There was a bridge on the road leading from Vermilion Bird Street to the Holy World Palace. Ordinary civilians could only stop here, and only officials with official duties could cross it.
Since one had to cross this bridge to get to the Imperial Secretariat, he would have to climb over the eaves and walk on the walls, which was an unusual route.
To avoid trouble, Yan Li took a detour. After crossing the bridge, he continued to walk forward until he reached the gate of the Holy World Palace, and to the right was where the Imperial Secretariat was located.
However, the main office of the Imperial Secretariat was the office, and Yan Li's destination was the back office, so he had to take a detour.
He used the Judicial Department's waist token to avoid two rounds of interrogations and took a shortcut in the narrow alley. Suddenly, a man ran toward him, startling Yan Li. He immediately recognized the man as the capital governor, Zhang Huanfa. His heart skipped a beat, and he cupped his hands in obeisance from a distance and said with a smile, "Lord Zhang, I'm Yan Li. Do you still remember me? Your 'care' for me that day can be said to be unforgettable. I tossed and turned, unable to sleep at night, thinking about how to 'repay' you. "
As soon as Zhang Huanfa saw Yan Li, his eyes suddenly became piercingly cold. He said, "I'm working on a case, get out of the way!"
"What a coincidence." Yan Li smiled and took out his Judicial Department waist token, waving it. "I'm also working on a case. I wonder if Lord Zhang has seen a suspect wearing a mask?"
"No!" Zhang Huanfa suppressed his anger and stepped forward, trying to pass by Yan Li.
"Lord Zhang, please wait." Yan Li moved sideways and blocked in front of him. He said with a smile, "I clearly saw a suspect wearing a mask pass by here. Why did Lord Zhang deliberately say that he didn't see it? Are you covering up for the suspect? "
Yan Li's face was cold, and he leaned forward slightly. He stared at him and said, "Or is Lord Zhang the suspect?"
Zhang Huanfa's expression changed, and he said sternly, "Yan Li! Not to mention that you're a robber, even if you have a clean background, you can't slander an official of the imperial court. If you dare to speak rudely again, I'll immediately kill you to respect the laws of the imperial court! "
"Really?" Yan Li said indifferently, "Then why don't we discuss this in front of His Majesty? I'm enforcing the law impartially, but in Lord Zhang's mouth, I'm slandering an official of the imperial court. Lord Zhang is of high status and power. You can say whatever you want to say. I naturally have no right to stop you, but …"
"Shut up!" Zhang Huanfa knew in his heart that there would be no end to this fight. Maybe the other party was just trying to stall for time, so his figure flashed and he passed over the top of Yan Li's head and dashed away.
Yan Li looked at his receding figure and finally confirmed that he was the killer.
Then, he frowned slightly. Zhang Huanfa was the brother-in-law of the Martial God. How could he be bribed by the underworld? Or could it be that Martial God Wang Ba was also from the underworld?
As the pillar of the imperial court, Martial God Wang Ba, who had resisted the invasion of Western Liang for ten years, was also an undercover agent of the underworld. If he wanted to, he could destroy the entire empire in an instant.
However, Yan Li did not quite believe it. If the underworld could destroy the empire in an instant, why would they need to hide?
Right, the young lady was not in Zhang Huanfa's hands. She must have failed. No wonder she was in such a hurry, as if she was fleeing. Come to think of it, it had been at least four hours since he asked Tang Sanghua to inform on him. The fugitive from Black Mountain might have already fallen into the hands of the Judicial Department.
Thinking of this, he smiled coldly. He was no longer in a hurry and strolled over slowly.
Who would have thought that when he arrived at the Minister's Mansion, he would see that the gate was crowded with people. Upon closer inspection, he discovered that there were more than ten fully armed guards standing at the gate with their swords drawn. The Judicial Department, which had always been unbridled and unscrupulous, was blocked outside.
Yan Li's eyes were sharp. He saw Lianhai Changjin and the others in the crowd and walked over. "What's going on?"
"Why are you so late!" Ma Guanshan said in a low voice, "I heard that the fugitive from Black Mountain is hiding in the Minister's Mansion's dungeon."
"I'm asking, why don't you go in and arrest him?" Yan Li rolled his eyes.
"They've been blocked." Ma Guanshan shrugged and pointed at the guards.
Yan Li said, "Will the Judicial Department be afraid of these guards?"
Lianhai Changjin smiled bitterly. "Brother Yan, you may not know this, but these people are the elites of my Personal Camp. They were originally assigned to the Minister's Mansion for emergencies. Only the Holy Emperor and the Minister can mobilize them. Why would they listen to the Judicial Department?"
