"… Why did the constable keep an eye on Liheng? Could it be that something happened? "
The moon was bright and the stars were sparse. Kang Xian's voice came from the room. Zhou Pei hid under the window and listened attentively. The young princess was getting more and more curious about her young master. She guessed that something might have changed because of the assassination a few days ago. However, it did not seem to be the case.
"It is said that it is because of a case last year. It is related to the assassination of Song Xian. It also seems to be related to the disappearance and extermination of another official …"
The person who answered was Uncle Gui, who had always been relied on by Grandpa Consort. Listening to him, Zhou Pei blinked her eyes in surprise and was stunned. In the room, Kang Xian was probably frowning.
"How did it become so serious?"
"I'm not too sure about this. There's no concrete evidence. However, I've met Chen Feng before. He's very good at solving cases. He hasn't found much yet, but I've thought of something else. "
"Hmm?"
"Master, do you still remember that Young Master Ning was very interested in martial arts during that period last year?"
"Heh, of course I remember." Kang Xian smiled. "However, his understanding of these things is not true. I don't know what kind of legendary stories he read. At that time, I told Qin Gong that although he was mature in many matters, he was quite energetic in this matter. However, with his skills, it wouldn't be strange if he wanted to learn something from his sect. Now it seems that he has really learned something. But in general, after listening to the details of the assassination a few days ago, the most admirable thing about Liheng is his determination. "
"That's right. However, Old Master should still remember that he once asked about Song Xian and the assassin's situation at that time … "
"I don't believe that he is related to this matter."
"I also find it hard to believe. However, this is what I thought after listening to Chen Feng today. Chen Feng did not know that he was not investigating the assassination of Song Xian, but the disappearance of an official named Gu Yanzhen. "
Kang Xian thought for a while. "Gu Yanzhen … I have met him several times. He is quite talented. Has he graduated from high school?"
"Last year, he made up for the vacancy and returned to Jiangning to visit a friend in March and April. He was scheduled to be appointed as the Leping County Magistrate in July, but he disappeared after leaving Jiangning in June. Later, his and his servants' corpses were found outside the city. There was also a family with the surname Yang that was killed. At the same time, several servants in Gu Yanzhen's family were also killed. It seemed that they knew something and wanted to silence them. The one who killed them was the female assassin who assassinated Song Xian. At that time, it was believed that Gu Yanzhen's death was related to the female assassin. At that time, Chen Feng found something suspicious, but the higher-ups could not catch the assassin. They could only conclude the case hastily. As there were not many clues, they could not continue the investigation. "
"How did this matter involve Liheng?"
"At that time, the family that died with Gu Yanzhen were not kind people. The two brothers, Yang Yi and Yang Heng, were famous for their ruthlessness in Jiangning. Ordinary small- to medium-sized gangs did not dare to provoke them. Yang Yi had two sons who had grown up and were rumored to be quite skilled. He also had a wife and a family of five. This family usually doesn't do small things, but it's said that every once in a while, they would take on some kidnappings and extortion business. The government hasn't been able to convict them, so they probably have a lot of murder cases on their hands. At that time, the most likely speculation is that this family accepted a job from Gu Yanzhen and kidnapped someone in the city … "
When Lu Agui said this, Kang Xian suddenly snorted. "Since he is an official of the imperial court, how could he collude with these bandits?!"
"... It is difficult to find out who they kidnapped. The most likely person is someone that Master knows. It is that Takeshi's daughter, Nie Yunzhu, Miss Nie."
The room was silent for a while. Kang Xian was probably digesting this information and also connected the matter with Ning Yi. Then, Lu Agui continued.
"It is said that Gu Yanzhen had some relationship with Miss Nie, who was still in Goldwind Brothel, when he was in Jiangning. When he returned to Jiangning after high school, he could not forget Miss Nie. However, Miss Nie had already turned over a new leaf …"
"Humph, I am also aware of the name of that scholar Gu Hong. I believe that there are quite a number of people in the brothel who have quite a deep relationship with him. However, it seems that he has good foresight in choosing Nie Yunzhu. Although this girl Yunzhu came from a brothel, her character and conduct are quite good."
"That is so. According to what I know, the relationship between Miss Nie and Young Master Ning was not shallow. But even so, I am afraid that Gu Yanzhen was still somewhat reluctant to part with Miss Nie. It is said that he once asked for her hand in marriage on the street and was slapped in the face. At that time, Chen Feng made a conjecture based on Gu Yanzhen's past actions. He felt that the person whom Gu Yanzhen asked the Yang Clan brothers to kidnap might be Miss Nie. However, after investigation, Miss Nie was not missing at that time. So he also investigated the men who had a relationship with Miss Nie, but did not find anything. "
"… The Yang Clan brothers kidnapped Liheng?" Needless to say, Kang Xian had already understood this conjecture. "What happened next? You said that the Yang Clan brothers were all killed?"
"None of the five of them were spared."
"… This happened in which month last year?"
"In June."
