"Assistant?" Zhao Cong's expression immediately became confused: "Qiu Mei, do you still need an assistant?"
In Zhao Cong's view, Hang Baiqiu, who is the envoy of the Wude Department, is not only highly skilled in martial arts, but also has outstanding work ability. A case like this should be easily solved, so why do he need to bring an assistant?
Hang Baiqiu said sternly: "Brother Shi, Sister Shi is not as good at solving cases as you think. Chai Yan is the master at solving cases. Since he is here, he will definitely be able to help Brother Shi clear his name!"
"Oh? He is so powerful?" Zhao Cong couldn't help but be a little surprised. He was not an ordinary person to be praised by Hang Baiqiu.
Zhao Xuan was surprised and kept looking at Chai Yan.
Hang Baiqiu didn't know how to answer, so he could only turn his head to look at Chai Yan, meaning you should speak for yourself, lest others look down upon you.
Chai Yan bowed modestly and said, neither humble nor arrogant: "I am not talented. I have indeed solved a few small cases."
Seeing Chai Yan's confident look, Zhao Cong asked, "Tell me, how are you going to help my son clear his name?"
Chai Yan asked the question again: "Master Zhao, did you talk to Hui Nian the day before the body was found, or had any other communication with her?"
Although Zhao Cong is the eldest brother of the Crown Princess, he does not have any official title, so it is appropriate for outsiders to call him "Young Master".
"Other aspects?" Zhao Cong's expression suddenly changed and he asked: "Chai, what do you mean by this? What kind of communication do you think this young master will have with her?"
After saying that, Zhao Cong turned to look at Hang Baiqiu and said angrily: "Qiu Mei, look who you brought here? How dare you doubt me, who is this guy from?"
Before Hang Baiqiu could speak, Chai Yan responded: "Master Zhao, please don't misunderstand me. I, like Secretary Hang, believe that you have been wronged. With Master Zhao's appearance, demeanor and family background, what kind of woman cannot be obtained?"
Why do you have to choose such a heinous and evil path? It doesn’t make sense, please tell me..."
When Zhao Cong heard this, he nodded and said: "Yes, even if you have some brains, it is true that I like women, but what I do is called romantic, not obscene! I can't do such extremely evil animal behavior!"
After hearing this, Hang Baiqiu had a dark suspicion. Zhao Cong, you have the nerve to announce it loudly. People who are familiar with you believe it, but how many people who are not familiar with you believe it?
Chai Yan thought for a while and then asked in a different way: "Master Zhao, I am worried that you and Hui Nian had contact before the incident and were accidentally seen by the real murderer, and then he took the opportunity to frame you. Zhao
Young Master, please remember this!"
Hang Baiqiu also felt that what Chai Yan said made sense, and said, "Yes, Brother Shi, have you ever spoken to Huinian?"
Zhao Cong hesitated and turned to look at Zhao Xuan. Zhao Xuan nodded seriously, and then Zhao Cong turned around and spoke.
"Yes! The second morning after I came here, I met Hui Nian again. I saw her...she was quite special, so I chatted with her for a few words, but her attitude was very cold.
She refused me thousands of miles away, and I didn’t say more than ten words in total before she ran away... As a result, early the next morning, she actually..."
At this point, Zhao Cong couldn't go on.
Chai Yan understood as soon as he heard it. Zhao Cong must have seen that Hui Nian's appearance was very outstanding at that time, so he made a move to stop the other party from chatting with him. Unexpectedly, Hui Nian was not moved at all, and even Zhao Cong was ignored!
"Mr. Zhao, did anyone else see you when you were talking to Hui Nian?" Chai Yan asked.
Zhao Cong shook his head and replied: "I, Zhao Xuan and her were the only three people on the road at that time. There was no one else, not even my generals were present!"
Chai Yan asked again: "Have you and Hui Nian ever met or spoken to each other since that time?"
"No! Absolutely not!" Zhao Cong told Chai Yan very firmly: "I only talked to her once, and the second time I saw her was in the attic..."
While talking, Zhao Cong recalled the circumstances of Hui Nian's death.
In the two days after the incident, Zhao Cong, who was wrongly accused, had trouble sleeping, had trouble sleeping at night, and occasionally had one or two nightmares.
"Mr. Zhao, can you let me go and take a look at the attic where Hui Nian's body was found?" Chai Yan requested.
Zhao Cong said: "Do you want to check Hui Nian's body? Her body has been moved elsewhere and is no longer in the attic of the side hall."
Chai Yan said: "Mr. Zhao, Hui Nian's body naturally needs to be inspected, but I also have to go to the attic of the side hall. Please send someone to lead the way!"
Zhao Cong thought for a moment, then turned around and said: "Zhao Xuan, take him there..."
"Yes, young master!" Zhao Xuan responded.
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Xuan nodded to Chai Yan and motioned for him to follow him.
As soon as Chai Yan took a step forward, Hang Baiqiu also stood up and prepared to follow him.
As soon as Chai Yan followed Zhao Xuang out of the room, Zhao Cong stopped him and said, "Qiu Mei, just wait here. Brother and you haven't seen each other for a long time. How about we just catch up on old times?"
Hang Baiqiu immediately frowned, his face darkened, and he said rudely: "Zhao Cong, are you still in the mood to reminisce about the past at this time?"
Zhao Cong said with a confused look: "Qiu Mei, didn't you bring all the experts who solved the case? Brother, you can sit back and relax!"
Hang Baiqiu said directly: "If you want to tell the story yourself, I don't have the time!"
After saying that, Hang Baiqiu turned around and walked out. As soon as she reached the door, she suddenly turned back.
Zhao Cong was overjoyed and asked quickly: "Qiu Mei, have you changed your mind?"
"No!" Hang Baiqiu said expressionlessly: "Brother, please don't call me 'Qiu Mei Qiu Mei' in the future. It sounds very uncomfortable to me!"
After speaking, Hang Baiqiu really left.
Zhao Cong was touched but not angry. He walked to the door and looked at Hang Baiqiu who was walking away. He shook his head and said to himself: "Qiu Mei, Qiu Mei, it's been so many years, why do you still dislike seeing my brother so much?"
....”
Hang Baiqiu came out of the Zen room and quickened his pace to catch up with Chai Yan and Zhao Xuan.
Zhao Xuan probably asked Chai Yan about his identity, and Chai Yan immediately replied: "I am just a clerk, and I am usually responsible for guarding the treasury."
Zhao Xuan was startled and suddenly stopped. He turned and stared at Chai Yan in shock: "What did you say? You are a clerk, not even a clerk?"
"Yeah, what's wrong?" Chai Yan also looked at Zhao Xuan.
When Zhao Xuan saw Hang Baiqiu coming over, he said, "Sister Qiu, are you here to help the young master? He is obviously a keeper of records. How can he be a master in solving crimes?"
Hang Baiqiu's face turned bad after hearing this, and asked: "I mean, does it matter whether Zhao Xuan is a master in solving crimes or not, and what his status is?"