Kong Yan had been busy with Yang Jiaoniang the entire morning.
The Waning Spring Brothel became Kong Yan's new base in Chang 'an. All the staff who originally belonged to the Waning Spring Brothel received generous compensation and were kicked out.
The hidden guards that were originally gathered near the Falling Goose Pavilion had also moved to a place near the Spring Gazing Pavilion.
Of course, the secret guards weren't just Kong Yan's, but also Li Shiming's.
After settling Yang Jiaoniang down, Kong Yan rushed to the Supreme Court.
The vault was an accident. What he needed to do next was to find out the cause of Zhangsun Shunde's death in three days and make Li Shimin spit out the vault.
The second matter was related to money. Under normal circumstances, anything related to money was not a big deal in front of Kong Yan.
He wasn't the only one who felt this way. Sanlang Zhu and the others also thought so.
Even when Zhu Sanlang saw the Supreme Court and the Ministry of Revenue split up his young master's treasury, his eyes revealed an undisguised disdain.
He felt that the current emperor was too petty. He was so greedy for a small treasury, completely incomparable to his young master.
The longer he had been by Kong Yan's side, the weaker his concept of money became.
It couldn't be helped. His young master could dig up gold mines even when he was traveling around. Making toys would definitely be profitable. He would become numb after seeing too many of them.
This time, it wasn't that Kong Yan was stingy to make Li Shiming spit out the money from his treasury, but he couldn't give Li Shiming a chance.
Otherwise, the chances of Wild Goose Falling Brothels being seized in various places in the future would probably rise sharply.
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Seeing Li Erlang again, Kong Yan's expression turned ugly.
Hu Yan, who was accompanying him, wiped the sweat from his forehead and said awkwardly,"You also know that the death of the Duke is extraordinary. It is inevitable to use some heavy punishment…"
"Young Master." Li Erlang sat on the straw mat in the cell, grinning, and then moaned, as if he had touched his wound when he spoke.
There were wounds all over his body, blood flowing from the corner of his mouth, and his cheeks were red and swollen. It was obvious that he had not had a good night.
"Lord Hu, General Li, I would like to speak to him in private.”Kong Yan was expressionless.
Hu Yan quickly nodded and said,"Then I'll go out first."”
Li Junxian said nothing. After examining the layout of the cell, he retreated to the entrance.
He had been sent to follow Kong Yan in the name of protecting him, but in reality, he wanted to ensure that he would not disappear.
"I'm fine, Mrs. Yang?" Li Erlang asked worriedly.
"She's fine. She's settled down.”
Kong Yan said. He did not bring Zhu Sanlang with him to the Supreme Court this time. Instead, he left him at the Wonder Spring Brothel to protect Yang Jiaoniang and to guard against Li Shiming's secret guards.
"That's good." Li Erlang sighed and said," The situation was urgent last night, so we didn't make much arrangements.”
"Your arrangements are already good enough," said Kong Yan with a smile.”
Kong Yan said this sincerely. If it weren't for the ice and water, Yang Jiaoniang would have died.
Li Erlang grinned, thinking that his young master was comforting him.
"What happened last night…has Young Master investigated it thoroughly?”Li Erlang's expression was a little gloomy." We've always been the ones who make things difficult for others. This time, even Wild Goose Falling Pavilion was wiped out.”
This was the first time he felt so depressed when he followed Kong Yan.
"His Majesty the Emperor ordered me to investigate this case together with Hu Yan, the Deputy Official of the Court of Judicial Review. If we can't find the murderer and the mastermind within three days, you and the rest of the people from the Wild Goose Falling Pavilion will be the real culprits.”Kong Yan said lightly, not hiding Li Shiming's order.
Li Erlang coughed heavily and said angrily,""This Emperor is too……not something.”
Li Erlang's voice became much weaker.
Kong Yan sighed and said,""It really isn't something. My vault was robbed by him.”
"What? What does he want the vault for?" Li Erlang frowned. He thought for a moment and said doubtfully," I don't remember anything important inside.”
"Let me tell you a story." " A long time ago, there were two old farmers who fantasized about the luxurious life of the emperor. One of them said,"" I think the emperor must eat white face masks every day until he's full!'Another said,'Not only that, I think the emperor must have used a golden hoe to farm!'”
Li Erlang thought for a moment, frowned, and asked hesitantly,""Young Master, what do you mean?"
"The Emperor might actually be a poor bastard.”Kong Yan said lightly.
"Uh…Young Master, you mean…His Majesty only has his eyes on the treasury? Is there no other reason?" Li Erlang revealed a shocked expression.
"Not everyone is called Kong Shaoshang.”Kong Yan smiled." Even His Majesty the Emperor is just a pauper in front of your young master.”
" Cough cough…" Li Erlang looked around and whispered," Then, since he took Young Master's treasury, he should let us out, right?"”
