The prince is more stable

Chapter 251 Everyone Knows Liu Dan
In fact, Zhao Xiaoqian and Liu Dan were not very familiar with each other. Their relationship was purely superior-subordinate. Apart from official business, their private interactions were very rare.

After all, although Liu Dan was from the Imperial City Bureau, the Bingjing Bureau was run by eunuchs, and Liu Dan was a eunuch.

Foreign officials have close private contacts with eunuchs, and if this were to be made public, it would inevitably cause criticism.

However, since his subordinate had psychological problems, Zhao Xiaoqian, as his superior, had to personally care about him. It would be unacceptable to ignore him. After all, the problem occurred while he was doing his job for him. This was considered a work-related injury, and he had to express his condolences on behalf of the organization.

Liu Dan lived in Bingjingwu.

Bingjingwu is located in the southeast corner of Yeonbok Palace, a very remote palace. It was an old site of Yeonbok Palace in its early years. Later, during the reign of Emperor Yingzong, a fire burned down most of Yeonbok Palace. Many buildings in the palace had no money to repair, and some were simply abandoned.

The Bingjingwu chose a deserted palace as their office.

The original function of the Ice Well Service was to collect and store ice for the nobles in the palace. The summer was so hot and the officials and concubines were so delicate, so the Ice Well Service stored whole blocks of ice as early as winter, and then sent the ice to the nobles in the palace in summer to cool down.

However, the Wude Division, the predecessor of the Imperial City Division, was later established. As a spy organization directly under the emperor, it had to be within the emperor's sight at all times. The emperor was busy with his many concubines and had no time to keep an eye on the Imperial City Division every day.

As a result, Bingjingwu was assigned to the Imperial City Bureau and became the emperor's spy for monitoring officials and the world.

From a logistical department that collects and stores ice, they transformed into a feared, ruthless and emotionless spy. The Bingjingwu's career change is unprecedented in history.

As the saying goes, regardless of success or failure, life is heroic and it’s just a matter of starting over again.

Look at others, who started their own business after being laid off and are now doing very well.

As he entered Bingjingwu, Zhao Xiaoqian suddenly felt the hairs on his arms stand on end. He looked around in surprise and found that the courtyard outside the hall was very tidy and the flowers and plants in the courtyard were blooming brightly.

The sun shines impartially in the yard, and every corner looks very bright.

But Zhao Xiaoqian didn't know why he felt an inexplicable chill, as if he had stepped from a vibrant world into a black and white photograph. His heart was filled with sadness, depression, and pain...

All kinds of negative emotions flooded my heart, and life suddenly became hopeless.

Zhao Xiaoqian stopped and stood still, then took a step back and just exited the yard.

Suddenly, my mood became sunny and cheerful, and life was filled with the singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers.

He took a step forward into the yard in disbelief, and suddenly, he felt hopeless, depressed, and sad.

so amazing!
Zhao Xiaoqian had a lot of fun playing it.

Jump forward, jump back, hey, I'm in again, hey, I'm out again, come and hit me, idiot...

Wei Jie and Chen Shou behind him looked at him quietly, their expressions full of astonishment and confusion.

"Uh, is the Duke also like this when he is at home?" Wei Jie finally couldn't help but ask Chen Shou in a low voice.

Chen Shou's cheek twitched slightly: "...It's not often like this."

"So the Duke is now..."

Chen Shou was silent for a while, then sighed, "Maybe it's some ancient and mysterious ritual to exorcise evil spirits... This place is indeed a bit weird. I feel cold all over when I walk in. It's really necessary to perform an exorcism ritual."

Wei Jie suddenly understood: "Yes, it is necessary."

Zhao Xiaoqian jumped around and played alone for a long time, and finally he was satisfied.

From now on, bring your enemy here when you have nothing to do. Don’t beat him or scold him. Just let him stand in the yard.

If you stand there for less than a day, your enemy will probably be so desperate that he will want to commit suicide. How much easier.

After straightening his clothes, Zhao Xiaoqian regained his solemn demeanor as a man holding great power. He said in a deep voice, "Let's go in and see Liu Shan."

Stepping into the yard and looking up at the sky, Zhao Xiaoqian let out a sigh of relief.

The weirdness of Bingjingwu is probably due to the accumulation of wronged souls over the years. The darkness of the world overflows from the corners of the wall, and even the sunlight has to retreat.

