Seeing Fang Yuan and the two of them felt like seeing a savior.
The young man acted as if he was out of danger.
"Do you know what I and King Ren Cheng want from you?"
Fang Yuan repeated the question just now.
Li Daozong on the side was silent and looked at Chen Ziqiang.
As the minister of Dali Temple, although he got this position because of his royal status, he also has certain observation skills.
Li Daozong can more accurately deduce whether the other person is lying through subtle changes in a person's expression.
"Ah?"
"I don't know."
Chen Ziqiang shook his head and blinked his innocent eyes.
He looked at Fang Yuan and then at King Ren Cheng, with a blank look on his face.
"Go and bring the witnesses."
Fang Yuan did not question, but gave an order to Zheng Jiu.
Zheng Jiu immediately responded and went to the cell to bring the few people caught today.
When someone brought him, Chen Ziqiang's expression changed and his eyes were a little dodgeful.
"Did this person instigate you to cause public outrage?"
Fang Yuan pointed at Chen Ziqiang and said in a deep voice.
"Yes, it's him, it's him."
Several people looked at Chen Ziqiang carefully and then corrected him.
They said that it was Chen Ziqiang who gave them a lot of money to instigate the people to cause trouble.
These people are also relatively small in Chang'an City, so organizing manpower is not a problem.
So during the day, nearly a hundred people rioted and smashed Fang Yuan's door with rotten eggs and rotten vegetables.
"Chen Ziqiang, what's your explanation?"
Fang Yuan looked at Chen Ziqiang and said.
"Fang Ling, what are you asking about?"
"I don't know these people at all, and I don't know what you are talking about."
Chen Ziqiang shook his head and said innocently.
"A tough talk?"
Fang Yuan chuckled.
It's very irrational to speak back even after being pointed out.
"No, I really don't know what you are asking about."
Chen Ziqiang waved his hands repeatedly and explained in a panic.
"Take him down and wait for a severe punishment!"
Fang Yuan didn't ask any questions and gave the order directly.
"We in the Criminal Department also have a way of interrogating people."
"Fang Ling, let my people follow you for torture."
Li Daozong interjected.
He just came here and didn’t explain anything.
If we continue like this, only Fang Yuan will know the first information, which is inappropriate.
"No problem."
Fang Yuan has no objection.
I also understand what Li Daozong means.
"Your Majesty, Fang Ling, I am innocent, I am innocent!"
Chen Ziqiang was shocked, his face changed drastically, and he struggled to leave.
But when he got to the county government, he could leave whenever he wanted.
Soon, Chen Ziqiang was taken down, and Fang Yuan and Li Daozong continued to drink tea.
The two of them didn't speculate like they did just now, because there was no need anymore and they could just wait for the result.
Time passed by, the sky became darker, and the darkness outside the county government office seemed to be a soul-eating night beast.
"Fang Ling, Your Majesty, Chen Ziqiang is willing to recruit."
Zheng Jiu came back again and brought back a bloody man.
In just one stick of incense, Chen Ziqiang, who had thin skin and tender flesh, turned into a bloody man with multiple wounds on his body and face, all of which were bleeding.
"Princess Linhai ordered me."
Chen Ziqiang said tremblingly.
At this moment, his face was full of fear and his whole body was shaking.
"What's the reason?"
Both Fang Yuan and Li Daozong's expressions became solemn.
The two knew that Princess Linhai was Pei Ji's daughter-in-law, the daughter of the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan, and the emperor's sister.
"No, I don't know, I really don't know."
"The princess gave me money to do things cleanly. I don't know the reason."
Chen Ziqiang was scared and hurriedly explained, fearing that he would continue to be tortured.
As Pei Chengxian's schoolboy, he also had a good upbringing and had never experienced prison, let alone torture.
Under the torture, he finally gave in, and was worried that Fang Yuan didn't believe him and would continue to suffer the torture.
"Take him down and imprison him first!"
Fang Yuan looked solemn and waved his hands.
"Fang Ling, how do you think it is credible?"
Li Daozong also looked solemn and said in a deep voice.
If it concerns the princess, it concerns the royal family, and the situation is more serious.
"There is no reason to lie."
"I just didn't expect to involve the princess again."
"Maybe we should talk to this princess."
Fang Yuan said in a low voice.
The issue of banknotes is related to Princess Gaomi.
The assassination of Pei Ji is related to Princess Linhai.
The two princesses are both descendants of the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan, which is a coincidence.
Naturally, Fang Yuan would not think that the Supreme Emperor would assassinate Pei Ji.
Instead, I wonder why the Emperor’s princess is so good at getting into trouble.
"Without further ado, shall we set off now?"
Li Daozong nodded with deep understanding.
The emperor only gave three days, and now one day has passed.
There are only two days left, and the identity of the murderer is still unknown. Time is very urgent.
"Do you want to tell the emperor or the emperor in advance?"
