"Your Majesty, following the disappearance of Bing Lulu's family yesterday, she has also disappeared today."
Bao Tu put down the documents in his hand, stroking his long beard, and said: "Look for people when they are missing. Do you think you are capable by telling me these useless things?"
"Your Majesty is teaching you a lesson! However," Cui Shuo did not avoid his superior's gaze, "For those who have the ability and dare to abduct those involved in the case in the capital, the Prince Regent cannot escape suspicion."
Bao Tu wrinkled his nose, glanced at the door and window, and then said: "Do you know what you are talking about? Questioning the current ruler is against the law. Do you know the consequences if you make a mistake?"
Cui Shuo knelt down on one knee, clasped his fists with both hands, and said: "I know very well! Moreover, I can't produce any real evidence to accuse His Highness the Prince. I can bear all the consequences, but I only regret that I am unable to find out Shaodian Tong*
*The case of the second woman.”
"After a roundabout way, this is what I wanted to say."
Bao Tu stood up and walked to Cui Shuo.
"Who forced you to come to me to complain?"
"Your Excellency misunderstood your subordinate." Cui Shuo raised his head, "The Prince Regent ordered the Intelligence Department to intervene in the case. Immediately afterwards, Bing Lulu and her family disappeared. As a result, the case lacked key witnesses and there was no way to provide evidence to the young master.
It is really beyond the scope of my subordinate’s ability to cite copper and convict him.”
"Isn't there another witness?" Bao Tu walked to the door.
"The Dong family has also been under great pressure. Dong Jin is reluctant to tell what happened that night in public."
"Yes." Bao Tu nodded slightly, "Besides witness, what evidence is there to prove Shaodian Tong's guilt?"
"Many people watched Shaodian Tong walk into Bing Lulu's house and saw him come out the next day, which is enough to prove that he had time to commit the crime;
Secondly, there was a witness who heard him shouting that he wanted to kill Dong Jin in Miaowei Building, which proved that he had a motive for committing the crime;
Finally, there is the oral instruction of the Prince Regent, which violates the principle of avoidance and proves his guilt from the side."
"That is to say, there is not enough evidence to turn this case into a solid case." Bao Tu returned to his seat.
Cui Shuo fell silent.
"Cui Shuo, you have been handling cases for many years and you know very well how difficult it is to convict cases involving powerful people. Only ironclad cases can withstand the pressure.
The longer it takes, the worse it will be for us. That’s why I solved the case within a limited time. What I’m afraid of is that something might happen to the witnesses and physical evidence.
What now? What I was worried about has finally happened. If I want to convict Shaodian of bronze, I will have to put in more effort.
There is only half the time left, you still have a chance, it would be best if you can find Binglulu, but if that doesn't work, just advise Dongjin." Bao Tu's eyes showed exhaustion.
He could understand the difficulties of his subordinates, but he did not choose to back down.
"I accept your orders! I will take my leave now." Cui Shuo exited the room, his pace becoming more and more steady as he left.
"Sigh." Bao Tu sighed slightly, "Things have become complicated. It seems that there are many forces involved. Whether Shaodian Tong is guilty or not is not important anymore. The key lies in the actions of His Highness the Prince. We are all pawns."
…
"Please ask Elder Long to make the decision for the villain." Dong Gui looked at Long Dang uneasily, not knowing how to place his hands.
Long Dang looked at Dong Gui quietly for a while and then said: "Is the Secret Intelligence Service crazy? You want to hypnotize the noble family members! Tomorrow you will send your daughter to the Senate, and I will go to the Magic Club to invite a master to come over.
Give your daughter a blessing spell."
With a plop, Donggui knelt down on his knees and kowtowed: "Thank you, Long Changlong! Thank you very much! Thank you very much..."
…
Ding Kui, who had been dormant for several days, went out on the street again, but he still didn't take Shao Dian Luan with him, and just went out alone.
After walking on the street for a long time, he suddenly entered an alley and jumped into the backyard of a mahjong parlor.
Before Shaodianluan announced that he would be the governor of the country, all the mahjong parlors in the capital changed owners, and they were no longer properties under Ding Kui's name.
He found a room, opened the door and walked in, startling the people inside, "Don't worry, it's me." He used his own voice.
The people inside stood up and bowed: "This is a humble post, sir."
"Okay, brother Mi, there's no one else, so don't be polite."
The person in the room turned out to be Shaodian Mi.
It is hard for people to imagine that he finally escaped from the capital and now he has ventured back.
"Yes, yes, I have completed the tasks assigned by you, and all groups of personnel have arrived at a safe place."
"Very good! Did you leave any tail behind when you retreated?" Ding Kui didn't go out for several days and was completely unaware of the news from the outside world.
"No, Sikou and the Intelligence Department were suspicious of each other and gave us a lot of time."
Shaodianmi then gave a brief report.
"The special operations team has made great achievements this time. The salary of all members has been increased by one level, and each person will receive an additional reward of one hundred gold coins." Ding Kui was quite satisfied.
"But Miss Dongjin is still at home." Shaodianmi mentioned.
"You don't have to worry about that, someone else will arrange it."
Both Dongjin and Binglulu are pawns played by Ding Kui. The difference is that Binglulu is really a noble lady and has only recently taken refuge with Ding Kui; while Binglulu is a professional ranger who has undergone rigorous training and has always been loyal to Ding Kui.
Shaodianmi said cautiously: "According to the current situation, Shaodian Tong is likely to be found not guilty. Why not let Miss Dongjin take a risk?" In his eyes, there is no difference between Dongjin and Binglulu.
"I didn't want to put Shaodian Tong in jail. I didn't do anything to help him when Shaodian was around. I just wanted to disgust him and cooperate with other actions.
Dong Gui needs some help. Tomorrow you instigate some gangsters to make trouble at Dong's house and let as many people see it as possible. Then you evacuate and be careful of your old colleagues."
Ding Kui did not fully disclose his purpose, and part of it was classified as top secret.
Shaodianmi left the room first and walked out of the main entrance of the mahjong hall in a big way, while Ding Kui remained in the room.
About half an hour later, the room next to me became noisy, and someone went in to play mahjong.
Click, a secret door appeared in the corner, and a young man came out, "Here you go, you're on time." Ding Kui waved hello to the visitor.
"I've kept you waiting for a long time." The young man stood at the edge of the stool but did not sit down.
"I said Tantaixiu, you don't need to be so reserved. Seriously, we are relatives. Sit down, sit down!"
The young man then sat down.
"Thank you, Prince Consort." Tantai Xiu looked around, "This room is so elegant." He forced himself to chat awkwardly.
"Haha, let's talk about Dong Jin's situation." Ding Kui had to lead the conversation.
Tantai Xiu perked up, sat up straight and said, "Dong Jin is very smart. She has carried out exactly according to your plan. Every detail has been fulfilled. Have you arranged to meet her?"
"We must meet. The time is not yet ripe. Just tell me something. I can guarantee the safety of her and his family in one day."
"Okay, I will bring it to you! Currently, her father, Viscount Donggui, is under pressure from many sources. She feels very guilty and wants to do something for her father."