Chen Yuxuan knew that the commander was about to have a seizure, so he quickly reported the matter in one breath, then lowered his head and covered his hands firmly in front of his eyes.
It was his negligence, forgetting that the present is different from the past, the night is quiet, the beauty is on the side, how can the commander do nothing. He didn't want to disturb the commander either, but Tao Yiming really couldn't hold it back.
Lu Heng glanced at Chen Yuxuan calmly, thinking in a foreign place, and couldn't hold back for a while: "Has anyone been rescued?"
Chen Yuxuan lowered his head lower, and his voice was dull and tense: "No."
Lu Heng nodded slightly and glanced coldly at Chen Yuxuan: "Go out."
Chen Yuxuan saluted and hurriedly stepped back. He lowered his eyes the whole time, never looked in the direction of Lu Heng and Wang Yanqing, and closed the door thoughtfully when he went out. After the people left, Wang Yanqing leaned out from behind Lu Heng and frowned, "Second brother, how could it be so coincidental, we just suspected Tao Yiming when something happened to him."
Lu Heng declined to comment.
Wang Yanqing nodded quickly, she raised her hand to wrap her hair, and just as she was about to walk out, Lu Heng held her shoulders. Lu Heng looked at her silently and asked, "What are you doing?"
"Go to the scene of the murder." Wang Yanqing said rightly, "When the case was closed, Tao Yiming suddenly hanged himself. There must be something tricky about it. Now the county government is heavily guarded, and the insider can't escape, so he must still be in the county government. The county magistrate should also go to the scene to watch the incident. I will go to the scene to see if I can find any clues. "
"You suspect he was murdered?"
Wang Yanqing did not deny it: "Just as we were about to investigate him, something happened to him. It's such a coincidence."
Lu Heng looked at Wang Yanqing's face as white as jade, her long hair was like clouds, her loose middle clothes were loosely wrapped around her body, like a seductive hibiscus, and she herself didn't realize what was wrong with this. Lu Heng finally sighed helplessly and said, "Go and change your clothes first."
Wang Yanqing thought that putting on a coat and a cape would be enough. But Lu Heng refused, and forced her to put on a full dress and even twirl her hair before she reluctantly agreed to go out. They tossed for so long, and it is conceivable that when Lu Heng arrived, Tao Yiming's room was already crowded with people.
Cheng Zhifu, Qixian County Chancellor, and others were all there, and they stayed outside, waiting for Lu Heng to come over to preside over the overall situation. They all felt that with Lu Heng's workaholic nature, they would definitely come as soon as they heard about the murder. However, he didn't expect that even Cheng Zhifu had come, and he even waited for another stick of incense before Lu Heng arrived late.
Cheng Zhifu was pacing outside anxiously, looking left and right, and sighed. He frequently looked at the courtyard gate, and when he finally saw a familiar figure appearing behind the steps, Cheng Zhifu breathed a sigh of relief and quickly walked up to him: "Master Lu, you are finally here. Something big happened in the house!"
The sun was shining during the day, but the night was very cool. Lu Heng was walking under the cool night sky, and when he went down the steps, he naturally stretched out his hand to support the woman beside him. After Wang Yanqing stood up, he asked calmly, "What's wrong?"
Cheng Zhifu snorted and said hurriedly, "Master Lu, go inside and take a look, Tao Yiming hanged himself!"
"Oh?" Even when he heard the news of the dead man, Lu Heng's face remained calm and calmly asked, "Where is the man?"
"Tao Yiming's corpse is in the room, and everyone is screaming. They are all waiting for you to decide."
Lu Heng nodded, Cheng Zhifu hurried forward, and after two steps, he found that the person behind him was not following. He turned around in surprise and saw that Commander Lu was still taking his time, and even supported the woman beside him in a leisurely manner and said, "Be careful of the steps."
Cheng Zhifu's eyeballs almost fell out.
Wang Yanqing hides behind Lu Heng calmly against the gazes of the crowd, whether exploring or condemning, and uses his figure to block and observe the crowd. Regardless of whether Tao County Magistrate committed suicide or homicide, Wang Yanqing was sure that the people behind the scenes must be in the crowd at this moment. Before going out, Wang Yanqing told Lu Heng that she needed time to observe the expressions of the people around her. She did not expect that Lu Heng would buy her time like this.
