Chapter 133 The waves are not flat, the wind rises again
The spring day is bright and clear, and the clouds are leisurely. The ancient locust trees along Xiamen Street cast shadows on the street, with twists and turns and clear black and white outlines.
However, under the light, there must be darkness. Just like "the yang does not grow alone, the yin does not grow alone", everything exists in opposition:
Yin and Yang, Qian and Kun, empty and real, profit and loss, hardness and softness, male and female, good and evil, strong and weak, whether it is peaceful or not... Those who are high will be overshadowed by those below, and any shadow will follow the shape. This is a constant rule. Among all the ways in the world, there is no other way.
Most of the culprits of the "Luoshui Floating Corpse Case" were arrested, and the "Missing Woman Case" was quickly solved due to the involvement of the third lady of the Chen family. Yang Zhaoxi listened to others one after another, and the fragmentary case process could already be explained.
Two cases, frame a rough outline.
Looking back now, I can see that the people who committed the two crimes are the same group of murderers. Although the evidence is conclusive, the coincidences one after another inevitably make people feel strange. Suppose there is such an invisible giant hand, secretly behind the scenes every moment.
The thought of strategizing and controlling everything is like a thorn in the back, and it's terrifying to think about it.
Yang Zhaoxi walked all the way, and the chaotic thoughts in his heart had long been suppressed. At this moment, he was filled with various questions related to the two cases:
First, Luo Rou was helping to find the missing pilgrim girl, and she accidentally stumbled into the secret conversation between Hong Taizhu and Chen Shaoyin. However, there is no evidence to prove that the murderer is related to the two. So is the murderer just torturing for fun, or was he ordered to silence him?
Secondly, since so many walking corpses were able to hide and remain undetected for many days, only to swarm out last night. Why did the murderer throw Luo Rou's body into Luoshui so early?
Thirdly, it seems that the murderer is deliberately throwing out clues to attract Wuhoupu and Daomen to try their best to solve the mysterious case. He even went so far as to kidnap the third lady of the Chen family and anger Chen Shaoyin, so as to force all the bad guards in the city to work hard to investigate the case. Why is this?
Fourthly, the murderer seems to be backed by a certain force and is confident in his actions. In the fight last night, it was almost a direct confrontation between horses and horses, without caring about the damage or consequences. Even the one Zhong Jiudao subdued in the end was only a tiger.
A demon clone. So what kind of existence is the force behind this?
I remember yesterday, Feng Yizi Xu Meixiang accidentally mentioned that the bad guards under Zhang Wuhou suddenly found three relics of Luo Rou in one day. The places where the relics were found were located in Lidefang, Huijiefang, and Xiushanfang respectively.
There were three Zoroastrian temples in the temple. It was just that Zhang Wuhou did not believe this frame-up. However, this move also exposed the fact that this force was at odds with Zoroastrianism. If we follow this clue and investigate, we can uncover the truth.
What is the true face of this force?
Yang Chaoxi's thoughts followed her heart, and she soon returned to the starting point that Luo Rou accidentally touched during her lifetime:
Luo Rou went to look for the young pilgrim girl, and met a bad guard who blocked the road. The reason why the bad guard banned the road was because Chen Shaoyin and Hong Taizhu were inspecting the Tongyuan Canal. The dredging situation of the canal, so the rest of the people would naturally avoid it... and according to Luo Rou, Luo Rou went to find the young pilgrim girl.
Judging from the contents of the secret conversation that Rou overheard, it seemed that dredging the river channel was just a pretense, but he was actually looking for an extremely important treasure.
If it is just a whim of the murderer, for the pleasure of torture, then only women will be targeted. If they are really silenced, then are people who have touched this level of secrets, regardless of men and women, not immune?
Thinking of this, Yang Zhaoxi suddenly felt that he might be able to take a risk. With his current martial arts skills, even if he could not fight one against a hundred, if he encountered danger and wanted to escape unscathed, he could still do it. But where to start? He still had to
Think it through.
Unknowingly, the west gate of Zeshanfang stood in front of them. Cui Wan, Fang Qidou and others were not slow in walking. They also caught up in about ten breaths and stood behind Yang Chaoxi.
Cui Wan stomped her slender foot, a little annoyed: "Chong Lingzi, why are you running so fast? It's obviously your two senior brothers who have pissed you off, but you just ignored them and left us all behind?"
Fang Qidou held down Tang Juan who was about to come up to help, smiled and shook his head, asking her to wait and see what would happen.
Yang Zhaoxi turned around, her expression returned to normal: "I was thinking about Senior Sister Cui's case, and my heart was anxious, so I walked a little faster. I didn't mean to leave first, don't blame Wan'er!"
