Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 263: Dan Niang takes action again

This afternoon, Yang Yuan mainly interrogated the prisoners who were at the dock when the assassination took place.

In Yang Yuan's opinion, if the real murderer can be found, it would be best not to cheat.

Since someone took the risk to assassinate Mu Si, it is very likely that Mu Si knew the relevant information about the military crossbow.

Therefore, if we can find out who killed Mu Si, there is a great possibility that we will find the person who stole the military crossbow.

After an afternoon of interrogation, he obtained some information, but it was not very helpful in finding the murderer.

When the volley of arrows came, everyone was busy dodging and had no time to look at others.

When Mu Si was found, she had already fallen down after being shot by an arrow.

"Tomorrow, I will go check on Musi's body. If he was killed by someone on the dock, the marks of an arrow shot from a distance should be different."

As Yang Yuan listened to Young Master Wang interrogating the prisoner, he pondered:

"Now everyone believes that Mu Si was killed by arrows shot from the warehouse.

If I want to openly investigate the Imperial City Bureau, it won't work just relying on Emmanuelle Belle's one-sided statement. It will also alert the enemy and create a lot of confusion. It will be difficult to deal with..."

By the evening, Yang Yuan and Young Master Wang were both exhausted. Recalling that Lu Xi had hosted a banquet for him tonight, Yang Yuan said, "Let's stop here for now. You should also be dismissed. We will continue the trial tomorrow."

Young Master Wang agreed and arranged for someone to send the prisoner back to the cell, while Yang Yuan went back to the signing room first.

After instructing Xiao Luo and Mr. Fan to leave the yamen, Yang Yuan came to the door of Xue Bingxin's signing room.

This time, he did not go in, but just stood at the door and said to Xue Bingxin, "Deputy Manager, things cannot be completed in one day. Let's go to the office first. We have been busy all day."

Xue Bingxin raised her head from the pile of papers and said happily, "The form used by the head of the room is really useful. The things copied are concise and clear.

"Master, please leave the office first. I'll finish my work for a while and then leave. I live nearby anyway."

Yang Yuan nodded and left the "Chanzi Room".

……

Leng Yuchan was a little uneasy that day.

Yang Yuan was transferred away. Although he had only stayed in the "Yu Zi Fang" for a few days, Leng Yuchan had already gotten used to his presence.

Sometimes, she would subconsciously look back, as if Yang Yuan would come quietly and lean over to speak in her ear.

However, every time I look back, all I see is the emptiness in my heart.

She couldn't help but imagine what Xue girl was doing over there?

That shameless girl keeps saying bad things about Yang Chengzhi all day long and tells me not to get too close to Yang Chengzhi, but she herself keeps calling him "Si Gong"!
She was almost sticking to Yang Chengzhi, and now she went to the "Chanzi Room", would she seduce Yang Chengzhi?
Yang Chengzhi looks like someone who can be easily seduced, which really makes people feel uneasy.

No, whether Yang Chengzhi is good at seducing or not is none of my business!
Am I worried that that damn girl will suffer?
Just like that, my messy mood couldn't be sorted out for the whole day.

Fortunately, there is no disturbance in the "Yuzifang" and slacking off for a day won't delay anything.

When the court was dismissed, Leng Yuchan got up and left.

She thought that if she stopped at the door of the Privy Council for a while, she might "accidentally meet" Yang Yuan.

As a result, just as she stood up, Fei Yuye called her over again and discussed with her how to arrange the spies of the "Fish Room" in Shanyin to cooperate with the "Chan Room" in investigating the military crossbow case.

By the time she came out of Fei Yuye's place, the government office had been closed for a long time and the yard was deserted.

When Leng Yuchan arrived at the gate of the "Chanzifang" courtyard, there was no one walking around in the courtyard, and she didn't know if everyone had left.

Originally, she just walked in openly and went to work with Xue Bingxin, which was nothing special.

