NABC Chapter 62: Arrest her and interrogate her.
Chapter 62: Arrest her and interrogate her.
"Greetings, Commander!" Shen Lang cupped his hands in greeting.
"No need for formalities, let's get down to business."
Zhang Xian gestured for him and Yan Zheng to sit down.
After the three of them sat down, he looked at Shen Lang and asked, "Why did you investigate the case of the flower thief?"
Shen Lang repeated the same explanation he had given to Commander Zhou.
Zhang Xian nodded slightly. Because he didn't want to delay returning home after distributing his points, he chose a higher difficulty level and went straight for the core.
A normal person wouldn't do something like that, but if it were Shen Lang...
reasonable.
"Tell me, what exactly did you find out?"
Zhang Xian's expression became much more serious. Shen Lang's resume was truly astonishing; otherwise, he wouldn't have made an exception and recruited such a troublemaker into the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
Hearing Shen Lang say that there was a clue, he immediately felt that the turning point they had been searching for had arrived.
A barely perceptible glint of crimson light flashed in Shen Lang's eyes as he asked, "May I ask, sir, is Commander Yan Zheng truly reliable?"
"you......"
Yan Zheng was furious and about to lash out when Zhang Xian raised his hand to interrupt him.
Zhang Xian frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "He is the official in charge appointed by Lord Lu, so there is no need to doubt him."
Shen Lang concealed the glint in his eyes and clasped his hands in a fist salute: "In that case, I will speak frankly."
As he spoke, he recounted in detail the details of the case he had uncovered and the evidence he had gathered.
Of course, he didn't mention a word about the clues to the unofficial fortune teller or his plans.
Xu Jingde was a loyal minister who did not form cliques, and he was also the biological father of the victim. He cannot be compared with the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
The more they investigated the case, the more astonishing it became; it was almost as if the sky was about to burst open.
He was just a captain, with no background or connections. He was in the center of the vortex and had offended all the powerful officials and nobles. It was no exaggeration to say that he was surrounded by enemies.
And this fortune teller was his trump card for survival.
As long as we firmly grasp this line, not only the murderer and the Ministry of Justice, but even the current emperor would not dare to easily touch him.
Although Shen Lang held back, Zhang Xian and Yan Zheng were both shocked as he meticulously unraveled the case.
He finished speaking, and the two of them remained in a daze for a long time, unable to recover.
For a moment, the quiet room was so quiet that even breathing could not be heard.
Shen Lang understood their reaction and didn't urge them.
After all, he has a cheat code; his perspective is completely different from others.
He can see the process of the murderer committing the crime, and from this he can gradually deduce the murderer's motives and identity.
The people in the Northern Garrison could only deduce the truth from the results, and they had no clues to refer to.
The difficulty levels are on completely different levels.
After a long while, Zhang Xian was the first to recover his senses and exclaimed, "I never expected that you could find out so much all by yourself."
Yan Zheng nodded slightly and said succinctly, "If that's the case... then the logic makes sense, and it's reasonable."
Zhang Xian pondered for a moment and then asked, "May I see that jade pendant with its tassel?"
Shen Lang took out a gold thread tassel pendant from his bosom and handed it to him.
Zhang Xian examined it for a while and nodded, saying, "It is indeed no ordinary item. Xu Jingde is in charge of etiquette, and since he said it belonged to Princess Yongci, then it must be true."
Zhang Xian's brows furrowed as he fell into deep thought, muttering to himself:
"According to your deduction, the murderer initially acted alone, but after the crime was exposed, his family not only did not stop him, but instead provided him with assistance..."
"The murderer's series of killings, even daring to employ unorthodox fortune tellers, is clearly not for the purpose of satisfying lust. This indicates that what he is plotting concerns the fate of his entire family!"
"It seems he's trying to cover something up with these cases, and this matter must be related to Princess Yongci."
Shen Lang praised, "Your Excellency's foresight and strategic thinking are truly admirable!"
Zhang Xian chuckled and shook his head: "You, a notorious troublemaker, actually know how to flatter people?"
"Leaving that aside, what are your plans now?"
Shen Lang's expression turned serious, and he said, "Princess Yongci is the key figure in this case. As long as she speaks, the truth will come to light."
"Instead of wasting time investigating the murderer, why not... just 'invite' the princess to the yamen for questioning!"
Shen Lang's words were veiled, but Zhang Xian understood instantly, exclaiming in astonishment, "You've got some nerve!"
"They actually planned to secretly kidnap the princess and interrogate her privately?!"
Shen Lang's eyes flickered slightly, and he said gently, "In chaotic times, harsh measures are necessary; only a swift blade can cut through the mess."
"Time is of the essence; delay could lead to unforeseen circumstances. If the adults bring her here, I have a way to make her confess!"
Previously, because the attitude of the Embroidered Uniform Guard was somewhat ambiguous, he and Xu Jingde could not figure out the Embroidered Uniform Guard's position, and only dared to investigate little by little and cautiously.
Now that we've figured out the Jinyiwei's attitude and someone's taken the blame, we can finally act more freely.
Shen Lang was never a conventional person. If it weren't for the circumstances that forced him to stay young and not want to die prematurely, he wouldn't have bothered with all this effort.
After all, no one can say no to LV15's "torture and forced confession"!
Unfortunately, Zhang Xian lacked the courage to act decisively. After a moment's thought, he declined, saying, "We haven't reached that point yet; there's no need to be so radical."
"It would be fine if it were anyone else, but this Princess Yongci..."
"No, no, no," Zhang Xian shook his head repeatedly.
Since he had already said that, Shen Lang could only regretfully give up: "In that case, please find out as soon as possible who has close ties with the princess."
"First, narrow down the scope, then use this jade pendant and the handprint from Lord Xu's place to investigate one by one and find the real culprit."
Zhang Xian nodded and immediately made the arrangements as instructed.
After discussing for a few more minutes and finalizing the subsequent action plan, Shen Lang got up to take his leave.
After he left, Zhang Xian and the other man in the quiet room fell silent once again.
After a long silence, Yan Zheng spoke in a slightly stiff tone: "No wonder the lord went against all odds to bring him under his command."
"This child is indeed... extraordinary."
Some people are born unable to be judged by common sense, and Shen Lang is one of them.
Although he was reluctant to admit it, he was indeed somewhat convinced at this moment.
Zhang Xian, however, didn't respond to that question. Instead, he narrowed his eyes and scrutinized Yan Zheng for a moment before suddenly asking, "Besides investigating cases, what have you been doing lately?"
Yan Zheng was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized what was happening and said angrily, "Does the lord suspect me of colluding with outsiders?!"
Zhang Xian sighed, "The Northern Garrison Command mobilized three commanders of a thousand, more than twenty commanders of a hundred, and more than sixty officers, and they worked for more than half a month, but they still couldn't get a clue about the case."
"Shen Lang was just a captain, and he solved the case thoroughly in just a few days by himself."
"You know, he only works four hours a day."
"Given his abilities, I have no choice but to believe his suspicions!"
Yan Zheng was so angry his neck turned red, and blood rushed to his head: "This boy... is full of cunning!"
"I think he's deliberately trying to trip me up, sir. Don't fall for his trick!"
"My loyalty to the Embroidered Uniform Guard, to you, and to Lord Lu is as clear as day; how could I possibly do such a despicable thing!"
Just as Zhang Xian was about to speak, Chu Hongye suddenly rushed in with a serious expression.
"My lord, something terrible has happened!"
"Princess Yongci is dead. The murderer... is that flower thief!"