Detective Di Renjie: The Mysterious Dynasty

Chapter 351: News Spreads
Pingnan Hou Xue Qinglin led dozens of servants into the county government office, but he was the only one thrown out.

This incident exploded in the public opinion of Wuping County like a nuclear bomb, and the news spread like a landslide and tsunami.

Then, the head of Du Er, the steward of Pingnan Marquis' Mansion, was hung on the east gate, and the government posted a notice at the city gate, calling for redress for the people who were oppressed by Pingnan Marquis' Mansion.

However, many people still had doubts and did not dare to believe it.

Only a small number of people heard the rumor, knew that a new official had taken office, and saw Du Er's head, so they boldly went to the yamen to seek justice, and it really worked.

Xue Qinglin returned to the Marquis of Pingnan's Mansion in a daze, and from then on he kept the door closed, as if someone had died in the house.
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The sun has set and night is gradually approaching.

Wen Kai was hiding in the Wuping County Government Office and had no intention of showing up immediately. However, when he saw the commotion and Xue Qinglin was involved, he had no choice but to show up and rush to the County Government Office.

Inside the county government office, Lin Yongzhong was asking Di Renjie in great confusion: "Old sir, we have the upper hand today, why don't we defeat him in one fell swoop? Why do you insist on letting him go?"

Di Renjie also had some unspeakable secrets in his heart: the Emperor's intention was unclear, the matter involved Liang Wang Wu Sansi, the Huang Guogong case, and even the Li clan, so he had to be careful.

Instead, Li Yuanfang stood up and explained the court's memorial process for Lin Yongzhong and exonerated Di Renjie.

Lin Yongzhong seemed to be suddenly enlightened, but he was actually filled with surprise and joy in his heart. Today's series of encounters had already made him certain that the old man in front of him was no ordinary person.

This might help his revenge plan.

At this moment, another yamen runner came to report: "Report! The county magistrate and the governor have arrived!"

Di Renjie frowned immediately, a look of doubt appeared on his face.

Lin Yongzhong was even more shocked: "Quick! Go and greet him!"

Lin Yongzhong hurriedly tidied his clothes and brought Di Renjie and Li Yuanfang to the gate of the county government.

He jogged all the way and just as he arrived in front of Wen Kai and was about to salute, Wen Kai seemed stunned when he saw Di Renjie.

Wen Kai ran straight to Di Renjie and bowed to him: "Student Wen Kai, I pay my respects to my teacher."

Lin Yongzhong was stunned and immediately at a loss. He quickly bent his knees and was about to kneel, but Li Yuanfang, who was standing beside him, pulled him back with a smile.

Lin Yongzhong turned around, looking confused and puzzled.

Di Renjie helped Wen Kai up and said, "Please stand up quickly. My dear, we just separated in Jiangzhou a few days ago, why did you come to Wuping again?"

Wen Kai glanced at Lin Yongzhong, and then smiled and said, "Sir, you are a scholar. I came here to ask you for advice. I didn't expect that you happened to be with County Magistrate Lin, which saved me the trouble of looking for you!"

Di Renjie smiled and nodded: "We are close friends regardless of age. Today, we will join forces to kill the arrogant tyrant Xue Qinglin!"

When Wen Kai saw Di Renjie, he probably understood the whole story and breathed a sigh of relief.

"To be honest, the Magistrate of Wuping County, Huang Wenyue, and the Marquis of Pingnan have been in collusion and causing harm to the local area. I have heard about this matter and have reported it to the Ministry of Personnel many times, but all of them have fallen on deaf ears and there has been no response."

"This time, Huang Wenyue resigned, and none of the alternate county magistrates were willing to come to Wuping to take up the post."

Di Renjie smiled when he heard this, as if he had expected this: "I guess these people are still concerned about Xue Qinglin's reputation and dare not come to take up the post."

Wen Kai nodded and said with emotion: "Yes! Only this County Magistrate Lin is so courageous. He was originally the County Magistrate of Guisui, but he was willing to give up the rich land and come to Wuping to improve the administration and people's livelihood. He is really respectable!"

Di Renjie said admiringly: "Yong Zhong is loyal and upright, and hates evil as an enemy. He is truly a top-grade official! Wen Kai, I am proud and relieved that there is such an official in your Jiangzhou."

Lin Yongzhong said with deep fear: "Old man, you are too kind to praise me. I am ashamed to accept it."

After the polite words were almost finished, Di Renjie asked about the main business: "You just said you had something to ask, could it be that I have been away for just a few days and you have another difficult case?"

