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Ling Chuan already knew that Wu Kun had called him here today to find fault, so he immediately bowed and said, "I am busy investigating the case and have no time to spare. Besides, the rules of the Investigation Bureau do not require you to report every day. I hope I am not mistaken."

"Investigating a case?" Wu Kun snorted and said, "Then tell me, what case are you investigating?"

Ling Chuan had read many case files and had a draft in mind, so he reported a case casually.

Wu Kun asked again: "Have you found any clues? Has the case made any progress?"

Ling Chuan spread his hands and said, "Master Wu, this is an old case. It's not easy to find clues. If the case was easy to investigate, it wouldn't have been suppressed in the Ministry of Justice for so many years."

Wu Kun snorted: "If the case is easy to investigate, what do we need the Investigation Department for? The Investigation Department is to investigate cases that others cannot investigate. If you don't have the ability, just say so. Don't make excuses in front of me."

He originally wanted to taunt Ling Chuan to save some face, but Ling Chuan said nonchalantly: "Master Wu, I am incompetent and cannot investigate this case. How about Master Wu, can you demonstrate it yourself so that I can learn more?"

These words stumped Wu Kun. Not to mention whether this old case could be solved, even if it could be solved, it would require a lot of manpower and material resources, and consume a lot of energy. Wu Kun didn't have the time for that.

"Ling Chuan, how can I allow you to act so recklessly in front of me?" Wu Kun slammed the table and shouted angrily, "You have neglected your duties and neglected official business. Come, arrest Ling Chuan for me and punish him with five lashes as a warning to others."

Ling Chuan thought to himself, "Wait a minute, Lord Wu, I don't accept your punishment."

"You don't accept it?" Wu Kun sneered, "In this criminal investigation department, my words are orders, and you can't disobey. Come on, arrest him."

Several guards had stepped forward and handcuffed Ling Chuan's hands. Ling Chuan sneered: "Master Wu has such great authority. He himself is incapable of solving the case, but he puts the responsibility on his subordinates. This is called one incompetent general exhausting the whole army. Among the twelve files of the Investigation Department, has anyone solved a case?"

Wu Kun laughed grimly: "No matter how sharp your tongue is, you will not escape punishment today."

Just as Ling Chuan was about to call Chu Yi, Deputy Tu stepped forward and said, "Master Wu, please calm down. I think what Ling Chuan said makes sense."

Wu Kun was stunned, but before he could speak, another person stood up and said, "I also think that although Ling Chuan has not made any merit, he should not be punished. The heads of the twelve offices of the Investigation Department have not made any merit. Why punish Ling Chuan alone?"

Immediately afterwards, the other two also stood up, speaking for Ling Chuan.

This shocked Wu Kun. These people were the ones he wanted to win over. When did they stand on Ling Chuan's side?

In an instant he felt that something was wrong. Ling Chuan was his Majesty's man, and it seemed that his Majesty was going to take action against the Criminal Investigation Bureau.

Faced with this situation, Wu Kun had to wave his hand and send a few people away.

"In that case, I will convince you. Regarding the case you just described, how many days do you think it will take to solve it?"

Ling Chuan's heart skipped a beat. He had dug a hole for himself. The case he just mentioned involved the Yongning Marquis' Mansion.

It’s not that Ling Chuan wanted to trick Zhao Youtang, but when he first read these files, he saw Zhao Youtang’s name on them and naturally left a deep impression on him, so he just said it casually.

Now, Wu Kun, this old fox, actually pushed this case onto himself. Others may not know the relationship between him and Zhao Youtang, but Wu Kun certainly knows it. Now he is in a dilemma.

But when the time came, he couldn't refuse, so he could only bite the bullet and say, "Then let's do it for three months."

Wu Kun slammed the table and stood up: "Don't think that I'm easy to fool. I'll give you three days. If you can't solve this case within three days, I'll make you pay."

Ling Chuan didn't want to give in to him and immediately pushed back: "Three days? The Ministry of Justice has been suppressing the case for three years and you're giving me three days? I can't do this. If you have the ability, come and solve it. If you can solve it in three days, I'll let you do whatever you want."

Wu Kun rolled his eyes and said, "Then I'll give you ten days."

"One month." Ling Chuan held up a finger and said, "If I can't break it within one month, I will resign."

Wu Kun sat back down. Thinking that His Majesty was also planning to set up the Judicial Investigation Bureau, he had to be cautious. The four deputy supervisors all spoke for Ling Chuan, which showed that this person was the main figure in His Majesty's plan to set up the Judicial Investigation Bureau.

It seems that we have to get rid of this guy first, otherwise the prince’s plan will be difficult to implement.

"Okay, I'll give you one month. Everyone here can be a witness. If you can't solve this case, you can resign."

After Wu Kun finished speaking, he flicked his sleeves and stood up to leave. He had to hurry back to report the matter to King Ning.

As soon as he left, several deputy supervisors immediately surrounded him and said, "Brother Ling, you are too impulsive. This case has been unsolved for three years. How can you easily give a deadline of one month?"

"That's right. There are so many things that cannot be explained during the turmoil three years ago. It would be difficult to sort out this case even in a year or two, let alone a month."

Ling Chuan bowed to the four people and said, "Thank you for your concern. I have no choice but to take it one step at a time."

The four of them shook their heads and sighed, and Ling Chuan added: "If the investigation requires your help, please feel free to help."

"Brother Ling, you are too polite. This is all part of our job."

"The deadline is short, and I'm afraid there are still many things to do, so I'll take my leave first."

After coming out of the Criminal Investigation Department, Ling Chuan took the files and led his men straight to the Liuli Hall.

As soon as they entered the door, Zhao Youtang came up to them with a big smile on his face, but Ling Chuan's face was stern: "Brothers, this man is the suspect of the Tang family's massacre three years ago. Catch him for me."

Several guards immediately rushed forward and restrained Zhao Youtang by handcuffing his hands behind his back. The shop assistants were all dumbfounded. Did the first and second bosses have a falling out?

Ling Chuan came close to Zhao Youtang and winked at him, "Cry out your injustice, cooperate with me."

Although Zhao Youtang didn't know what happened, he understood Ling Chuan's meaning and began to struggle desperately: "What are you doing? Do you know who I am? You dare to touch me. Do you know who my father is?"

Ling Chuan didn't waste any words and waved his hand directly: "Take it away."

Then Zhao Youtang was taken away by Ling Chuan under the escort of a group of guards. Before leaving, Ling Chuan whispered to the shopkeeper, "Go back and tell Earl Yongning that the second son Zhao has been arrested and taken to the Judicial Investigation Bureau."

After leaving the Glazed Hall, Ling Chuan signaled to the guards, "Let go, let go. This is the second son of the Yongning Earl's Mansion. Are you serious?"

Several of the guards quickly let go and apologized to Zhao Youtang. Zhao Youtang asked in confusion, "What are you doing?"

Ling Chuan rolled his eyes and said, "I am now the head of the Criminal Investigation Department. I have been ordered to investigate a case. There is a family massacre and I need you to come back with me to assist in the investigation."