Immortal Dynasty Hounds

Chapter 71 You fight your way, I'll fight mine.

After Lian Shanxin demonstrated his abilities, Governor Jiang was indeed reassured about Lian Shanxin's investigative skills.

However, he was very worried about the whereabouts of his son.

"Haoran, he..."

Upon thinking this, Governor Jiang swayed slightly: "Has he already met with misfortune? When was he replaced?"

Even Shan Xin needs to investigate this.

He had only seen through his talent that this guy was disguised as Jiang Haoran, and that's when he realized he was an imposter.

It's unclear when it started.

It is unclear whether Jiang Haoran is dead or alive.

Thinking of this, Lian Shanxin comforted him, "Governor Jiang, don't worry, there's good news. You're not old, you can still have another child."

Governor Jiang's body swayed again.

Renzan Shinta is good at comforting people.

"If you feel that you are not up to the task, you can also go to my father for a consultation. My father is particularly skilled at making miraculous cures."

Lian Shanxin didn't forget to give his father a shout-out.

The main focus is on filial piety.

Governor Jiang is close to breaching the defenses.

Zhang Aniu couldn't stand it any longer and spoke up: "It really is made of a thousand faces?"

He was also a little surprised.

After all, Zhang Aniu was not familiar with Jiang Haoran.

At most, he could see that Jiang Haoran was all bark and no bite, but to directly tell that he was an imposter was beyond his capabilities.

After all, the Heavenly Sword is not the Heavenly Eye; each has its own area of ​​expertise.

"Does Qianmian really have such audacity?" Zhang Aniu remained skeptical.

Lian Shanxin calmly replied, "Lord Tianjian, facts speak louder than words."

Looking at the imposter's lifeless corpse with its eyes wide open, Zhang Aniu had no way to refute it.

Lian Shanxin said, "Just by looking at you, Ah Niu, you've never seriously studied logic."

The fact that the governor's son is an imposter only proves that this imposter is related to Qianmian.

What does this have to do with assassinating you?
These two events can be described as pure coincidence.

But under such a coincidence, Lian Shanxin, a detective who has already proven himself, pinned the blame on Qianmian, and now no one dares to question it.

Iron Hand, the former number one constable of Jiangzhou, didn't dare to say a word and could only tremble with fear.

"No matter what, the governor's mansion must be thoroughly investigated from top to bottom." Lian Shanxin began to give orders without any politeness, and solemnly conducted a terrifying deduction: "The governor's son is an imposter, is it possible that the governor himself is also a Thousand Faces imposter?"

"Absolutely impossible."

Before Governor Jiang could refute him, Zhang Aniu was the first to endorse Governor Jiang.

"With a thousand-year-old imperial lineage, officials of the fifth rank and above are protected by their own destiny. They can be killed, but replacing them cannot be hidden from the imperial family. Moreover, Governor Jiang, being of a certain rank, must come to the capital every year to report on his duties, and His Majesty and Consort Shu will personally receive him. Even if Qianmian were to impersonate him, he would not escape His Majesty's discerning eyes."

Lianshan Xin did not blindly believe in authority.

After listening to Zhang Aniu's explanation, he calmly pointed out the problem: "What if they were replaced before returning to the capital to report on their duties? The royal family is far away in the capital, how could they have discovered it in advance?"

“They will also sense it, and the higher the official rank, the more obvious the sense will be,” Zhang Aniu said. “A regional governor like a prefect is definitely not someone who can hide it.”

"The imperial court has a thousand-year tradition, and the bloodline of the true dragon is indeed extraordinary," Lian Shanxin exclaimed.

After all, members of the royal family are likely also cultivators, so he can understand that.

"But is it possible that officials of the fourth or fifth rank could indeed be replaced?"

Zhang Aniu did not refute.

Lian Shanxin then said solemnly, "Qianmian is still too dangerous. Over the years, who knows how many of his own people he has planted in Jiangzhou." Young Master Xin drew his sword and looked around, only to find red names everywhere.

That's exactly what we need—a brilliant detective with keen insight.

"Your Excellency, can you guarantee that your wives, concubines, other children, and stewards have not been infiltrated by Qianmian?" Lian Shanxin asked.

Governor Jiang wanted to make a guarantee because he knew that if he gave in, the governor's office would lose the initiative.

But the fake Jiang Haoran's body is right here.

Even as a high-ranking official who often distorted the truth, he simply couldn't bring himself to call a deer a horse.

Zhao Gao's level of competence was beyond the reach of ordinary officials.

"I... cannot guarantee that." Governor Jiang closed his eyes and took a step back.

This retreat signifies that the Jiangzhou officialdom has taken a significant step back in the face of the Emperor.

Zhang Aniu looked at Lian Shanxin with eyes full of admiration.

He never expected that Lian Shanxin could help him turn the situation around to this point.

Lian Shanxin remained remarkably calm.

After all, he produced irrefutable evidence.

When Master Xin investigates a case, he never wrongs anyone.

“Then this humble servant must thoroughly investigate. Such a thing as Young Master Jiang must not be allowed to happen again. This time, Thousand Faces assassinated Lord Tianjian. Lord Tianjian is extremely powerful and his life is safe. If Thousand Faces targets you, Governor, and sends this imposter Young Master Jiang to attack you, how will you, Governor, face the consequences?”

The hypothesis proposed by Lian Shanxin made Governor Jiang's face turn slightly pale.

But at this moment, Zhang Aniu's words made Lian Shanxin's face turn slightly pale.

"After hearing what A-Xin said, the governor's face turned pale, but his blood and qi remained completely calm."

Zhang Aniu stared intently at Governor Jiang, the light of his sword almost overflowing from his pupils, bringing immense pressure to everyone present: "Governor Jiang, what courage you have!"

Governor Jiang was silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed heartily: "Lord Tianjian, you flatter me. I am, after all, the governor of Jiangzhou, and I have experienced countless storms. Compared to the coup in the capital back then, what is this now? You think a mere elder of the Demonic Sect can frighten me? You are underestimating me."

Tian Jian nodded slightly: "Your Excellency is right."

Is that really reasonable?
Lian Shanxin knew that Zhang Aniu had begun to suspect Governor Jiang.

The fact that the governor's son was replaced right under the governor's nose suggests that, besides Qianmian plotting against Governor Jiang, there is another possibility:
Qianmian is cooperating with Governor Jiang.

Be even bolder:
The Demonic Cult is collaborating with the Second Prince!
This is not impossible.

Anyone who has been to school knows that the behaviors prohibited by the imperial laws are most often committed by those in the upper echelons!
The royal family especially enjoyed executing nine generations of their relatives.

Because they are fearless and have nothing to fear.

Therefore, colluding with the demonic sect is a capital offense, but His Majesty directly contacted one of the four elders of the demonic sect.

If the emperor is capable, why can't the princes be?

Expecting royalty to be law-abiding and dutiful is a naive idea.

Fortunately, Lianshan Xin was not naive.

He doesn't really care at this stage whether Governor Jiang and Qianmian are colluding.

Because he can't touch the governor of Jiangzhou now.

Therefore, there is no need to directly target the governor.

The governor has his goals, A Niu has his goals, and Prince Xin also has his goals.

"Besides everyone in the governor's mansion, there is another person who is highly suspicious." Lian Shanxin spoke again: "Governor, Lord Tianjian, do you remember why this imposter targeted me?"

Zhang Aniu suddenly looked at him with a strange expression: "What do you want to do?"

Lian Shanxin said frankly, "I suspect Zeng Ningbing of being a demon, and Qi Tanhua. Please bring her here for questioning."

Mr. Xin never forgets his original aspiration.

(End of this chapter)