Yan Li raised his eyebrows. "Why does Ye Shiqing seem to know why we're here?"
"Exactly. The person who reported the case didn't mention this." Ma Guanshan looked like he was watching a good show.
"Report? Wasn't it Tang Sanghua who reported it? "Yan Li was confused.
"Her?" Ma Guanshan said impatiently. "I haven't seen her yet. The person who reported the case was the Cabinet Master of the Xiao Pavilion, Li Jiming."
"That bitch!" Yan Li was furious. He knew that she had her concerns, but because of her concerns, the Judicial Department was a step too late. They were unexpectedly blocked outside the door. He didn't need to think to know that it was Zhang Huanfa's doing.
If they delayed any longer, the fugitive might be transferred somewhere else. Just as he was about to push forward and think of a way to break through the door, he suddenly thought, "That's not right. The Judicial Department is blocked outside the door. Why didn't Zhang Huanfa take the fugitive with him? Where is he going in such a hurry? "
Observing Li Yong from afar, he found that although his face was gloomy, he didn't seem to be in a hurry. Obviously, he wasn't sure that the fugitive was inside.
Since that was the case, they could easily set up a trap.
Unless, something unexpected happened.
Yan Li slightly narrowed his eyes, suppressed his impetuous mood, and quietly observed the situation.
He calmed down, but Li Yong became more and more impatient. He shouted, "Where is Ye Shiqing? If he doesn't come out, don't blame me for forcing my way in! "
The Emperor's personal guards looked at each other, and one of them respectfully said, "Daren Li, the Minister said that there was a murder case in the residence. He has already sent someone to report it to the capital's magistrate. If there is anything else, they can only let Daren Li enter the residence after the murder case is investigated. Otherwise, I'm afraid you will be treated as an accomplice!"
Hearing this, Li Yong was so angry that he laughed. He waved his hand, "You dare to deliberately delay me? All of you are accomplices. Arrest them all!"
Lan Yu and the others had long been impatient. Once the order was given, they rushed forward and detained all the guards.
"Brother Li, why are you so angry?" At this time, the door creaked open and Ye Shiqing walked out slowly with a smile on his face.
Li Yong said in a strange tone, "Daren Ye, someone reported that you are harboring a fugitive from Black Mountain, and now you are preventing us from searching. It seems that this is true. If we report you to His Majesty, I'm afraid that Daren Ye will have to bear the consequences!"
"That is absolutely impossible." Ye Shiqing smiled, "If Brother Li had listened to one side of the story, you would have already offended this residence. Therefore, Brother Li has some misgivings. You are not sure if the information is true or false."
"Humph, less nonsense. Get out of the way, or this seat will personally search!" Li Yong's eyes revealed an ominous glint.
"Then please." Ye Shiqing's smile didn't change, and he gracefully stepped aside.
Li Yong waved his hand, and the Judicial Department's generals rushed in like hungry tigers pouncing on their prey.
Yan Li didn't act impulsively. At this moment, he was certain that the fugitive was definitely not in the dungeon.
After everyone had entered, he leisurely walked to the door, cupped his hands toward Ye Shiqing, and said, "Student Yan Li pays his respects to Minister Ye."
Ye Shiqing was confronting Li Yong. Only now did he notice him. He turned his head and nodded with a smile, "So you are Qing 'er's classmate, Yan Li. You are well-known."
"I dare not, I dare not." Yan Li said with a smile, "Just now I heard the bodyguard say that there was a murder in the mansion. May I ask Your Excellency what is going on?"
Ye Shiqing smiled, "There was indeed a murder in the mansion. The time should be at three in the morning. It seems that Brother Li doesn't believe it. Why don't I take you two to have a look? Please."
Li Yong glanced at Yan Li, said nothing, and followed.
Normally, Yan Li wouldn't be in the limelight to protect himself. However, he didn't expect that he would be warned by Li Yong's eyes after just a few words.
It seemed that this person's tolerance was limited. He was extremely keen on power and wouldn't allow others to show off in front of the Emperor.
But there was no other way. Only he knew some inside information, and it wasn't suitable for him to say it. He could only resist.
Now that he knew, he was on guard against Li Yong.
The three arrived at the scene of the murder. Yan Li carefully examined every detail in the room, and finally went to check the corpse. He found that the corpse was completely stiff, and the livor mortis was spreading rapidly, almost covering the whole body.
Li Yong looked at him and said, "I didn't expect that you would learn to investigate cases in just a few months in the Academy. What did you see? "
Yan Li stretched out his finger and pressed down on the corpse's eyelid. He suddenly had an idea, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly. He said, "Reporting to Your Excellency, I think that the murderer should still be in the mansion."
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