Han Xuexi still wanted to argue, but she didn't know where to start. Bai Hua almost blocked the road.

Chu Yuanpianpianpian sent the rope.

Looking at the rope, Han Xuexin wanted to curse again, but the situation was stronger than the person, so he would first follow Bai Hua's words and seek cooperation. Is this the head office?

We must find out something here in Chuqing.

Bai Hua was right. Wu Jichang died while he was temporarily in charge of the affairs of the Xinlun Prefecture Council. He would be the first person to be held accountable. The blame must be placed on someone else!

If you really can't pin Bai Hua on, then you can point out that Wu Jichang "misunderstood" Chu Qing because he "couldn't restrain himself", and he was dead anyway.

Although Wu Jichang's attempt to molest Chu Qing failed, it is very possible that Chu Qing held a grudge and deliberately murdered her. This motive is established and very likely.

Thinking of this, Han Xuexi immediately opened his mouth: "Wuda..."

"I will take over the case of Mr. Wu's death in the line of duty!" Song Tingshan, who had been silent for a long time, spoke up.

As the chief executive of Xinlun Prefecture, it is no small matter that a fourth-rank official from the imperial court died on the territory under his jurisdiction!

What's more, the person who died had the privilege of reporting special cases directly to the emperor, bypassing the Secret Investigation Department.

Such an important person died in his own state capital, and as the governor of the state, he was the last person to know about it, which can be described as dereliction of duty.

This case must be heard in person! Whoever hears the case has the initiative.

If Chu Qing had little to do with the case, or was involved but it was innocuous, then it might not be a bad idea to help her whitewash the situation;

If there is a direct relationship, or the involvement is serious, then I cannot cover it up.

This is the conclusion Song Tingshan came to in his silent thinking.

"No! This officer should investigate!" Han Xuexi shouted.

He was shocked by Song Tingshan's words. He could not allow others to interfere in this matter. If he tried the case himself, it would be convenient to put the responsibility on others and let Song Tingshan try it. Then he would not be able to escape his own responsibility at all.

"Of course? What reason?" Song Tingshan didn't even turn his head, but looked at Han Xuexi slightly sideways.

That tone and demeanor were really full of authority.

"This is a matter of the Secret Investigation Department! This is a case of Beizhen Fusi!" Han Xuexi shouted, "We have the right to arrest, torture and execute on our own! Song Tingshan, you have crossed the line!"

"Ouch, Mr. Song, he is..." Bai Hua was about to act "dramatic" again.

Wei Chengyi covered Bai Hua's mouth.

The meaning behind this action is: It’s okay to make noise! ​​Even though you are more senior than me, I saved your life and I can take care of you.

Song Tingshan rolled his eyes at the sky. The boy from the Bai family should stop being a Qianhu and go home and become a dandy!

Song Tingshan asked slowly: "What about the Secret Investigation Department? Mr. Wu is an official of Daxuan! The case about Fusi in Beizhen? Did you identify it?"

Then he raised his hand in the direction of Kyoto: "Only for cases designated by the emperor, Beizhen Fusi has the right to arrest, torture, and execute on its own. Mr. Wu's case was designated by the emperor? Can you represent Beizhen Fusi?"

Han Xuexi paused: The news of Wu Jichang's death was only in Xinlun Prefecture and had not reached Kyoto.

This Song Tingshan actually made the scope of duties of Beizhen Fusi very clear.

"Master Wu held an important position and died suddenly. He didn't inform me until now. There can be no delay. In order to show openness and fairness, I will review the case on the spot! Someone come!" Song Tingshan ordered.

The Yamen who came with Song Tingshan to deliver the emperor's handwriting came forward and answered the order: "Your Excellency!"

"Go back to the Yamen immediately and inform the magistrate, Tongzhi, sir. Let all those who should be present be present. I will raise the court here! Then order people to surround the mine and Chu's house, including those outside the house!" Song Tingshan sent the Yamen away.

, then asked Bai Hua: "Do you have any objections to Mr. Bai?"

Bai Hua pouted: "No objection!"

This is treating Chu's house as a court, surrounded by all the insiders and participants, including Song Tingshan himself. It is fair if it is not targeted at one person alone.

Song Tingshan glared at Bai Hua, meaning: What are you talking about? Even if your father is here, I have to do this! Even if you are suspended, I will give you face and ask for your opinion. Who can you show your lips to?

Chu Qing looked at Song Tingshan and then at Bai Hua. Bai Hua was also looking at her. When their eyes met, the two had already had the following "spiritual dialogue" -

Chu Qing: Why do I think Mr. Song is better at being an official and has more authority?

Bai Hua: There's no difference between me and him, he's just a senior official than me, that's all! Just follow me and learn!

Chu Qing: I still think Mr. Song speaks more forcefully.

Bai Hua: I brought you in!

Chu Qing: Cultivation depends on the individual. I want to learn from Master Song.

"Ahem~" Wei Chengyi looked forward and coughed quietly to remind these two idiots: It's almost done!

Chu Yuan shook the rope: "Can you help me?"

……………………

Soon, all the relevant personnel from the state government arrived, and even the prisoner and the master were brought.

The main hall of Chu's house was used as a courtroom. Zhuo Yao led his escort team to move tables and remove chairs, with faces full of joy.

Song Tingshan didn't understand how Chu Qing got to his current position by following this group of idiots.

Since it is a trial, everyone present at the time of the crime must appear in court.

As a result, even those who had been burned by molten steel until they were out of shape but still alive were carried in, followed by doctors invited from the hospital.

No matter what, we must hang on to their lives and finish the case.

Let’s first interrogate those who are close to death.

They were Wu Jichang's personal guards, so they were more conscientious than the people from the Secret Reconnaissance Department. They suffered heavy casualties, and there were only a few left. However, the most seriously injured among them was a subordinate Wu Jichang brought from the Kyoto Secret Reconnaissance Department.

He was the one who recognized "Princess Donglun", but because he listened to Feng Renke's words, he poured water on the blast furnace and was seriously injured.

The one who was heavier than him died at that time.

On the other hand, Feng Renke, after pouring the first bucket of water, immediately turned back to fetch water again, leaving the blast furnace and escaping the disaster.

The detective in Kyoto was the first to be questioned.

"I see... I'm here... Princess." The person's face had turned into a sticky mess, with not much skin left on her mouth and neck, and a large bloody hole on her chest.

The judge put his ear to his lips and could barely hear clearly.

Tongjian: "How did you know she was the princess?"

That person: "She...said...'department, bad luck'..."

Tong Yan: “What do you mean?”

A weak gasp.

Tongyan: "Speak! What do you mean?"

Tongjian: "Then what else do you think makes you sure that you are the princess?"

The man: "There are no women in the mine..."

The door to the main hall was open, and it was very cold. The man had been breathing for a long time, and a slight white breath could be seen in the hole in his chest, just like the breath on the lips of everyone talking at this time. There was air leakage.

The man was panting laboriously, which did not provide him with much breathable air. His voice became increasingly blurred and indistinguishable: "Her... accomplice yelled: Your Highness, kill...

he".

The judge repeated his words.

This is a strong basis for judgment: there are no women in the mine; she speaks unintelligible Eastern Analects; her accomplices call her "Your Highness."
Chapter completed!