Cheng Zhifu finally welcomed the commander into the room, sweat dripping from his forehead. The magistrate lives in the main courtyard of the county government, with three rooms in front of the house, which is very spacious. However, now the main courtyard has no style at all. The room is crowded with people, and the west room is separated by Jinyiwei. They stand in a row holding knives, and no one is allowed to approach. The lights are reflected on the crisp clothes of Jinyiwei, majestic. , gorgeous and murderous.
Through the messy clothes, a stretcher could be seen lying on the Westinghouse floor, covered with white cloth, motionless. After Lu Heng came in, he first glanced westward and asked, "What's going on?"
The rank of Jinyiwei is clear, and the answer should be passed on one level at a time. Guo Tao was left in the palace, and Chen Yuxuan was the highest-ranking person here. He stepped forward to report: "Return to the commander, my subordinates patrolled according to your instructions. When I walked into the Taozhi County Courtyard, I felt that something was wrong. I broke the door to check and found that he had already He was hung on the beam of the Westinghouse. The subordinates and others immediately put him down, but unfortunately they found it too late and died at that time."
Lu Heng asked, "Was there anyone else around when you found the body?"
"No, Taozhi County is the only one in the room."
"How is the death?"
"There is a streak on the neck, the angle is consistent with the hanging, it should be hanged."
Lu Heng looked at the dead Westinghouse and asked, "This is what this place looked like when you came in?"
"Yes." Jin Yiwei is very experienced in this. As soon as a murder case is discovered, the scene is quickly separated, and no one comes in to destroy it.
When Lu Heng heard the dead man's expression did not change, he walked to the Westinghouse and walked around the house to check: "There is no sign of fighting, and it is not that he was hanged after being strangled to death, that is suicide? But why did he commit suicide. "
Lu Heng raised his eyes as he spoke, his amber colored glazed eyes, like a cold-blooded animal, swept coldly and silently across the crowd: "Has anyone come to him before?"
Chen Yuxuan lowered his head and said, "My subordinates are not in charge of the courtyard of Taozhi County. It feels wrong to patrol here, and only then did Taozhi County's body be found. When my subordinates approached the main courtyard, no one came in or out, but I didn't see it before."
Lu Heng looked at the people from the Qixian county government office: "What about you, where were you when the crime happened?"
The county magistrate said, "Lord Hui Lu, strange things have happened frequently in the county recently. The county magistrate was afraid that the paper figurine thing from last night would happen again, so he ordered us to strictly guard the entrances and exits. The magistrate here...no one is watching."
Lu Heng nodded, meaning unclear: "That is to say, no one saw what Tao Yiming was doing when the incident happened, in other words, anyone had a chance to sneak in."
The county magistrate's face was tense: "Could it be that Lord Lu suspects us? Lord Lu clearly knows that Xiaoxian and Tao County magistrate have a good relationship, and there is absolutely no reason to kill the magistrate magistrate!"
Lu Heng glanced at him lightly and said, "I didn't tell you, why are you nervous?"
The county magistrate folded his hands and smiled, but there was no smile on his face. Lu Heng walked slowly in the room, and the people outside stared at him with bated breath, not daring to blink.
Lu Heng finally stopped in front of the desk and reached out to flip through the things on the table. Tao Yiming's body was lying not far away, but Lu Heng seemed to be invisible, calm and unaffected.
On the table was a pen, ink, paper and inkstone, several old books were neatly closed, and there was a cup of tea next to it, and the tea had been drank. This is something Tao Yiming is used to, and there is no clue. Lu Heng pulled out the drawer and rummaged. Just as he pushed it back, he suddenly raised his eyebrows and tapped the bottom of the drawer with his fingers. The sound was clear and loud, not like it was solid. Lu Heng took out the knife and pressed the tip of the knife against the bottom of the drawer. With a light pry, the mezzanine was destroyed by him.
