Shen Lian told a fairly self-defeating lie to cover up his private release of Hokusai.
In the original plot, Lu Wenzhao actually handed over the murder of Beizhai to Ling Yunkai because he was grateful to Shen Lian, so he actually didn't want to involve Shen Lian at the beginning.
But he didn't expect that even though it had nothing to do with Shen Lian, he followed Ling Yunkai. In the end, he let Beizhai go and killed Ling Yunkai.
Compared with the original plot, now Shen Lian just lets go of an insignificant rebel, and his troubles are undoubtedly much smaller. But this matter is still fatal. Once it is found out that he secretly released a traitor, no one can protect him. Gotta keep him.
"The rebels are highly skilled in martial arts and have accomplices to support them. However, they are incompetent in their positions. The pursuit was fruitless, so we let them run away."
Shen Lian finished his report, but he was very uneasy because He Xie's expression did not change at all from beginning to end. He secretly muttered in his heart that his old friend was getting deeper and deeper, and he didn't know if he could be deceived this time. Pass...
But as soon as He Xie opened his mouth, his expression changed with horror, and his heart sank to the bottom of his heart.
"Beizhai, I have already arrested him." He Xie took a sip of tea and said quietly.
He looked at Shen Lian's extremely shocked expression and said, "Shen Lian, how have I treated you in the past eight years?"
Shen Lian was in a state of confusion at the moment, with a sense of panic and confusion. He remained slightly silent and said: "My Lord treats his subordinates with as much kindness as a mountain!"
He Xie waved his finger: "It's boring to say that. You saved my life back then. If you want to say that you are so kind to me, you should be the one who showed me the most kindness. I can understand that you lied to me about this. It's not your fault. , it was my fault first."
Shen Lian was silent again. He didn't understand what He Xie meant.
He Xie sighed and said: "I will suppress this matter. You go back and rest for a while. After this time, I will find a way to transfer you to Nanzhen Fusi."
Shen Lian nodded silently, cupped his fists and bowed to the end: "Thank you, sir!"
He didn't ask why Beizhai fell into He Xie's hands, nor did he ask what would happen to Beizhai. He tried his best, but this was the result.
He Xie waved his hand and signaled Shen Lian to leave. But suddenly he looked like he had just remembered something and said: "Oh, by the way, the Nanzhen Fu Division is coming to hand over Guo Zhen's case today. Judging from the time, he should be here soon. Yes, please hand over this case first and then talk about it."
"Yes, sir." Shen Lian said.
He Xie stood up, walked to Shen Lian, smiled and patted his shoulder: "Don't be so impulsive in doing things in the future. After handing over the case later, you will deliberately curse me a few words when you go out. It's best for others to hear you." , in this way you can draw a clear line between you and me."
Shen Lian raised his head in shock. He thought He Xie transferred him to Nanzhen Fusi because he made a mistake and was sent. However, He Xie's words made him realize that things were not what he thought at all. Then he thought of He Xie before. The more Xie said, "It was my fault first," the more he felt that something was wrong.
"Sir, what happened?" Shen Lian asked in confusion.
He Xie smiled and changed the subject: "In the battle of Saarhu, only three people in the entire West Route Army survived. Now that Guo Zhen has died, there are only two of us left..."
Shen Lian was moved: "Guo Zhen? Are you talking about Eunuch Guo who was killed last night?"
He Xie deliberately asked doubtfully: "Don't you remember Guo Zhen?"
Shen Lian shook his head with surprise on his face: "Guo Zhen and I never exchanged names back then. Besides, his face was covered in blood and he just covered his face and cried, so..."
He shook his head and said nothing further. He suddenly looked at He Xie and asked suspiciously: "Sir, is there something hidden behind Guo Zhen's death?"
He Xie said with a straight face: "If you have any hidden secrets, it has nothing to do with you. Just hand over the case. After you leave, I will help you take care of that Ling Yun Kai. From now on, you can live your life in a down-to-earth manner. Don't think about those things that you don't have." use."
"Sir, what happened?" Shen Lian felt something was wrong more and more, and he always had the feeling that something was wrong.
At this moment, a school captain reported that someone from Nanzhen Fusi came to visit him. He Xie asked his men to bring the person in, patted Shen Lian on the shoulder and said: "You saved my life, I will not harm you." .”
