After the immortal disappeared

He Lingchuan asked her: "What kind of temperament does Fu Songhua have?"

"She doesn't talk much, doesn't like to socialize, and doesn't like to laugh, but she is smart and independent."

"How was he arrested a few days ago?"

"It was a hot day. He went home and had two bowls of sour plum soup and then took a nap. Suddenly someone rushed in from outside. Mr. Fu... Fu Songhua jumped over the wall and escaped. I immediately heard fighting and shouting outside. Not long after, someone came in and said Fu Songhua has been arrested, we are all accomplices, and we will all go to jail!"

"Have you seen Fu Songhua since you came in?"

Li shook his head.

"Who else is in his family?

"I, I don't know. I have never met his family, and I have never heard him mention it." Li said, "He usually goes home after socializing outside, and he has not taken any concubines in the past few years."

"You don't know anything about his parents, brothers, wife and children?"

"I asked before, and he only said that his parents had passed away long ago, that he had no brothers and no wife. If I asked again, he would become impatient."

Baishaqian is a good place for recuperation. Many powerful people will buy land and houses here and keep an extra concubine. This concubine has no contact with the family at all and only serves them in Baishaqian.

It would not be surprising at all if Fu Songhua did the same thing.

He Lingchuan leaned slightly and said softly: "Fu Songhua has pleaded guilty. Do you know what this means?"

Li shook his head. From the time she entered the prison until now, she was completely confused. She only knew that Fu Songhua had committed a serious crime from the few words of the police officers.

"Lingxu City has always severely punished the enemy who caused trouble, and beheading the capital is the lightest. If the people involved are sitting here, you won't be able to survive."

As soon as these words came out, Mr. Li turned pale and was speechless in shock.

"So think about it carefully, does he have any relatives? Even a little clue will do."

At the critical moment of life and death, Li finally racked his brains.

After a while, she said: "Fu Songhua was not in Baishaqiang twice during the New Year. I don't know where he went. I asked and he said he went on business, but all his stewards are still in the city."

The Chinese New Year is a time for reunions, and no matter what happens, there should always be a living person by your side.

"Very good, what else?"

Li thought for a while and then said: "My maid Amei, I saw Fu Songhua buying things on the street twice. One time he bought pine nut candy cake that the children like, and the other time he bought two toys, both of which were not cheap. . I originally thought he was a child used to please merchants, but now that I think about it, maybe...?"

Maybe Fu Songhua bought it for his own children.

Li couldn't say anything more. She begged for her life before the jailers took her down.

He Lingchuan can only say that I will try my best.

Next, Fu Songhua's stewards were interrogated.

Only after asking this question did I find out that Fu Songhua's main business was aquatic products, that is, there were so many lakes, rivers, streams, and bays around Baishaqiang, and the fishery products were really abundant. Supply and demand are booming in Baishagou and the surrounding areas, so middlemen are naturally needed to deliver aquatic products from the fishermen's wharf to the tables of city residents. There are a lot of merchants in the city doing this kind of fresh product business.

In addition, Fu Songhua also started several side businesses as a hedge during the off-season for aquatic products. There is oil and herbal medicine business among them, but only a small amount, at least that's what the steward said.

The number of people engaged in these three types of businesses in Baishaqian is not only 8,000, but also 3,500.

The three merchants further confirmed the steward's confession.

He Lingchuan also asked the manager: "Do you often go on business trips with Fu Songhua?"

"Yes, I have often gone out with him in the past seven years."

"Where does he often go?" He Lingchuan raised his hand to stop the other party from speaking, "Where is the place he frequents most in recent years?"

The last three words are accented.

The manager didn't think much and said: "That should be Shalun Town, sixty miles away. We go there three or four times a year. We don't go to other places as frequently."

"What are you doing there?"

"Incoming goods. Salun Town produces white paint, which can prevent corrosion."

He Lingchuan thought for a while and asked: "You always stay in the same inn in Shalun Town?"

"Yes, Dazhao Inn. The other inn is closer to the source of raw materials, but Fu Songhua said that Dazhao Inn is quieter. I thought he was trying to save money."

The last question: "While staying at the Dazhao Inn, will he act alone?"

"Yes. When he is socializing with merchants, he doesn't necessarily take me with him."

He Lingchuan finished asking.

After these people were taken down, he stared at the opposite cell wall in a daze.

County Magistrate Bai Shaqian had encountered several problems with him and did not dare to speak out.

After a while, He Lingchuan suddenly asked: "After Zhongsunmou came to Baishaqiang, which local households did he have the closest contact with?"

County Magistrate Bai Shaqian was startled and immediately said: "How dare you, the lower official, to keep an eye on Lord Zhongsun's whereabouts?"

"I think you dare." He Lingchuan stared at him and said, "If it weren't for the fact that there were eyes all over the city and the inspectors just arrived on your property, how could you have discovered it?"

Although Zhongsun Mou is arrogant, he still has to do his job, right? You can't just show your identity every time you go somewhere.

There are so many outsiders in Baishazhen, how can the county magistrate recognize the spirit inspector of Lingxu City?

The county magistrate quickly waved his hand: "Ah, how can a lower official have such ability?"

"You don't have it, so who has it?" He Lingchuan looked at him and spoke seriously, "Hasn't Magistrate Tian distinguished the inside from the outside? Neither Zhong Sunmou nor these powerful people in the city can protect you from the emperor's wrath!"

