After seeing off Liu Shuang, Su Ren stretched and prepared to go back to sleep. Based on his understanding of Hengshan King Liu Ci, a word of civil unrest was enough to make Liu Ci give up his plan to fight for the Jianghuai land. If Hengshan Kingdom let go, Jiujiang Kingdom would naturally not
Dare to force yourself. To resolve this matter, you must confront Han Yan, or at least drive Han Yan away to avoid further trouble.
Su Ren just came up with the plan to take advantage of Liu Shuang. Although he knew a little about the dirty things in the Hengshan Palace, this was the first time Liu Shuang said it. Liu Shuang, a child whose mother is absent and whose father does not love him, is in Hengshan.
Life was not going as planned. In order to establish a relationship with Su Ren, he sent her to a restaurant last time. This time, she spoke for herself. Her self-protection mentality was clearly visible.
However, Liu Shuang is not a good person. Even though he is now weak, he still does not forget the throne. For this reason, he did not hesitate to sue his father Liu Ci and stepmother Xu Lai. It is said that there are not many good people from the palaces of princes and nobles.
This is absolutely true. Therefore, Su Ren has no psychological burden at all about using Liu Shuang.
The next day, the news of the death in the Prince's Mansion spread throughout the streets and alleys of Lu'an. The majestic King Hengshan, the earthly emperor of this land, did not show any signs of death in his own son's family. It was unjustifiable for anyone. When Liu
Shuang put the jade pendant on Liu Ci's desk and explained it in detail. Liu Ci's face turned livid.
"Presumptuous! Too presumptuous!" Liu Ci was furious: "This is Hengshan, not Chang'an. You can just kill others, but you dare to kill people in the palace?"
After all, they are still father and son, and they still need to show off their posture. Even if his son does not dare to say anything when he is wronged, what will the civil servants and generals under him think of him? Who will sacrifice their life for Liu Ci?
Han Yan was invited to the lobby, and Liu Ci asked for a face-to-face confrontation, pointing to the jade pendant: "Doctor Han, do you recognize this thing?"
Han Yan took a look: "Why are you here? I have been looking for it all morning. Who stole it? Your Majesty handed this man to me, and I will cut him into pieces. This jade pendant was a gift from my father. I usually kill him."
Don't stand up." As he spoke, Han Yan reached out to take it.
Liu Ci grabbed it in his hand first and started to play with it: "Yesterday, a personal attendant died in the prince's house. Does Doctor Han know?"
Han Yan wanted to get the jade pendant, but Liu Ci didn't give it to him. He was a little angry and said, "Someone died in the prince's house, what does it have to do with me?"
"But this thing was found at the scene!" Liu Ci suddenly shouted: "What else does Doctor Han have to say?"
Han Yan finally understood and glanced at everyone: "Do you think I did this?"
Liu Shuang sneered: "Isn't it? With the jade pendant as evidence, can Doctor Han still deny it?"
"Hmph!" Han Yan was also angry: "Even if there is a jade pendant, what does it mean? My jade pendant was stolen yesterday and was framed. The Crown Prince's Mansion is heavily guarded and not many people can easily get in. Maybe the Crown Prince killed him himself.
People, are you making false accusations against me?"
"Then how do you explain this jade pendant? Doctor Han means that I stole your jade pendant?"
Han Yan smiled: "Then who knows? I live in the palace, and the prince can come and go at will, but the prince's mansion is not a place where I can come and go at will. Isn't this obvious?"
"You!" Han Yan bit him back, and Liu Shuang was so angry that he couldn't speak. After listening to this for a while, Liu Ci also began to think about this issue. With Han Yan's martial arts, it would be really difficult for him to sneak into the prince's mansion and kill people. Moreover,
Han Yan had just said that the jade pendant was given to him by his father, and it was Han Yan's personal possession that he never left his side with. Han Yan's statement that it was stolen and framed is even more credible.
"Your Majesty, what do you say about this matter?" Liu Ci asked Liu Shuang.
Liu Shuang knelt on the ground with a thud: "Father, my child indeed found this jade pendant at the murder scene. Father, you can ask the generals in my house and you will find out."
Han Yan sneered: "A general from the Crown Prince's Mansion will testify for the Crown Prince? Hahaha...!"
"Father!" Liu Shuang couldn't argue.
Wei Qing stood up and said: "Your Majesty, Lu'an County has sent people to check the scene. There are no signs of violent fighting. Moreover, the assassin's attack was accurate and killed him with one knife. This shows that this assassin's skills are so sophisticated that ordinary people will never be able to do it, and the weapons he used are also very powerful."
It's strange. The wound is three-sided and strong, going straight through the back. It is definitely not an ordinary assassin. I have never heard of such a person in all my years in Lu'an."
Liu Ci didn't know who to believe, and frowned: "This incident happened in Shizi's Mansion, and the Lu'an County Magistrate was ordered to solve the case within ten days. From now on, the city defense will be handed over to General Zhang Guangchang, who will strictly investigate every suspicious person entering and leaving Lu'an."
people."
The person named hurriedly came out to say hello. Liu Ci tossed his sleeves and turned away. Han Yan still wanted to ask for his jade pendant. Wei Qing smiled slightly: "Doctor Han, this thing is a piece of evidence. I'm afraid it won't be until the matter is cleared up."
I can’t give it back to you.”
Han Yan was furious: "I already told you that my jade pendant was stolen. As for why I didn't care about it at the murder scene, this thing belongs to me and should be returned to me."
Wei Qing did not give it, but just smiled and handed the jade pendant to the Lu'an County Magistrate: "The county magistrate still needs to investigate quickly and must solve the case within ten days. If the deadline is delayed, I am afraid the king will be angry."