Shen Lian wanted to ask again, but someone had already come in.
"Pei Lun, a hundred households in Fusi, Nanzhen, please visit Lu Qianhu!" The visitor saluted respectfully with clasped fists.
He Xie looked Pei Lun up and down and suddenly said: "Guo Zhen's case was originally going to be handed over to the East Factory. I heard that Ning Guogong personally asked the factory boss for this job, so it fell into the hands of your Nan Company."
Pei Lun was stunned for a moment, then became more respectful and said: "This is indeed the case."
He Xie smiled: "Even so, this case won't be your fault, but you are here."
When He Xie said this, Shen Lian also noticed something fishy and couldn't help but look at Pei Lun.
Pei Lun's complexion changed, and there was a faint cold sweat on his forehead. He had heard before that Bei Si Lu Wenzhao was a loser who only knew how to flatter others, but when he saw him today, he realized that the rumors were misleading. How could such a sharp person be a loser? "
Pei Lun bowed even lower and said: "Humble duty, humble duty..."
"You're here for Yin Cheng, right?" He Xie said directly without giving him a chance to defend himself.
Pei Lun froze, with a look of extreme disbelief and panic in his eyes. He really wanted to use this incident to avenge his friend Yin Cheng, but he didn't expect that Lu Wenzhao would reveal his purpose as soon as he arrived!
"Why did Lu Qianhu say this? He came here to investigate Guo Zhen's case because of his humble position!" Of course Pei Lun would not admit it, but his change of mood just now explained everything.
Shen Lian's expression changed. He looked deeply at Pei Lun, a little scared. He was sure that this person came for him. After all, Yin Cheng's death was claimed to be killed by Shen Lian.
He didn't know how Lu Wenzhao knew Pei Lun's purpose, but Pei Lun was exposed as soon as he arrived, which undoubtedly saved his life, Shen Lian!
It is simply too easy for the Jin Yiwei to harm people. If Pei Lun no longer has the intention to calculate, Shen Lian does not think he can avoid this wave of hidden arrows.
Thinking about what he was afraid of, Shen Lian felt even more grateful to Lu Wenzhao.
"It doesn't matter whether you admit it or not." He Xie shook his head and said, "Revenge for a friend is commendable, but if you want to take revenge on Shen Lian, you have found the wrong person. Shen Lian, tell him the whole story and make it clear as soon as possible. , to avoid inexplicable enmity and taking the blame for others."
Shen Lian bowed and saluted He Xie: "Thank you, sir!"
Pei Lun's face looked uncertain at the moment, and he was at a loss as to what to do. Shen Lian turned around and said to him calmly: "Yin Cheng committed suicide, and he is also my friend."
Shen Lian recounted what happened, and finally said: "That's what happened. Whether you believe it or not, if you still want to take revenge, I will do it."
Pei Lun believed it after Shen Lian finished speaking. In fact, he had investigated before and found that the first half of the incident was no different from what Shen Lian said. The only thing he was not sure about was how Yin Cheng died.
In fact, if you think about it, Shen Lian had no motive to kill Yin Cheng at all, and with Lu Wenzhao's testimony, there was no need to lie to others about this matter since he had thousands of families.
Pei Lun was silent for a while, and then bowed deeply to Lu Wenzhao: "Sir, I am humble, but I am really just here to investigate Guo Zhen's case."
Then he turned his head to Shen Lian, cupped his hands, and smiled: "Brother Shen, thank you for clarifying Pei's doubts, but Brother Shen really misunderstood. If Pei has offended me before, I still hope to see Haihan."
Shen Lian looked at Pei Lun and slowly clasped his fists.
Although the two of them didn't say it clearly, the misunderstanding was cleared up by bowing to each other.
He Xie saw this in his eyes and nodded with satisfaction. Of course he had a purpose in doing this for Shen Lian. Shen Lian was a good sword, but he was a very sensitive, closed and independent kind of person. He wanted to conquer him. The best way for Shen Lian to use himself is not to force or deceive, but to treat him with sincerity.
Of course, using some small means is just to ensure that things are more efficient.
Just as He Xie was about to speak, he heard the noise coming from outside, and he suddenly frowned.