Chapter 515 Meeting an Old Man in the Heart of the Lake
Xu Ming immediately sent someone to report the case to the Criminal Department. Li Tianze, Wu Wenjing, Shen Tianhe and his gang arrived quickly.
"General Dragon."
Li Tianze came to see Long Chen first.
"The female body is at the bottom of the lake. You go and see it. If you need my cooperation, just tell me."
Long Chen said it very simply.
Li Tianze immediately asked Shen Tianhe to dig up the corpse.
Soon, seven female corpses were dug out from the bottom of the pond.
The body was soaked in mud and showed signs of swelling and decay.
Shen Tianhe immediately arranged for the government officials to transport the female body back to the Ministry of Justice for autopsy.
"General Long, we still need to check the entire mansion to see if there are any other corpses."
Li Tianze said he was very sorry, doing this would definitely not be good for Long Chen, but there was nothing he could do about it, it was just a routine matter.
"It doesn't matter, just follow the rules."
Long Chen asked the people from the Criminal Department to go and investigate.
Shen Tianhe led the detectives from the Criminal Department to search Long Shuai's mansion, but no new female body was found.
Hundreds of craftsmen and civilians working there witnessed the whole process with their own eyes.
"No other corpses have been found yet. I will go back to the Criminal Department first and take my leave."
Li Tianze bid farewell to Long Chen, took people back to the Ministry of Punishment for autopsy, and took away several civilian husbands as witnesses.
Xiang Ning whispered: "Sir, they are gossiping more now."
Long Chen said lightly: "Let's go back!"
Long Chen rode back to the palace, while Xu Ming and Wang Yao returned to the Ministry of Industry.
The news that the female corpse was unearthed in Long Shuai's Mansion spread like wildfire, and quickly spread throughout the capital. Everyone said that the mastermind behind the scenes was Long Chen.
The voice of dissatisfaction among the people is getting louder and louder, and even officials in North Korea and China have begun to curse.
Qiuxing Hall.
When Long Chen woke up in the morning, he heard the barking of dogs.
Pushing the door open and going out, I saw Xiao'e holding a sheep bone in her hand, which made the little black dog drool.
"Sir, Commander Long's mansion was set on fire." Qingyue walked over quickly and said.
Long Chen frowned slightly and said, "It's normal. The female body was dug up yesterday, and now the people in the capital are scolding me."
Qingyue said dissatisfied: "These people are mentally ill, how could it be you."
They knew who Long Chen was. He was in the palace these days and had no time to commit crimes.
Long Chen smiled and said: "They were also deceived by others. There is no need to talk about them. Just put out the fire."
"Today is the court meeting. It's time for me to change my clothes and go to court."
Back in the room, Xiang Ning got up from the bed and helped Long Chen get the court clothes and put them on.
After preparations were completed, Long Chen left the Qiuxing Palace. Di Luoxi came over and asked, "I heard that someone burned down your Commander Long Mansion?"
Qing Yue just told Di Luoxi and she was very angry.
"It's okay. When the case comes to light, the truth will be revealed."
Long Chen smiled and pulled Di Luoxi towards the Daming Palace.
When I walked to the entrance of the main hall, I happened to meet Di Xingwan and Li Tianze walking in together.
"Second sister, when will you solve the case? Now everyone says there is something wrong with Xiao Longlong!"
Di Luoxi hurriedly caught up with God Xingwan and said dissatisfiedly.
Di Xingwan was having a headache over this matter, and Di Luoxi's questioning made her very irritated.
"Fourth sister, this is a matter of the Ministry of Punishment, please don't hold your hand too long."
Di Luoxi was so angry that she burst into rage: "What do you mean my hands are too long? You are useless as a eunuch. You have searched for so long and you have no clue at all!"
Li Tianze was very embarrassed when he was scolded, so he had to laugh to apologize.
Long Chen grabbed Di Luoxi and advised: "Princess, please stop saying a few words. Everything is governed by the court's laws."
Emperor Xingwan snorted coldly and led Li Tianze into the court.
The ministers of the DPRK took their seats one after another, and everyone greeted Long Chen politely, but their expressions were a little weird.