"That is impossible." Kang Xian shook his head. "In May, Liheng also asked about Kung Fu. At that time, he was clearly a weak scholar. The assassination of Song Xian also happened in May. Even if he really found some Kung Fu master at that time, or even directly worshiped the female assassin as his master, his Kung Fu was not very good. How could he have mastered Kung Fu in a month … Oh, if the female assassin killed the whole family, and then killed Gu Yanzhen, it is possible … "
Kang Xian's conjecture was naturally reliable. But then, Lu Agui denied it. "But the strange thing is, the death of the Yang Clan brothers and Gu Yanzhen is very likely not the work of some Kung Fu master. According to the results of Chen Feng's investigation at that time, it is very likely that a disadvantaged person killed the Yang Clan family, and at the same time, killed Gu Yanzhen and one of his guards … a total of seven people."
Zhou Pei, who was outside the window, had already widened her eyes. She hid here to listen to these things. She did not expect that her master could be involved in this kind of thing. Sure enough, not long after, the two people in the room also made a conjecture.
"The one who did it was Liheng?"
"I think it is possible, but it is very difficult to reconstruct the course of events now …"
"Then what does Chen Feng think?"
"On that day, a person was kidnapped by the Yang Clan brothers. This family was famous for being murderers. Four men and one woman were all killed by the disadvantaged person. If the person who was kidnapped was Young Master Ning, he did not even know Kung Fu at that time. The reason why Chen Feng made such a conjecture is that after killing the Yang Clan family, the person was also seriously injured. However, the person made a choice at that time. He stayed near the residence of the Yang Clan brothers and did not leave. Instead, he set up some traps and spent a lot of time waiting for Gu Yanzhen, the mastermind, to come … "
Kang Xian nodded. "… Cruel and merciless, cutting the weeds and eliminating the roots."
"There are some traces left at the scene, indicating that when the person stayed in the nearby forest, he vomited twice at the same place and chewed a lot of bitter leaves. This shows that he was seriously injured at that time, and his body may have been in constant pain, causing him to vomit. In order to persist until the mastermind came, he chewed leaves to stay awake … This kind of thing is not something an ordinary person can do. I think it would be difficult for me to do it in that situation. Most importantly, since he had already killed the Yang Clan family and was seriously injured, the best choice for an ordinary person would be to leave first … "
When Lu Agui said these words, Zhou Pei, who was outside the window, opened her mouth slightly. She was shocked by the meaning of these words. Kidnapped by murderers, killed the kidnappers' family, seriously injured, and sat in the forest chewing leaves to relieve the pain. Coupled with the image of the young master in her mind, she did not know how to feel at that moment. Did her master really do such a thing? In fact, now that she thought about it, she felt that … it was very possible. That master, perhaps, could really do it.
"The feeling of being stared at from behind is very uncomfortable. This kind of mentality is the foundation of a person who does great things …" Kang Xian said, and then there was a surge of understanding in his words. "Oh, yes … his hand was burned and his bones were broken, but he did not say much at that time …"
Lu Agui nodded. "Young Master Ning disappeared for a few days inexplicably. When he came back, he said that he was injured while working for a friend. Since then, his hand has been wrapped in bandages, and it did not recover until the New Year. Chen Feng did not know about this, and I only remembered it when he mentioned it. In this way, it makes sense. "
"Of course, we can't let that Chen Feng know." Kang Xian said, and then paused. "This matter … there is no evidence?"
"Actually, I am just guessing. Maybe it is a coincidence. That Chen Feng also discovered the relationship between Young Master Ning and Miss Nie these few days, so he was tempted to investigate it again. I am afraid that it will not be easy to bring it up. "
"It will not be easy. Whether it is true or not, we can't let this matter be brought up. The imperial court ordered an official to hire a killer to kidnap. That Gu Yanzhen himself deserves to die, and the Yang Clan naturally deserved to die, but …" Kang Xian said, and then stopped. "Oh, these few days, I have found it strange. On the day of the assassination, although Liheng's actions were more witty, his skills actually became more agile and powerful. He did not live up to the name of 'Bloody Hand Butcher'. Really amazing … Well done. Ah Gui, you handle this matter. That Chen Feng … Can you persuade him? "
"He has always been investigating, but it's just a habit of being a constable. He's not a pedantic person. Moreover, as long as we tell him about Young Master Ning's proposal for disaster relief, he would know what to do."
"That's good. I heard from you that this person is quite capable. Since you are familiar with him, see what kind of ambition he has as an official. Since he is a capable person, think of a way to find a better position in the Jiangning Prefecture and find a way to move up. Anyway, most of the people in the top positions are people who do not have a job. Don't let a talent be buried. "
Hearing that this person was reasonable and could be communicated with, Kang Xian spoke in a friendly manner. If what Lu Agui said was that this person was pedantic and would do anything for justice, then what this old man was going to do would probably not be a good thing. "Yes," Lu Agui said and nodded in agreement. Then, they heard the door open.
After hearing these words, Zhou Pei thought about it and was still shocked. At this moment, she hurriedly got up and wanted to run away. However, after squatting for too long, her body moved and she fell on her butt. She quickly used her hands and feet to crawl to the side. Then, she heard the voice of "Little Princess" from Lu Agui.
The little girl's head drooped. She knew that it was useless to run. Then, Kang Xian's voice sounded in the room. He was not too surprised and only said, "Xiao Pei, come in."
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