Yang Qingyuan pretended to be surprised, "This matter is confidential, how did Mr. Wei hear about this!?"
"Ahaha, I heard a friend from Wannian County talk about it by chance!"
"It's true! There seems to be some doubts about Li Shou's case." Yang Qingyuan said lightly, as if it was not a big deal.
"Oh?! There's really something wrong with this case!?"
Li Weiguang on the side also asked.
"There are indeed some untruths, and we are still investigating! There is no conclusion yet!"
Li Weiguang and Wei Donglai on the side exchanged a look.
Li Weiguang spoke first, "Qingyuan, I, how old are you, so I ask you not to continue investigating this case! It won't be good for you or the court!"
Yang Qingyuan pretended not to understand, "Master Li, what does this mean?!"
Li Weiguang and Wei Donglai looked at each other, neither of them believed that Yang Qingyuan's political wisdom could not figure this out.
I cursed in my mind, "Little fox!"
But what needs to be said still needs to be said.
Wei Donglai said to Yang Qingyuan, "Master Yang, please think carefully, who decided this case in the end?!... Was it you and me?! No! It was the emperor!!"
"Then if this case is really found to be unjust! What will be damaged is not the reputation of the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple, but the majesty of the imperial court and the prestige of the emperor! Please review it carefully!"
Wei Donglai didn't mention himself. It was impossible for Yang Qingyuan to be impressed by the reputation of a mere minister of the Ministry of Justice, so he directly raised his level to the emperor and the imperial court!
Li Weiguang on the side also took the opportunity to persuade, "Qingyuan, Brother Cheng, I, Mr. Qian Ge, and Mr. Yu Ge are all optimistic about you! Even Lord Changsun is optimistic about you! Why risk your own future for a case?!
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Yang Qingyuan smiled but said nothing, with a firm attitude.
Li Weiguang knew that he could not persuade Yang Qingyuan, so he sighed, "That's all I have to say, Qingyuan, please think carefully!"
After saying that, Li Weiguang stood up and left, leaving Wei Donglai alone!
"Master Yang, you still need to be cautious about this matter!"
Li Shou's case has no direct impact on Li Weiguang, but for Wei Donglai, once it is verified, it will indeed be an inescapable stain.
Wei Donglai is already sixty-two this year and is about to retire. He doesn't want to leave such a big stain before he retires.
If Wei Donglai was young, he wouldn't be afraid. He would still have the opportunity to correct this mistake. One mistake will be recorded in the history books as an opportunity for him to make progress.
But now Wei Donglai is over sixty years old! There is no time or opportunity for him to reshape his official reputation and clear away the stains!
Moreover, Li Shou's case was the first time the Dengwen drum sounded in ten years, and it was destined to go down in history.
If this case is proven, he will leave such a stain in the history books.
Wei Donglai had even thought about how it would be recorded in history books.
"History of the Zhou Dynasty": Wei Gong came from the east and was diligent in his studies when he was young. He was appreciated by Taizu and Taizong, and he was promoted to the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment. At first, the conviction was fair and the decision was measured. However, as he grew older, he became increasingly dull and misjudged criminal cases, causing innocent people to die.
Death in vain.
Most history books will record it this way, and I am afraid that even the posthumous title after death will hardly be praised.
Wei Donglai no longer cares about whether he can join the cabinet or not, and what his official career will be like! He has been in charge of a single department for many years, and when he reaches this level of officialdom, he is already at the top of the empire. What he cares about most now is his posthumous reputation.
Yang Qingyuan could probably guess what Wei Donglai was thinking.
"Master Wei, you are also an expert in criminal investigation and are familiar with the law. If you know the truth of a case but have to cover it up, would you be willing to do so?!"
"As far as the truth is concerned, is it so important?!"
Wei Donglai felt that Yang Qingyuan was too young and too stubborn! When he was young, he also pursued the truth.
But sometimes, utility is better than the truth, and the current court does not need this truth.
Yang Qingyuan certainly knew that ignoring the case was the best option.
Except for the people in Dali Temple, no one knew there was a problem with this case.
If it were sealed away, Li Shou's case would be the most powerful evidence of judicial impartiality in the Great Zhou Dynasty and become a story for the ages.
Yang Qingyuan understood it, but he didn't want to!
"I know what Mr. Wei means! For the current adults, the court, and the emperor, it is no longer important how Li Shou's case turns out!"
Yang Qingyuan put down the tea cup in his hand, "But Sir Wei, have you ever thought that the reason why you think the truth is not important is because you are not the one who needs the truth!"
Wei Donglai froze slightly.
"In a common people's home, innocent people suffered. Even though they heard the drums beating, the outcome still failed to change. In the end, they were brutally wiped out. Now they can't even get justice?! For Li Shou who died unjustly and Grandma Li who died in a tragic accident, Wannian County
For the nearly 100 lives that were wasted, this truth is very important!"