The empress comes out of the inner court
, sitting on the phoenix chair, looking not very good.
"Li Shangshu, how is the case of the flower-picking devil going?"
The empress intervened in the case at court.
Everyone turned their attention to Li Tianze.
Li Tianze came out and worshiped: "Back to the Holy Spirit, yesterday. Yesterday, seven more female corpses were found in Long Shuai's Mansion. After autopsy, they were also killed by the flower-picking demon."
The empress already knew the news and asked: "Do you have any clues about the murderer?"
Li Tianze hesitated and replied: "Wei Chen is still searching with all his strength."
The ministers of the DPRK and China were talking a lot and were very dissatisfied with Li Tianze's efficiency in handling the case.
"Master Li, how long has this been going on? Women are missing every day, but you have made no progress at all."
"If this continues, everything in the capital will be in chaos." .??.
"It's just a flower picker. There are so many people in your criminal department, but you don't have any clues."
Everyone criticized Li Tianze, making him unable to hold his head up.
The empress also lost her patience and said: "The impact of this case is too bad and it must be closed quickly. I ordered Long Chengen to take over the Ministry of Justice and let him investigate the matter thoroughly."
Li Tianze sighed slightly and bowed: "I accept the decree."
Emperor Xingwan saw that the Secretary of the Ministry of Justice that he had fought for was gone, and he felt very unwilling. He walked out and said: "Mother, this case is difficult to investigate. Besides, Long Chengen is now one of the suspects. How can we let him take responsibility?"
Some of the ministers agreed, while others shook their heads. There were too many rumors, and Long Chen's identity was indeed embarrassing.
Di Luoxi was not happy and said: "Second sister, the outside world is talking nonsense. You are talking nonsense no matter what. How can Long Chengen be the murderer?"
Emperor Xingwan argued: "Whether it is true or not, it is inappropriate for Long Chengen to investigate the case, and the people will definitely discuss it."
The empress knew that Emperor Xingwan was losing his temper, but she was right. It was really inappropriate for Long Chen to take charge of this case.
"Then let's do this. The Metropolitan Procuratorate will take over, and the Criminal Department will assist."
Compared with Li Tianze, Bai Anning is more mature and has handled many cases, so he may be able to find some clues.
Bai Anning, the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, bowed and said, "Wei ministers accept the decree."
Li Tianze bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."
Li Tianze's position as Minister of Criminal Affairs was temporarily preserved.
"Is there anything else?"
The empress glanced at the ministers.
At this time, Dong Wen, the admonishing doctor, came out and paid homage: "Your Majesty, the minister impeached Li Tianze, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishments, and beat up the imperial ministers."
The empress frowned slightly and asked, "Beating the minister? Who?"
Dong Wenbai, the admonishing doctor, said: "The day before yesterday, Li Tianze beat Liu De in the Criminal Department, and he is still in prison."
The empress looked at Li Tianze and asked, "Is this possible?"
Li Tianze hurriedly replied: "Then Liu De broke into the Criminal Department and slandered General Long as a flower-picking devil. The humble ministers gave them some punishment to stop talking nonsense."
The empress said angrily: "Then you can't beat the minister! Let him go immediately! You don't need to be the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment for the time being, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate will be responsible for this case."
Li Tianze bowed and said, "I am a humble minister. Thank you."
Emperor Xingwan was filled with disappointment, but he couldn't say anything.
After the court was dismissed, the ministers went home.
When they arrived outside, Li Tianze and Di Xingwan were walking behind. Long Chen turned around and said, "Thank you, Mr. Li, for speaking up and causing you to lose your position as minister."
Li Tianze smiled bitterly and said: "It's just a matter of duty, why bother."
Before he finished speaking, Di Xingwan took Li Tianze to Linang Palace.
Di Luoxi snorted coldly: "Hey, ignore them."
The two returned to the West Palace, where Su Yourong, the palace master, was waiting anxiously at the door.
"Princess, sir, something happened!"
Di Luoxi frowned and asked, "What can happen here?"
The management of the West Palace is very strict. Could it be that some palace maids are also missing?
Su Yourong was extremely anxious and said, "Princess, come with me!"
