at Hu Hui's displeased face, he could only wave his hands and said.
"It's better not to bother Eunuch Shu. It's been so long and it's hard to find someone. Besides, Uncle Zong is right. He died in the imperial prison and stayed in the graveyard for so many days. It would be too unlucky. No need."
The rightful owner had said so, so Shu Liang naturally stopped talking.
Next, with Yang Shan's efforts to be active, the harmonious atmosphere slowly returned to the private room, and the small episode was just covered up.
After lunch, Hu Hui and Shu Liang got on the sedan and left one after another.
As for Yang Shan, after seeing these two people off, his expression suddenly became a little complicated. He stood in front of the restaurant and hesitated for a moment. Then he also got on the sedan chair. Instead of returning to the Yamen, he ordered people to go to Xicheng where the honorary relatives gathered. went.
However, what he didn't notice was that after he left, the two tea guests who were sitting and drinking tea in front of the restaurant immediately got up and followed him quietly.
On the other side, Shu Liang was sitting in a large sedan chair, his brows furrowed tightly. He had relived Yang Shan's every move in the private room just now.
While I was thinking this way, the sedan arrived in a secluded alley. At this time, the originally stable sedan suddenly stopped.
Immediately afterwards, the attendant outside carefully lifted half of the curtain and said.
"Manufacturer, there is an old man blocking the road ahead, saying he is looking for you."
Shu Liang completely opened the curtain and looked in the direction pointed by his entourage, only to see an old man in a crimson official robe standing quietly in front.
This person is none other than the recently separated Minister of Rites, Hu Bi!