After hearing this, Tang Juan curled her lips and looked at Fang Qidou's smiling expression, knowing that he had heard the clue. When she turned to look at Cui Wan again, she nodded casually, believing it to be true. She couldn't help but lament in her heart:
Sure enough, women in love are as stupid as puppets, so easy to deceive...
When I thought about this, I felt a little unfair for Junior Sister Cui, so I had to bite my teeth secretly, stretched out my hand, and pinched Fang Qidou's arm hard.
"Ouch..." Fang Qidou let out half a cry of pain, and the other half was pushed back into his mouth by Tang Juan.
As he glanced around, he saw that Qin Qing's eyes were a little sad, as if he was quite bothered by the intimacy between Yang Zhaoxi and Cui Wan's questions and answers. He couldn't help turning his head again, looking at Tang Juan with complicated eyes... and responded to him.
Yes, it was a roll of the eyes.
It was a small interlude, but only a few breaths of time. The five of them no longer delayed, entered Zeshanfang together, and went straight to Wuhou Pu.
Sure enough! When they saw Cui Wan, Qin Qing, and the unscrupulous guards on duty outside Wuhou Pu, who looked like peach blossoms and had ruthless hands, they consciously retreated and made way for a wide passage. Even more alert unscrupulous guards turned around and entered.
It seems that he went to report the news to Marquis Zhang Wu.
As soon as a few people stood in the courtyard in front of the main hall, Zhang Wuhou came out with a smile: "The team is here, some Taoist priests are here, what's the matter?" The stench emanating from their bodies made the three women cover their mouths.
No. He could only clasp his fists slightly and said, "I just finished dealing with those walking corpses with my brothers, and I didn't have time to change them. I'm sorry!"
Yang Zhaoxi adjusted her breathing, making her breathing much lighter, and then took a step forward and said: "Master Wuhou, we came here to ask some questions related to the case. I wonder if you could take a moment to talk about it?"
Fang Qidou looked indifferent and didn't care about the slight smell of corpses. He cupped his fists and said, "Zhang Wuhou, you solved two cases in a row and found the murderer who killed Junior Sister Luo. I, Fang Qidou, can't thank you enough. But Luocheng Camp
Since I have been involved in this matter, I hope that I can tell you the truth about the circumstances of the case so that I can go back and resume my life."
Marquis Zhang Wu frowned slightly and said quietly: "Guys, please speak in the hall."
Several people then entered the main hall and sat down respectively. Soon a bad guard came up with tea bowls. Yang Zhaoxi, Fang Qidou and the others sipped the tea soup one after another and waited for Zhang Wuhou to speak.
Zhang Wuhou collected his thoughts and opened his mouth: "The criminals arrested last night have confessed. They kidnapped and captured the women in the city for the golden-eyed monster to collect and use. Their methods are so cruel that it is not convenient to describe them in detail.
Now only the golden-eyed monster is left on the run. Henan Yin has drafted a notice for the sea capture, which will be sent to the Taoist and Shimen in the near future. He sincerely invites Taoist priests and Zen masters with profound Taoist teachings to catch the monster together."
Tang Juan, Cui Wan, and Qin Qing looked at each other and asked: "Now that the murderer has been caught, I wonder how the public will deal with it? When will he be convicted?"
Zhang Wuhou took a breath, considered the words and said: "The murderer is now in prison and is being closely guarded. However, such a major case has already involved officials of the Sheng Dynasty. According to the laws of the Sheng Dynasty, it must wait for Mr. Yin Xiao of Henan to appear in court for trial.
Only by reporting to the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple can he be convicted.
The murderer tortured and killed many people, and his atrocities were outrageous. No matter whether he was killed with a stick, beheaded, abandoned in the market, or his head was displayed in public, he was bound to die."
Yang Chaoxi saw that what Zhang Wuhou said was quite satisfactory and did not involve any more secrets, so he had no choice but to say: "Master Wuhou! Based on the clues that the common people know, I can already deduce that there is someone behind the two cases who is manipulating the mastermind. If
We cannot uproot it, for fear of causing endless disasters, I beg Lord Wu to investigate this matter in detail!"
Zhang Wuhou sighed: "Early this morning, Mr. Yin Xiao of Henan Province summoned us and said, 'The murderer was brought to justice, which is very satisfying. The case will end here and will not be investigated further. As for Chen Shaoyin's pain of losing his daughter, we can be compensated as usual.
To show concern'. Therefore, Young Master Yang, I forgive this Lord Wu for not being able to accept your request."
Tang Juan said angrily: "The real culprit has not been caught yet, why is the public in a hurry to put an end to the matter?"
Fang Qidou also frowned and said, "This move by Lord Yin Xiao of Henan is really inappropriate! If it is placed in the court, it will inevitably be criticized by others."