Lu Heng put away the knife, put the embroidered spring knife into the sheath, and made a clear golden sound, like the roar of a dragon. Sure enough, there was a hidden compartment under the drawer. Lu Heng took out the contents. He untied the largest scroll, and when he saw the figure on it clearly, he smiled meaningfully.
Cheng Zhifu held his breath and asked nervously, "Lord Lu, what did you find?"
Lu Heng raised his hand and motioned Jin Yiwei to confiscate these evidences. He opened another letter himself and read it as he walked: "It's nothing. It seems that Taozhi County has a lot of activities in his spare time."
Cheng Zhifu hurriedly asked, "Master Lu, what did Tao Yiming do?"
Lu Heng scanned the letter with one glance and ten lines. He threw the letter on Cheng Zhifu and said, "What did he do, you can see for yourself."
Lu Heng walked out of the room and stood under the corridor with his hands behind his back. He has a long body and long legs, with broad shoulders and long legs, almost blending into the night. Cheng Zhifu quickly finished reading the letter and chased after him in a panic: "Lord Lu, Wei Chen has been wronged. Weihui's house is in charge of six counties, and the lower officials are busy with government affairs. Tao Yiming committed suicide in fear of the crime, and his subordinates are still confused, so it can be seen that the minister has nothing to do with the White Lotus Sect. I hope that Lord Lu will investigate clearly and return the minister to his innocence!"
Lu Heng smiled and said, "Master Cheng, this is a big matter, and I can't decide. You should keep these words with the emperor."
Cheng Zhifu said with a bitter face: "Xiaguan knows that he is negligent, and that he is not strict, making a big mistake. The minister does not dare to expect Lord Lu to be kind, but only hopes that when he meets the Holy Master tomorrow, Lord Lu can speak well for Weichen. Commander Lu is a great kind and great virtue, and Wei Chen is unforgettable!"
Lu Heng refused to accept it, but said: "Master Cheng is very polite. Lu was ordered by the emperor to investigate the case, and then he will report the case to the emperor one by one. The emperor is wise and will definitely give everyone justice."
Cheng Zhifu sighed and said with a deep bow: "Thank you, Lord Lu, the lower official is grateful."
Lu Heng found Tang Sai'er's portrait and correspondence with the White Lotus Sect from the hidden compartment of Tao Yiming's desk. Tao Yiming colluded with the White Lotus Sect. In the daytime, Lu Heng found Qingxu Temple and found Tang Saier's portrait under the Taoist priest's bed. Tao Yiming was afraid of the incident, so he hanged himself. Once found out about colluding with the party and betraying the party, it would be a serious crime to punish the Nine Clan.
Lu Heng personally kept the letters and other evidence. He asked Jin Yiwei to take good care of Tao Yiming's body. Together with the unknown Cheng Zhifu, the county magistrate and others, they will be taken to the palace tomorrow to wait for the emperor's release.
So far, the dust has settled, and some people in the county government sighed, some people were relieved, and they all quietly cleaned up the mess. Lu Heng also returned to the yard where he lived, recharged his energy and waited for the saint tomorrow.
Wang Yanqing silently followed Lu Heng back, she silently turned around and closed the door, Lu Heng saw her expression and asked with a smile, "Qingqing, what did you see today?"
Wang Yanqing's eyes were clear and she looked at him quietly: "I see a lot."
Lu Heng smiled, came to hold her shoulders, and pushed her to the dormitory: "Tomorrow's business will be discussed tomorrow. Now you should rest."
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After two days, Lu Heng returned to the palace again. The palace was still bustling with activity. Soldiers patrolled around the palace, with a post at five steps and a post at ten steps. When Lu Heng came back, many people stood and saluted: "See Commander Lu."
Lu Heng nodded lightly. At the entrance of the palace, Lu Heng dismounted and said to the people behind him, "Escort her back and don't let anyone approach."
"Yes." Jin Yiwei took the order and escorted the carriage to another road. Cheng Zhifu recognized that this was the carriage of the maid next to Lu Heng. He found that the closer he got to the palace, the more serious Lu Heng's expression became. When he stopped at the entrance of the palace, his expression was indifferent, his tone was indifferent, and he seemed to be expressing his anger.