Wei Donglai: "..."
"I don't want the truth to sink in because I'm afraid that if one day I need the truth, no one will clarify it for me!"
Yang Qingyuan picked up the tea cup, but did not drink the tea.
Serve tea to guests!
Wei Donglai sighed, "Originally I came to persuade you, hey... I take my leave, you can take care of yourself!"
After getting up, Wei Donglai saluted Yang Qingyuan and left the Yang Mansion.
Yang Qingyuan sat in his seat and drank the tea in the cup leisurely!
"Xiaoyue, I have to go to Wannian County. Please tell the people in the house that if there is any noise at night in the past few days, remember not to come out to check at will."
"ah?!"
Xiao Yue looked at Yang Qingyuan in a daze, her little mind couldn't understand her master's request.
"If there are any thieves, just let them steal it!"
"Yeah!" Xiao Yue didn't know why, but her master was never wrong!
Xiao Yue and several maids and servants in the Yang Mansion were all orphans adopted by Yang Qingyuan, and some of them were rescued.
Although Yang Qingyuan has taught some martial arts and mental techniques, they are only for strengthening the body. If he really encounters a secret warrior, it will be like throwing an egg against a stone.
Just when Yang Qingyuan was about to go out, Li Weiguang came back again.
Seeing that Yang Qingyuan was silent, he bowed deeply.
"Master Li, why is this?!"
Yang Qingyuan immediately stepped forward and helped Li Weiguang up.
Although Li Weiguang does not support Yang Qingyuan in this matter, he is also Yang Qingyuan's senior. How can Yang Qingyuan feel at ease with such a great gift?!
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Qingyuan forgives me for being entrusted by others and doing things to be loyal to others. However, it is my fault to disturb Qingyuan's official business with my own selfishness!"
Yang Qingyuan helped Li Weiguang up, "Master Li's words are serious. I know that the person entrusted to me is difficult for Master Li to refuse."
Li Weiguang's eyes froze slightly, "You have already guessed it?!"
"Yes!" Yang Qingyuan did not deny it.
"Since you know this, you also know the dangers involved. The road ahead is difficult, so please be careful!"
Yang Qingyuan raised the corner of his mouth slightly, "I am not unarmed."
Li Weiguang saluted again, said no more, and walked away after leaving the house.
Yang Qingyuan also tied the green hairpin to his waist. It has been a long time since he passed away.
Yang Qingyuan stepped out of the house, and the dazzling sunshine came.
"Light is so beautiful! How can you let darkness cover people's hearts!"
Yang Qingyuan lifted his body lightly and transformed into a sharp shadow shooting towards Wannian County.
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In a private house in Wannian County.
"I have found out clearly that Yang Qingyuan's people are here to investigate the case! It is not for Emperor Qin's secret collection!"
The man in black said to the man in white who had not recovered from his internal injuries.
In order to escape from Yang Qingyuan, he used a secret technique forcibly, and it was only now that he could barely stabilize his injuries.
At present, the combat power is greatly damaged. The man in black is unable to support himself alone and cannot make any big moves.
"That day, he took him to Meng Jue's mansion in the middle of the night?! What was that going on?!" The man in white frowned, feeling that the matter was not that simple.
"I have found out clearly that the case investigated by Yang Qingyuan is related to the daughter of that old guy Hao Mengjue, which is why Yang Qingyuan and Dali Temple were attracted."
"What a coincidence?!"
The man in black nodded and continued to explain, "It's such a coincidence! I have been secretly observing the movements of Dali Temple these days. They have been investigating the city where the fire broke out. It doesn't seem like they know the whereabouts of the secret."
"What should we do about Meng Jue?!"
The man in white felt that things were not that simple, it was just a feeling!
"Yang Qingyuan's swordsmanship and martial arts are not something that you and I can match alone. Perhaps we can barely compete together! In addition, there is a Taoist nun beside him who is excellent in lightness skills. It is difficult for me to make a move! It is better to wait for your internal injuries to heal and then consider the long term.
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The man in white nodded, "Yang Qingyuan's goal is not the Qin Emperor's secret treasure. We only need to target Meng Jue. We can wait until Yang Qingyuan and Dali Temple leave Wannian County before continuing to pursue the Qin Emperor's secret treasure!"
The view of the man in black is quite satisfactory.
"Do you think there is a fourth force in Wannian County besides us, the Meng family, and Dali Temple?!"
The man in white pondered slightly and expressed his previous feelings.
When he was exploring the mountain village, he once fought with a Yuanhua Realm master. At that time, he thought he was from Dali Temple, but based on the situation in the past few days, it didn't look like it!
"Have you ever met the fourth force?!"
The man in white shook his head, "Maybe I'm overthinking it!"
"Well! Then you take good care of yourself and I'll continue to keep an eye on Meng Jue's movements!"
