Lin Gong's death was like a bomb dropped on a calm lake, shaking the entire capital.

Some noble families heard the news and without saying a word, locked up the playboys who were usually the lackeys in the family, for fear that they would cause trouble to the family at this critical moment.

As the prime minister of the Qing Dynasty, Lin Ruofu was the head of the civil service and held a first-class official position. His influence was self-evident. It could be said that one person was less powerful than ten thousand people.

Now that the successor he worked so hard to train has been killed, even a calm person will inevitably do some crazy things. At this time, even political opponents will not touch him.

The newly appointed governor of Jingzhao was so anxious that he sent out all the detectives on the same day and issued a reward. There was a reward of a hundred taels of silver for providing clues. Those who caught the real culprit would be promoted to the third level and rewarded with thousands of gold.

For a time, the entire capital city was like a pot of boiling water, completely exploding.

In the Royal Courtyard, Fan Xian was chatting with Lin Waner. Suddenly Lin Waner mentioned her brother Lin Gong. Fan Xian was worried about her health and hesitated to tell her the news of Lin Gong's murder.

"What's wrong with you?" Lin Waner's delicate mind immediately noticed something strange about Fan Xian.

Fan Xian saw that he couldn't hide it, so he simply told what he knew about the situation.

Lin Wan'er felt as if she was struck by lightning, her feet went weak and she almost fainted. Fan Xian quickly stepped forward and hugged her.

"Who killed my second brother?"

Fan Xian shook his head: "I don't know yet, but I heard that he died due to Si Gu's sword technique."

"Si Gu Jian? Grandmaster of Dongyi City?"

"I just heard that the Jingzhao Mansion is doing its best to investigate the murderer. I believe the truth will be revealed soon."

"Fan Xian, I can't trust Jingzhao Mansion. Can you help me find out more about it?"

"That's...okay."

Fan Xian hesitated for a while but agreed. After coming out of the Royal Courtyard, Fan Xian found Wang Qinian and asked him to go to the Military and Horse Department to make an appointment with Qin Hao. Soon Wang Qinian brought back the news that Qin Hao made an appointment with him at Si Lili's flower shop.

Meet on the boat.

As the sun set, Fan Xian came to the Liujing River and was about to go to Zuixianju. He found that all the brothel entrances along the Liujing River were guarded by policemen.

"The Jingzhao Mansion is handling the case, everyone is waiting to leave quickly!" a police officer shouted to Fan Xian.

Fan Xian clasped his hands behind his back, looking condescending like a playboy: "I am the son of the Minister of Household Affairs, who dares to stop me?"

Seeing his arrogant attitude, the leading police officer was about to roll up his sleeves to give the boy some color. An old policeman behind him quickly stopped him and said, "I've seen this man before. He seems to be the son of the Fan family, so why don't you do it?"

It’s good to offend.”

"It turns out to be Mr. Fan, but please forgive me for being presumptuous. The superior officer has ordered that no one can enter or leave the Liujing River. We are just following orders. Please don't embarrass us." The police officer immediately put on a different face.

A flattering smile.

At this moment, a group of soldiers from the Military and Horse Patrol Team suddenly arrived and roughly drove aside the policeman guarding Zuixianju.

One of the detectives shouted angrily: "We have been ordered by Mr. Fu Yin to block off the banks of the Liujing River. Who among you dare to take action against Jingzhao Mansion?"

The leading patrol captain glanced at him disdainfully: "Huh, so what about Jingzhao Mansion? My lord is coming to Zuixianju for a drink in the evening. You naughty and sensible people should go away. If you disturb the commander's interest, be careful.

Your brains."

Seeing the patrol soldiers' glaring swords and guns, none of the Jingzhao Mansion's policemen dared to say anything anymore. These policemen usually bullied the local gangsters, but to fight with these well-trained soldiers was to seek death.

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Fan Xian looked at it with sore eyes: "Damn, this old Qin is having such a big fight to pick up girls."

"I am friends with your family, my name is Fan Xian."

The patrol soldiers inquired with the people in Zuixianju, and after verifying Fan Xian's identity, they let him in.

On the flower boat, Si Lili also saw this scene through the window and said to the maid next to him: "A distinguished guest has arrived. Go and prepare some good wine and food."

Soon, Fan Xian was taken to the flower boat.

As soon as he entered Si Lili's room, Fan Xian complained: "Old Qin is really good at making an appointment with you here. Isn't this too pretentious for personal gain?"

Si Lili covered his mouth and chuckled: "Mr. Fan is afraid that the princess will be jealous, right?"

"Miss Lili is quite well-informed."

"The story between Mr. Fan and the princess, the talented man and the beautiful woman, is a good story. Who in the capital doesn't know about it?"

While he was talking, the maid came up to Si Lili and whispered in his ear.

"Okay, I understand, go and bring the person here."

Fan Xian curiously looked at the shore and found that the soldiers of the patrol were confronting a group of Jianghu people dressed as guards. The leader was a middle-aged fat man with a very uncomfortable fake smile on his face.

