The emperor's decree was issued together with the documents of the three provinces.

The time specified in the decree is three days, and today is noon the next day.

In other words, there was only one and a half days left for Fang Yuan and the others, and time was already very scarce.

All the officials of the county government were enveloped in a thick sense of tension, and everyone felt a sense of being out of breath.

Although the holy decree refers to the severe punishment of the presiding officers, if the presiding officers are severely punished, the punishment will definitely be greater for them as subordinates.

As for the heavy reward, now I don't even know what an assassin looks like, and no one cares what the reward is.

"I don't need to repeat the situation to you, let's check it more vigorously for this official!"

Fang Yuan called Zheng Mingzhu and the others and said.

There was no scolding, no urging, because it didn't work.

None of them are stupid, they all know the urgency of the situation, and they all know the consequences.

Zheng Mingzhu and others should have stepped up their efforts to investigate the case.

Chen Ziqiang, who was imprisoned in the cell, was dragged up and tortured again, and even the few people who made trouble at the beginning could not avoid it.

The whole cell was surrounded by screams, but no actual information was asked, so to speak, it was useless.

But Fang Yuan ignored these.

Asked the official to go to Dali Temple to find Li Daozong, and asked if he had asked for any useful information from Princess Linhai last night.

It's a pity that the reply I got was not asked, and Princess Linhai didn't know anything, emphasizing that she hadn't seen Chen Ziqiang for a long time.

And Fang Yuan's side from Chen Ziqiang's mouth, he did not work as a scholar in the princess's mansion for several days, but he obeyed the will of Princess Linhai to organize people.

But no one can prove this, so it has nothing to do with the assassination of Princess Linhai and Pei Lian, or even with inciting public anger.

The day passed quickly, and none of the three major institutions, including Zongzheng Temple, found anything.

When he was about to get off work, Shao Yaofei and two colleagues arrived in the Criminal Department.

"Meet Fang Ling!"

"Fang Ling, Lord Shangshu invites you to a gathering at the Criminal Department."

Shao Yaofei saluted Fang Yuan and said respectfully.

"Did you find anything about the case?"

Fang Yuan thought that the case had been discovered, and asked with a little excitement.

"No, I would like to invite you to come over and discuss the case."

"Dali Siqing has already been invited."

Shao Yaofei smiled bitterly and explained.

"Okay, I'll go."

Fang Yuan shook his head in slight disappointment.

Bai was excited, and there was no news at all.

It is estimated that two days have passed, and the three major institutions have found nothing, so they gather to see if they can find anything.

"Then the lower official will retire first."

Shao Yao flew and left.

After getting off work at the end of the day, Fang Yuan asked people to bring the situation back to Du Miaoyan, and told her not to come over to join in the fun.

It didn't take long for Fang Yuan to come to the Criminal Department, and it happened that Li Daozong also arrived at this time.

"Fang Ling, to make you smile, Linhai didn't ask for any useful information."

Li Daozong smiled bitterly.

Zongzheng Temple is a scary place.

But Soshoji Temple is also a place where the law is spoken.

When it is not determined that Princess Linhai has anything to do with the case, it is not possible to lynch.

This provision protects the wronged members of the royal family to a certain extent and gives them a certain degree of dignity.

But it also adds difficulty to many cases.

"Understood."

Fang Yuan responded with a chuckle.

But I was a little disappointed with my low heart.

If it were an ordinary person, or if it was judged by oneself in private, the result should be different.

"Please."

Li Daozong nodded.

Under the leadership of the officials of the Criminal Department, I met Liu Zhenghui, the secretary of the Criminal Department.

"Meet Liu Shangshu!"

Fang Yuan and the two saluted.

"King Rencheng, Chang'an Order, welcome!"

"You haven't eaten yet, let's talk while we eat."

Liu Zhenghui is an old man in his sixties.

This age is already quite long in this era.

But he still looks very tough, and he walks with a feeling of flying like a fly.

Bringing Fang Yuan and the others to the backyard, a good meal had already been prepared for reception.

There was also a young girl at the banquet, who looked six or seven years younger than Fang Yuan.

The appearance is quite exquisite, slim, petite and cute, that is, the eyebrows are thicker than men, which greatly affects the beauty, but it also has other characteristics.

"Little woman Liu Yichen, meet the king of Rencheng and meet Chang'an Ling."

Liu Yichen got up and saluted Fang Yuan and the others.

"My granddaughter, let her pour us a drink."

Liu Zhenghui spoke at the right time and invited Li Daozong and Fang Yuan to sit down.

Li Daozong and Fang Yuan returned the salute, and as Liu Zhenghui sat down, Liu Yichen followed and poured wine.

"I'm getting older, so I won't go around in circles, this time I came to you to see if it is possible to share clues to solve the case."

"It's a pity, I don't have any clues here, I heard that you found the body of Princess Linhai yesterday and was assassinated, can you tell me?"