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Yang Qingyuan rode on the fast horse at the post station and rushed towards Wannian County.
Since the two sides have not reached an agreement, then they can only meet each other in war!
While Yang Qingyuan was thinking on the horse, suddenly more than ten feather arrows came from ahead.
"Keng!"
The green sword is unsheathed, and the invisible sword energy moves with the sword.
More than ten feather arrows were cut into two even halves by the sword energy from beginning to end!
On both sides of the road, dozens of elite dead soldiers jumped out. One of them shouted: "Yang Qingyuan, you are going against the grain and trying to gain power! Today is the day you die!"
Just when everyone was waiting for Yang Qingyuan to dismount and answer, they saw a fast horse galloping past and no one answered!
"..."
"Boss, it doesn't seem to be written like this in the storybook!"
The man in black was the first to recover and said to his leader.
The leader of the man in black was also a little at a loss, but he still calmly analyzed, "I am robbing Dao according to the rules of the world, but after all, Yang Qingyuan is the young minister of Dali Temple and an official of the imperial court. He does not understand the rules of the world, so he is also here."
It makes sense!!”
A group of men in black repeatedly praised, "The analysis is accurate! What you say makes sense!"
Seeing his younger brother giving him face like this, the leader in black also smiled complacently, "Don't worry! The guy named Yang can't go far! Follow me!"
But Yang Qingyuan, who was far away, was complaining in his heart at this moment.
These men in black are just fools, no matter how well they set up their traps?! Are there any problems with their lines? None of that matters!
What normal person wears black clothes and covers his face during the day!?
These people are probably here to delay their return to Wannian County!
Yang Qingyuan is not interested in talking to them! These guys have no need to answer!
Just as Yang Qingyuan continued to speed up, dozens more feather arrows came from all directions, and at the same time, a tripping rope was suddenly pulled up from the road.
Yang Qingyuan is an innate person and is naturally close to all the spirits of heaven and earth. Although his equestrian skills are average, he can also achieve the unity of man and horse.
The moment the trip rope was pulled up, Yang Qingyuan clamped the fast horse on his hip, and this ordinary post horse suddenly jumped up like a psychic.
While Yang Qingyuan is leaping on the horse and flying on the rope, Yang Qingyuan's hands are not idle either!
The innate body-breaking invisible sword energy emitted from Yang Qingyuan's fingertips. Using the Huashan School's Liuhe sword technique, a circle of sword energy was formed around Yang Qingyuan's body.
Cut off.
But just as the horse crossed the rope and landed on the ground, the second stumbling rope was also pulled up.
This station horse can only be used for traveling, and is not a high-quality war horse. How can it escape from such a trap? In an instant, the horse stumbles and is tripped by the bridle and falls to the ground.
The moment before the horse stumbled, Yang Qingyuan also jumped into the air. Just after jumping up, four palms from the same source hit the horse's back.
Yang Qingyuan landed on the treetops nearby and narrowed his eyes. The visitor was evil!
Four men in gray robes and devil masks landed in front of Yang Qingyuan.
Hmm! This light skill can barely catch Yang Qingyuan’s eyes!
"I've heard for a long time that Mr. Yang has great martial arts skills and superb swordsmanship. The four of us brothers are here to learn a lesson!"
Yang Qingyuan didn’t say much to the four of them!
What answered them was a brilliant sword light!
"Keng!"
Qingzhi let out a soft cry, and the innate invisible sword energy moved with the sword.
But the sword energy that has always been invincible seems to have met its opponent this time!
The martial arts practiced by the four people seemed to be very mysterious. The internal energy of the four people came from the same source and complemented each other. Together, they could continuously neutralize Yang Qingyuan's fierce sword energy!
The movement skills of the four people are strange, and their true energy is unique. The four people join forces, just like four people with one heart.
In a short time, Yang Qingyuan was trapped in the middle!
"Four Ghosts of Western Hunan?!"
Yang Qingyuan knew that the Four Ghosts in Western Hunan had a set of magical phantom skills, which were extremely strange. This set of skills combined defense with attack. Anyone entangled by it would disappear without a trace, no matter what skills he used.
The four of them are quadruplets, with four bodies and one mind, and they can work together to perform this weird phantom magic!
The realm of the four people is between Dongxuan and Yuanhua. The four of them attack one by one. They are by no means the opponents of ordinary Dongxuan. However, if the four of them join forces to attack, even Cao Zhengchun, who is firmly in the upper reaches of Dongxuan, can't do it.
Not an opponent.
Even Zhu Yingyi, who was almost at the top of Dongxuan's combat prowess, almost fell to the combined efforts of the four of them.
If the Four Ghosts of Western Hunan hadn't handed over part of the phantom magical essence to the Thirty-Six Tiangang of Hulong Villa, Zhu Wuwu might have also capsized!