Cheng Zhifu was at a loss. Yesterday, Master Lu and his maid were mixing oil with each other. Why did they suddenly have a relationship today? Could it be that something unpleasant happened last night
However, as soon as they separated last night, they went back to their rooms and slept... There was too much information, and Cheng Zhifu didn't dare to think about it any more. He smiled and cupped his hands to Lu Heng: "Master Lu, let's go to meet the sage right now?"
Lu Heng looked back, smiled at Cheng Zhifu, and said, "No hurry, ask someone to report first. Cheng Zhifu will come with me."
Cheng Zhifu was accustomed to it. Although the emperor was in the palace, the investigation was only stronger or weaker than the Forbidden City. They had to search their bodies to make sure they had no hidden weapons before they could meet the emperor.
Cheng Zhifu and Lu Heng went to the search room, he took advantage of the few people, quietly walked to Lu Heng's side, lowered his voice and said, "Lord Lu, the lower official really doesn't know that Tao Yiming is so bold that he dares to be with the White Lotus Sect. Collusion. He is usually gloomy. I only think that he is unhappy in the officialdom, so I am unhappy. Who knows that he has resentment against the court and has a heart of disobedience. The lower official is different from Tao Yiming. You are small, with a whole family behind him, and if there is a slight error, the whole family will lose their lives. The lower officials are the most timid and afraid of death, and they will never destroy their future and join forces with a group of rebels! I hope Lord Lu will see clearly."
Lu Heng smiled: "I understand, Master Cheng did not collude with the White Lotus Sect, so the prefect can rest assured."
The prefect of Cheng Zhifu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's good. But this kind of thing happened under Wei Hui's jurisdiction, and I can't blame it. Although Tao Yiming committed suicide in fear of crime, there must be his comrades outside. The lower official is willing to atone for his sins and wipe out the remnants of the White Lotus Sect!"
After Cheng Zhifu finished speaking, seeing that Lu Heng didn't respond, he gritted his teeth and swore, "Xiaguan is willing to guarantee with a black gauze hat on his neck, and we will destroy the White Lotus Sect and bring all the remaining sinners to justice."
Lu Heng walked to a quiet room, and on both sides stood a row of brocade guards wearing brocade clothes and embroidered spring knives on their waists. When they saw Lu Heng, they clasped their fists together. Lu Heng pushed open the door and smiled at Cheng Zhifu: "Master Cheng, please."
Cheng Zhifu looked inside and felt that something was wrong. He smiled flatteringly at Lu Heng: "Master Lu, aren't we going to see the Sage, why did we come here?"
Lu Heng looked at him, his eyes were clear, and a smile slowly formed on his lips: "So far, Master Cheng still wants to act with me?"
"Xiaguan doesn't understand what Master Lu meant."
Lu Heng sighed, it was really troublesome, he thought he could save some words. Lu Heng played with them outside for two days, and was already tired. He didn't want to watch Cheng Youhai again, and said directly: "Cheng Zhifu, I have seen your evaluation in the capital. The official evaluation of you is not bad. Although they are flattering in the camp, they are not mediocre and incompetent.”
Cheng Zhifu maintained a flattering and pleasing smile on his face, but his eyes became sharp, how could he look like a mediocre official. Seeing that he still refused to confess, Lu Heng released the last heavy hammer: "Tao Yiming, come out."
Cheng Zhifu's face changed greatly when he heard the name, and he hurriedly looked back. In the rear, under the watch of Chen Yuxuan and others, a man slowly walked out. With gauze wrapped around his neck, his face was weak, and he was undoubtedly Tao Yiming.
Cheng Zhifu was startled, his fingers pointed at Tao Yiming and he couldn't help but shiver. He couldn't even care about his usual disguise: "You, you are not..."
"Master Cheng thinks that I should die, don't you?" Tao Yiming's voice was hoarse and resentful, and there was a gloom in the daytime for no reason, "I took the initiative to offer ideas and benefits, but I didn't expect that the prefect was saved from the beginning. Make me feel guilty."