Liu Zhenghui first gave Fang Yuan a drink for the two of them, and then asked.

Today, the emperor's decree and the court's documents have greatly increased his pressure.

In the absence of any clues, and there is not much time left, it is best to find Fang Yuan and the two to discuss.

But he may also be rejected, so as the secretary of the criminal department, he has a good attitude and is not arrogant because of his high rank.

"Except for learning that Chen Ziqiang was ordered by Princess Linhai to lure the people's anger, nothing else was found."

Li Daozong took the lead in saying.

Although he is the prince, his status is above that of Liu Zhenghui.

But Liu Zhenghui is an old minister, who has made great contributions to the imperial court, and is also the emperor's confidant.

Therefore, he was very polite, and said in detail, and informed Liu Zhenghui of everything he knew.

"Chen Ziqiang is a small person, and he is tortured in prison and entertained, he has no reason to lie, but no one can prove that he is telling the truth."

Fang Yuan added.

The paradox is that no one can prove Chen Ziqiang's words.

Therefore, Zongzheng Temple can't take the initiative to punish Linhai Gong, and can't know the intentions of Princess Linhai.

"So the question now is how to get Princess Linhai to speak?"

Liu Zhenghui said with a frown.

"Yes and no."

"We can't confirm whether Princess Linhai is really related to Pei's assassination."

Li Daozong smiled bitterly.

There is actually a big problem between them.

That is, whether Princess Linhai just wants to cause public anger, or whether it is related to Pei Lian's assassination.

If it's just the former, then they've been doing useless work for the past few days, and they have nothing to do with solving the case, and they will eventually be punished.

But now there is only this one clue, whether it is or not, we have to go to this clue.

"Oh, what a headache."

Liu Zhenghui said after taking a heavy drink.

The only clue is not sure if it is useful, it is a real headache.

"Since Princess Linhai can't ask something, can you ask Lawyer Pei?"

"Their husband and wife are not in harmony, if it is not conducive to Princess Linhai, Lawyer Pei should say it, right?"

Liu Yichen interjected at this time.

Liu Zhenghui did not speak, but looked at Li Daozong and Fang Yuan.

Lawyer Pei's identity is special, he is the son-in-law of the dying Pei Lin and the future prince of the country.

Even if the Criminal Department was suspicious of him, they didn't dare to bring him over privately to inquire, unless both Dali Temple and Chang'an County Ya agreed.

"You can give it a try!"

Fang Yuan and Li Daozong glanced at each other and agreed on the same opinion.

Lawyer Pei and Princess Linhai have a bad relationship, but there is a high probability that he will not betray Princess Linhai, or he doesn't know anything.

But now there is nothing to do, any way can be tried.

"Then let's decide like this first, my criminal department is responsible for investigating Lawyer Pei!"

"Now we have one day left, and hopefully we have a good ending tomorrow!"

Liu Zhenghui raised his glass again and said.

After a cup of drinking, the crowd began to eat.

There's not much time left for them now, but there's still time for meals.

And if there is anything to arrange for the people below to do it, the three of them can just wait for the result.

Of course, Liu Zhenghui had to go to Lawyer Pei's affairs in person, after all, Lawyer Pei was Pei Li's son.

After filling his stomach, Fang Yuan said goodbye to Li Daozong, and Liu Zhenghui went to Lawyer Pei in person.

At this time, there was a curfew, the sky was already dark, there were no pedestrians on the road, and it was almost impossible to see the road.

Considering that he was assassinated yesterday, both Fang Yuan and Li Daozong asked Liu Zhenghui for a group of people to escort him back.

Fang Yuan was about to return to Fang's Mansion after he returned, but saw that Du Miaoyan was already waiting in the county government in men's clothes.

"Didn't I tell you not to come?"

Fang Yuan complained.

But the heart is warm.

"Hee-hee, have you eaten?"

Du Miaoyan grinned and approached Fang Yuan.

Fang Yuan drank some wine tonight, and he knew it as soon as he got closer.

"Well, I ate it when I was in the Criminal Department."

Fang Yuan explained.

The invitation to Liu Zhenghui was said in passing.

"So now a dead horse is used as a live horse doctor?"

Du Miaoyan's expression became solemn.

As you can hear, there are hardly any clues now.

And tomorrow is the last day, and time is tight.

"Yes."

"Since you're here, come with me somewhere."

Fang Yuan nodded and said.

took Du Miaoyan's jade hand and walked out of the county office.

Originally, I didn't want to take this move, but Du Miaoyan came, so let's try.

"Where to go?"

Du Miaoyan asked curiously.

After walking out of the Chang'an County Ya, it was pitch black outside.

Tonight is the same as last night, there is no moonlight, the night is very deep, and it is difficult to see the road.

But Fang Yuan didn't let anyone else accompany him, and set off with Du Miaoyan with a lantern.

"Go to Zheng Guanyin and ask her if it's possible to know?"

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

Zheng Guanyin has a close relationship with Bishamen.