Seeing that Fang and his wife had expressed their dissatisfaction, Yang Chaoxi suppressed his anger and said: "Marquis Zhang Wu, if everyone in the public family is thinking about protecting themselves wisely, and doing more is worse than doing less, how many people's grievances will still be left unjusted?"
Zhang Wuhou said in surprise: "I, Wuhou, naturally have to obey the orders of my superiors. This is the most basic public rule."
Cui Wan suddenly said: "If Luoyang Gongmen insists on going his own way and hastily closing the case, I will write a letter to my uncle in the clan and ask him to make a memorial to express my laziness and laziness in government!"
Marquis Zhang Wu had been at the palace gate for a long time, so he naturally heard some clues, so he had to test it out: "Dear dear... but Cui Zhao, who was once awarded the title of Henan Yin and is now serving as the permanent attendant of Yousanqi in the middle of the capital?"
Cui Wan raised his chin slightly: "Master Wuhou, your memory is not bad."
Zhang Wuhou nodded and said with a dry smile: "The Cui family is a huge family, and there are many capable ministers. Who knows, both in the government and in the public? We are all fortunate enough to have served under the rule of our ancestors, so naturally our memories are still fresh."
Qin Qing also smiled and said: "We have no intention of making things difficult for Mr. Wuhou. There are rules in public affairs. You only need to pay a little attention to this matter and inform us of the information we have discovered."
Yang Zhaoxi also stood up and raised his hands: "Master Wuhou, the common people are not good at speaking, so we have had many conflicts just now. It is only because this matter is related to Senior Sister Luo's grievances that we have spoken without hesitation. I hope you will forgive me!"
Fang Qidou said calmly: "Zhang Wuhou, according to what you said, we are old friends. I know that you are resolute and methodical in investigating cases. It is best if you are willing to take action this time. We, Fang Qidou, are willing to accept your responsibility."
Favor. If there are difficulties, I will not force others to make things difficult. However, if something happens in the future, someone from our side will have to deal with it as a matter of business."
Zhang Wuhou smiled bitterly and said: "I have been conducting overt and covert investigations these days. How many days have I not communicated with people in your Taoist sect? By the way, the monk whose name is Tan Zhengjue has been sent to find out which temples this monk has attended.
Passed the order. Killed by Yang Shaoxia... The Japanese warrior who surrendered is called Kibi Shina. He is called the 'hermit' in the Japanese country. The Japanese envoys sent to Tang Dynasty are not aware of this matter. I am afraid there will be some trouble. "
Zhang Wuhou thought for a while and then said: "That monster is revered by them as 'Huo Immortal', but I don't know what kind of monster it is. Regarding this monster, the leader of Yuchi Temple in Hongdao Temple and Long Zaitian, the leader of Nanshi Beggar Gang, all know better than me.
For more information, you can also ask them..."
Yang Chaoxi nodded and said: "I will come to visit you soon. However, I still have some questions. Lord Wuhou will interrogate the murderer again:
First, who is the mastermind behind the arrest of Senior Sister Luo Rou? Is there anyone behind the scenes?
Second, why were Luo Rou’s body and belongings thrown away?
Third, what grudge does this ‘Huo Immortal’ have against Zoroastrianism, and why does he deliberately frame the blame?”
Zhang Wuhou took a sip of the tea soup and said: "There is something fishy about both cases. I actually noticed it, but it's just not as clear and thorough as Yang Shaoxia's. I will agree to the inquiry, but I have to do it at night to avoid being noticed.
In addition, Yang Shaoxia is talented in both civil and military affairs, and has extraordinary wisdom and bravery. I wonder if he is interested in joining our Wuhou Shop? I can recommend the young man to at least start as a bad handsome man, and his monthly salary is quite considerable."
Yang Zhaoxi was about to decline politely, but Fang Qidou spoke first: "Zhang Wuhou, you don't have to think too hard about this matter. Even if Junior Brother Yang wants to leave the mountain, he must first return to our Luo Mansion to camp! With his martial arts, at least... at least from now on.
What a great start!"
Everyone chatted for a while, and when they saw that Zhang Wuhou had no more "cases" to talk about, they all stood up and said goodbye to him.
Before leaving, Qin Qing turned around and smiled lightly, with a sweet voice: "Master Wuhou, your tea soup is very solid... just average. I will send my servants at home to bring you some high-quality Mengding tea someday, please taste it!"
Zhang Wuhou cupped his fists and saluted, smiled and said nothing. He thought to himself: Finally, the five gods of plague have been sent away, and I can have a good sleep.
But the smell on his body still lingered, so he cleared his throat again, sounding like a gong: "Come here! Prepare hot water, I, Marquis Wu, need to take a bath and change clothes..."