Liu Dan's residence was a low building built outside the palace. Its furnishings were surprisingly simple: a table, a chair, a couch, and a worn, mottled wooden box in the northwest corner. When Zhao Xiaoqian entered the room, it felt even colder than outside; the gloomy, oppressive atmosphere made him feel very uncomfortable.

Liu Dan was lying on the bed with a white towel on his forehead, breathing weakly.

"Are you sick?" Zhao Xiaoqian said in surprise.

When Liu Dan heard the voice, he opened his eyes and turned his head, and saw Zhao Xiaoqian standing in the room looking at him with a smile. Liu Dan was suddenly startled and hurriedly stood up to salute.

"Alas, how could such a distinguished person as the Duke of the County set foot in this shabby and shabby place of mine? It would be a great sin for me to pollute the Duke of the County's feet."

Zhao Xiaoqian's smile grew deeper and deeper. This guy was as good at talking as ever. He was worthy of being a member of the palace, and he had received solid on-the-job training.

"I heard that Liu Duzhi was not feeling well, so I came to see you. Liu Duzhi is the pillar of our Imperial City Division. You must take care of yourself. I will have to rely on you for a lot of things in the future." Zhao Xiaoqian said earnestly.

Liu Dan was so moved that his eyes were red. He didn't know whether he was really moved or just pretending, but his expression at this moment was very sincere.

"Thank you for your concern, Lord. I will die with no regrets. I have been really tired these past few days. I will take a few days off to rest. I hope I won't delay the important work of the Imperial City Division."

Zhao Xiaoqian waved his hand. "The most important matter for the Imperial City Administration is the health of Liu Duzhi. You should rest assured and recuperate. I will have the palace send you some tonic food. I guarantee that after eating it, you will be full of energy and able to do 18 somersaults on the spot, and then disappear with a somersault cloud..."

Liu Dan blinked in confusion, not understanding why he had to do somersaults on the spot and even ride the somersault cloud...

The thinking of big shots is like an antelope hanging a horn, leaving no trace.

Sighing, Liu Dan said with a worried look on his face, "I've disappointed the Lord these past few days. I'm not bragging, but in the past, anyone who came to the Bingjing Service would confess in agony with just a little manipulation from me. They would confess whatever I wanted them to, and even after they confessed, they wanted more..."

"This time, I've really hit a snag. I don't know what the five thieves I captured were up to. Their mouths are tighter than the belt of a chaste woman. I've used all the torture instruments I've used on them. They've been tortured to the point of being on their last legs, but they still refuse to confess."

"Honestly speaking, I haven't seen such a strong man in many years..."

Zhao Xiaoqian was not surprised and said with a smile, "Is there no other way?"

Liu Shan shook his head and then said sternly, "My Lord, I have a bold suggestion. Don't expect these five thieves to confess."

"I've dealt with many criminals over the years. I can tell at a glance who's afraid of death and who's willing to resort to some trickery. But I can be sure these five won't confess."

"Why are you so sure?"

Liu Shan said slowly, "Because of their eyes, the Duke has probably never seen eyes like that. They are just like those of a dead person, without any emotion, only emptiness and numbness. They have no joy in life and are ready to face death..."

Zhao Xiaoqian couldn't help but praise: "...You are really cultured."

"In short, these five living people are as good as dead. There is no point in continuing the trial. Of course, if the county lord insists on continuing the trial, I will do my best."

Zhao Xiaoqian smiled and said, "If the trial can't continue, then there's no need to. My main goal is to listen to advice. I came to see you today, not to discuss official business."

Liu Shan was immediately moved again, tears welling in his eyes as he said, "My Lord, please have mercy on me. I really..."

"Okay, okay, I know you are well-educated, so there is no need to use adjectives." Zhao Xiaoqian stopped him decisively.

He is a master of torture, the image of the head of the East Factory. His normal personality is that he is neither sinister nor treacherous, but actually he kills people like crazy. Why show off his literary talent? Does it match your profession?

Although he comforted Liu Dan, Zhao Xiaoqian felt a little disappointed in his heart.

It seems that there is really nothing to be found from these five people, which means that this clue is broken.

The only clue now is Liu Yao, the former Chief Inspector of Military Equipment. I hope the Imperial City Bureau can capture him alive, otherwise all the clues will be cut off and this case will become an unsolved case.

That ambush in the canyon that targeted him, those Dragon Guard soldiers who died in vain because of him, that enemy hiding in the shadows like a venomous snake waiting for an opportunity to bite...

If all the clues are lost, there will be no way to investigate again.

(End of this chapter)