Fang Yuan asked uncertainly.
He really doesn't want to get involved in royal affairs.
It is difficult for members of the royal family to be convicted under ordinary laws.
Although the emperor said that the emperor broke the law and the common people were equally guilty, but is it possible?
"No need, I'm here."
Li Daozong shook his head and said in a deep voice.
Between the prince and the princess, the prince has a higher status.
Moreover, he is also the Minister of Dali Temple, a powerful figure. He is just investigating a princess. There is no need to report it in advance to avoid alerting the enemy.
As a member of the royal family, Li Daozong knew that a place like the palace really had many eyes and ears.
For example, Fang Yuan just revealed that Pei Ji's assassination was related to Bishamon in the imperial study today, and he already knew it.
"Then please ask the prince to lead the team!"
Fang Yuan has no objection.
Ask Zheng Jiu to bring some government officials and set off.
It was late at night and there was no one on the streets of Chang'an City.
But the defense is very tight, even stricter than in the past, and it is easy to see Chang'an Yamen or Jinwu Guard soldiers.
Princess Linhai has her own princess mansion and lives with her consort, Lawyer Pei.
But because Pei Ji was unconscious after being assassinated, she is not in the Princess Mansion today, but in the Pei Mansion.
Fang Yuan and the others made a wasted trip, and then changed their destination, but were blocked at the door.
"The Emperor has an order not to disturb Prime Minister Pei's rest at will!"
"If you want to visit, you can wait until Prime Minister Pei wakes up before visiting!"
The guards guarding the door knew the identities of Fang Yuan and the two of them, but still blocked them.
"I am not here to disturb Prime Minister Pei's rest, but I want to see Princess Linhai. Please inform me."
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Li Daozong stated the purpose.
"Your Majesty, the princess never took a break during the day to take care of Prime Minister Pei."
"You see it's so late, can you see me tomorrow instead?"
The two guards guarding the door looked at each other and said sarcastically.
King Rencheng, who refused to serve as minister of Dali Temple, was under great pressure, and neither of them dared to raise their voices.
"The situation is urgent, please report it immediately."
Li Daozong shook his head and said firmly.
Being able to talk to two guards so easily is already a great honor.
Princess Linhai doesn't have this kind of face, but Pei Ji does, mostly because of the Supreme Emperor.
"Please wait a moment."
When the guard saw this, he didn't dare to refuse anymore and quickly went back to report.
Not long after, the guard came back with someone, but it was not Princess Linhai, but Lawyer Pei.
"Meet King Rencheng and meet Fang Ling."
"I don't know what you mean by visiting late at night?"
Lawyer Pei saluted Li Daozong and asked confusedly.
It is already midnight, already late at night, and everyone who should sleep has fallen asleep.
This time has come, if there is not something very important, it would be very rude.
"To find out the news about Pei's assassination, I need to meet Princess Linhai."
Li Daozong returned the greeting with a slightly polite expression.
"Although I am the consort, my words still count in the Pei Mansion."
"If there is something that King Ren Cheng can't tell me directly?"
Lawyer Pei's face suddenly turned ugly.
It was as if he had stepped on his dignity.
"Misunderstanding!"
"This matter has something to do with Princess Linhai."
Li Daozong was stunned for a moment, then understood and explained.
Between the princess and the prince-in-law, the princess’ status is much higher.
Therefore, in many cases, the princess makes the decision in the princess's mansion or the prince-in-law's mansion.
"Come in!"
Lawyer Pei took a deep breath and said.
He still looked dissatisfied, but much better than before.
Invite Li Daozhong and Fang Yuan in and take them to see Princess Linhai.
Pei's Mansion is very large, much more luxurious and grand than the Prince's Mansion, with many houses lined up next to each other.
Not long after, Li Daozhong and Fang Yuan were taken to a luxurious courtyard and waited in the living room.
"Please wait a moment, I'll call the princess."
Lawyer Pei dropped these words and left.
After he left, servants brought tea and cakes.
"King Ren Cheng, Lawyer Pei and Princess Linhai have a very bad relationship?"
Fang Yuan asked in a low voice.
Generally speaking, even if a couple is at odds, they will not show it to outsiders.
But looking at Lawyer Pei’s expression just now, it was as if he was very dissatisfied with Princess Linhai. The relationship between husband and wife may be very discordant.
"It is rumored that Lawyer Pei is a very ambitious man and he even liked a girl when he was young."
"I was later arranged to marry a princess, but I had no luck with that girl anymore, and my position has never changed."
Li Daozong took a sip of tea and whispered.
Fang Yuan nodded, did not continue to ask, and drank tea as well.
This is the Pei Mansion. It is very inappropriate to talk too much about other people’s family affairs, and it is easy to be overheard.
Not long after, a young woman in palace attire walked out from the side, walking in front, followed by Lawyer Pei.
"Linhai, I met my cousin!"