"Do you think everyone is as reasonable as me?" Kong Yan sighed.”
The corner of Li Erlang's eyes twitched, and he said hatefully,""As far as I know, people who don't do things for money have never had a good ending.”
"I don't know if he'll have a good ending, but I know that if we can't find the real murderer within three days, your head will definitely be gone.”Kong Yan said leisurely.
Li Erlang's face fell as he asked with some grievance,""Young Master, are you here to scare Li Er?”
Kong Yan laughed." This is an obvious framing. There must be someone working with the jailers here. It's even possible that the so-called murderer is one of the jailers here."”
"Jailor?" Li Erlang frowned and said," Speaking of jailers, I did make a discovery last night.”
"Oh?" Kong Yan raised his eyebrows and asked," Tell me about it.”
"The two jailers who tortured me last night were especially ruthless.”Li Erlang touched the osprey bone below his left ear, gritted his teeth, and snorted." If it wasn't for that Hu guy personally interrogating me, I would probably have been beaten to death by them.”
"The prison guards are easy to investigate, but it might not be easy to find the mastermind.”Kong Yan stroked his chin. Assassinating a Duke was a crime that could kill all nine generations of his family. The mastermind would definitely not let a few small jailers get a hold of him.
"Then kill those two jailers first.”Li Erlang said in a muffled voice.
Ever since he had followed Kong Yan, he had encountered danger and been injured, but he had never been as humiliated as last night.
First, he surrendered without a fight, and then he was humiliated by two small jailers. This was too hard for him to forget.
Kong Yan nodded and said," Let's first determine who the murderer is and who the accomplice is. As for the mastermind…it will take some effort."”
"Young Master has a solution?" Li Erlang's eyes lit up.
"Knocking the mountain to scare the tiger." Kong Yan said softly.
"Shock the tiger?" Li Erlang scratched his head.
Kong Yan shook his head." Just stay here. I'll find you a few more companions tomorrow."”
"A woman?" Li Erlang's eyes lit up, and a slightly wretched smile appeared on his face.
"Why don't I send you the top courtesan of Fragrance Brothel?”Kong Yan glanced sideways at Li Erlang.
"Hehe, I feel like Young Master is joking with me.”Li Erlang laughed dryly.
Kong Yan waved his hand and looked at the others, joking with them.
After coming out of the prison, the smile on his face disappeared and became extremely gloomy.
Everyone in Falling Goose Pavilion had been subjected to severe punishment. Some people were already unable to open their mouths, and their teeth had all been pulled out one by one!
"Give me a copy of all the information of the prison personnel, including yours.”
Kong Yan sat in the position that originally belonged to the Deputy Minister of Justice Hu Yan and said rudely.
"You suspect me?" Hu Yan's face stiffened.”
When Kong Yan sat in his seat, he was already unhappy, but he still maintained a decent smile on his face.
He knew that he needed Kong Yan to handle this case. More importantly, if the real murderer could not be found after three days, he would need a scapegoat.
However, he did not expect Kong Yan to be so arrogant. Not only did he sound so arrogant, but he even dared to doubt him?
This was unacceptable to Hu Yan!
Kong Yan turned to Li Junxian and indifferently said,"General Li, please send someone to inform His Majesty that this case involves the current Duke. I need an imperial edict that can investigate all officials, even the royal family.”
Li Junxian frowned and glanced at his subordinate."Send the message."
"Yes." A Golden Guard left the room.
"Crazy, this is crazy! You're just a small halberd bearer in front of the palace. You don't even have a rank, and you want to inspect the officials, or even the imperial family?!”Hu Yan felt like he was going crazy.
"Why don't we make a bet?" Kong Yan glanced at Hu Yan and said indifferently.
"Bet on what?" Hu Yan's tone was also unpleasant.
" Bet…" Kong Yan frowned. After pondering for a moment, his brows were still tightly knitted.
"You're just a minor official of the Supreme Court, what can you possibly have?”Kong Yan shook his head, his interest waning.
"F * ck!" Hu Yan couldn't help but curse. He glared at Kong Yan and said angrily," You look down on me?”
Li Junxian's face tightened as he listened to their conversation, suppressing his laughter.
"If you lose, kowtow and apologize to everyone in Falling Goose Pavilion.”Kong Yan said calmly," If I lose, I'll kowtow to you and admit my mistake. I'll also give you ten jars of Fine Style Flower Wine every month.”
"The bet is whether His Majesty will issue an imperial edict to you?”Hu Yan asked warily after he calmed down.
"Do you dare to bet?" Kong Yan asked.”
Hu Yan fell into deep thought.
"Is it possible for His Majesty to give such an imperial edict to a small merchant like him?”Hu Yan thought to himself and shook his head, thinking that this was impossible.
Otherwise, that would be too absurd!
"Alright, I'll bet with you!"
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