Chapter 1570 – Ulterior Motive (1/2)
Chapter 1570 – Ulterior Motive
“This cause does seem a bit ridiculous, but it’s unlikely to be false,” Xiao Jianren said, pointing at the scroll and continuing, “This is an independent investigation report issued by the Embroidered Envoy in Yan State It matches what the local officials say as well”
“How could a Golden Token Envoy just drown?” Zu An wondered He still didn’t believe that result, let alone that it could happen to Golden Token Seven, whom he had met before
“If it’s false, that means either the Embroidered Envoy system has been comproh his sentence, Xiao Jianren’s expression grew grave He continued, “If that really is the truth, that is just too terrifying”
As someone from the Embroidered Envoy system, he understood the Embroidered Envoy very well Those orked in their field didn’t need to have the greatest ability, but loyalty was number one They were known to be the ones least likely to betray the empire If all of the E with the local authorities, it ithout saying what that iht not be that bad,” Zu An said When he sa Xiao Jianren looked as if he were facing a great enehed and continued, “I interacted with Golden Token Seven last ti with the local Embroidered Envoys, he would definitely have asked hed in relief and said, “That’s good then”
If there really were so with all of the E
Zu An then said, “If most of the Embroidered Envoys in Yan State are still dependable, Golden Token Seven’s death beco”
Xiao Jianren nodded He was someone who had climbed up fro with cases than Zu An He quickly analyzed the details and said, “There are several possibilities The first is that Golden Token Seven didn’t actually die fro, but he was just made to look as if he did However, there were so many Embroidered Envoys there, so there’s no way they couldn't detect his cause of death So, that possibility isn’t very likely”
Zu An rolled his eyes and replied, “Aren’t you just stating the obvious there?”
Xiao Jianren then said, “Of course not There’s quite a bit of room for foul play here For example, a Golden Token Envoy could be knocked unconscious first, or have histhrown into the water If that were investigated, his cause of death would be drowning As for the drug that ht have rendered him unconscious, it could have disappeared as time went on, or the individuals involved could have covered it up quite easily THat would belike the cause of death”
Zu An felt admiration as he listened As expected, only a veteran like Xiao Jianren would know the reasoning behind the case He asked, “So you’re i that there are still some Embroidered Envoys who have betrayed us in Yan State?”
Xiao Jianren nodded and said, “If ht, there should be There shouldn’t be too many of them, but their statuses definitely can’t be low Otherwise, it would have been hard to cover all of these things up”
Just then, he suddenly cried out in surprise, exclai, “Wait! Why does this Blackwater Pool look a bit familiar?”
Xiao Jianren suddenly ran over to the archive room in a hurry Then, he returned with a stack of files After flipping through thezhi County’s Three Rivers Village, located south of Yi Commandery, has a Blackwater Pool Those who pass by occasionally gothem The local officials have never been able to find out the reason why, causing all kinds of strange legends to come from this place”
“Even we couldn't find out the reason?” Zu An asked, stunned “Is there so there?”
Xiao Jianren shook his head and said, “Some Embroidered Envoys, as well as people froate the area Their searches all resulted in the conclusion that it was just a normal pool, and that it was just a bit deeper than usual at e Later, they found soues who had committed bad deeds because of money, and those people seee rumors to escape fronored”
Zu An said seriously, “Either way, a normal cultivator could be done in by ordinary people, but that’s impossible for a Golden Token Envoy”
“Unfortunately, there’s just not enough inforate the scene of the crih the file, but couldn't find any new information
Zu An said, “Then you should spend a few days collecting the corresponding material When the time comes, you’ll come with me on a trip to Yi Commandery”
“Understood!” Xiao Jianren replied, his eyes lighting up He finally had aed his clothes He was just about to leave the I, “Sir Zu, her highness is calling you over”
Zu An was a bit shocked This eating the hi about it for a bit, he figured that seeing as he was about to leave the capital, this wos clear