Su Yang slowly said," Originally, Ruyan, Yuanfang, and I were going to East Willow Town to investigate according to your instructions, but I kept feeling that there were many eyes watching this place. My intuition told me that this mysterious organization had already targeted the imperial envoy's residence, including the pavilion elder, Lord Zeng, Yuanfang, me, Ruyan, and so on. We were all monitored by them at all times.”
"That's why I was worried that Lord Zeng might be in danger, but it turned out that my guess was right. The bad guys did attack Lord Zeng. They kidnapped Lord Zeng in an abandoned courtyard next to the Provincial Governor's Yamen.”
"Ruyan and I took care of those purple-robed men and rescued Lord Zeng!”
"That's what happened!"
Su Yang said truthfully.
Di Renjie's eyes narrowed.”
Su Yang nodded and said," Yes, the dust there is very thick. According to the provincial governor, Qiu Jing, there was a murder there and it has been abandoned for many years."”
"Yes, there are many clear footprints in the courtyard. It's obvious that they have just been stepped on. That's why Su Yang concluded that Uncle Zeng must have been kidnapped from that courtyard!"”
After listening to Su Yang and Ruyan's words, Di Renjie once again made a detailed deduction about Qiu Jing's identity in his mind.
"According to what you said, Zeng Tai was kidnapped from that courtyard. That abandoned courtyard is very close to the Provincial Governor's Yamen, so how could the people in the Yamen not know? Moreover, according to your description, Zeng Tai's accident happened at noon in broad daylight, and no one noticed that a living person was kidnapped?”Di Renjie said.
Ru Yan said," That's right, Uncle. Uncle Zeng must have shouted for help before he was kidnapped. Logically speaking, it's impossible for the Provincial Governor's Estate not to hear it!"”
Di Renjie was almost certain that there was something wrong with Qiu Jing based on what happened today and the discovery he made when he was exploring the Pingxi Col.
"Oh, it's getting late. You two go back and rest.”
"Regarding Zeng Tai, I'll ask him for more details when he wakes up tomorrow.”Di Renjie said.
"Let me think about it!" As he spoke, Di Renjie's eyes were mesmerized!
Su Yang and Ruyan did not disturb them. They quietly walked back to their room to rest!
An hour later, Li Yuan Fang returned.
In Di Renjie's room, Li Yuanfang reported to Di Renjie,""Sir, we found something!"
Di Renjie narrowed his eyes and smiled." Alright, Yuanfang. I knew you wouldn't disappoint me. Tell me, what did you find?"”
Li Yuanfang took out a button from her pocket and handed it to Di Renjie.
Di Renjie took it and observed it carefully under the candlelight.
"Sir, this seems to be a unique button on the clothes of an officer. This style can only be worn by officials of at least the third rank and above.”
Li Yuan Fang said.
Di Renjie nodded." That's right, Yuanfang. It seems that you know a lot about the style of this dynasty's official uniform."”
Li Yuan Fang smiled." I just happened to know about it. How can I compare to you?"”
Di Renjie raised his hand.”
The two of them laughed.
Di Renjie's expression changed at the speed of light and he said solemnly,""Let's get down to business. Where did you find this button in East Willow Town?？？”
"There's a wasteland about 200 meters away from the village entrance." I didn't notice it at first, but it was too dazzling and attracted my attention. I picked it up and was shocked when I saw it. It must have been left there by an official of the imperial court.”
"But what I can't figure out is, which official would leave this thing in an inconspicuous village?？？”
"Yuan Fang, do you still remember how Su Yang and Ruyan stopped Song Wuji from taking credit for killing a good person in East Willow Town?”
Li Yuan Fang said," Of course I remember. This group of soldiers were worse than beasts. They attempted to massacre the village but were stopped by General Su in time."”
Di Renjie continued," Later, we interrogated the participants and learned an important piece of news from them. The reason why they targeted East Willow Forest Town was because they wanted to find the so-called traitor, Li Kaigu. Is that true?”
"That's right!" Li Yuan Fang said.
Di Renjie smiled." But what if they're not looking for Li Kaigu, but someone else?"”
"Another person?" Li Yuanfang scratched her head.”
"You've neglected an important character, Zhao Wenhao!" Di Renjie said.”
"Sir, you mean?"？？”
Di Renjie said," I didn't say anything. This is just a preliminary deduction. You said just now that this button can only be worn by officials of the Third Rank and above. Yingzhou is a particularly important place as it is an important town in the northeast. Ever since the founding of the Tang Empire, it has attached great importance to this place. Therefore, the Governor of Yingzhou is an official of the Third Rank. If this assumption is true, then there can only be one owner of this button, and that is!”
"Zhao Wenzhao!" Li Yuan Fang answered.
"Hmm, if we follow this logic and deduce that Zhao Wenhao appeared in East Willow Village, then why didn't he go meet the Chongzhou Provincial Governor Qiu Jing after he broke out of the encirclement and returned to Chongzhou?”
Di Renjie said.
Li Yuan Fang shook her head in confusion.
"There's only one possibility," Di Renjie said."Someone doesn't want him to enter Chongzhou City alive!”
"Ah, who is it? Could it be Wang Xiaojie?" Li Yuan Fang said.
Di Renjie didn't answer. He just smiled.
His suspicion of Wang Xiaojie had decreased a lot, but his suspicion of Qiu Jing had deepened.
All signs showed that this Chongzhou governor Qiu Jing had revealed too many flaws.
Di Renjie didn't say anything. He said to Li Yuanfang,""Yuanfang! This way…"
Di Renjie whispered into Li Yuanfang's ear.
Li Yuan Fang's eyes lit up and she immediately replied,"Don't worry, sir. I'll do it tomorrow!”
Di Renjie nodded in satisfaction.
He wanted Li Yuanfang to secretly monitor Qiu Jing and feel out his actions.
... Night, moonlight hanging high!
On the railing of the east courtyard, Ru Yan rested her chin on her hands and leaned against it. She looked up at the moonlight, thinking about something...
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