"I believe that this case is very involved and should have been investigated in collaboration with various ministries and agencies."
Xumi Pianruo looked at the emperor sitting on the throne. When he spoke, his face was serious and upright.
The emperor asked: "Who do you need to cooperate? Just say it in front of all the civil and military officials. All the ministers must be sad and angry about Lin Ge Lao's matter and are willing to contribute to the investigation of this case. Just say it."
, I agree."
Xumi Pianruo said: "Your Majesty, I was originally thinking of cooperating with the Criminal Department and the Geling Mansion Office to investigate first, but I suddenly thought that there is a doubtful point in this case that I must mention."
He looked at the emperor and said: "The assassin was able to enter Linge's old mansion smoothly, and he entered through the back door. Passers-by saw that the assassin was welcomed in."
"So it can be inferred that the assassin is most likely from Geling, and he has daily dealings with Mr. Lin Ge. People in Mr. Lin Ge's mansion know him, so they didn't stop him."
"Mr. Lin Ge is very prestigious in Geling and has countless disciples. However, I am not sure whether this case is a vendetta or something else."
Xumi Pianruo said: "So I think that officials from various ministries in Geling, except Dali Temple, should avoid it, and people transferred from outside Geling should investigate the case with me."
The emperor asked seriously: "Who do you want to recruit, or how many people do you want to recruit?"
Xumi Pianruo said: "The sooner this case is investigated, the better. If it is too late, things will change. So if we transfer people from outside Geling now, it will obviously be too late."
He clasped his fists and said, "I would like to ask Lin Ye, the general of the Cowardly Army, to work with me to investigate this case. I know that the general was in charge of Wu Lingwei when he was in Yunzhou, and his job was to investigate cases, which he happened to do often.
, it’s a case involving officials.”
He raised his voice and said: "I also heard that this time the general was ordered to drive back to Geling, accompanied by some soldiers. They are all from Wulingwei and are also good at investigating cases."
The emperor pretended to think for a moment, as if he was still a little hesitant.
Xumi Pianruo quickly added a few words: "Your Majesty, this case cannot be delayed. The longer it is delayed, the more complicated it will be, and the longer it is delayed, the more unclear the investigation will be."
The emperor then nodded: "Although it is a bit against the rules, since you think Lin Ye can help, then I will do it."
Lin Ye was not in the court.
This is not a great court meeting. Even if it is a great court meeting, officials who come to the capital from other places, even if they are of sufficient rank, cannot go to court casually.
Without a special permission, officials who returned to the capital to report on their duties, or officials who came to Geling for business, could not attend the court meeting.
The emperor said: "After you leave the court, go directly to Lin Ye, Gu Xiujin, and draw up a decree for Xumi Pianruo to take with you."
Gu Xiujin immediately leaned over and said, "I obey your order."
The emperor looked at Ning Weimo again: "You are the prime minister and the head of the hundred officials. This case is important, so if Dali Temple needs cooperation from various ministries, you will make arrangements."
"Yes, I obey your order."
Ning Weimo also responded immediately.
Xumi Pianruo breathed a sigh of relief, but he suddenly realized something, and the more he thought about it, the more panicked he felt that he was at a loss.
He gave Lin Ye half of the money, and he had to work hard on his own and cooperate with His Majesty in acting in front of all the civil and military officials before he could invite Lin Ye to help him...
If that's the case, why spend half the money? Anyway, today I have to cooperate with His Majesty in acting. Does Lin Ye still dare to resist the order?
The more I think about it, the angrier I get, and the more I think about it, the more I lose.
When leaving Zhenyuan Palace, Xumi Pianruo stopped and stamped his feet.
"Damn it, I need money."
After speaking, he quickened his pace.
Arriving outside Lin Ye's General's Mansion in Geling, Xumi Pianruo was arranging his clothes and thinking about how he should speak to get the money back smoothly.
As soon as he entered the door, he saw Lin Ye scolding his subordinates.
"How can you all be so undisciplined?! Not only have you lost all the rules, but you have also lost any of your duties?!"
