Tang Dynasty detective

Chapter 772 The identity of the deceased

"It's ridiculous, who do you think you are? You are just a merchant staying overnight, and you dare to talk nonsense here? As the mayor said, the death of the lantern was witnessed by everyone with their own eyes. At this time, a burly man beside Liu Yang said coldly.

Under Liu Yang's introduction, Li Canghai met a respected person in this town at night, so he knew this person.

This person's name is Luo Fu, and he is the leader of the town's guards. He has a rough personality and is extremely impulsive.

Before Li Canghai could speak, standing next to Luo Fu, a rich man named Qian Lin hurriedly acted as a peacemaker, and said with a smile: "Captain Luo, don't be angry, I think Mr. Li is an upright person, he doesn't seem like For those who talk nonsense, it is better to listen to him."

After a pause, Qian Lin cupped his hands to Li Canghai with a smile, and said, "Young Master Li, you said that Lantern Chen didn't accidentally fall to his death, do you have evidence?"

Li Canghai shook his head, and said calmly: "These are just my guesses, and there is no real evidence."

"Hmph, how dare you talk nonsense just based on guesswork?" Luo Fu said displeasedly.

Li Canghai glanced at him, and said, "It's too early to draw conclusions whether or not you're talking nonsense. Give me some time, and I'll be able to find out the truth."

"Haha, you are really brazen! How dare you to find out the truth based on your lies?" Luo Fu sneered.

Li Canghai's expression was still indifferent, he turned a deaf ear to Luo Fu's sneer, turned to Liu Yang and said, "Old Man, I need to trouble you to send someone to inform the yamen again, be sure to ask them to bring you here."

Liu Yang frowned, and said embarrassingly: "Mr. Li, this matter is not due to the old man's unwillingness to help. It's just that the Yamen has defined this matter as accidental death, and I'm afraid the Yamen will not send people here."

Li Canghai smiled lightly, and said, "It's okay, I'll write a letter, and you have someone bring it to the county magistrate, and he will come."

Hearing Li Canghai's words, everyone was startled.

Luo Fu laughed even more exaggeratedly, almost to the point of tears. He pointed at Li Canghai and said, "You thought you were ordered by the court to be an official, but you actually want the county magistrate to come here with a letter?"

The others also looked at Li Canghai contemptuously, with a sneer that seemed to be a smile but not a smile.

Only Qian Lin looked at Li Canghai in surprise, and said in disbelief: "Mr. Li, if you really have the ability to call the magistrate, I, Qian, will recognize you as a friend."

At this time, Lu Jitong had already gone to the ancestral hall and brought the Four Treasures of the Study.

Li Canghai didn't speak, just picked up the Langhao pen and started writing on the paper.

After finishing writing, Li Canghai took out another seal from his bosom, took a deep breath and stamped it on.

After that, Li Canghai folded the paper and stuffed it into an envelope.

"Old man, please find someone you can trust and send this letter to the county government quickly." Li Canghai said.

Liu Yang took the envelope, looked at Li Canghai suspiciously, then called a man and handed the letter to him.

"Hmph, I don't believe that he can invite the magistrate here. If the magistrate comes, I will kowtow to him!" Luo Fu snorted dismissively.

Li Canghai smiled lightly, turning a deaf ear to Luo Fu's words.

"Old man, please send someone to move the corpse to Yizhuang and send someone to guard it." Li Canghai said.

Liu Yang nodded, and immediately called two people to carry the body away from the ancestral hall.

The crying man wanted to follow the two to Yizhuang, but was stopped by Li Canghai.

"Mr. Li, why are you stopping him?" Liu Yang asked puzzled.

"Oh, I have a few words to ask him. The old man must have been tired after waiting here all night, so he should go back earlier to rest!" Li Canghai said.

"This... how many years have there been such a falling death in this town, how can this old man sleep?" Liu Yang sighed.

"Don't worry, old man, I will find out the truth about this matter." Li Canghai paused for a moment, looked at Qian Lin and the others, and said, "Everyone, go back and leave this matter to me."

"Hmph, I'd like to see how capable you are. However, don't blame me for my ugly words. If you can't find out why, I will drive you out of Fufeng Town tomorrow!" Luo Fu stared at a pair of bronze With bell-like eyes, the voice is authentic.

After finishing speaking, Luo Fu shook off his sleeves and left the ancestral hall.

Seeing Luo Fu leave, Qian Lin yawned a long time, and quickly smiled at Li Canghai, "Since that's the case, then I have to trouble Mr. Li."

After Qian Lin left, the rest of the people also left.

In front of the ancestral hall, only Li Canghai, Lu Jitong, Liu Yang and the weeping man were left.

"Who are you? Why are you crying in front of the dead?" Li Canghai stared at the man and asked.

Liu Yangdao: "His name is Xia Zhi, and he is Lantern Chen's apprentice. Last night, he was the one who danced the Dragon King Dance."

Li Canghai looked Xia Zhi up and down.

This person was younger than the weak crown, with a handsome appearance, and his eyes were red from crying.

"Since you are the deceased's apprentice, do you know if the deceased had any enemies during his lifetime?" Li Canghai asked.

Xia Zhi wiped away his tears, shook his head and said, "Master makes lanterns for a living. He goes in and out of the house on weekdays. He has never had any conflicts with anyone, let alone enemies."

Li Canghai nodded, and then asked, "How long have you followed the deceased?"

"It's been three years now." Xia Zhi said.

"From what you can see, why did your master die?" Li Canghai asked.

Xia Zhi was stunned for a moment, with tears in his eyes, he choked up and said, "Master...he fell to his death by accident."

"How many times is this your master elected as the 'Dragon God'? Has he done this before?" Li Canghai hardly gave Xia Zhi any time to hesitate, asking questions one after another.

"Master, he has been elected as the 'Dragon God' for three years. In the past three years, the master often glides down from the cliff, and his control of the kite and the wind direction can be said to be perfect. But... I never thought that the master would encounter such an accident." Xia Zhi Biting his lip, he whispered.

Li Canghai paced and pondered for a moment, then said to Xia Zhi: "People cannot be resurrected after death, so I am sorry. You have searched all night, go back and rest."

Xia Zhi shook his head, choked with sobs and said, "The master suffered a tragic accident, but the apprentice can sleep well? I'm going to guard the master's spirit."

Li Canghai nodded, reached out and patted Xia Zhi's shoulder, comforting him.

After Xia Zhi saluted Li Canghai and Liu Yang, he left the ancestral hall and went to Yizhuang.

Looking at Xia Zhi's back, Liu Yang sighed: "Xia Zhi is really not easy. He was an orphan since he was a child, and he grew up eating a lot of food in the town. He didn't have it until he worshiped Lantern Chen as his teacher. A family. Unexpectedly, bad luck has befallen him again."

(End of this chapter)