The words were full of admonishment, and Magistrate Bai Shaqian was in a dilemma.

That's all, even if it's a single blow to stretch one's neck and shrink one's neck, let's get past this level first. He secretly took a breath:

"It was the rich and powerful people in Lingxu City who discovered the whereabouts of the inspector first. The news spread throughout Bai Shaqian within a few days, so Mr. Zhongsun has been busy with official duties and socializing these past few days, and he has no ability to divide himself."

He Lingchuan rolled his eyes: "I heard that high-ranking officials in Lingxu City also live in Baishaqian?"

"Isn't that true?" All the officials in the city are older than him. It's not easy for him to be a county magistrate.

"Do these powerful people like to live in the northwest of the city?"

"Yes, the powerful and wealthy also like to live there. The scenery is beautiful and the air is fresh." As the saying goes, prosperity comes when you go out, and tranquility when you go in.

He Lingchuan thought thoughtfully: "What do these wealthy families do for a living?"

"Anyone who makes money in Chiyan must have some. After all, they have money and connections." Baishaqian County Magistrate said with a bitter face, "I dare not pry into the details."

"I don't dare to pry, but I must have heard of it. Come on, I'll give you a pen and you can write." He Lingchuan pushed the white paper and pen and ink on the table in front of him, "Don't be afraid, there is no one else here, I I also promise you that it will never be spread."

This paper and pen were originally reserved for Li and other suspects, but unexpectedly, the county magistrate ended up using it himself.

The county magistrate Bai Shaqian grasped his pen like a soldering iron. Knowing that he was powerless to resist, he had no choice but to move his pen as fast as flying.

He Lingchuan was still urging him across from him: "Write more carefully, the more comprehensive the better."

It seems that Magistrate Tian himself is writing the confession.

In an instant he filled two large sheets of paper.

Magistrate Tian put down his pen, pushed the paper, and said in a low voice: "Your Excellency, please take a look."

He Lingchuan picked it up and looked at it carefully, and asked him: "Are you sure there are no omissions?"

"This may not be complete in a hurry..."

He thought He Lingchuan would still blame him, but the other party smiled: "It doesn't matter, I have to rush. If you think of it, you can always ask me to check for any mistakes."

Magistrate Tian was flattered: "Yes, yes."

"The content of what I asked you today must not be divulged."

Magistrate Tian immediately nodded: "Definitely, definitely!" He couldn't wait to do it.

He Lingchuan smiled again at the tiger lying on the ground: "Old Jiao, are you tired from traveling all the way?"

Jiao Yu was used to his style and was indifferent: "Whatever you want me to do, just tell me."

"I want to ask you for an urgent mission." He Lingchuan leaned close to it and muttered in its ear.

County Magistrate Bai Shaqian didn't dare to eavesdrop, but took two steps back to avoid suspicion.

I saw the tiger twitching its ears - He Lingchuan was too close.

After finally waiting for him to finish speaking, it quickly nodded: "Okay, I'll go right away." It stood up, arched its back, stretched, and walked out with tiger steps.

He Lingchuan looked at its back and praised: "The monsters are sincere. They will go as long as they agree and won't play with those imaginary things."

Magistrate Bai Shaqian felt that he was being targeted, so he could only keep smiling.

He Lingchuan then stood up and stretched:

"Okay, find me a place to live, with a good view."

Magistrate Tian let out a long sigh of relief, and finally came to the part he was best at!

…

Early the next morning, He Lingchuan went out for a sightseeing tour.

He did not conceal his whereabouts. Many dignitaries in the city heard that the prince's envoy was coming and sent him messages asking for an audience.

He Lingchuan had no time to socialize and was about to throw away all the greeting cards when he accidentally saw the signature on one of them, so he put it in his arms and went out.

This was sent by an official from Chiyan State.

In a world full of green mountains and green waters, White Sand Bar is unique. The sandbank is as fine as snow, the flat lake where thousands of birds gather, and the ice springs that still bask in the cold in midsummer are indeed a holy place for travelers.

Today, he is still accompanied by Baishaqian County Magistrate.

After taking a dip in the hot spring, He Lingchuan straightened his clothes and walked out:

"County Magistrate Tian, ​​the white sandy beaches and beautiful scenery are indeed well-deserved, but why are they being repaired everywhere? This noise is really disappointing."

Along the way, he saw at least two tourist attractions being renovated, as well as a temple, and three private mansions with craftsmen working enthusiastically.

Even the small Tangquan building they just walked out of had a gatehouse that was being repaired. The gate had just been painted and smelled good.

"Sir, Baishaqian is known as the intersection of hundreds of rivers. There are thirty-seven large and small lakes, as well as rivers, streams, ponds, and swamps. There has been a lot of rain this spring and summer. This water vapor has severely corroded the wood. Can it be repaired frequently? Otherwise, if the falling wood hits someone, it will be a big trouble."

There are too many dignitaries in the local area. If you drop a piece of wood from a flower pot upstairs, you will be hit by either wealth or wealth.

He Lingchuan said, "I want to go to Chaohu Tower. How far is it?"

"It's very close, only a quarter of an hour's walk away." Baishaqian County Magistrate recommended, "It's very comfortable to have tea and watch the scenery there."

"Okay, lead the way."