Princess Linhai salutes Li Daozong.
"You're welcome. I came to disturb you late at night."
Li Daozong stood up and returned the courtesy, smiling.
Fang Yuan also stood up and looked at Princess Linhai.
She looks somewhat similar to Princess Gaomi, and she is also a tender young woman.
I feel that people from the royal family, both men and women, are very delicate and good-looking.
"It's okay."
"Why did my cousin come here?"
Princess Linhai smiled and shook her head.
"Do you know Chen Ziqiang?"
Li Daozong made a friendly start and asked.
"What's wrong with Chengxian's book boy?"
Princess Linhai asked in confusion.
Lawyer Pei on the side also looked at Li Daozong in confusion.
"This man organized a group of people to attack Chang'an Ling's mansion today, causing public outrage."
"He is now in the Chang'an County Government Office, saying that you ordered him to do it."
Li Daozong looked calm and said seriously.
Then I was worried that the two of them didn't know what happened during the day, so I gave them a rough explanation.
After saying this, Lawyer Pei's expression changed and he suddenly looked at Princess Linhai.
"Isn't this nonsense?"
"I haven't seen him for several days, how can I instruct him?"
Princess Linhai said with an innocent face.
Li Daozong did not speak, but looked at Lawyer Pei aside.
He noticed Lawyer Pei's reaction just now and wanted to get some information from the other party.
"It's true that I haven't seen Chen Ziqiang for several days."
"We are all ready to change Chengxian to a book boy."
Lawyer Pei took a deep look at Princess Linhai and explained.
"So, Chen Ziqiang has wronged you?"
Li Daozong nodded slightly, but frowned slightly.
"Yes."
"Maybe it's because you blame me."
"I used to think that he would not accompany me to study first, and I scolded him several times."
Princess Linhai sighed.
"Okay, let's go first."
Li Daozong pondered for a moment and did not continue to ask.
He glanced at Fang Yuan, stood up and prepared to leave.
When Fang Yuan saw this, he naturally stood up.
"I'll send you off."
Princess Linhai also stood up.
Together with Lawyer Pei, they escorted Fang Yuan and the others to the door and watched them leave.
After the door closed, Lawyer Pei's expression suddenly changed.
"Princess, do you want to kill my father?!"
Lawyer Pei stared at Princess Linhai and asked.
"Are you stupid?"
"Why should I kill your father?"
Princess Linhai rolled her eyes at Lawyer Pei and said with disgust.
"Then why did you direct Chen Ziqiang to incite public anger?!"
Lawyer Pei asked.
"Are you deaf?"
"Didn't I just say it wasn't me?"
Princess Linhai dropped these words and left without looking back.
Lawyer Pei looked at Princess Linhai's back, clenching her fists, and her eyes full of frustration and anger.
"Fang Ling, how much do you think you can trust what Princess Linhai says?"
On the way, Li Daozong asked Fang Yuan.
It's also very dark, but someone is holding a lamp and the road can be seen.
"Don't believe a word of it."
Fang Yuan chuckled.
From the conversation just now, there is no problem with Princess Linhai’s words.
But Chen Ziqiang, who had endured torture, had no reason to lie and slander Princess Linhai.
Although Chen Ziqiang has a good family background, he is still an ordinary person. He has a slight reputation and it is impossible to slander Princess Linhai.
Therefore, what he said is true.
I can’t believe what Princess Linhai said.
It's just a pity that Princess Linhai is a member of the royal family and cannot be tortured like Chen Ziqiang.
"What do you think?"
Li Daozong nodded slightly.
He didn't believe what Princess Linhai said either.
But after asking, I didn’t get what I wanted to ask, so I had to leave.
"What do you think about letting Zongzhengji take action?"
Fang Yuan thought of Changsun Chong.
Neither the Chang'an County Government nor the Dali Temple are suitable for torture of the Princess of Ideas.
But Zongzheng Temple can ask Changsun Chong to take action privately, or report directly to Li Shimin.
"That's exactly what I meant!"
"I will go to the palace to report to His Majesty, will you come with me?"
Li Daozong has the same idea.
If you can’t find out by asking yourself, then let Zongzhengji ask.
The existence of Zongzhengji Temple is to handle the affairs of the royal family, and it is needed at this time.
"I won't go."
"I've been busy all day, and I feel sleepy and tired."
Fang Yuan shook his head and said.
Just apply, there is no need to follow.
There is Chang Sun Chong at Zongzheng Temple. If you have any questions, just ask Chang Sun Chong.
"Okay, farewell!"
Li Daozong had no objection and separated from Fang Yuan.
There are only a few people left in Fang Yuan's team walking in the middle of the night.
After walking for about a stick of incense, there was a sudden sound in the darkness.
The footsteps were quick and light, and it sounded like there were a lot of people.
Not long after, Fang Yuan was surrounded by more than ten men in black.