Usually because of her relationship with the emperor, it's not good to bother too much.

But now there is no way, it just so happens that Du Miaoyan is here again, so I will ask by the way.

Some time later, Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan evaded patrols, appeared at the door of the mansion where Zheng Guanyin was being held, and knocked on the door.

"Who?"

The door didn't open, and a voice came from inside.

"Tell Zheng Guanyin, just say that Fang Yuan is here!"

Fang Yuan said through the door.

"Wait a minute."

Leave the door in response.

About a quarter of an hour later, the door opened.

Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan saw Zheng Guanyin and her guards.

"Fang Ling came late at night, aren't you afraid that the lady at home will be jealous?"

Zheng Guanyin said with a smile.

is also very deep, she doesn't care too much about Du Miaoyan beside Fang Yuan.

also because Du Miaoyan was dressed in men's clothes, so he didn't expect it to be Du Miaoyan.

"Zheng Guanyin, I'm here to ask something, not for a private meeting, how can my wife be jealous?"

Fang Yuan took Du Miaoyan's hand and walked in directly, saving himself from being discovered outside the door.

After entering, the door was closed, Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan seemed to be locked by the master, and the atmosphere became different.

But Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan didn't seem to notice it, they turned a blind eye to this phenomenon, and stared at it with Zheng Guanyin and the others.

"It turned out that Mrs. was brought here, why did Fang Ling come?"

Zheng Guanyin was immediately surprised when he found Fang Yuan holding a man.

After taking a serious look at Du Miaoyan, he finally discovered Du Miaoyan's true body and immediately realized it.

"Is Pei's assassination related to Bishamen?"

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

"As far as I know, it doesn't matter."

Zheng Guanyin's expression suddenly became serious, and he said in a deep voice.

The atmosphere at the scene seemed to be even more oppressive as a result.

"Then who do you know you have to do with it?"

Fang Yuan was a little disappointed.

It has nothing to do with Bishamen, so it's hard to investigate.

I also thought that I could know some useful information from Zheng Guanyin, alas.

"It may have something to do with the ink of the Deng Ling clan."

Zheng Guanyin pondered for a moment and said.

"How likely is it?"

Fang Yuan suddenly became interested.

It has nothing to do with Bishamen, it can also be related to the ink of the Deng Ling clan.

"It's quite big, Deng Ling's ink is chivalrous, and it won't be a matter of a day or two to exterminate traitors and thieves."

Zheng Guanyin smiled slightly.

"Then thank you, farewell!"

Fang Yuan frowned slightly, feeling that what the other party said might be just speculation.

But it doesn't matter, you can find Mo Cailing and ask the truth from her.

She still owes herself a favor, and she should be able to determine the truth from her.

"Wait."

"Fang Yuan, I have to warn you to be measured, don't come to me often."

"If the emperor suspects me because of you, I will kill you and destroy your Fang Mansion."

Zheng Guanyin stopped Fang Yuan and said with a positive color.

"Just Bishamen wants to destroy Fang Mansion?"

"Why don't we go to war now, and who will kill the deer?"

Du Miaoyan interjected.

There was a sneer in his eyes.

She has no good impression of Zheng Guanyin.

"Huh, really?"

Zheng Guanyin snorted coldly and looked at Du Miaoyan defiantly.

"Seriously!"

Du Miaoyan didn't give an inch.

In the city of Chang'an, Bishamen could not turn up the wind and waves.

With the current strength of Fang Mansion, it is also very powerful in Chang'an City.

"Hahaha, Du Miaoyan, it really deserves its reputation."

Zheng Guanyin looked at Du Miaoyan coldly, and suddenly laughed.

She turned and walked towards the house, quickly disappearing into the night.

"Let's go."

Fang Yuan smiled slightly, took Du Miaoyan's hand and left.

Regarding Zheng Guanyin's warning, Fang Yuan actually didn't take it very seriously.

If the fish dies and the net is broken, Bishamen really has the strength to destroy the Fang Mansion.

But under normal circumstances, Bishamen does not have that strength, at least not in Chang'an City.

In Chang'an City, Fang Yuan is Chang'an Order, which can mobilize a large number of forces, and there are bombs in Fang Mansion and so on.

But Fang Yuan couldn't be angry with Zheng Guanyin, and let her warn her, he would come to her when he should come to her.

"Miaoyan, you don't have to worry about Zheng Guanyin in the future, I have my own ideas."

Fang Yuan admonished.

Open guns are easy to dodge and dark arrows are difficult to prevent, Fang Yuan is worried that Du Miaoyan will be assassinated.

Naturally, with Du Miaoyan's martial arts, it is very difficult to assassinate, but there is also a certain degree of worry.

"I know, if you don't let me say it, I won't say it."

Du Miaoyan nodded and said.

She knew that Fang Yuan was worried about her safety.

Soon, Fang Yuan and the others returned to Fang Mansion and found the giant to contact Mo Cailing.

(End of chapter)