Wen Kai heard this and nodded heavily: "Oh, Master, you are indeed a master! The night you left, a murder occurred in Jiangzhou Inn. It was so strange and bizarre that I had no clue. I really had no choice but to come here to ask for your advice!"

Lin Yongzhong, who was standing by, was suddenly worried when he heard them talking about this. Di Renjie and Li Yuanfang looked at each other, both of them were surprised: "Jiangzhou Inn?"

Wen Kai did not keep anyone in suspense: "Yes, the deceased is none other than the former Wuping County Magistrate we just mentioned, Huang Wenyue!"
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Luoyang City, Prince Yan’s Mansion, the outer room of the second hall.

Zhao Ji was staring at a pot of medicine, and was so bored that he added wood to the fire bit by bit. The red flame seemed to be able to burn away his emotions.

As the footsteps approached, Xiao Feng slowly walked over and said, "Why do you have to keep an eye on it yourself and pretend to do it?"

Zhao Ji turned around and saw that it was Xiao Feng. He immediately teased, "Why, are you jealous even of your own sister?"

Xiao Feng was speechless for a moment and glared at Zhao Ji fiercely.

Her mouth was puffed up: "I'm not jealous at all, I'm just mad, my sister is pregnant now, and you're planning to go on a long trip!"

Zhao Ji felt a little guilty, and he said helplessly: "Don't you still have Xiaomei to take care of? This time it may take two months at most, or one month at the fastest. I will try to go and come back as soon as possible."

Hearing this, Xiaomei suddenly squatted down and hugged her knees, feeling aggrieved: "Oh, I'm almost going crazy in Luoyang. If you're not pregnant, I'll go out with you!"

Zhao Ji couldn't help but laugh when he heard this: "You can't just think about yourself. Next time, I will definitely take you out when I have the chance!"

Faced with the blank check, Xiaofeng had no interest and just sighed.

Suddenly, there was a sound of pigeons calling in the sky. Zhao Ji looked up suddenly and saw a carrier pigeon landed by the window.

He hurried forward and removed the note from the pigeon's leg to check.

Xiaomei had walked behind Zhao Ji without him noticing, and he quickly turned around.

"I've already said it, you don't have to worry about me about everything, just do whatever you want!" Xiaomei said with a smile.

Zhao Ji also laughed. He half-jokingly said, "Of course we have to do it, but you can't just not care about it. The medicine will be ready soon. I'll watch you finish the medicine before leaving. Anyway, Zhang Ge Lao never rests before the hour of Hai. Let him wait a little longer."

Xiaomei couldn't help but shake her head and laugh when she heard this.
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The moon was like a hook, and Liang Wang Wu Sansi paced back and forth in the living room with his head hung, sighing from time to time.

Yuan Gui followed the servants to the living room, smiling: "Uncle, you are so anxious to call me here, is there any news?"

Wu Sansi looked unhappy. He sighed and said, "There is news. I went to the palace today and found that His Majesty was furious. I'm afraid he will have to investigate the matter of the Han Canal boats in detail!"

Upon hearing the news, the smile on Yuangui's face suddenly froze.

Wu Sansi took the money but didn't get the job done, so he naturally felt a little embarrassed: "My dear nephew, it's not that I don't want to help, but I really can't help. The military situation in the northwest is tight, the treasury is empty, and the court is indeed in trouble..."

Yuan Gui remained calm and forced a smile, saying, "My dear uncle, you are too kind. I just wonder who the court is going to send to Yangzhou to investigate this matter?"

Wu Sansi's face was filled with sorrow when he heard this. "From what Li Ji and Zhang Jianzhi are saying, it seems that they are planning to use this incident to reinstate Di Renjie. Whenever the court encounters a difficult case, Di Renjie always comes to the local area. There have been many precedents, and this time is probably no exception!"

Yuan Gui couldn't help but take a breath of cold air when he heard this: "Di Renjie..."

Wu Sansi patted him on the shoulder and suggested earnestly: "My dear nephew, I cannot accept the treasures you brought. If you are willing, you can present them to His Majesty."

"There is no need to make it public. When you meet Your Majesty, just mention your father's gratitude and longing for Your Majesty, and talk about the past more. Maybe it will have unexpected results!"

After saying these words, Wu Sansi's heart felt like it was bleeding.

Fortunately, Yuan Gui still knew how to behave. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "Uncle, you should keep the money from Hongtong Counter. It's not easy to present that thing to His Majesty. As for His Majesty, I will find another way!"

Wu Sansi immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and a look of relief appeared on his face again.

(End of this chapter)