The Lu'an County Magistrate had a sad face, quickly agreed, and left with the jade pendant.
Although Liu Shuang did not pull Han Yan down, he planted a thorn in Liu Ci's heart. This was what Su Ren wanted. News came from Jianghuai that the people of King Hengshan had left, so Su Ren
I feel completely at ease. Now that I have come to Lu'an, I have to walk around the city. Lu'an is much more prosperous than Kuaiji. After staying in Kuaiji for so long, everything I see is new.
Entering Cuixiang Building, this place used to be called Wangjiang Building and was given to Su Ren by Liu Shuang. Su Ren specially hired experienced experts from Shu County. After half a month of renovation, it is now very similar to Cuixiang Building in Shu County. The shopkeeper is a short and fat man.
This man was an old man working for Su Ren. He followed Su Ren to Wenling to boil salt. At that time, this guy was dark and thin, and after so many years, he turned into a round ball.
"Sir is here!" As soon as he saw Su Ren, the shopkeeper hurriedly came over to greet him personally.
Su Ren smiled: "I haven't seen you for a few days, and Lao Jia has gained weight again. He should be gone in a few days, right?"
Lao Jia chuckled: "It's not thanks to Mr. Lao Jia. Without Mr., how would I be today? The private room on the second floor has been prepared, facing the street by the window. Mr. likes to see the street view, so I have reserved a special place for him.
Okay, the tea has been prepared and it’s time to drink it.”
"Yes, yes, Lao Jia, you are starting to look more and more like the shopkeeper. If nothing happens, how about we have a drink?"
"Okay, okay!" Lao Jia was so excited that he didn't know what to say. There were not many people who could drink with Su Ren. Except for the people around Su Ren, as long as others were not invited by Su Ren, they would give up their identities.
It's very upright, of course Huo Laosi is an exception. Drinking with Su Ren is an honor, even if you are an old man, there are not many. How can Lao Jia be unhappy today when he has such a blessing.
The food and drinks were also simple. Lao Jia knew that Su Ren didn't like fancy things, so he prepared a few side dishes and meat on the top. Su Ren leaned against the window, Lao Jia helped him with his hands, and Huang Shisan pulled Man Niu to sit down. Man Niu said to
I was very uncomfortable with this and just kept my head down while eating.
After having two drinks with Lao Jia, Su Ren asked, "Have there been any new changes in things?"
Lao Jia quickly said: "Liu Ci handed over the matter to the Lu'an County Magistrate, but handed over the city guards to Zhang Guangchang. It seems that he will not stop until the reason is found out."
"What a big move! Where is Liu Shuang? Does he doubt us?"
Lao Jia shook his head: "Liu Shuang has been staying at home these days and has not gone there. I have followed my husband's instructions and spread some rumors that Xu Lai got the piece of silk. Liu Shuang should not suspect us.
On the head."
"Liu Shuang is easy to deal with, what did Wei Qing say?"
"This man is very strange. He rarely goes out. When he does go out, he only goes to the Hengshan Palace. He has no contact with others at all. If anything happens, he just leaves it to his servants. I haven't found out what his relationship is with Liu Shuang."
Su Ren shook his head: "They definitely do. I'm sure they sent someone to keep an eye on him. This person is not simple. He should be able to guess the truth of the matter. But I'm a little strange why he didn't tell Liu Shuang."
"My subordinates understand, I will give the instructions right away."
Su Ren quickly grabbed Lao Jia and said, "Don't rush now. It's not too late to go after dinner. We haven't seen each other for several years, right? Last time I heard Shopkeeper Cui say that your boy is now in the medicinal materials business in the Chamber of Commerce.
Very good! Young people can't stay at home all the time, they need to go out more often so that they can gain knowledge."
When talking about Xiao Jia, there is only joy on Lao Jia's face. Xiao Jia is two years older than Hawking. In the past, Lao Jia had no ability, so Xiao Jia followed Lao Jia to plant a few acres of thin fields to make a living. In recent years, life has become better.
, with some savings, Lao Jia gritted his teeth and asked his son to do business with the Sichuan Chamber of Commerce. He didn't know anything at the beginning. Thanks to Cui Jiuming's care, he can now make some money, and Lao Jia is naturally happy.
"I still have to thank you sir, if not..."
"Stop! You're trying to hit me on the head for any good thing. Shopkeeper Cui is taking the lead on this matter. It's Mr. Cui's fault."
Lao Jia chuckled: "Yes, yes, sir, and Shopkeeper Cui are both good people!"
While they were talking, the waiter came in to see Lao Jia and said that there were more than a dozen people downstairs. Their accents sounded like they were from Chang'an. As soon as they came in, they shouted that they would kick everyone out because their master wanted to eat. The guys didn't dare to make the decision.
Can you come up and invite Lao Jia?
Lao Jia glanced at Su Ren, and Su Ren smiled and said: "People from Chang'an, it seems that our Doctor Han is here! Ignore him and send someone to Shizi's Mansion. There are people in Shizi's Mansion here. He can't just accept money without paying anything."
Work.”
Lao Cui agreed, stood up and said goodbye, and went downstairs. Huang Shisan and Man Niu quickly put down the food in their hands, put their hands on the hilts of their swords, and stood beside Su Ren, staring at the door of the elegant room with their eyes.
Anyone who dares to come up will definitely not get any favors.
"What are you doing? Sit down and eat your food!" Su Ren looked at the two door gods and said with a smile: "Han Yan doesn't dare to do anything to me blatantly!"
Huang Shisan thought for a while, put down the hilt of his sword, and was about to sit down when he saw Su Ren getting up and walking towards the door. He quickly followed and grabbed Su Ren: "Sir, what are you...?"
"Watching a play? What a great play, how can it be done without an audience?" (To be continued)
