Qin Fang told him what had happened. Chu Xiu immediately felt that something was wrong because everything was too coincidental.
Fang Zhengyuan had just said that he wanted to investigate the Jiang Family, but he was killed in the blink of an eye. Chu Xiu would never believe that there was nothing fishy about this.
Since Chu Xiu could easily see through it, the other martial arts forces in the Jianzhou Prefecture should also be able to see through it. That was why they felt that the Jianzhou Prefecture Prefecture Inspector Hall was just so-so. It was all bark and no bite. Not only could they not find anything, but a dignified Inspector had lost his life here.
Chu Xiu frowned and said, "Since there are so many suspicious points, why didn't the higher-ups send someone to investigate?"
Qin Fang smiled bitterly and said, "Of course they sent someone to investigate, but it was not Lord Wei Jiuduan personally. It was just a Jianghu constable sent by the Guanxi Torture Hall branch to investigate. They didn't investigate the Jiang Family, but only Lord Fang's injuries. They didn't find anything unusual. In fact, although we found something wrong, we didn't find anything unusual."
Chu Xiu knocked on the table and said, "The Jiang Family is such a big suspect, but they didn't investigate them. What's going on? Are the Jianghu constables sent by the higher-ups inferior to you? "
Qin Fang coughed and said, "During the Penal Officer's birthday, the Jiang Family once presented a jade Buddha statue. It was made of the Heart-clearing Warm Jade, a specialty of the Chu Land. It was extremely precious and could help a martial artist to quickly calm down during seclusion. The Penal Officer liked it very much, so he specially ordered us not to investigate the Jiang Family before we have absolute evidence, lest we make a big fuss."
A strange look appeared in Chu Xiu's eyes. This was blatant bribery. He seemed to have some understanding of his immediate superior's character.
Chu Xiu said in a low voice, "Has the Penal Officer's character always been like this?"
At this moment, Du Guangzhong sighed and said, "Of course not. In the past, when Lord Chu Kuangge was around, the Disciplinary Officer wouldn't do this. Later, when Lord Guan Siyu became the Hall Master, orders were strictly enforced. The Disciplinary Officer didn't dare to do this.
It was just that in recent years, the Disciplinary Officer was getting on in years and was about to retire, so he had to find a way out for himself. That was why … he had amassed so much wealth.
When Lord Fang Zhengyuan was the Patrol Inspector, he was a little too stiff. Not only did he not give any benefits to the Disciplinary Officer, he even gave some worthless calligraphy and paintings to the Disciplinary Officer for his birthday. He had long lost the Disciplinary Officer's favor.
Wei Hanshan, the Inspector of the Shang Prefecture, which is right next to the Jian Prefecture, is now in charge of not only the Shang Prefecture but also the Chen Prefecture because he knows how to please the Disciplinary Officer. He is equivalent to the Inspector of these two places.
Furthermore, this time, it was you who was sent by the higher-ups to be the Jian Prefecture's Patrol Envoy. If you hadn't come, I heard that Wei Hanshan would still be collecting treasures and preparing to persuade the Disciplinary Officer to let him manage the Jian Prefecture's affairs as well. "
Chu Xiu thought about it. He seemed to have some impression of Wei Hanshan. He was very arrogant and obviously did not put him, the new Patrol Inspector, in his eyes. His attitude was not good.
However, from the looks of it, it was probably because Chu Xiu was in his way.
"The Disciplinary Officer has gone overboard. Isn't the main hall going to do something about it?"
Du Guangzhong gritted his teeth and said, "Official Chu, these words are actually a little taboo, but it doesn't matter now.
In the early years, when Lord Guan Siyu had just taken control of the Guanzhong torture room, the entire Guanzhong torture room was absolutely strict. No one dared to make a mistake.
In recent years, although the Guanzhong torture room has become more and more powerful, Lord Guan Siyu has been a little slack. His superiors follow suit. Even the main hall is like this, not to mention the subordinates.
All of this is because of that woman! Ever since Lord Guan Siyu married that woman, his actions have become more and more incomprehensible. Femme fatale, Lord Guan is no longer the Lord Guan of the past! "
Du Guangzhong's tone carried some resentment.
He was a veteran of the Guanzhong torture room. He had experienced the era of Chu Kuangge and the early days of the Guanzhong torture room's rise. He missed that period of time very much.
But now, the Guanzhong torture room had changed. It had changed so much that he didn't even recognize it. He himself had also changed. Even he, who didn't dare to be greedy, had conspired with Wu Siping to withhold the tax revenue under the bewitchment of Wu Siping.
Liu Chengli, who was at the side, shouted in a low voice, "Old Du! Are you crazy? You dare to say anything! If you say this outside, you won't be the only one in trouble. You'll even implicate us! "
Du Guangzhong said lightly, "I've wanted to say this for a long time, but I'm not an idiot. Of course, I won't say this outside."
Chu Xiu waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about it. We're all on the same side now. Of course, I won't say it outside."
As he said this, Chu Xiu couldn't help but think of Guan Siyu's wife, Mei Qinglian. That extremely seductive woman.
However, Chu Xiu had seen Guan Siyu before. She was decisive and had a clear mind. Just from the way she talked and behaved, this chief of the Guanzhong torture room wasn't an idiot who would be bewitched by a woman.
