Two days later.

The snow has stopped, and the earth is silvery white.

The mourning flags in the Shen Mansion were erected, the spiritual shed was erected, and the whole house was clothed in linen and filial piety, and there was a mourning.

Now that the deceased is buried, the official funeral can be held only when Shen Gong's three sons return home.

Because Cai Kun, the leader of the Internal Guard Mansion, and Chen Taiji, the head of the Criminal Department, were on official business, they couldn't wait for the funeral to begin, so they came to the Shen Mansion in advance to mourn.

After the condolences, as a righteous son, Xu Zun returned the salute according to the number of etiquette and took the two adults to the front hall to entertain.

"County Lieutenant Xu," who knows, when passing through the garden, Cai Kun saw that there was no one left and right, suddenly stopped, and talked to Xu Zun, "Shen Gong's matter, Cai is also responsible, as soon as he fell for the thief, he dared to search Shen Mansion and disrespect Shen Gong."

"Second, on that day in the public court, if I didn't have to stay alive, maybe Shen Gong would not have been harmed, I Cai someone is really guilty.

"I also hope that County Lieutenant Xu can understand Cai's difficulties, and his responsibilities are unavoidable!"

"Lord Cai's words are serious," Xu Zun hurriedly clenched his fists, "The accident came so suddenly, and no one wants to see this kind of result."

"If you really talk about it, Xu Zun should be responsible!"

"Oh?" Cai Kun was curious, "Why do you say this?" ”

"Don't hide it from your lord," Xu Zun explained, "There is also a reason why I am suspicious of Qiu Yongnian just by saying 'I am the champion'.

"After all, we've been working together for almost a year, so how can we not notice it at all?

"This Qiu Yongnian is really quite different from the Qiu Yongnian in my impression.

"I have read almost all of Qiu Yongnian's poems and admired his literary brilliance, but during the time we have worked together, I have never seen him mock the wind and the moon, chant or compose poems.

"In addition," Xu Zun continued, "I have already noticed that Qiu Yongnian's palms are different, his palms are dark, and his fingers are blue, as if he has some kind of chilblains.

"Now that I think about it, it must be a thick cocoon born from practicing martial arts!"

"Oh......" Cai Kun and Chen Taiji nodded, thoughtful.

"Therefore," Xu Zun blamed himself, "When I realized that You Dalang, Master Liu, and Xiao Qi all died at his hands with their own hands, they didn't pay attention to it and reminded him early, which led to such a big change."

"It's me, I'm ashamed of my father......"

Speaking of this, Xu Zun was sad again.

"Xu County Lieutenant mourns," Chen Taiji persuaded, "There are unforeseen circumstances in the sky, don't be too sad!"

"Having said that, none of us are to blame for Shen Gong's accident, if you want to blame it, you have to blame that group of hateful thieves, only by uprooting and eradicating all of this evil force can we hate Shen Gong!"

"What Lord Chen said is extremely true," Xu Zun said with his fists clenched again, "I hope that the two adults can find out the truth and give justice to my father-in-law!" ”

"This is natural, but ......" Cai Kun looked at Xu Zun with appreciative eyes and said, "County Lieutenant Xu is young and promising, and he can turn defeat into victory and turn the tide in such a difficult environment, which is really an eye-opener for Cai."

"In this way, after Cai returned to Beijing, he recommended it to the Queen Mother. If he can serve the Queen Mother one day, wouldn't it be better for you and me to track down the culprit of the iron coffin case together and avenge Gong Shen? ”

"Lord Cai is in love," Xu Zun said modestly, "Ji Ying is really ashamed. Ji Ying is young and superficial, so give me some more time to experience and experience! ”

Xu Zun thought in his heart, the forces above the court of Da Xuan are vertical and horizontal, and the relationship is complicated, and it can be seen that there is only one iron coffin case, and he can't easily get involved in that whirlpool.

"Hey, that's a mistake," who knows, but Cai Kun identified Xu Zun and continued to lobby, "What can you experience in a small city and a small county?" If you can follow the Queen Mother, the glorious lintel is just around the corner, Xu Siqing and Shen Gongquan know it, and they will definitely be proud of you! ”

What's this......

Xu Zun didn't expect Cai Kun to be so persistent, if he shirked it again at this moment, he obviously didn't know how to lift.

So, he had no choice but to clench his fists and say: "Since Lord Cai values Ji Ying, then Ji Ying will be the first to thank you!" ”

Xu Zun flattered on his lips, but he thought in his heart, you didn't do a good job this time, and you may not be the queen mother when you go back, and you still recommend me?

But...... The Internal Guard Mansion is indeed a relatively powerful department, and if you can really get in, it doesn't necessarily mean that it's a bad thing.

So, let's take a look at the creation!

