Wang Jian's mind is much more delicate than Zhang Liao's, and he has spent a lot of time with Shen Hao. He has learned a lot of front-line investigation experience, and his analysis can get to the core of the problem.
"Zhan Wenlin has never fished, but he claims to like feeding fish. There is a large fish pond in the backyard of his home, and he feeds more than ten big fish in it. But I went to see it in person in disguise, and they are not the colorful ornamental fish species at all. Instead, they are carnivorous toothfish and tiger grouper. This kind of fish is a scourge and is not found in general waters. Only the weak water in Jingdong can be found. It is very rare to see it here. I also followed my father a few years ago. I saw it when I was visiting Jingdong.
I asked the servants of the Zhan family casually, and they said that a monthly ration of just these dozen fish would cost upwards of ten taels of silver. Moreover, Zhan Wenlin feeds the fish himself, never relying on others. "
Shen Hao was a little puzzled and asked, "Even so, what's the problem with these fish?"
"General Qi, if that's all, that's it. I actually didn't think much about it at the time. I just felt that Zhan Wenlin's interest was a bit special. But when I approached the fish pond and stayed for a while, I realized something was strange. I actually felt something strange on the edge of the pond. A little cold starting from my feet."
"Huh?" Shen Hao was surprised and motioned for Wang Jian to continue.
"It's Yin Qi, Chief Banner! I feel the Yin Qi dispersing from the fish pond. It doesn't take long to feel cold after standing next to it. There is no mistaking the feeling of the cold air entering the body along the soles of the feet."
Shen Hao raised his eyebrows when he heard this.
Yin energy exists in the heaven and earth, but it will not affect living beings unless it is strong in some places where the yin energy gathers. Yin energy, like Yang energy, is the foundation of balance in the world and is present everywhere.
However, if a wise creature dies and accumulates resentment, excessive Yin Qi will be produced and accumulate on the spot. Over time, Yin Qi will linger or coldness will enter the ground.
Wang Jian's discovery can be put simply: there are many people who died unjustly in fish ponds.
In addition, the fish in the fish pond are all carnivorous, and Shen Hao has reason to speculate that the fish in it are not just eating "fish food" bought from the market, but may also be eating something special.
"anything else?"
"Yes. Zhan Wenlin's wife is actually blind. She has been blind for many years. It is said that she became blind before giving birth. But few people outside know it. Also, Zhan Wenlin has lived in the small house next to the study for many years and has not shared the same room with his wife. In addition, Zhan Wenlin's two children look very different from Zhan Wenlin, and his subordinates suspect that they are not blood relatives at all."
The wife is blind and the child does not appear to be biological. It sounded like Shen Hao felt familiar.
"What do you think?"
"My subordinates thought that Zhan Wenlin was acting for everyone to see. The information he had previously filed in the Yamen's archives seemed complete and clear, but if you think about it carefully, you will find that before he was admitted to school, all the information that could be corroborated Everyone is dead, which means that Zhan Wenlin's past can't be found alive to help him prove it.
I feel like there's something wrong here. A person's past cannot be cut so cleanly so naturally, unless it is done deliberately. "
Wang Jian had just returned from Yucheng to investigate Zhao Chongwu's family background. Zhao Chongwu and Zhan Wenlin were most likely the same. In this case, Wang Jian would naturally suspect that Zhan Wenlin's family background was also forged. The only difference is that currently he cannot take direct measures to verify his guess with Zhan Wenlin's family.
Seeing Wang Jian's determined eyes, Shen Hao just nodded without comment. Compared to Zhang Liao, Wang Jian is indeed more daring and able to think.
"However, we did not see anything belonging to the monks in Zhan's family, nor did we feel any zhenqi fluctuations in his family. Including Zhan Wenlin, the entire Zhan family are ordinary people.
Oh, by the way, Mr. Qi, I don’t know if it’s my imagination, but I always feel that Zhan Wenlin’s smile is fake, even though he smiles all the time. "
"How to say?"
"Didn't we cause "water leakage" in their backyard? Although the fire was not big, it also affected a warehouse, where some property was said to be stored. It stands to reason that anyone who encounters such a thing would be angry. , but Zhan Wenlin still smiled, but I could clearly see deep depression and upset in his eyes, as if he was used to smiling."
Are you used to laughing? There is no such habit. Either he is sick, or he is hiding something with his smile.
That night, not only did Shen Hao not sleep a wink for a moment, but the entire Black Flag Battalion, including the hundreds of personal guards who were reinforcing this area, waited until dawn, with no one closing their eyes until dawn.
The changes that I thought would happen didn't happen at all.
In the morning, just after breakfast, a Xuanqing Guard spy hurriedly found Shen Hao and reported Zhang Liao's latest situation.
"Tsk, Zhao Chongwu kidnapped another child in Pingjiang City. One was born on a very yin day and the other was born on a very yang day. He is now rushing back to Fengri City. He will probably choose to pass the teleportation circle in the early morning or late at night when there are few people. , let the people below cheer up and don’t miss anything. Hum, maybe tonight is the time to close the net.”
"Tonight? But the evil monk in the dark is still..."
"I can't wait any longer. Time is not waiting for me. Besides, no trace of the evil monk has been found so far. It is inevitable to adjust the focus of the investigation appropriately. Okay, no need to say more, go down and prepare!"
Shen Hao interrupted Wang Jian's last words. Indeed, if the evil monk takes someone before he has a clue, he may lose the clue. But Shen Hao couldn't wait any longer. Zhao Chongwu would definitely take action as soon as he came back. If he waited any longer, what would happen to the two children who were kidnapped by Zhao Chongwu? Don't care? That's impossible.
So no matter what, Shen Hao must take down Zhao Chongwu and Zhan Wenlin before the two children were harmed.
...
After nightfall, the pedestrians on the street gradually became thinner, and the public entrance to the teleportation circle was closed on time. But no one knew that Xuanqing Guard's spies had been guarding the building next to the special passage of the teleportation circle for two days.
While watching the watchmen singing Zizheng, a figure carrying a backpack suddenly walked out of the special passage of the teleportation circle.
It was Zhao Chongwu!
The eyes of the spies in the dark were bright. They could tell from Zhao Chongwu's footsteps that the backpack on his back had some weight, which was completely different from the brisk pace when this man left before.
Zhao Chongwu still didn't notice at all. He just walked quickly towards his home on Xicheng Old Street, not knowing that there were fifty Xuanqing Guards secretly ambushing him along his route.
Shen Hao has already issued an order, and everyone is centered on the front line of Zhao Chongwu and Zhan Wenlin's family to shrink the encirclement.
As soon as Zhao Chongwu entered the house, three of the best spies from the Black Flag Battalion jumped onto the roof of his house, lifted up the tiles, and quietly watched Zhao Chongwu's every move in the house.
Shen Hao also jumped on the roof of Zhao Chongwu's house. He wanted to see with his own eyes what Zhao Chongwu wanted to do with these children.
