While walking on the road, Zhu Ben couldn't help but ask: "Old Li, are you leaving now? Why don't you ask more?"
Li Changkong shook his head when he heard this and said, "There is no need to ask any more questions. Everything you need to know is already known."
"You already know?" Zhu Ben was quite dumbfounded.
"Well, just now those girls swore that Yanzhi was a foreigner, and that's how they got the money to redeem themselves."
"From their perspective, this is normal."
"But actually, they don't have any evidence! They haven't even seen the person who kept Rouge!"
"What's more, according to their accounts, the relationship between Chen Shi and Yan Zhi is very deep. It's not just a casual marriage like the old man said before."
"So, I guess the person they say supports Rouge is actually Chen Shi!"
"Let's assume that Chen Shi from a year ago did not disappear, but was recruited by King Jing to make counterfeit coins for him."
"Because this matter is of great importance, it needs to be kept secret, so Chen Shi is not allowed to show his face again."
"But he still cares about Yanzhi, so he tried every means to pass on the money he earned from King Jing and gave it to Yanzhi!"
"This is the key to Yanzhi collecting all the silver to redeem himself in just a few months!"
As soon as these words came out, Zhu Ben and others were all dumbfounded and stood there blankly, not moving for a long time.
After a long time, Zhang Han frowned and said, "Old Li, your hypothesis is too bold. We have no substantial evidence."
Li Changkong shook his head and whispered two words: "Coincidence!"
"Chen Shi is the best fake painter in Qiandu City. He disappeared mysteriously a year ago. Soon after, Yanzhi received a large sum of money from unknown sources."
"And today, one year later, counterfeit coins are appearing frequently and bank notes have depreciated in value."
"Is this series of things too much of a coincidence? And all the coincidences put together are the greatest evidence."
"Of course, this is just imaginary evidence. We still have to find the real evidence, and for this, there is Brother Lao Zhong!"
Upon hearing this, Zhong Yunfeng knew that the time had come for him to show off, so after pondering for a moment, he took the initiative and said: "If General Li's guess is true, then the next step will be much simpler."
"Since Chen Shi wants to give Rouge silver, there must be a way, either by giving it to someone, hiding the silver in a fixed place, or depositing and withdrawing it through a bank."
"In short, as long as we follow Yan Zhi to find this path, and then follow the clues to find Chen Shi, everything will be revealed!"
Li Changkong shook his head when he heard this: "We don't know how often Chen Shi gives Yan Zhi silver. If it's once a month, or half a year, then we simply can't wait. Your Majesty will need the answer within ten days!"
When Zhong Yunfeng heard this, he frowned slightly. After pondering again for a moment, he said, "Then let Yanzhi take the initiative to ask Chen Shi for money!"
"How to make her take the initiative to ask for money from Chen Shi?" Zhu Ben said.
"Of course I want her to spend all the money she has." Zhang Han pointed it out directly with bright eyes.
"It doesn't have to be so troublesome. Sometimes, maybe one or two thieves can solve the problem." Zhong Yunfeng had a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes.
When Li Changkong and Zhang Han heard this, they looked sideways and understood.
Also, people who have been working in the Ministry of Punishment for many years are used to seeing the filthy things in this world, so how can they still be so silly and sweet?
"The thieves are allowed, but... they are not allowed to hurt anyone. After the case is found out, the Criminal Department will catch the thieves and return the silver." Li Changkong said.
Zhong Yunfeng was a little surprised when he heard this. After a moment of silence, he cupped his hands towards Li Changkong and said, "General Li is benevolent and righteous."
"You have been solving cases in the Ministry of Justice for many years. Naturally, you know the rules here better than we do. It is up to you to do this and let Lao Zhu help you." Li Changkong said again.
"Okay!" Zhong Yunfeng nodded, knowing that the time had come for him to show off his skills.
"I want the results within three days." Li Changkong said.
"Okay!" Zhong Yunfeng said decisively after pondering for a moment.
Li Changkong nodded, called a carriage, and drove towards the East Palace.
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East Palace.
Prince Liu Yuzheng was pacing back and forth anxiously, constantly looking outside the door, as if he was waiting for someone.
When Wei Xiang saw this, he took the initiative to step forward and said, "Your Highness, you are the king, and General Li is the minister. How can a king wait for his ministers?"
"We should wait until General Li comes and report to you."
When Liu Yu heard this, he waved his hand and said, "Lao Li and the others are different."
"Your Highness, these etiquettes for a monarch and his ministers must be followed after all. Otherwise, if your Majesty sees it, he will be unhappy again."
When Liu Yu heard this, he frowned and said, "Why do you talk so much today?"
Wei Xiang heard the displeasure in Liu Yu's words, and was secretly surprised that Li Changkong had such a high status in the heart of the prince. At the same time, he quickly bowed and apologized, making a look of panic, and said: "Your Highness, please forgive me, I made a mistake."
Liu Yu then waved his hand and motioned for him to retreat.
And all this was seen by Zhen Jian.
Now that he has been in the East Palace for a long time, coupled with Li Changkong's relationship, he has unknowingly become the highest-ranking eunuch among the eunuchs in the East Palace, except Wei Xiang.
After Wei Xiang came back, Zhen Jian hurriedly came over and whispered comfortingly: "Eunuch Wei, please calm down. You have good intentions, but His Highness has his own ideas after all."
When Wei Xiang heard this, the depression in his heart dissipated a little. He glanced at Zhen Jian and felt that it was quite pleasing to the eye.
Over the past few days, Zhen Jian has gone to great lengths to please him.
However, since his former master was Li Changkong, Wei Xiang was still wary of him.
So much so that the relationship between the two is like that.
After hearing this, Wei Xiang just nodded, turned around, and stopped talking to Zhen Jian.
At this moment, a burst of shouts came from outside the door.
"Your Highness! We are back!"
Afterwards, Li Changkong and Zhang Han entered in response.
"How's it going?" Liu Yu hurriedly stepped forward and asked.
Li Changkong was not in a hurry, he sat down calmly, picked up the tea that had been brewed on the desk, and drank it all in one gulp.
After a moment of slowing down, he finally said, "It's basically done. We'll have results within three days!"
When Liu Yu heard this, a big stone suddenly fell to the ground.
Ever since he met Li Changkong, he really didn't miss him.
He has said so, how can it be false?
"Tell me how you found out specifically." Liu Yu said excitedly.
Immediately, Li Changkong told Liu Yu the entire process of today's investigation.
After hearing this, Liu Yu still felt a little uneasy: "Just Zhong Yunfeng and Lao Zhu? Will there be insufficient manpower?"
"How about sending two more? Isn't Lao Jia busy recently?"
But Li Changkong shook his head: "Whether it's tracking or hiring thieves, it doesn't take more than a few people to be useful."
"Zhong Yunfeng has been handling cases in the Criminal Department for many years, and he proposed this method. It is naturally the safest for him to do it."
When Liu Yu heard this, he couldn't help but nodded: "Old Li, I believe in you!"