Liaozhai: I just want salted fish with invincible magical powers

Chapter 40 Qin Tianjian, Demon Suppressor

Hu Qian looked blankly at Xu Yuanfang and Hu Budong, and then asked again: "Master Fan, what's going on?"

Fan Wenguang sighed and said: "The day before yesterday, when the officials were sorting out official documents in the county government office, they suddenly heard shouts from outside. When they went out to look, they saw that Song Zifeng, the county magistrate, had his head cut off and died in the courtyard.

On the other side lay You Tong, a rich man from the county, whose head had also been beheaded. "

Hu Qian nodded, "And then?"

"Although the two of them were killed by someone, the murderer was not seen at the scene, only a sword fell to the ground. I asked the servants on duty and the soldiers at the gate, but no one came in at all."

"Could it be someone from the county government did it?"

"Impossible! I carefully questioned all the people who were in the county office at that time, and everyone had a clear alibi."

Hu Qian shook his head, "If it's just an unsolved case, it should be handed over to the county government or reported to Dali Temple. The students have to prepare for next year's autumn..."

Fan Wenguang said: "That's true, I won't specially invite Mr. Hu.

After the death of the two magistrates, many people from the county government surrounded them, but they saw the long sword on the ground trembling and clanging suddenly, as if it was about to jump up at any moment. "

Hu Qian was taken aback for a moment, and suddenly remembered a story in Liaozhai.

"Since the magistrate and Na Youtong were killed at the same time, the murderer probably had a grudge against them at the same time. As long as we follow this clue, we can probably solve the case."

"The officer checked it out that day.

Speaking of which, this matter is also related to Mr. Hu. "

"how do I say this?"

"That You Tong is the son of You Changgui, and You Changgui is the younger brother of Yu Qianhua, the censor. You Changgui's family has always had enmity with the Jinling Wu family..."

As he said that, he cupped his hands and said to Hu Budong: "The house Mr. Hu's family is renting now is the old house of the Wu family."

Hu Qian nodded, "So your lord must have checked the members of the Wu family?"

"I've checked. When the accident happened, the Wu family was worshiping their ancestors in the ancestral hall. Apart from the Wu family, several respected elders in the county were also there. They can all prove that the Wu family has never been to the county government."

Hu Qian said with a smile: "This is really a coincidence, as if it was arranged in advance."

"Young Master's words are not bad, but knowing that, he can't help them at all.

Murdering an imperial official is Ling Chi's serious crime, if this case cannot be solved, not only Dali Temple will not be able to explain it, but You Yushi will also..."

If it is an ordinary murder case, even if it becomes an unsolved case in the end, it is only a matter of Sanshui County.

But the one who died was an official ordered by the court, so it was different.

As far as the Daqian Dynasty is concerned, no matter whether the official is a good official or a bad official, the higher-ups will attach great importance to it.

To a certain extent, officials represent the privileged class.

If it is killed by the people, it vaguely represents treason, so it must be dealt with severely.

And this pressure is not only from Sanshui County, but also from Jinling Prefecture.

There is no other reason, only because the county magistrate died.

If the person who died was an official, even if it was the county magistrate, the most he could do was ask the magistrate, but now the magistrate is the one who died, and the pressure came to the prefectural government.

This is also the reason why Hu Tong brought Hu Qian here.

Hu Qian said: "My lord, what kind of enmity is there between the Wu family and You Tong?"

"Speaking of which, the two families had some relatives before, and their ancestral home was in Sanshui. A long time ago, the two families partnered to open a restaurant in Jinling. Later, they got into an awkward situation, and gradually became estranged. In the end, they ended up feuding for some reason.

Wu Chengxiu, the head of the Wu family, moved back to Sanshui with his family, and You Tong followed suit.

The two families first had a big quarrel over the boundary of the pomegranate garden, and then the Wu family filed a complaint at the county government, claiming that You Tong had sheltered a young servant who had fled from the Wu family.

He also said that the Wu family wanted to punish him because of his mistress, so he fled to You's house. "

Hu Qian asked: "What is the truth?"

"I don't really know what the facts are. The two families have their own reasons. Later, Lord Song concluded that the Wu family had made a false accusation. The Wu family refused to accept it and roared in the court. His Excellency sentenced Wu Chengxiu and his uncle Wu Taiye to twenty sticks.

That Grandfather Wu was over the ages, and he died before half of the lottery was drawn.

Afterwards, this matter was left alone. Who would have thought that such a thing would happen again in less than two months.

I concluded that it must be the work of the Wu family, but there is no evidence or physical evidence, so there is really no way.

If there is no result in this matter, it is estimated that Dali Temple will punish me for my crime. "

Xu Yuanfang said: "Qian'er, otherwise you will have to work hard."

Hu Qian said: "Since uncle said so, then Qian'er will go and have a look."

So I went home and talked to my mother and Shen Yuzhen, and took Hu Jiu to Sanshui County with Fan Wenguang.

Not to mention the car and horse all the way, when they arrived in Sanshui County, Fan Wenguang immediately arranged a feast of food and wine to clean up Hu Qian.

Hu Qian was not in the mood, he dealt with the situation hastily, and proposed to see the murder weapon.

Although he came here this time, he also agreed to Xu Yuanfang's invitation, but he also had his own careful thoughts.

It's that sword!
If it is not too different from the story in the book, this sword can be regarded as a magic weapon.

It is rumored that this sword kills people without bloodstains, and it has a long history. Thousands of heads have been cut off, and it still looks like a newly polished one.

As long as it meets a bad person, it will scream and jump out of the scabbard, and it is not far from killing people at this time.

With such a magical weapon, you can use your swordsmanship supernatural powers as you like, and it will not be corroded by the body fluids of monsters like the one at Shiwulipo.

Fan Wenguang was naturally happy, wishing that the matter would be settled early and the peaceful days would be restored.

If it is handled properly, it may be possible to take over the position of magistrate.

So Hu Qian was led to the second hall.

Before approaching, Hu Qian felt a strong evil spirit.

When I got to the house, I saw that the sword was locked on the post by an iron chain.

Hu Qian said, "My lord, what are you doing?"

Fan Wenguang said: "This sword keeps vibrating, and everyone can't sleep well because of the noise, so it is locked here."

Hu Qian couldn't help being speechless, and touched it with his hand, only to see that the sword was bitter and cold.

"Where's the scabbard?"

"Looking at the accessories of this sword, there must be a scabbard, but I can't find it anywhere."

"Doesn't that mean that as long as you find the scabbard, you will find the murderer?"

"That's what you say, but isn't this looking for a needle in a haystack?"

While the two were talking, a horse neighed suddenly from outside, and then a person shouted: "Is Master Fan there?"

"Hey, who are you? How dare you trespass on the county government office!"

Hu Qian and the two were stunned for a moment, and just as they turned around, they saw a young man with a sword in his hands striding in. Although the two yamen servants behind him wanted to stop him, they couldn't keep up with his pace at all.

It was an eventful time, and the person who came was very imposing, so Fan Wenguang suppressed his anger and said, "May I ask who this young master is?"

The boy glanced at him and Hu Qian, sat on the chair carelessly, took out a gold medal and waved it in front of the two of them.

"Qin Tianjian, Zhenyaosi! Qianhu Lei Zhengyun!"

(End of this chapter)