Tang Dynasty detective

Chapter 155 What is the truth?

"This is really an anecdote. Since the prisoner died before entering the prison, why bother?" Wang Buquan suddenly became interested and asked hurriedly.

Li Canghai gave him a strange look, and said in a deep voice, "Because the real murderer behind the scenes was worried that the prisoner would confess him, so people killed people to silence him. If the cook hadn't cut off the prisoner's tongue to save trouble, I would hardly have found out. problem."

Wang Buquan didn't doubt himself at all, he sighed: "This is really 'the sky net is extensive, sparse but not leaked'! If it weren't for Brother Li's careful thought, I'm afraid this truth would never be discovered. Later, Have you caught the murderer behind the scenes?"

Li Canghai nodded: "The real cause of the prisoner's death was poisoning. The person who poisoned him was actually the yamen servant who arrested him. As for the murderer behind the scenes...but he didn't reveal it."

"That's really a pity. The murderer's scheming behind this scene is really surprising." Wang Buquan said shaking his head.

The corners of Li Canghai's mouth rose slightly, and he smiled and said, "Actually, this real murderer has been involved in many murders. If the county lieutenant is interested, I can tell you about it."

"Of course I'm interested. This is much more exciting than what's on the stage. Let's talk about it." Zuo Hongji said hastily.

"That's right. Brother Li learned from the Minister of Dali Temple. He has a lot of experience. Let us gain some knowledge by telling him." Wang Buquan also looked forward to it.

Li Canghai twirled the wine glass, smiled lightly and said, "Since that's the case, then I have the right to give the two of you a drink."

"Actually, the whole thing is really tortuous and bizarre. The prisoner was originally the servant of a rich merchant, and he was bribed to steal the rich merchant's priceless treasure. While stealing the treasure, it happened that the mistress was taking a bath. The desire for adultery gradually grew, and he vainly tried to defile the hostess, but the hostess found out and killed the hostess unintentionally. The real murderer behind the scenes was worried that he would be confessed by the criminals, so he bought the servants and killed them."

Wang Buquan was very surprised, and the more he heard it, the more ugly his expression became.

Zuo Hongji glanced at Wang Buquan out of the corner of his eye, pretended to be listening, and said in surprise: "Could it be that the murderer knew the rich businessman? He killed him because he was worried about being recognized?"

Li Canghai nodded slightly. He looked at Wang Bu's body intentionally or unintentionally, and said in a deep voice: "Yes, the murderer behind the scenes has a very close relationship with the wealthy businessman. His identity."

"Why is that?" Zuo Hongji asked in confusion.

"Actually, the murderer's acquaintance with the rich businessman was a conspiracy. If the rich businessman finds out that the servant was ordered by him, the rich businessman will understand everything back then. This is what the murderer doesn't want to see." Li Canghai narrowed his eyes and said.

Wang Buquan's face was gloomy, he was holding the wine glass in his hand, and the veins on his forehead were throbbing faintly.

He looked at Zuo Hongji, and found that Zuo Hongji seemed to be fascinated by what he was listening to, and his brows suddenly frowned.

"Quickly tell me, what kind of conspiracy is it?" Zuo Hongji asked expectantly with a gleam of excitement in his eyes.

Li Canghai picked up a dish and put it into his mouth, and said slowly: "This is a very complicated story. Simply put, the murderer has taken a fancy to the wealth of the rich businessman early on. Two years ago, when the rich businessman was out on a business trip, The murderer secretly bought the buddies around him, learned of the rich businessman's walking route, and colluded with the bandits to arrest the rich businessman. After that, the murderer led people to wipe out the bandits, pretending to save the rich businessman by accident, so that the rich businessman treated him Repay him with the grace of saving his life, so pay him more respect.”

Zuo Hongji understood Li Canghai's meaning in his heart, and he had to be thorough in the acting. Although he already knew about the relationship, he still had to show a look of surprise.

"This... this story, why does it feel familiar?" Zuo Hongji's face was a little ugly.

He raised his head suddenly and stared at Wang Buquan intently.

There was a cold light in Wang Buquan's eyes, he pretended to be calm and said: "Brother Li, there is something in your words, what exactly do you want to say?"

Until now, Wang Buquan finally realized the deep meaning of it.

"Brother Wang, Brother Li is not talking about you and me, is it?" Zuo Hongji asked in pretended surprise.

Wang Buquan frowned, and said seriously: "Brother Zuo, I, Mr. Wang, have known you for many years. Could it be that you don't believe me?"

Zuo Hongji sneered in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face. He said with a smile: "Brother Wang, don't get me wrong. I just asked casually, just as a joke."

Wang Buquan's face drooped in an instant, his face was full of anger, and he lowered his eyebrows and said coldly: "Brother Zuo, I have a heart-to-heart with you, you must not mistakenly believe that others are provoking you."

Li Canghai smiled lightly, and said calmly, "County Wang, are you suspecting me of sowing discord?"

"Isn't it?" Wang Buquan snorted coldly, and said emphatically, "Li Cang, I respect you very much. What's your purpose for doing this?"

Li Canghai looked up at the lanterns falling from the roof, and said calmly, "To seek the truth."

"The truth? What truth?" Wang Buquan stared at him with cold eyes.

"You, the truth about the murder!" Li Canghai said in a forceful and forceful manner.

As soon as this remark came out, Wang Buquan jumped up immediately. He pointed at Li Canghai and shouted: "Li Cang, don't you want to spit blood! What evidence do you have for accusing me of killing people?"

"I have plenty of evidence, but I don't know which murder evidence you want?" Li Canghai narrowed his eyes and sneered.

Wang Buquan's face became ferocious, and he suddenly understood that this was the purpose of Li Cang's banquet.

However, this was his territory after all, and he didn't believe that Li Canghai could do anything to him.

He couldn't produce any evidence, so he could take him down for the crime of framing the imperial court official.Even if he really produced evidence, as long as he didn't admit it, what could he do?The entire Zhengyang City is his sphere of influence, so why should he be afraid?

Thinking of this, he immediately felt relieved, sat back on the stool, and winked at the butler, telling him to send someone over.

The housekeeper knew it well, he found an excuse and left Songhe Tower.

Wang Buquan squinted at him and snorted, "I'd like to see what evidence you can produce."

"In that case, let's talk about the first murder case."

Li Canghai clapped his hands, and the side door suddenly opened.

Chang Feng came over with Zhu Wen who was bundled into rice dumplings, as well as the prison guard Winter Gua and the prison cook Lame.

Xiao Wu, who followed closely behind, led the two of them to carry a door panel covered with white cloth, and also walked in.

Li Canghai walked over and lifted the white cloth, and underneath lay a dead body bleeding from all seven orifices.

The moment Wang Buquan saw Zhu Wen, he screamed in his heart that something was wrong, and when he saw that the body under the white cloth was the servant, he directly scolded Zhu Wen bloody in his heart.

(End of this chapter)