Gou is a soldier on the border

Chapter 98
"Chen Shangshu, there was a massacre in Baihu District today. The couple were murdered at home."

Li Zhiwei, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishments, came to the Ministry of War suddenly, and Chen Ping welcomed him in in surprise.

As soon as Li Zhiwei sat down, he spoke to Chen Ping.

Chen Ping didn't know why Li Zhiwei only told him about such a case when he came to the Ministry of War, and it was he, the head of the Ministry of Punishment who was busy with everything, who personally told him.

But then, Li Zhiwei's second sentence made Chen Ping stand up abruptly, as if falling into an ice cave.

"At the scene, four people from the first scout battalion of the Longxiang Army were found, including the commander and deputy commander, Wang Wei and Wang Luo."

The teacup in Chen Ping's hand fell to the ground.

"how come?"

Chen Ping no longer had his usual elegant and calm demeanor, and with a pale face, he grabbed Li Zhiwei's sleeve.

Li Zhiwei smiled slightly.

"After investigation, the four of them have nothing to do with the case."

Chen Ping froze for a moment, his body softened, and he sat down on the chair again.

"As a brother, don't pant when you speak, okay?"

But Li Zhiwei's face turned serious.

"The case is a bit weird. It was originally a kidnapping case. In order not to let the news out, I chose to silence the two of them. But your good nephew found the prisoner's whereabouts by relying on his excellent investigative skills."

Subconsciously wanted to laugh, but seeing Li Zhiwei's face, Chen Ping held back and waited quietly for Li Zhiwei's next words.

"There is a secret passage in the prisoner's room. The secret passage is very large. In addition, the prisoner is obviously a dead man with a poison sac hidden in his mouth."

Chen Ping's face also became serious, this case. . . .

"The most important thing is that I sent people to investigate, and the tunnel was dug all the way to Li Xiang's house." Li Zhiwei said the most exciting news.

"Li Xiang?"

Li Zhiwei nodded.

In Chen Ping's mind, the image of the middle-aged man who is handsome and looks good towards everyone appeared.

Many people believed that Chen Ping was Li Nu's successor, and the two had very similar personalities and ways of doing things.

But Chen Ping subconsciously had some resistance to Li Nu, and he didn't know why.

Knowing the complexity of the matter, Chen Ping quickly followed Li Zhiwei out of the Yamen of the Ministry of War and headed for Baihu District.

After the leaders of the Ministry of Punishment and the Ministry of War intervened in the case at the same time, the progress of the case suddenly accelerated.

Peng Zixuan and several of his accomplices were imprisoned in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment, ready to accept the next step of interrogation.

Immediately afterwards, Li Zhiwei entered the palace and reported the case to Zhao Xicheng because the deputy prime minister was implicated.

It was already evening, and when Li Zhiwei walked into the imperial study, Zhao Xicheng was reviewing the memorial, and the intertwined light and dark light shone on him, reflecting the mysteriousness of this great leader.

After listening to Li Zhiwei's report, Zhao Xicheng was slightly taken aback.

"Is there a tunnel under Li Xiang's mansion?"

Li Zhiwei nodded.

"I see."

At the same time, Li Nu was furious at home.

"A bunch of trash, they can't do such a small thing well."

The subordinate replied submissively: "My lord, that tunnel does not lead to the mansion. Outsiders must think that someone wants to dig a tunnel into the house."

Li Nu stopped pacing back and forth.

"Master Xiang! There are people in the palace, let you enter the palace now!"

Hearing the reports from the outsiders, Li Nu's usual smile instantly appeared on his face, which was perfect.

He walked out quickly and left a word.

"I made a mistake, I should find a way to wipe my ass."

Then, the sound of Li Nu talking with the eunuch who was the messenger in the palace came from outside.

The subordinate who had not dared to look up quietly wiped the cold sweat off his face, moved his body, and disappeared into the room.

If you don't face Li Nu directly, you will never know how much pressure he puts on you.

When Li Nu came to the imperial study, Li Zhiwei, Chen Ping, and Ouyang Rui were discussing something in a low voice, and Zhao Xicheng sat behind the desk and listened to their discussion without saying a word.

"Your Majesty, Lord Ouyang, Li Shangshu, Chen Shangshu." Li Nu greeted them one by one, and sat down on the stool.

Li Zhiwei stood up.

"Li Xiang."

He narrated the whole case to Li Nu in detail, and Li Nu's face was covered with sweat.

"Chen Shangshu, thanks to your nephew for finding the murderer, otherwise, I would be in danger!" He stood up and walked in front of Chen Ping, and gave Chen Ping a big gift.

Chen Ping quickly supported Li Nu.

"Hey, what is Li Xiang talking about? My nephew just happened to happen. In order to clear the suspicion on himself, he will definitely do his best to investigate."

"Since Li Aiqing has finished listening, as one of the parties involved, Li Aiqing will tell you what to do next in this case." Zhao Xicheng's voice came from behind the table.

Li Nu was taken aback.

"Since this matter has been heard by Datian, it is natural that His Majesty has the final say."

Zhao Xicheng chuckled.

"According to my opinion, this matter must be thoroughly investigated to the end. After all, Li Aiqing is the pillar of our country. I would like to see who made the idea on Li Aiqing." Immediately afterwards, Zhao Xicheng also performed a face-changing .

After a brief discussion, the four of them walked out of the imperial study.

What no one noticed was that Zhao Xicheng watched the four people walking out of the room with playful eyes.

"Li Shangshu, borrow one to speak." Li Nu suddenly said to Li Zhiwei when he was about to reach the gate of the palace.

Li Zhiwei was taken aback for a moment, and followed Li Nu to the side.

Chen Ping was chatting happily with Ouyang Rui, the two greeted each other and walked out of the palace.

"The old man has a merciless request." Li Nu said to Li Zhiwei with some embarrassment.

"Li Xiang, but it's okay to say."

"Old man, I want to see what the prisoner looks like."

Li Zhiwei was taken aback.

"Li Xiang, absolutely not."

"It's like this. In fact, this matter is also the old man's unspeakable secret. The old man's useless son, when he was an official in Ganquan County, once dealt with a frenzied bandit, but was run away by that bandit. The old man just happened to meet the man , I just want to identify it." Li Nu explained to Li Zhiwei in a low voice.

Li Zhiwei nodded.

"Since this is the case, Li Xiang must do a good job of protection."

Li Nu nodded repeatedly.

"I will bring the guards from the mansion with me. Li Shangshu doesn't have to worry. The old man will come out after he goes in and has a look."

"Then I'll take Li Xiang to identify him myself."

"Don't bother Li Shangshu, you write a warrant, and the old man can take it with him."

Li Zhiwei thought that he had a banquet to attend at Qinhuai River in the evening, so he didn't bother to be courteous with Li Nu. Farewell, hurried to the Qinhuai River.

Li Nu said goodbye to Li Zhiwei with a smile, and walked home.

(End of this chapter)