"Master, we have found out that the person who instigated them was one of Kong Yingda's apprentices named Qi Zhongwen."

The dog comes back to report.

All three of them had confessions, which ultimately pointed to one person.

That is Kong Yingda’s apprentice, Qi Zhongwen!

"Shilang Fang, this person must be interrogated by the Criminal Department!"

Liu Yichen emphasized.

When the three people in front of her were being interrogated, she could treat it as nothing happened.

But Qi Zhongwen must be interrogated by their criminal department.

"Then leave it to the Ministry of Punishment. I hope the Ministry of Punishment can give me the results as soon as possible!"

Fang Yuan nodded.

He has no right to interrogate criminals.

It just so happens that the emperor's eyeliner Li Junxian is here again.

That's fine, let the Ministry of Punishment investigate, and Liu Yichen can be trusted.

"Then I will take these three people back."

Liu Yichen looked at the three people who were tied up and said.

"Please."

Fang Yuan also followed her wishes.

"Thank you."

Liu Yichen leaves.

Li Junxian also left.

Fang Yuan did not interfere in the rest of the matter.

With the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple and Chang'an County Government investigating, there is no need to take action yourself.

Time passed day by day, and the public opinion about Fang Yuan's killing and silencing continued, and most of the rumors were directed at Fang Yuan.

Fang Yuan guessed that someone was causing trouble here and deliberately inciting public opinion.

Although there was speculation, Fang Yuan had no intention of stopping it.

No need!

The truth will soon surface.

The bigger things get now, the bigger the responsibility will be.

Sure enough, as Fang Yuan thought, on the third day after Qi Zhongwen was taken away, the Criminal Department came to a conclusion.

[In order to frame Shilang Fang, Qi Zhongwen secretly sent people to assassinate Gu Maozhong and Kong Fudao. The evidence of the crime is conclusive and he has confessed!]

This is the investigation result of the Ministry of Punishment.

It was launched after being affirmed by Dali Temple and Chang'an County Government.

As soon as the news came out, the public opinion about Fang Yuan's killing and silencing suddenly died down and turned into a boil.

"Is this Qi Zhongwen Master Kong's apprentice?"

"First he was Master Kong's disciple, and then his disciple. It seems that Master Kong is just like that."

"What Master Kong? That's Kong Yingda. His virtue is not worthy of his place. It doesn't matter how high his literary attainments are. Such a villain is not worthy of being called a teacher."

People were talking a lot and were very angry.

Naturally, this is due to Fang Yuan, who also arranged for people to create momentum.

Fang Yuan didn't delve into whether Kong Yingda was behind the scenes, but it had something to do with him anyway.

First he is a disciple, and then he is a disciple. If he has nothing to do with Kong Yingda, he will be damned.

So Fang Yuan showed no mercy when he attacked Kong Yingda.

Imperial Palace Study Room.

Li Shimin summoned Liu Yichen.

"Your Majesty, Qi Zhongwen has admitted all crimes and has no help."

Liu Yichen respectfully reported to Li Shimin.

Someone from the Ministry of Punishment has already presented the memorial to Li Shimin and explained the whole story.

However, Li Shimin summoned her, which surprised her. She didn't know what the emperor wanted to ask her.

Because she is a daughter, even though she helps with work in the Ministry of Punishment, she only has a temporary position and rarely enters the palace to see the emperor.

"Do you think this matter has anything to do with Kong Yingda?"

Li Shimin asked expressionlessly.

"Chen, Chen..."

Liu Yichen, who has always been cheerful, is also in trouble and doesn't know whether to say it or not.

Because Kong Yingda is now the prince’s teacher and was personally selected by the emperor.

If it was related to Kong Yingda, wouldn't that mean slapping the emperor in the face and making the prince hate him?

But although Qi Zhongwen has taken charge of this matter, according to Liu Yichen's intuition, it is related to Kong Yingda.

"But it doesn't matter!"

Li Shimin emphasized.

"I suspect it is related to Kong Yingda."

"But Qi Zhongwen has admitted everything, so even if I have doubts, I can only hide them in my heart."

"If His Majesty had not asked, I would never have presented the unsubstantiated speculation to His Majesty."

Liu Yichen said in a deep voice.

"I understand."

"Liu Yichen, do you like working in the Criminal Department?"

Li Shimin nodded.

"Yes."

Liu Yichen was a little surprised that the emperor changed so quickly.

But when faced with the emperor's inquiry, Liu Yichen answered sincerely.

She really enjoys working in the Criminal Department, and exploring unknown cases makes her extremely happy.

But this kind of thing is expected to end soon.

Because his grandfather will retire soon, the new Minister of Punishment probably will not allow him to take a temporary post in the Punishment Ministry.

Without my grandfather's support, I would probably leave the Ministry of Justice soon.

"Since you like it, then make achievements."

"If your grades are good enough, after your grandfather retires, I can consider you to succeed the Minister of Punishment."

Li Shimin smiled meaningfully.

"What?"

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, are you telling the truth?"

Liu Yichen exclaimed and looked at Li Shimin with shining eyes.

In the Tang Dynasty, there were not no women serving as officials, but they were very few.

Moreover, apart from royal women, there are no other women in high positions.

Generally, it is the prejudice of the world, and it is also delayed when a woman wants to get married, get married and have children, etc.

"You have no joke!"

Li Shimin's face was serious and he said in a deep voice.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will definitely not disappoint Your Majesty!"

Liu Yichen was overjoyed and saluted heavily.

"Go ahead."

Li Shimin waved his hand and chuckled.

Liu Yichen left with a cheerful pace.

The smile on Li Shimin's face slowly faded and then turned cold.
To be continued...