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"That is Yuan Hongdao, the most trusted advisor around Prime Minister Lin. It is said that he is an old fox who knows all his plans."

Fan Xian looked at Si Lili in surprise: "What is he doing here?"

Si Lili pretended to be very calm: "When he comes, won't Mr. Fan know about it?"

Having said that, Si Lili still felt a little guilty in her heart. After all, Lin Gong died on her ship.

Not long after, Yuan Hongdao came to the flower boat.

"Hey, Mr. Fan is here too?"

Fan Xian was a little embarrassed. After all, this was a brothel and Yuan Hongdao was from the Lin family.

"I made a date with a friend."

"Oh? Could this friend be Miss Lili?" Yuan Hongdao showed a meaningful smile.

Si Lili chuckled and said, "You two, please don't make fun of me. If Mr. Yuan is not in a hurry, you will know when someone comes soon."

Yuan Hongdao said with a smile: "Don't be anxious, Yuan has plenty of time."

"However, Yuan has a heartless request, and I hope Miss Lili will answer truthfully."

Si Lili felt nervous, but remained calm on the surface.

"Oh? Mr. Yuan, if you have anything you want to ask, as long as the slave family knows, I will definitely tell you everything."

"This is the best, and it saves Yuan Mou from having to use any means." Yuan Hongdao took out a bunch of tools from his sleeves as he spoke.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Si Lili’s pupils couldn’t help but dilate when she saw the pile of things. As a Northern Qi secret agent, she naturally knew what these things were for. Each one of them was

A torture device that can turn a tough guy into a softie.

"I'll ask a question, and Miss Lili will answer. If Yuan is not satisfied with the answer, then just pick something. After using all these, Yuan will be able to know the truth."

Yuan Hongdao had a smile on his face, and those who didn't know it thought he was going to give the manager something good.

Si Lili's body trembled involuntarily: "Mr. Yuan, are you treating the slave family as a prisoner? Although the slave family has a despicable business, it is not something that everyone can bully at will."

"Miss Lili is probably waiting for Commander Qin, right? Don't worry, he won't come tonight, and no one will disturb us. The night is a bit long tonight, so Miss Lili may have to take her time."

Fan Xian was about to say something when Yuan Hongdao suddenly straightened his face and said seriously.

"Mr. Fan, this matter is related to the death of the second son. You are engaged to the princess, and you are half a member of the Lin family. It is best not to interfere."

After that, Yuan Hongdao walked slowly to Si Lili and laid out all the pile of things.

"Miss Lili, please choose one first."

Si Lili instinctively wanted to hide back, but Yuan Hongdao grabbed his wrist.

"Why are you so nervous, Miss Lili? Could it be that the death of the second young master has something to do with you?"

Si Lili took a deep breath and her voice was trembling: "Don't accuse me wrongly. How can I, a weak woman, kill Mr. Lin?"

"Well, you're right, but you don't have to do it yourself to kill someone. As long as you have an eighth-grade swordsman with superb swordsmanship, you can kill him with one move. What do you think, Miss Lili?"

"The slave family is just a prostitute, how can an eighth-grade master be driven by it? You are just subduing yourself."

Yuan Hongdao smacked his lips and said with regret: "It seems that Miss Lili is still lucky."

While he was talking, his hand had already touched a sharp knife that shone with cold light. This knife was very different from ordinary knives. The back of the knife was very narrow, and the blade showed an exaggerated arc, which could quickly peel off human skin.

Fan Xian couldn't stand it anymore: "Mr. Yuan, even if Miss Lili is guilty, she should be handed over to Jingzhao Mansion for trial. You are abusing lynching."

Yuan Hongdao smiled coldly: "If Jingzhao Mansion was useful, Guo Baokun would not be lying on the hospital bed at this time. Mr. Fan, what do you think?"

Fan Xian was speechless for a moment.

Seeing that Si Lili was still clenching his teeth, Yuan Hongdao lost his patience and immediately grabbed Si Lili's wrist.

"Don't worry, Miss Lili. Although this skinning knife is extremely painful, it won't hurt your muscles and bones. You can rest for a while afterwards and you will recover soon."

"Yuan asked one last time, after the Guo Baokun case, has the second young master ever been to your flower boat?"

Si Lili's hand held by Yuan Hongdao kept shaking, but he still gritted his teeth and said tremblingly: "No, even if you ask a hundred times, I won't dare to lie. If you don't, then you don't!"

"Okay, then don't blame Yuan for being cruel..."

"stop........"

Before Fan Xian finished speaking, suddenly there was a sound of breaking through the air, followed by the sound of metal and stone hitting from the skinning knife in Yuan Hongdao's hand.

"Ouch." Yuan Hongdao screamed, and the next second the skinning knife was inserted into the pillar of the cabin. His mouth was completely split open, and scarlet blood was oozing out.

"Hmph, Mr. Yuan is so majestic!"
To be continued...