Lin Ye looked really angry and said loudly: "Let's all go out and settle things by ourselves, wipe our own necks, or stab each other."
Upon hearing this, Xumi Pianruo hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "What's going on, General? Why are you so angry?"
Lin Ye said: "Didn't you ask me to help you investigate the case yesterday? I think since you are going to ask for an order, of course my people should investigate the case more formally."
"Since it's more formal, it's better to wear official uniforms. Especially when investigating cases, it's better to wear Wu Lingwei's official uniforms, but none of them were brought here."
Pang Hai, Lin Ye's personal soldier, said aggrievedly: "I asked the general when I came here, and the general said that I only need to bring the uniforms of the Cowardly Army."
Lin Ye: "Are you still reasonable?"
Pang Panghai immediately leaned over and said, "I don't dare. I am guilty."
Xumi Pianruo advised: "The military uniforms of the Cowardly Guards are not inappropriate. As long as they are watched by the people and are handled by people sent by the imperial court to handle the case, there is no need to wear the official uniforms of Wulingwei."
Lin Ye said: "I spared you today because Master Xumi interceded for you."
Xumi Pianruoxin said, "I haven't begged for mercy yet. General, if you want mercy, why did you pretend just now..."
Lin Ye said: "Thank you, Master Xumi."
A group of soldiers quickly clasped their fists and saluted: "Thank you, Lord Xumi."
Xumi Pianruo felt a little embarrassed and waved her hands repeatedly.
Lin Ye said: "Bring your swords and equipment and follow Master Xumi to investigate the case today."
Pang Dahai was wronged again.
"General, we don't have swords or other equipment. According to the rules, our frontier troops are not allowed to bring weapons and armor to Beijing. We don't even have a decent leather armor, let alone a crossbow or something like that.
The things you bring are military uniforms or regular uniforms.”
Lin Ye: "Oh, I forgot about it."
He looked at Xumi Pianruo: "It's not that I don't want to help you, but that these people really can't help you. They have neither armor nor weapons, and they are not familiar with Geling City...
.”
Xumi Pianruo sighed: "If General General wants it, just ask for it from me."
Lin Ye: "Is this what I want? It's obvious that His Majesty won't let you take it."
Xumi Pianruo: "Yes, yes, yes...it all depends on Your Majesty. I will have people provide all the things that the General's subordinates need."
Lin Ye nodded: "Then I'll trouble you."
Xumi Pianruo hummed, and then took out the will: "Your Majesty said."
Lin Ye took over the decree: "I understand."
Xumi Pianruo: "..."
Lin Ye turned back and looked at Pang Panghai: "Go and make a list. Write down everything you need carefully and give it to Master Xumi."
Xumi Pianruo: "..."
Lin Ye said: "It seems that I can't help you today. You are so busy, so go investigate the case first. After the weapons and armor are delivered, I will personally lead the team to meet you."
He held Xumi Pianruo's shoulders and walked Xumi Pianruo to the door.
"You have to hurry up. I don't think those people may give you a lot of time. For example, Jun Buwei, it's better if you go and seal it now. If it's later, the evidence will be gone."
As he spoke, he pushed Xumi Pianruo away, then clasped his fists: "I wish Master Xumi success and an early resolution of the case."
Xumi Pianruo subconsciously clasped his fists in return, turned around and walked a few steps, then suddenly realized...
I'm here to fucking ask for money!
He immediately turned around and saw Lin Ye closing the door of the General's Mansion very quickly.
At this moment, Xumi Pianruo's teeth were about to be broken.
Not only did the money come back, but a lot of weapons and armor were also put into it.
He really wanted to regret not giving it, but he was afraid that Lin Ye wouldn't really help if he couldn't get it.
When the time comes, His Majesty will ask... Lin Ye, how dare you resist the order and you won't even go when I ask you to investigate the case?
Lin Ye said, Your Majesty, it's not that I don't want to go, it's that Master Xumi didn't even give us weapons and armor. The people in Dali Temple are well-dressed and well-protected, but he asked us to investigate the case with our bare hands. I can't do that.
Thinking of this, Xumi Pianruo shuddered.
