Chapter 537: Interrogation (I)
Chen Ao returned to the county office, and not long after, Feng Hu's subordinates came to report. It turned out that they were ordered by Chen Ao to tightly control the surroundings of Fuxi Tower. Before he could find any trace of Xuanning, he was the first to find that Xu Minghua, Wu Guozhong and the headhunter Lao Zhou sneakily entered the Fuxi Building.
Every time these three people went to see Lan Yuyan, they had to be carefully dressed. Sometimes he pretends to be an old man who delivers food, and sometimes he dresses up as an ordinary diner. Chen Ao hadn't invested so many people in staring at Fu Xi Lou before, so he hadn't been able to spot them.
But now the situation is different, with the masters of the Ghost Hidden Society guarding them, Xu Minghua and the others can't escape their eyes at all.
Xu Minghua and the three of them were suddenly summoned by Lan Yuyan. It turned out that Lan Yuyan was confused by Chen Ao's inexplicable words. At first, she thought that it would be Xiao Ting who was eager to find Chen Ao for revenge, so she got into trouble.
So Lan Yuyan personally went to Xiao Ting to ask. Xiao Ting also thought about killing Xuan Ning with his own hands, so that he could vent his anger, so naturally he would not tell Lan Yuyan about it. Lan Yuyan didn't get any results, so she had to call Xu Minghua's three straw bales over, and asked them to observe Chen Ao and see what kind of madness he was doing.
Of course, Chen Ao couldn't find out what Xu Minghua and Lan Yuyan said. But since it was determined that these three people were really related to Lan Yuyan and even the horse bandits, Chen Ao naturally couldn't let go of these three people easily. He's not the kind of person who is willing to sit at home and wait for others to bully him. The truth that the first strike is strong, and the second strike suffers, Chen Ao naturally understands.
So Chen Ao ambushed a few people in the lobby, just waiting for Xu Minghua and the three of them to enter the lobby. Chen Ao waved his hand, and several people rushed out and pressed the three of them to the ground.
The three of them didn't know that their secret had been revealed, Xu Minghua was pressed to the ground, couldn't help struggling, and roared: "My lord, what are you doing?"
Wu Guozhong thought of Lan Yuyan's instructions to them just now, and his heart jumped. He roared in a deep voice: "Chen Zhixian, we are all officials of the imperial court......! You abuse lynching...... I...... I'm going to the state to sue you......"
Chen Ao sneered, walked up to him, and said softly: "I abused lynching, and I should be dismissed and investigated according to the law." But if someone fornicates with horse bandits and kills them for money, what should they do?"
Wu Guozhong was speechless. The three of them fell silent in an instant, and while they were shocked, they suddenly remembered Chen Ao's identity. They already knew from Lan Yuyan and the others that this Chen Ao turned out to be the Guiyi Marquis who had led the army to resist the Khitan before. With such a status, how can these three petty officials who are not in the stream be compared with Chen Aobi?
Xu Minghua's heart was like ashes, and suddenly a vicious aura arose on the side of his guts, and he roared with a hideous face: "Come on, come on, go quickly...... Call the county government back quickly......"
He has been operating in Hulu County for so many years, and he thinks that he can cover the sky with one hand in the county office. The previous magistrate had a cowardly personality, which really gave Xu Minghua a taste of absolute authority. But Chen Ao is by no means a cowardly person. Moreover, the last time Chen Ao led people to kill the horse bandits and fled, he had already let the officials of this county government see the power of this county magistrate. At such a time, will anyone still listen to Xu Minghua's orders?
At this time, it was getting late, and it was already time to release the ya. The little officials in each department and room packed up their things and got off work one after another. Passing by the entrance of the lobby, I vaguely saw the scene in the lobby. These little officials were at a loss, and quickly quickened their pace and walked forward.
They also heard Xu Minghua's drinking order. But they are just small fish and shrimp who just want three meals to eat. The first, second and third leaders have contradictions, and it is better for them to escape in time.
Chen Ao snorted coldly, waved his hand, and said, "Take it away!"
The three of them were escorted and walked straight to the backyard. Chen Ao followed behind, thinking to himself, he hadn't figured out the details of Lan Yuyan yet, and he didn't know if he could get some useful information from these three people.
Several people entered the backyard, and Zhao Ling and the others had already cleaned up the yard to look like an interrogator. Xu Minghua and the three of them were pressed on three chairs, and their hands and feet were tied.
Behind Chen Ao stood several of his ladies, glaring at them coldly. These women who are like flowers and jade, Xu Minghua and others have only added them on the wedding day. Later, because of the avoidance of suspicion, it was naturally impossible to see each other again.
But when I saw it at this time, I only felt that a few women had cold faces, and their appearance was a little more terrifying than Chen Ao. Chen Ao said coldly: "Whatever I ask, you will answer." Did you hear me clearly?"
Wu Guozhong and Lao Zhou were already a little scared, and they lowered their heads and didn't say a word. Xu Minghua was still a little rampant, and said with a cruel smile: "Chen Ao, how long do you think you can live?" Hmph, don't you want us to speak!"
Chen Ao took out his dagger and said with a faint smile: "You don't say it's okay." We'll rush to answer, and every time whoever speaks the slowest will cut off the bulging part of his body. I'm going to see how much of you have enough for me to cut!"
The three of them shuddered. Xu Minghua said inwardly: "Chen Ao, we are still officials of the imperial court. I don't believe that the Holy One would allow you to do such a thing!"
Before Chen Ao could speak, Xiao Shuixian stepped forward and slapped Xu Minghua with a wave, and said fiercely: "I am the Narcissus County Lord of Daliao. If I kill you, you see what your Great Song Emperor will do to me!"
Long Qingping also sneered: "I am also the protector of the Qingping County Lord and the Lord of the Martial Arts Alliance, which was personally sealed by His Majesty. You say that if I kill you, will Your Majesty punish me?"
Xu Minghua was taken aback. He never expected that the women around Chen Ao would be more fierce than the other. He is a petty official who is not in the stream, can he be compared with others?
Zhao Ling smiled faintly: "I hope you still tell the truth obediently." Otherwise, I promise, you'll die worse than a wild dog!"
Wu Guozhong had a bitter face and said, "Lord Chen...... It's not that we don't want to say it...... But...... But if we betray those people...... Our family...... Alas......"
Liang Xiaoya said: "If you refuse to tell the truth, you will also die!"
Chen Ao waved his hand and said with a smile: "Master Wu, I am the most reasonable. There is a debtor who is wronged. I would never do anything that threatens my family. As long as you are willing to tell me the truth, I promise to protect your family!"
Wu Guozhong stared at Chen Ao for a moment, then suddenly gritted his teeth and said, "Okay! Since I have your words, I will believe you! If you ask, my lord, I will say anything!"
Chen Ao nodded, thought for a while, and asked, "Who is Lan Yuyan, and what is her relationship with the horse bandit?"
Wu Guozhong shook his head and said, "My lord, we don't know who that blue girl is. It's the first time we've seen her!"
Chen Ao frowned. Wu Guozhong was afraid that he would not be satisfied, so he hurriedly said: "However, the leader of that horse bandit has always been by Lan Yuyan's side. He was also respectful to her, and Lan Yuyan called him what kind of protector he was!"