Li Zian had a clear view of the two people's expressions, and he said calmly: "Actually, the reason why I invited you two here today is for the same thing.
"I wonder if you two have heard of the case of reincarnation drugs?"
Qian Poxin and Liu Xukun are both very young. When the crime occurred, one of them was already an official in the court and the other was already in the hospital.
Although some years have passed, such a big case will still be fresh in people's minds whenever it is brought up.
Qian Poxin asked: "Why did the prince suddenly think of this case?"
Logically speaking, Li Zian was still young when the crime occurred, so he shouldn't have had much of an impression.
Li Zian sighed after hearing this, took out an oil paper bag from his arms and put it on the table and said: "When I went to Tian'en Temple to celebrate Chinese Valentine's Day this time, because of the strong demand of the people, Mrs. Tong held a free clinic in the local area.
"Unexpectedly, during this free clinic, she discovered that there are signs of reincarnation drugs emerging among the people now." Li Zian said, pushing the oil paper bag in his hand towards Qian Boxin, "Master Qian, do you want to take a look?"
Qian Poxin opened it and took a look at it, and even put it to his nose to smell it in a dignified manner.
"This smells like sesame pills, but there is still a faint medicinal smell in it, which is different from the usual sesame pills."
After Qian Poxin finished reading, he held the sesame pills to Liu Xukun and said, "But I don't understand this. Dr. Liu is an expert, so I'd better ask him to take a look."
Liu Xukun was also involved in this case back then, and he still had a clear memory of the reincarnation drug. He took it and observed the surface first. He followed Qian Poxin's example and smelled it closely at night. He felt that the smell was indeed familiar.
"Your Majesty, can you take one of these sesame balls and check the inside?"
"Of course, Dr. Liu, please help yourself."
After getting Li Zian's approval, Liu Xukun opened a sesame pill, and the medicinal smell suddenly became rich.
This time he didn't have to get close to smell it, and he was sure almost instantly that this thing was indeed the rebirth medicine.
"I heard that the people involved in the case were either killed or exiled, and were all punished with an additional penalty. How come they have reappeared among the people now?"
Li Zi'an said: "Actually, I have heard some rumors before, and the palace has also teamed up with the government office to conduct a city-wide investigation, but no clues were found.
“After research at the time, everyone felt that it might be a charlatan who was deceiving people in the name of reincarnation medicine, so the matter was shelved for now.
"I never expected that when I took Zihan out to play on Qixi Festival this time, clues would come to my doorstep."
They both relaxed a lot when they found out that Li Zian had not called the two here because of their private collusion.
Qian Poxin asked: "What does the prince want now?"
Just listen to Li Zi'an say: "Actually, Mr. Qian has more or less understood the situation in Wuchang Mansion these days.
"One is that my grandmother and my parents went out to escape the summer heat and took away most of the people in the palace.
"Secondly, there are still many problems left over by the predecessor in the government office. Although Mr. Shen is smart and capable, investigating the case is not a matter of going it alone.
"He doesn't have many people at his disposal. He must be unable to deal with such a big case."
When Qian Poxin heard this, he thought that this was Huguang's territory and it was Wuchang Mansion. If you opened your mouth and took out both the palace and the government office, what would be left?
But isn’t he the only one left who was taken advantage of from the imperial court?
Qian Poxin was about to speak, but Li Zian beat him to it: "When I first heard about the reincarnation drug, I specifically asked my grandmother and mother, and they both said that the case that year was about the imperial court.
Someone was sent down to supervise the process.
“At that time, I just heard the excitement, but now I see it, it’s not a coincidence!
"It just so happens that Mr. Qian is in Wuchang Mansion right now. It's just right that someone handed me a pillow when I was dozing off!
"So in order to make it easier for Mr. Qian to handle the case, I specially called Dr. Liu.
"Mr. Liu is a direct disciple of Dr. Jiang. He also participated in the treatment of pregnant women who took the rebirth drug. He must be very familiar with the rebirth drug."
Li Zian didn't seem to consider whether Qian Poxin and Liu Xukun would agree, and directly arranged: "Master Qian can move the people in the government office at will, and it just so happens that they can learn their skills from your subordinates.
"As for Dr. Liu, firstly, it can help Mr. Qian identify the rebirth medicine, and secondly, it can also help pregnant women who have been deceived into taking the rebirth medicine.
"With the two of you joining forces, this case will definitely come to light soon."
Qian Poxin wanted to refuse at first. Although he was the governor, it did not mean that all cases wherever he went were his responsibility.
But then he thought about it, and realized that this incident happened during his inspection in Huguang. Li Zian spoke again. If he refused directly, the case would not be solved by then, and he would be reluctant to suffer the consequences.
But if he takes this case and solves it successfully, it will be a rare achievement for him.
With Qian Poxin's current status, arresting a few corrupt officials would not be considered a major event worth mentioning.
But the transfer drug is different.
It took the court two or three years to calm down the chaos caused by the reincarnation drug in Daqi.
Now this thing is actually on the rise again!
If he could nip this hidden danger in the bud, it would be a great achievement that would be included in his performance appraisal, and it might even allow him to take a step forward, and even leave his name in history.
Qian Poxin was really moved now.
But he still looked embarrassed and refused without sincerity: "I think it would be better if the Wuchang government office takes the lead in this matter and I send someone to help.
"Isn't it a bit overwhelming for me to take over so rashly?"
How could Li Zian not see that Qian Poxin had already moved, he smiled and said: "Just let Mr. Shen go!
"Master Shen just experienced the pain of losing his wife and son last year, and he was transferred to Wuchang Mansion by me without any psychological preparation.
"When I came here, I didn't even have a few useful people under my command, so I had to train myself all over again. That was really a hectic job.
"If I hand this case over to him this time, I'm afraid my hair will fall out from worry."
After hearing this, Qian Poxin asked again: "So are there any clues about this matter now?"
As soon as Li Zian heard this, he knew that he had actually agreed.
"The only clue now is the mother-in-law of this pregnant woman. She got the medicine for her daughter-in-law. If you follow her and look up, you should be able to find more clues.
"She has been brought back, but I haven't asked anyone to interrogate her yet. I will have her handed over to you later. You have the final say how you want to investigate her."