Jiang Wang knew that the "Zhang Yong" who had just died was not a descendant of the Phoenix Fairy Zhang family.
The blue plate of the city's inspection office had enough means to prove that this "Zhang Yong" was not the same "Zhang Yong" as he knew it. He did not need any clues to prove that this "Zhang Yong" was not the real "Zhang Yong".
But who would believe it?
Before today, Zhang Yong was still the only surviving bloodline of the Phoenix Immortal Zhang Clan. He had obtained an opportunity in the Heavenly Palace Secret Realm and followed the Prince of Great Qi, Jiang Wuqi. He worked diligently and diligently, wanting to restore the glory of his ancestors.
After today, and it was precisely after doing such a thing, the city's inspection office suddenly announced that he wasn't the real Zhang Yong.
No matter how good the evidence was, it was hard to convince people.
Therefore, the person who died in the Nine Return Temple was still Zhang Yong regardless of whether he was the real Zhang Yong or not.
Before he died, he left a blood letter on the statue of the Nine Return Temple.
He used the identity of "Zhang Yong" to cry to the ancestors of the Zhang family.
This was the blood and tears of the descendants of the country's meritorious officials against the Qi court!
Who is this, the heavens?!
This was obviously related to Cui Ju's assassination of the Qi emperor!
First, there was the Xia assassin who assassinated the Qi emperor at the "Master's Ceremony" under the cover of Qi's forces.
Later, there was the descendant of a meritorious official who died in the temple. After scolding the Qi emperor for mistreating meritorious officials, he was addicted to women and rewarded the Gao family.
If one only looked at these two things, it was like the Qi emperor had lost his virtue, the Qi court's rule was unstable, and the domestic situation was unstable.
If it was not handled well …
People's hearts were different!
When he saw the contents of the blood letter, the Rank Four Blue Medal Constable Ma Xiong's expression changed drastically. He immediately covered the statue with the purple robe and turned around, "No one is allowed to come in! Lock the National Guard Hall and don't let anyone in! "
This scene should indeed be blocked, but there was no point in doing so.
Jiang Wang looked around silently. The Blue Medal Constables who had rushed in and the guards of the imperial ancestral temple were still gathering …
They came in and quickly left.
Today's scene would definitely spread.
Even if these people kept their mouths shut, the power behind Cui Ju and "Zhang Yong" would definitely spread the news of what happened in the Ninth Return Temple to the world.
He would not let such a tragic death of "Zhang Yong" become meaningless.
It was just that Jiang Wang, who happened to be there at the same time, would inevitably be a little troublesome …
The other Blue Medal Bailiffs left, but it was not convenient for him to leave.
As the last person who communicated with "Zhang Yong" before his death, many people wanted to know what Jiang Wang had heard and seen.
Of course, this included Ma Xiong.
He glanced at the statue covered by the purple robe with lingering fear, as if he was looking at some prehistoric beast.
His years of experience in handling cases allowed him to quickly suppress his emotions. He vigilantly glanced at the censer, the altar, and the entire temple. After confirming that there were no other clues for the time being, he looked at Jiang Wang.
"Why is Constable Jiang here?" he asked.
Although they had interacted before, they got along pretty well. But at this moment, Ma Xiong clearly wanted to do things by the book — and he had to.
But at this moment, Jiang Wang suddenly thought of another problem.
Cui Ju's assassination of the Emperor and Zhang Yong's crying temple. The power behind the scenes had made two moves in a row, both trying to break the rule of the Qi Emperor. This move was enough to set off monstrous waves, and it indeed shocked him on the spot.
But in fact, there was a very important question.
That was … why did Ma Xiong appear here with people?
The answer was obvious. He had followed Zhang Yong here.
The most important task of the entire city inspection office was to investigate the case of Cui Ju's assassination of the Emperor.
Cui Ju was on the list of candidates for the Yellow River Meeting. From the Political Affairs Hall to the Lightning Prison Army, there were too many places to investigate.