However, she felt inexplicably guilty.

After hesitating for a while, until Fei Yuye came out of the "Yu Zi Fang" courtyard, Leng Yuchan was afraid that she would be caught by her and would not be able to explain herself, so she quickened her pace and left the Privy Council.

Leng Yuchan returned to her official residence, but did not open the door immediately. Instead, she went to check Xue Bingxin's room next door.

When Leng Yuchan saw the iron guard on the door, she was startled. Miss Xue had not come back!
Leng Yuchan turned around and left without thinking. She wanted to rush back to the Privy Council.

But she took a few steps and suddenly stopped. What would I do there? And with what identity?
If Miss Xue has already done something, what's the point of me going there?
If Miss Xue didn't do anything, what's the point of me going there?
Leng Yuchan bit her lip, opened her door dejectedly, went back into the room, and lay straight on the couch.

She was a little hungry when she was off duty, but at this moment, she had no desire to eat at all.

What on earth is Xue girl doing in the "Chanzi Room"?

In the signing room of "Chan Zi Fang", Xue Bingxin suddenly sneezed.

This kind of high-rise official residence has excellent ventilation and cooling conditions.

It is now late autumn and there is already a slight chill in the signing room at night.

Xue Bingxin rubbed her nose and didn't care at all.

She is very excited now. She has to sort out all the data in the initial column tonight, otherwise she won't be able to sleep well at night.

……

Yang Yuan returned to Songjia Fengweilou, and Lu Xi, Dan Niang and his two virtuous wives took him into the private room.

Xiao Qingtang was waiting in the private room.

Dan Niang always pays attention to maintaining Luxi's position as the lady. Although Luxi looks delicate and naive, her heart is as clear as a mirror, and naturally she will not ignore Dan Niang's feelings.

Anyway, they have already accepted each other, and will drink soup from the same pot in the future. How could they not tell Dan Niang about this welcoming banquet?

"Brother-in-law, you're back. My elder and second sisters have missed you so much." Qingtang called sweetly when she saw Yang Yuan, and pounced on him like a little magpie. She first helped Yang Yuan take over his official hat and hang it up, and then helped him take off his outer robe.

Then she ran back to her seat, held the main chair, and waited attentively for Yang Yuan to take a seat.

"Okay, okay, there's no outsiders here, everyone please sit down."

Yang Yuan smiled and pushed Lu Xi and Dan Niang back to their seats one by one, then walked towards the main seat.

Qingtang pulled the chair a proper distance away and waited for Yang Yuan to sit down before returning to Dan Niang and sitting down obediently.

Yang Yuan looked at the table full of dishes, rubbed his hands and smiled, "Wow, so sumptuous?"

Lu Xi smiled and said, "This was cooked by me and sister Dan Niang together to welcome my second brother."

Qingtang immediately added: "And me, Sister Luxi, I washed the vegetables and cut them into small pieces."

Dan Niang rolled her eyes at her and said angrily, "I know. If you don't open your mouth, no one will think you are dumb."

Qingtang pouted his lips, and an oil bottle could be hung on them.

Yang Yuan smiled and said, "Okay, okay, thank you very much, ladies Luxi, Danniang, and our little Qingtang. Come, I'll toast you a glass."

Dan Niang said softly, "It's time for us to congratulate the master on his triumphant return."

Luxi and Danniang both drank with her, but Xiao Qingtang's cup only contained perilla water, as Danniang did not allow her to drink.

The four of them drank a cup, and Yang Yuan sighed with satisfaction, saying: "On the East China Sea, I experienced life and death; in the Chanzi room, I was entangled in paperwork.

Tired! Really tired. But if I hadn’t worked so hard, I wouldn’t be where I am now.”

He looked around. Lu Xi was sweet, Dan Niang was gentle and charming, and the room was elegant and the table was full of delicious food.

Isn't it for a man to have a moment like this at home, fighting against all odds outside?

