Trial Department.

Principal office.

Pan Fu hurriedly walked in, looking a little nervous, with a figure following not far behind him.

"Sir, someone is coming from the East Palace."

Pan Fu quickly came to Wu Yong, the head of the Criminal Trial Department, cupped his hands, glanced behind him, and whispered.

Hearing Pan Fu's words, Wu Yong was stunned and looked up at the door.

At this time, the figure following Pan Fu followed closely and walked in.

"Master Wu."

The visitor glanced at Wu Yong, raised his hand and said, it is Xiao Qi who was ordered to come to inquire about the case!

"It turns out to be Commander Xiao, please take a seat."

Wu Yong stood up, returned the salute with his hands, and greeted him with a smile.

"No need."

"Master Wu has worked hard on the case, so I don't want to disturb you. I am here to ask Master Wu on the order of His Highness the Crown Prince. Since Guo Heng is dead, is there any new progress in the case?"

Xiao Qi waved his hand and asked slowly.

"All right."

"Guo Heng's death was indeed caught off guard, but I feel that the case may not be as simple as imagined. I think that the reason why Guo Heng hanged himself was to cover up something."

"I have sent people to Taiping Prefecture, Zhenjiang Prefecture, and Beiping City to temporarily arrest the people related to this case pending trial. We may be able to get some new clues from their mouths."

Wu Yong smiled and said clearly.

After listening to Wu Yong's words, Xiao Qi couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, and a complicated look flashed in his eyes.

"In this case, I wish Mr. Wu all the best and the case will be closed as soon as possible."

"His Royal Highness, like His Majesty, is also very concerned about the progress of this case. He hopes Lord Wu will go all out. The entire Ming Dynasty is watching Lord Wu."

Xiao Qi cupped his hands and said slowly.

"Thank you!"

"Commander Xiao, please go back and tell His Highness the Crown Prince that I will do my best!"

Wu Yong returned the salute and said firmly.

Immediately, Xiao Qi agreed and left the Interrogation Department.

But as soon as Xiao Qi left, Wu Yong's expression suddenly became solemn, and he couldn't help but began to pace, frowning.

"What's the matter, sir?"

Pan Fu hesitated for a moment, then slowly came closer and asked doubtfully.

"Jiu'anhou should be the crown prince's talent, right?"

Wu Yong put his hands behind his back, paced, and said thoughtfully.

"According to rumors, although Marquis Jiu'an is very close to both the Crown Prince and King Yan, it is more likely that he is already the Crown Prince."

Pan Fu hesitated for a moment and said slowly.

"But why do I think their attitudes towards this case are completely different?!"

Wu Yong stopped and asked with a solemn expression, both asking Pan Fu and himself.

"Completely different?!"

Pan Fu was stunned for a moment, a little confused.

"The prince specially sent Xiao Qi to investigate the case and told me to go all out, but Hu Fei seemed more like he wanted to hinder my investigation."

"Guo Heng suddenly hanged himself and died. It was strange in the first place. I always felt that Hu Fei was trying to hide something and didn't want me to find out something."

Wu Yong thought for a moment and said slowly.

"My lord, do you think this case may involve Marquis Jiu'an?!"

When Pan Fu heard this, he couldn't help but asked in surprise.

"have no idea."

"In short, this case is full of doubts. I have to think carefully about it."

"It's okay. You can go down first. I want to be alone for a while."

Wu Yong shook his head and said thoughtfully.

"yes."

Pan Fu agreed and slowly stepped back.

Wu Yong frowned and began to pace slowly in the office again.

...

Under night.

The lanterns are on.

Prime Minister's Mansion.

In the backyard pavilion, Hu Fei was sitting alone on a bench, drinking tea quietly.

Not long after, Pei Jie came quickly and appeared in the backyard. After seeing Hu Fei in the pavilion, he quickly came closer.

"Master, Wu Yong has not given up the investigation. He has sent people to Taiping Mansion, Zhenjiang Mansion, and Beiping City to arrest people!"

Pei Jie bowed his hands and said respectfully.

After discovering that someone from the Interrogation Department had left Beijing, Pei Jie immediately sent people to follow them secretly, and finally confirmed that those people were going to the above three places to arrest people.

"It seems he still plans to get to the bottom of it!"

"Perhaps I really underestimated him."

Hu Fei narrowed his eyes and said calmly, his face slightly gloomy.

"In addition, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince also sent someone to the Interrogation Department today. The specific reason why he went there is unknown."

Xiao Qi hesitated for a moment and continued.

"He should have sent someone to beat Wu Yong, but with Wu Yong's temperament, even if he understands the truth, he may not follow it."

Hu Fei smiled and said lightly.

"So, this case will be investigated by Wu Yong sooner or later?"

Pei Jie frowned and asked slowly.

"No matter what, he can't continue the investigation and must find a way to stop it."

Hu Fei said with a stern face and decisively.

"Should my subordinates directly lead people to intercept the people Wu Yong sent to various places?"

Pei Jie hesitated and asked tentatively.

"What happened after he was stopped? Did he kill him?"

"Nonsense!"

Hu Fei glanced at Pei Jie, shook his head, and said in a deep voice.

"Let's wait and see what happens. I hope those people can make their own way out and not let Wu Yong get involved too much."

Hu Fei shook his head and said thoughtfully.

Pei Jie nodded and said nothing more.

At this moment, footsteps sounded, and an old figure was seen quickly coming to the backyard and walking straight to the pavilion, walking in a hurry.

Hu Weiyong.

"I've seen Hu Xiang!"

Seeing Hu Weiyong appear, Pei Jie hurriedly raised his hands and saluted.

Hu Weiyong waved his hand and came directly to Hu Fei.

"What's wrong?"

Hu Fei looked at Hu Weiyong who was in a hurry and asked doubtfully.

"Today, Yu Min and Ding Tingju, the imperial censors, suddenly came to the palace to accuse Guo Heng of abusing his power and colluding with Li Yu, the envoy of the Chengxuan and Zhao Quande, the envoy of the Proclamation and Prosecution of Peking, and others for corruption!"

"Among them are Fan Qian, the Minister of Rites, and Wang Huidi, the Minister of Punishments! After His Majesty heard this, Lei Lei was furious and had them immediately dismissed from their posts for investigation and handed over to the Criminal Trial Department!"

Hu Weiyong looked at Hu Fei and said solemnly.

After listening to Hu Weiyong's words, Hu Fei's hand holding the tea cup suddenly stopped in the air, his expression stiff.
To be continued...