"Not from the Ministry of Industry!"
"Wu Fan is one of the eight great talents in the capital. It was he who held the impromptu poetry meeting and asked us to target you!"
"Yes, yes, he said that we only need to anger you and force you to take action, and leave the rest to him. He also said that the Ministry of Punishment will make you never see the sun tomorrow..."
The three of them spoke honestly.
"Keep making it up!"
Lin Yi said coldly, ready to let Long Wei continue to torture him.
He had just arrived in the capital, and his foundation was unstable. If he didn't want to be assassinated for no reason, he had to find out who was behind the scenes.
It is impossible for him to be soft-hearted as these three people are involved in the plan against him.
"No, what we say is true. If you don't believe me, go and arrest Wu Fan. He specializes in holding poetry gatherings in the capital and knows many talented people and beauties. Holding a poetry gathering overnight is not a problem."
The three of them turned pale with fright. They didn't want to go through the torture just now and wanted to take out their hearts and show them to Lin Yi.
Everything they say is true.
"It's not Zhong Wenhe, but Wu Fan..."
Lin Yi stared at the eyes and facial expressions of the three people, knowing that what they said was true.
He didn't say anything, stood up and left the prison.
"Scholar Lin..."
Hua Baguang was also stunned after hearing the confessions of the three people.
Something is wrong!
Logically speaking, the mastermind behind all this should be Zhong Wenhe.
He called out to Lin Yi, and then chased him out, but before leaving, he ordered the dragon guards: "Give me some more snacks and see if I can ask you anything else!"
"yes!"
Long Wei responded.
"No, we have all confessed, we have confessed everything, wuwu..."
"ah!"
"It hurts! It hurts! It hurts, it hurts, it hurts!"
Weird screams resounded in the prison, mixed with the sounds in other torture chambers, forming a unique and beautiful symphony in the Zhenfusi prison.
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Zhenfusi Yatang.
After Lin Yi came out of prison, he said nothing. He was deducing the relationship between Wu Yi, the eight most talented people in the capital, and the doctor from the Ministry of Industry.
The only connection between them is the cultural treasure forged by the Ministry of Industry, which Wu Fan, a talented man, can use...
But if Zhong Wenhe wants to let such a genius deal with him, what kind of cultural treasure will he have to pay?
One or two?
No!
A hundred pieces may not be of use.
So why should Wu Yi sacrifice his life for Zhong Wenhe and take such risks against himself?
"Dean Fu, I beg you, let me go, let me go... I don't dare to deal with Lin Yi anymore!"
At this moment, Lin Yi heard Qin Shan begging for mercy, and she was being brought in by Fu Yuheng.
"Dean Fu!"
Lin Yi's eyes lit up and he quickly walked over and saluted.
"Little friend Lin Yi, I have killed the three people in the Holy Courtyard and brought them to you. This Qin Shan... can you see if it's him?"
Fu Yuheng picked up Qin Shan.
Lin Yi nodded and said, "It's him. Thank you very much, Dean Fu, for your generous intervention!"
Without Fu Yuheng's help, it would undoubtedly take a lot of time and energy for Long Wei to capture Qin Shan's three Holy Academy bachelors.
"Little... little friend?"
Qin Shan was stunned. It didn't mean that Lin Yi came from the countryside and had no background.
Why...the dean of the Supervisory Academy of the Zhenguo Holy Academy would call him Xiaoyou.
He also went to the academy to carry himself out.
"Little friend Lin Yi, I have interrogated him for you. The person behind the scenes is Wu Yi...it is the poetry gathering organized by this person!"
Fu Yuheng looked at Lin Yi and asked: "Wu Yi, I have heard of his name. Together with Tang Hu from Qingshan Academy, he is also known as the Little Painting Saint in the capital... Do you have any issues with him?"
Lin Yi shook his head and said: "The students don't know this person. The three people sent by Dean Fu also confessed, and they were also Wu Yi..."
Fu Yuheng threw Qin Shan to the oncoming Hua Baguang and others, and looked at Lin Yidao: "Wu Yi is not a bachelor of the Holy Academy, nor a bachelor of Qingshan Academy. He is a scholar who came to the capital from Jian'an Prefecture, so I can't help you. He was brought here..."
In addition to scholars, there is another term for scholars, that is, literary monks who have not joined any academy or power.
Usually this kind of people are talented people cultivated by literary families.
Lin Yi bowed and said in salute: "Dean Fu has done enough for the students. Thank you for your hard work. Regarding Wu Yi's matter, the students will ask the Department of Finance to help investigate..."
"That's okay!"
Fu Yuheng nodded slightly and stared at Lin Yi and said: "Little friend Lin Yi, the Town and Fu Department will be responsible for this case. You should read more these days and hone your literary skills to prepare for the next provincial examination!"
"This is the top priority. Don't ruin your career because of this case."
"Don't blame me for talking too much, but I really hope you can get a good reputation in the exam!"
Lin Yi nodded and said: "Okay, the students will work hard!"
"That's good!"
Fu Yuheng then said goodbye: "I have brought you all the people, it's time to leave... After the provincial examination, I will introduce some interesting people to you!"
He looked at Lin Yi with a smile, and then left the Zhenfu Division.
After Hua Baguang ordered people to imprison Qin Shan in the imperial prison, he walked to Lin Yi. Before he could speak, Lin Yi said, "Master Hua, can you trouble Long Wei to investigate Wu Yi?"
"When he came out of prison just now, I had already sent people to arrest him!"
Hua Baguang comforted Lin Yidao: "Dean Fu is right. Bachelor Lin should focus on the provincial examination. If there is any new news, I will inform you at any time!"
"In addition, I will follow up on Wu Yi's clues, and there will be news from the Ministry of Justice soon. At the same time, the person who tipped off the government office will soon find out!"
"Scholar Lin, this case involves a doctor from the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Punishment. The complexity is not as easy as you think, nor can it be completed in a day or two..."
'I think everything is too simple. After all, I am still an eighth-grade scholar, with no name, no distinction and no strength. Improving my strength, obtaining fame, and serving the imperial court are the most important things for me to do now! '
Lin did not give up, but now he really felt the difficulty of the case, and at the same time he also felt a deep sense of powerlessness.
Everything comes from the shallow foundation of oneself.
"Master Long still has his wife and children for me to protect. Wei Wudi died to save me. Those children and grandchildren of those veterans... I should do something for them too!"
"Lin Yi, Lin Yi, wait until one day you can stand on the Dayan court, then realize your ambitions and fulfill your great aspirations!"
Lin Yi whispered in his heart. After regaining consciousness, he looked at Hua Baguang and said, "Master Hua, I leave my case to you. During this time, I will prepare for the provincial examination with peace of mind..."
Hua Baguang said sternly: "Don't worry, Academician Lin, there are only a few people I, Hua Baguang, admire, and you are one of them. Your business is my business!"
"Thank you!"
Lin Yi held his hands towards Hua Baguang and said: "After the provincial examination is over, I will wait for the good news from Mr. Hua!"
Lin Yi still chose to leave Zhenfu Division.
But at this moment, his desire for strength and fame has reached its peak.
"I will become the provincial examiner Jieyuan and ask for a chance to meet Emperor Dayan... I will start from Longwei and be promoted to a noble rank while studying and practicing!"
Lin also didn't want to wait until the future palace examination before seeking an official position. That would be too slow.
In this world where dynasties, holy courts, and academies coexist, strength and power are both indispensable.
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