Chapter 37
This time, Qi Xi Lian told Pang Yu everything that had happened in detail, including her thoughts on the things that had happened. After she finished speaking, she took out a waist token and handed it to Pang Yu.
"This waist token was also the waist token that my father picked up back then, and it was because of this that he was killed.”
Qi Xilian kneeled on the ground and said in a low voice.
"No wonder Zhao Wenyun wanted to silence you. This waist token is enough for him to do so.”
Pang Yu placed the token on the table beside him. There was a word on both the front and back of the token. It was Chu Gong. This was the token of the guards of the Prince of Chu, Zhao Deming.
"From what you said just now, the local magistrate and the Prince of Qinghe killed your family. Why would the county magistrate help a tiger?"
Pang Yu asked.
"The local magistrate had a son. His son was ignorant and incompetent. He was addicted to gambling all year round. Later on, his son owed a huge debt. The person who lent the money had a strong family background. The magistrate did not dare to offend him and could only repay it. However, his family did not have enough money, so he targeted my family's property.”
Qi Xilian said.
"How do you know all this?"
Pang Yu was rather curious.
"This is a well-known fact in the local area. Everyone knows that the son of the county magistrate is ignorant and incompetent and owes a huge debt. It's just that he only realized that he was eyeing my family's assets after my family was destroyed.”
Qi Xilian lowered her head and said.
"In other words, so far, the only thing you can prove is that your sister's kidnapping is related to the Chu Gong Prince's residence. You can't directly prove that this was done by Zhao Wenyun? As for the fact that your family was silenced by Qinghe Prince Zhao Wenyun, there is no evidence at the moment? Isn't that so?"
Pang Yu asked.
"Lord Marquis, I really didn't lie. Other than Zhao Wenyun, I really can't think of anyone else who would come to silence me.”
Qi Xilian was anxious. He thought that Pang Yu did not believe her words.
"I didn't say that I didn't believe you. Don't be agitated.”
Pang Yu told her not to be agitated. He picked up the teacup and slowly drank it, but his mind was deep in thought.
After a while, he said,"You can stay in the Grand Preceptor's Residence for now. These few days, you can go to the yamen first."”
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"You want to go to Luonan County? What are you going there for?"
Grand Preceptor Pang looked at his son suspiciously. Even if they took the Yellow River from Kaifeng to Luonan County, it would take about ten days. The ancient times were different from the modern times. In the modern times, a plane ride would only take two to three hours. The traffic in ancient times was not very good.
"During the process of rescuing old man Ouyang, I discovered another murder case that was related to a member of the imperial clan. Among them, Luonan County was the most important. These few days, I went to the Ministry of Official Personnel to read the past information of Chen Taisheng, the magistrate of Luonan County.
He found that the Ministry of Personnel's information archive had rated him as excellent. Was this certain? How was his reputation in Luonan County? Could it be that he was a person who was fishing for fame?”
Pang Yu looked at his deadbeat father and asked.
"He was involved in a murder?"
Senior Grand Tutor Pang frowned and asked.
Pang Yu didn't say anything and just shrugged. Senior Grand Tutor Pang lowered his head and fell into deep thought.
After a while, he said,"If you want to go, you'd better bring some imperial guards with you. Otherwise, it'll be dangerous."”
"What do you mean? Could it be that Luonan County was a dragon's pool and a tiger's den?”
"No. Guanzhong is close to the northwest. The Dangxiang people have too much power there. In recent years, the Dangxiang people have become more and more unstable. If Chen Taisheng, the magistrate of Luonan County, is related to the murder, I'm afraid he is also related to the Dangxiang.
I'm afraid you don't know that the Tanguts have been active in the Guanzhong region in recent years. It's better to be careful ~"
Grand Preceptor Pang shook his head slightly. These words shocked Pang Yu. Thinking about it carefully, it seemed that in a few years, the Western Xia would become independent. It seemed that before independence, the Tanguts had been active in the Guanzhong region, pulling in the officials of the imperial court. Chen Taisheng might really have been bribed.
"Then father, how many soldiers do you think I should bring?”
Pang Yu was slightly hesitant in his heart. Who wasn't afraid of death? Naturally, he would bring as much as he could. However, he didn't know how much he could bring. If he brought too much, the emperor's brother-in-law would probably not forgive him. This was the military system of the Song Dynasty.
"Five thousand ~"
Senior Grand Tutor Pang stretched out his hand and smiled.
"So many? Would the Emperor's brother-in-law agree? Don't play us to death when the time comes."
Pang Yu asked.
"Don't worry, I will attack the emperor in the future. His Majesty will agree. Besides, you're going to investigate a case, so bringing five thousand Imperial Army soldiers will ensure your safety.”
Pang Yu nodded." Alright then. I'll go back and make some preparations. I'll set off for Luonan County today."”
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Coming out of his father's yamen, he looked at the sun in the sky and couldn't help but shake his head slightly. After the Mid-Autumn Festival, the weather wasn't hot anymore, and the sun in the sky seemed a little warm.
"Lord Marquis, Lord Bao invites you to the manor for a chat ~"
At this moment, Zhang Long and Zhao Hu appeared in front of Pang Yu.
"Bao Hei Zi? What did he want? Why do I feel like it's not a good thing?”
"This…"
Zhang Long and Zhao Hu looked at each other. They didn't know what was going on.
"Alright, let's go ~ I'll go and see what's up with this bag of black stones.”
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When he arrived at Kaifeng Mansion, Bao Zheng was drinking tea leisurely. He was not in a hurry at all and seemed very relaxed. The Butterfly Whisper Pavilion was still making tea for him.
"Hey, Blackie Bao, you know how to enjoy yourself ~ These few days, the Marquis of Japan has been working hard on the case, but you're enjoying yourself. Seeing that you're so free, why don't I throw the case in my hands to you too, so that you, an old fox, won't be free all day?”
Pang Yu didn't stand out and sat down beside Bao Zheng.
"Ha, ha, Marquis An Le is upholding justice for the people. This is a good thing. If Marquis An Le were to uphold justice for the people and share His Majesty's worries, I believe that he would not let down the imperial sword and gold medal that His Majesty personally bestowed!”
As Bao Zheng spoke, he looked at the imperial sword hanging on Pang Yu's waist. Pang Yu had always carried this with him. As for its purpose, it was purely for showing off.
On the left was a sword, and on the right was a gold medal. Look, I have the Imperial Sword and the Regal Emperor's Golden Medallion. Do you have them?
"Fine, fine, fine. Blackie Bao, it's definitely not a good thing for you to compliment someone. I still have something to do today, so I'll be leaving first. If you want to do something, find someone else. I won't do it.”
Pang Yu sat down and took a few glances before he stood up and said. He was about to leave.
"Marquis An Le ~"
Bao Zheng immediately put down his teacup and stood up. He pulled Pang Yu's hand and walked back."Could it be that Marquis An Le thinks that this residence will only invite Marquis over for a chat when there is something important? This residence is also thinking that Lord Marquis has been upholding justice for the people in recent days, so today I specially invited Lord Marquis to the residence for a chat. Moreover, the banquet is about to be prepared. Could it be that Lord An Le is not going to give this residence face?”
Pang Yu curled his lips and flung Bao Zheng's hand away. He pointed at him and scolded him jokingly,""Blackie Bao, you have so many tricks up your sleeve. You didn't give yourself away, but look at Die Yu Xuan, that woman. Since I came in, she has been secretly looking at me a few times. There is still hope in her eyes. Plus, you asked her to make tea today.
It must be because this woman's case is difficult. Otherwise, I won't believe that you'll find me unless you swallow this table.”
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