Lu Xi served the dishes to Yang Yuan obediently. She and Yang Yuan had been together for a long time and were very familiar with his taste, so she served him dishes that suited his taste best.

"My second brother has made a name for himself, and I am proud of him. Everyone in the whole Qingshi Lane is envious of him for having found his ideal husband."

Luxi said with a smile.

Dan Niang said, "Yes, and our Erlang works in the Privy Council. We will see each other every day in the future, so there is no need to regret asking your husband to seek a title."

Yang Yuan laughed and said, "Ha, don't speak too soon. You want to be a high-ranking official and ride a fine horse, and you want to enjoy comfort and not work hard. Where in the world can you find such a person..."

Before he could finish his words, a devilish "goose, goose, goose" laughter suddenly sounded in Yang Yuan's mind.

Well, there are still people like this in the world, but unfortunately I am not one of them!

Yang Yuan sighed and said, "We still have to go on errands occasionally. It will happen soon. However, the destination we are going back to is not far and there is no danger. Don't worry."

Dan Niang was surprised and asked, "Second brother, are you going on a business trip again?"

Yang Yuan waved his hand and said, "Not right away, but I have to go there soon. I'm going to Shanyin, which is less than a hundred miles away, and it's only a day's journey. It's just..."

Yang Yuan frowned and sighed, "Things are complicated. I may have to stay there for a few days."

Yang Yuan wanted to investigate the theft of the "Ma Huang Crossbow", so of course he couldn't just sit in Lin'an and read the files and interrogate the criminals.

He planned to investigate the murder case at the dock and then go to Shanyin for a round of investigation. Even if he planned to cheat, he had to do it in a way that made it look real, and he had to understand the basic situation, right?
The person who died while resisting arrest at the dock was Dai Mubai, the prosecutor of the Liangzhe Transportation Bureau.

Most of the officials involved in the case who have been arrested and brought to Beijing are middle-level officials of the Liangzhe Transportation Bureau.

The Liangzhe Transport Commissioner has returned to Beijing to await investigation. He is also a member of Qin Hui's party. It is obvious that this time the government will take advantage of the situation to take him down.

The person in charge of the situation in Shanyin now is Qiao Zhen, the deputy envoy of Liangzhe Transportation.

This person was not promoted through Qin Hui's connections, and he is not implicated in the incriminating evidence currently available.

However, Yang Yuan had to make this trip anyway, one reason being to check on the daily social circle of prosecutor Dai Mubai.

Secondly, in such a rotten den of corrupt officials, how could this Deputy Envoy Qiao remain innocent?

It's not that there aren't such officials, but Yang Yuan has to investigate before he can be sure.

If this Qiao Zhen is not as innocent as he appears, it means that this person is hiding something deeper than any of his colleagues.

When Dan Niang heard him say the name Qiao Zhen, a strange look appeared on her face.

Yang Yuan was surprised and asked, "Dan Niang, what's wrong with you?"

Dan Niang blushed and said incoherently: "I... once confessed to Erlang that when I was young, I was deceived and used to be an idler..."

Yang Yuan smiled and said, "What's wrong? Could it be that you have deceived this Deputy Transport Envoy Qiao Zhen?"

Dan Niang said awkwardly: "No, I was pretending to be...his Madam Ru."

"Oh?" Yang Yuan stopped picking up the food.

Dan Niang was afraid that he would be jealous, so she quickly explained: "In order to look like him, I did a lot of research on Deputy Envoy Qiao, but I actually... have never met him."

Yang Yuan laughed and said, "I'm not doubting you, I was inspired by you."

Yang Yuan narrowed his eyes and looked at Dan Niang, and suddenly said, "You haven't been idle for a long time, are you itching to show off your skills?"

Dan Niang asked blankly, "Ah?"

Yang Yuan said with a smile: "Miss Xueyu Danniang, are you interested in going to Shanyin and cheating again?"

(End of this chapter)