"Good, good, good!" Cai Kunlian said three good words, first looked at Chen Taiji, and then said to Xu Zun, "Since Ji Ying is no longer an outsider, let's talk about the case!"

"Ji Yingna, through the interrogation of these two days, that master Yao Jin does know more than others, but only a little more."

"Oh?" As soon as he heard the facts of the case, Xu Zun suddenly came to his senses.

"He confirmed several things," Cai Kun said, "for example, Wang Shuncai and the fake Qiu Yongnian often meet quietly, which can confirm that Wang Shuncai may indeed be the fake Qiu Yongnian's line."

"In addition, these minions are homeless people hired from all over the world, and the thieves have either mastered their wiring or held their families hostage, and then promised a lot of money to make them do what they are told."

"Oh? All over the country? Xu Zun immediately heard the point, "So, this is not an ordinary criminal organization?" ”

"Yes," Cai Kun said, "Their methods are very professional, one-line contact between superiors and subordinates, and there is always only one person who hires these minions, and that is the fake Qiu Yongnian!" ”

"Then ......," Xu Zun asked, "Does Yao Jin know the name of the fake Qiu Yongnian?" ”

Cai Kun shook his head, expressing helplessness.

"We interrogated everyone," Chen Taiji echoed, "and none of them participated in the kidnapping and imprisonment of Zhenqiu Yongnian, and no one knew who took Zhenqiu Yongnian's old mother and eldest brother's family. ”

"Alas, this group of people is really vicious," Xu Zun sighed, "Since the real Qiu Yongnian has no use value, then his family may have already been murdered, right?" ”

"They did a really good job of secrecy," Cai Kun said, "until the end, no one knew the identity of the Taoist priest, let alone that this Qiu County Order was fake!" ”

"Then ......," Xu Zun asked again, "What about You Dalang and his wife?" ”

"According to Yao Jin, You Dalang's rank seems to be higher," Chen Taiji replied, "but because it is a one-line connection, the specific situation is still not clear." ”

"Now," Cai Kun said seriously, "there is a crucial time node, and this is also the issue that I am most concerned about. ”

"What's the problem?" Xu Zun asked.

"If the real Qiu Yongnian has been replaced by the fake one as early as the Hanlin period, then it means that there must be a traitor in the court!" Cai Kunyan said, "Otherwise, how could it be so coincidental to arrange Qiu Yongnian to come to Xinye County to take office?" ”

Truly......

Xu Zun nodded, he had thought of this before.

"In that case, the iron coffin case will be even more serious!" Cai Kun's expression was solemn, "This shows that the enemy has infiltrated our interior!" ”

"This problem," Chen Taiji thought for a moment and said, "Has it been solved?"

"Since Qiu Yongnian's family was taken away a year ago, it happened to be when Qiu Yongnian came to Xinye County to take office.

"Doesn't this already show that people were changed after the Hanlin Academy?"

"Not necessarily!" Xu Zun immediately put forward a negative opinion, "According to Liu Dong's investigation, Qiu Yongnian has never returned home since he entered Beijing to take the exam, but has only written a letter to his family.

"Therefore, if the Hanlin Academy has been replaced, it is not impossible to wait until Xinye County takes office, and then take Qiu Yongnian's relatives away."

"Oh......" Chen Taiji's face was heavy, "If you say so, this case really has to be investigated!" ”

"Yes, after we go back," Cai Kun said, "we will immediately let the people of the Hanlin Academy identify it carefully, and I believe that there will be an answer by then!" ”

After speaking, the three of them looked at each other speechlessly, and the conversation came to a standstill.

"Hmmm......"

Just as Cai Kun wanted to conclude his remarks, Xu Zun suddenly spoke again:

"Two adults, let me tell you one thing," Xu Zun said, "After the iron coffin case, Luo Xiancheng returned to the county office, and we got together to discuss the case.

During the discussion, Qiu Xianling suddenly said such a sentence.

"He said, 'Don't forget that there are layers of partitions in the iron coffin, and even the partitions are made of iron, so it's not impossible to install a big snake or a big python, right?'

"It was this sentence that confirmed my suspicions about him even more!"

"Oh?" Cai Kun and Chen Taiji were puzzled.

"Because," Xu Zun answered, "At that time, except for Luo Xiancheng, no one else knew that there was also a partition in the first iron coffin.

"But Qiu Yongnian said this very definitely, it is obviously unreasonable!"

"Oh......" Cai Kun nodded and praised, "County Lieutenant Xu is indeed sharp-eyed and observant!" ”

"Lord Cai, I'm not here to ask for praise!" Xu Zun looked directly at Cai Kun and Chen Taiji, and said solemnly, "Two adults, can you tell me about the first iron coffin now, right?" ”