Lin Ye can do it!
He can do it absolutely!
So Xumi Pianruo had no choice but to go back and send someone to select a batch of weapons and armor and send them to General Lin Ye's mansion as soon as possible.
After he arranged this matter, he took people to check Jun Buwei.
After all, he told His Majesty that Lin Fang must give a confession today.
What Xumi Pianruo didn't expect was that Lin Fangchu was not surprised at all when he saw the people coming from Dali Temple, and he didn't even feel any fear at all.
When the law guards of Dali Temple surrounded Jun Buwei and Xumi Pianruo led the people in, they saw Lin Fangchu and everyone in Jun Buwei standing neatly in the yard waiting.
If Xumi Pianruo feels something is wrong, this is very wrong.
When Lin Fang received the news that Lin Mufu was dead, why didn't he run away?
Of course those who killed Lin Mufu also knew that Lin Fangchu had to be eliminated, so why didn't they kill him?
The reason why Xumi Pianruo was not in a hurry was that he was waiting for Lin Fang to die.
If Lin Fangchu dies, then Xumi Pianruo can unscrupulously follow his own script.
He told His Majesty that Lin Fang could go out and kill Lin Mufu.
But he even hoped that those people would kill Lin Fangchu. Death would only make the matter bigger.
In the end, those people didn't take action, and even Lin Mu's Mansion couldn't tolerate it. Why would they allow Lin Fang to come out?
If this is unreasonable, there must be something wrong.
So Xumi Pianruo is no longer in a hurry to take people back to Dali Temple. He now wants to know why.
He looked at Lin Fangchu and said, "Come with me."
He casually entered a room, and Lin Fangchou followed him in. He bowed and saluted: "If you have anything you want to ask, the common people will tell you."
Xumi Pianruo: "You are not afraid whether you are from Lin Mu Mansion."
Lin Fangchu replied: "Yes."
Xumi Pianruo asked again: "Since you are from Lin Mu Mansion and you learned that Lin Mu Mansion is dead, why didn't you escape?"
Lin Fang responded: "Even Prime Minister Lin can't escape, so how can I escape?"
Xumi Pianruo looked into Lin Fangchu's eyes: "After Lin Mufu was killed, you could have hidden yourself, why didn't you even hide?"
Lin Fangchu answered frankly: "Sir, the common people are hiding. If the common people hadn't hid well last night, I probably wouldn't be able to see the common people today."
He said: "The grassroots came back from their hiding place only after they learned that the Lord had brought a team to Jun Buwei."
Xumi Pianruo looked into Lin Fanchu's eyes: "Give me a reason, it's best to convince me."
Lin Fangchu took a deep breath, then looked at Xumi Pianruo and replied: "Sir, if I am willing to cooperate with the investigation and know what to say, will I be able to live longer?"
Xumi Pianruo: "It depends on what your crime is."
Lin Fang said: "No matter what the crime is, it is better than dying inexplicably. Moreover, since Mr. Lin is dead, I want to do something for Mr. Lin."
Xumi Pianruo nodded.
He somewhat believed this statement.
At the same time, diagonally across from Jun Buwei, in a restaurant.
Mr. Zhuo stood behind Uncle Xi, and the two of them looked at Jun Buwei through the window.
Xibo frowned.
He asked: "How do you explain the disappearance of Shi Jintang?"
Mr. Zhuo leaned over and said, "I was negligent. I will dig him out as soon as possible."
Xibo said: "Shi Jintang is gone. You are not afraid of something happening. If these two things are involved, you should know how much trouble it will be."
Shi Jintang is not missing. He only saw Lin Fangchu last night.
He was the one who hid Lin Fangchu. This was what he had agreed to when he saw Lin Fangchu on the boat last time.
Once Lin Mufu is killed, Lin Fangchu will go to the hiding place arranged by him.
At this moment, Shi Jintang, wearing a straw hat, was standing on the street corner, watching the people from Dali Temple bring out all the people who were not afraid of Jun.
After seeing Lin Fangchu follow Xumi Pianruo out, Shi Jintang raised the corners of his mouth, then turned and left.