Chu Xiu wasn't interested in the secrets of important figures for the time being. He only said to Du Guangzhong and the other two, "Come with me to the Jiang family tomorrow."
Du Guangzhong said in surprise, "Official Chu wants to investigate the death of Da Guanzhong?"
Chu Xiu said lightly, "I have nothing to do with Fang Zhengyuan. Why would I investigate that?
Moreover, this matter has already been decided by the Disciplinary Officer. Even if I find evidence and go to the Disciplinary Officer to reverse the verdict, it will only be a slap to the Disciplinary Officer's face.
However, the one who started the trouble had to be the one who started it. Since the Jianzhou Patrol Hall suffered a loss at the hands of the Jiang Family, we naturally have to get it back from the Jiang Family. Moreover, our Patrol Hall also needs some new sources of income.
Not to mention the danger of being blackmailed by others, we won't be able to get much money. It's not worth it. "
Du Guangzhong and the other two looked at each other and didn't say anything.
Now that they had expressed their allegiance to Chu Xiu, they would naturally do whatever Chu Xiu said. Of course, that was unless they were going to die.
If Chu Xiu really wanted them to die, they naturally wouldn't foolishly charge forward.
The next morning, Chu Xiu brought Du Guangzhong and the other two, as well as some accompanying constables to the Jiang family.
The Jiang family was located in a small city called Qi City. This small city used to be a large villa owned by the Qi family. Later on, the Qi family was destroyed, and the small villa was occupied by many outsiders. In the end, it developed into a small city.
The Jiang family's strength was considered to be at the top of the Jianzhou Prefecture. The Great Ancestor of the Jiang family had the strength of the Three Flower Realm at One's Prominence. However, because he was old, he no longer cared about the family's affairs. He spent all his time cultivating in the inner house. The position of the family leader had already been handed over, and the family's affairs had also been handed over to the next generation.
After arriving in Qi City, Liu Chengli introduced, "Sir, the Jiang family has a strong foundation in the Jianzhou Prefecture, especially in this Qi City. The Jiang family has been in business for several generations. It's even called Jiang Bancheng, which means that half of the business in Qi City belongs to the Jiang family."
Chu Xiu asked, "Is there anyone in the inspector's office in Qi City?"
Liu Chengli was a little embarrassed as he said, "There is, but there's only an Innate Stage constable and a few ordinary constables. Usually, they're only in charge of petty theft and the like. Their words are basically useless when it comes to important matters."
The Jianghu constable in charge of Qi City happened to be Liu Chengli's subordinate, which was why he seemed a little embarrassed.
Chu Xiu didn't mind and said, "Go to the Jiang family."
At this time, in the Jiang family, the Jiang family leader, Jiangxi Chen, was sitting in the main seat, listening to the servant's report with a puzzled look in his eyes. Obviously, he didn't expect the new inspector to come to the Jiang family at this time.
The expression of an old man below him changed a little as he said, "Master, is this new inspector here to investigate the matter of the previous inspector, Fang Zhengyuan?
Back then, I advised you that the Jiang family was so careful and didn't leave any evidence behind. If Fang Zhengyuan wants to investigate, just let him. Moreover, we've been filial to the Disciplinary Officer. When the time comes, just let the Disciplinary Officer put pressure on him.
"But you didn't listen and insisted on plotting against Fang Zhengyuan. You colluded with the 'Blood Emptiness Sword' Han Rang to kill Fang Zhengyuan. Great, now you've left something that can be used against you. Killing an inspector of the Guanzhong Torture Room, if this is discovered, it'll be a crime punishable by the annihilation of the entire family!"
Jiangxi Chen looked at the elder in disgust. Everything about the Jiang family was good, except for these old things who were always greedy for power and talked nonsense here.
These elders were of the same generation as the Jiang family's Great Ancestor. In the end, the Great Ancestor had gone into closed-door cultivation and didn't care about the family's affairs, but these old fellows were still a hindrance here.
Before Jiangxi Chen could say anything, a Jiang family martial artist in his forties stood up and snorted coldly. "Let's investigate then! The Guanxi Torture Hall branch has already concluded that it was just an accident. Han Rang has also completely left Guanzhong, and even Fang Zhengyuan's corpse has been cremated. What can this new inspector find out?
Moreover, during Lord Wei's birthday celebration, our Jiang family took out one-fifth of our family's assets to create that Heart Warming Jade Buddha statue. It won't be so easy for this new inspector to touch our Jiang family!
On the other hand, if the few of you panic and lose your composure, you'll be causing trouble for our Jiang family! "
This person was Jiangxi Chen's younger half-brother, Jiang Yao. He had been on Jiangxi Chen's side since he was young. Now that he saw these elders' fearful expressions, he couldn't help but feel angry.
The elder shouted sternly, "You brat! How dare you speak to I like this? Do you still have any respect for the rules? Do you have any respect for your seniors? "
Jiangxi Chen waved his hand and said, "Alright, stop arguing. Why are you arguing when you haven't even seen the person? Go invite the new inspector in. Our Jiang family has been in Jianzhou for nearly three hundred years. What's there to be afraid of here with our foundation? At most, we'll just deal with whatever comes our way. "
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