Countless Blue Medal Bailiffs had been working non-stop these two days on the case.
And now, it was obvious that they had found some connection between Zhang Yong and Cui Ju through Ma Xiong. They even had some evidence. Otherwise, he would not have brought people directly into the Imperial Ancestral Temple.
This could also explain why Zhang Yong no longer hid in front of Jiang Wang. Because he could not hide anymore. Just as he said, if he revealed even a single strand of hair, he would be caught by others.
However, the other important aspect of this problem was that Zhang Yong … was previously a subordinate of the Longevity Palace Master, Jiang Wuqi.
Cui Ju could be on the list of candidates for the Yellow River Meeting because Zhang Yong had used the power of the Longevity Palace to help him …
In this way, the fire of Cui Ju's assassination of the Emperor. It was actually the first to burn Jiang Wuqi.
This was the Eleventh Prince of Da Qi, who was called "the most similar to the current Emperor" and was indeed especially favored by the Qi Emperor!
Jiang Wuqi was one of the most promising candidates for the throne. He had a certain foundation in the Qi political circle, and the power of the Longevity Palace was not inferior to any of the princes and princesses.
Once he was involved in the case of Cui Ju's assassination of the Emperor …
What would happen next was simply unimaginable!
This was a terrifying storm. No one knew how many people would die, and how many families would perish!
Jiang Wang composed himself and replied, "Before the Yellow River Meeting, I specially came to the Imperial Ancestral Temple to worship, hoping to inherit the heroic spirit of Da Qi's martyrs."
This was indeed the truth, and there was nothing to hide.
Ma Xiong asked again, "You came to worship at the Ninth Return Marquis' shrine?"
Jiang Wang said truthfully, "I first went to the shrine of the first Marquis of Bowang, and then to the shrine of the first Marquis of Guicheng before coming here. After all, the first Marquis of Nine Return and the first Marquis of Guicheng were heroes. "
"You made an appointment with the person who just died to worship here?" Ma Xiong asked.
In this kind of semi-public occasion, he refused to refer to him as Zhang Yong. From now on, he would not recognize this person's identity. Although he was a fourth-class Blue Medal who had climbed up step by step from the bottom, he was very clear that they had no choice but to recognize Zhang Yong's identity.
But the attitude of the Capital Inspection Office had to be shown.
Of course, Jiang Wang also recognized it, because he was now also in the Blue Medal system.
So he did not mention the two words "Zhang Yong". He only shook his head and said, "We did not have any contact beforehand. After the martial arts competition in front of the palace, I did not step out of the Xiashan Villa. It was a sudden idea that I came here today to worship. This is all verifiable. "
"You were the only one present when he died. What happened to you before we arrived? " Ma Xiong flashed the image-recording stone in his hand. "Your explanation to me now will be completely recorded. Don't worry about me deliberately distorting it."
Jiang Wang shook his head. "I also have a Blue Medal at my waist. I should help the Beiya restore the truth. But … "
He glanced at Ma Xiong. "Shouldn't we discuss this matter in detail in front of the adults? After all, there is only you and me here. "
His meaning was very clear. I am also a fourth-class Blue Medal Constable. We are of the same rank! And I have not committed any crime. It is not appropriate for you to interrogate me alone.
It was not that he suspected Ma Xiong of anything, but at this sensitive time, he had to be cautious.
The two major events of Cui Ju assassinating the monarch and Zhang Yong weeping at the Temple had already demonstrated the strength of the power behind the scenes.
Ma Xiong's pursuit of Zhang Yong to this point did not seem to be a problem. And in their previous contact, his performance was also very normal.
But who knew?
Cui Ju was able to participate in the "Ceremony of the Great Master", which was much cleaner and more innocent!
As for whether the image-recording stone was reliable … it was just a matter of listening.
Even the Great Oath of the Heart Demon was not reliable. How could he count on a dead object?
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(I am a day behind, but the extension scheduled for February has finally been paid.
I will work harder in March!
So I beg for monthly votes!)
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