Chapter 131 (1/2)



131 The three elements of socializing (1)

The jailer roared a few more times, but County Magistrate Zhao still didn’t move.

“Open the door,” Xu Qian said, his heart sinking.

The jailer took out his key and opened the door. He angrily reached out and pulled County Magistrate Zhao.”Are you deaf?”

County Magistrate Zhao’s body turned over limply.

At this time, the jailer also realized that something was wrong. He checked his breath and his expression changed greatly.”He’s dead …”

I’m one step too late … Xu Qi ‘an sighed in his heart.

The county Magistrate Taikang County captured and imprisoned the entire night last night. He had received the news this morning and had immediately come over, but he was still a step too late.

The murderer was either someone from the magistrate’s office, or he had been monitoring County Magistrate Zhao’s movements. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to kill him in time … Xu Qi ‘an opened County Magistrate Zhao’s eyelids, pried open his lips, and looked at his tongue. Then, he took off County Magistrate Zhao’s prison uniform and examined the body.

“No signs of poisoning, no signs of struggle before death, livor mortis formed not long ago, time of death no more than five hours. The cause of death is still unknown …” Xu Qian made a judgment in his heart and said,”Leave two people to look after the corpse. The rest of you, follow me to see the magistrate.”

The criminal died in the magistrate’s office, and Chen hanguang, the magistrate, had to take the blame.

Xu Qi ‘an found the inner hall and found out that magistrate Chen was still sleeping. After the bailiff informed him, he waited outside for half an incense’s time and saw Chen hanguang dressed neatly.

Magistrate Chen’s expression was as usual, completely different from the look of someone who had just woken up. He smiled and said, “”Why is Lord Xu looking for this official?”

The morning court was held at the beginning of the morning, and the officials would usually be waiting at the meridian Gate at Yin, which was four or five in the morning.

Therefore, after the morning court ended, returning to the Yamen to catch up on sleep was a routine operation in the Dafeng officialdom.

“I’ve come to interrogate County Magistrate Zhao of Taikang County, but I found that he died in prison this morning.” Xu Qi ‘an went straight to the point.

“What?” Magistrate Chen turned pale with fright.

The jailer brought over by Xu Qi ‘an said in fear, “”Sir, it’s true …”

Magistrate Chen frowned, but he didn’t think it was a big deal. After all, County Magistrate Zhao was a death sentence and would be executed in the autumn of the next year.

“How did he die?” Magistrate Chen picked up his teacup.

“He was killed.” Xu Qi ‘an said.

Magistrate Chen’s hand trembled and the boiling hot tea spilled out. He did not care and widened his eyes.”Silence?”

It was obvious that old Chen did not realize the seriousness of the situation … Xu Qi ‘an explained,”Sir, how do you think the demons discovered the saltpeter mine?” The great Yellow Mountain is an ordinary place, and even the gray households nearby don’t know about the existence of saltpeter mines. How could the monster race find it?”

“You mean …” Magistrate Chen stood up in shock.

Xu Qi ‘an nodded. I suspect that it has something to do with the county Magistrate of Taikang. I came here today to interrogate him. I didn’t expect that I would be one step too late. He has already been silenced.

“The clues of this case have been cut off again. Sigh, His Majesty has ordered me to find out the truth within half a month. By the way, a young eunuch came to the Imperial astronomer today and asked me to report the progress of the case on time.”

Magistrate Chen’s expression changed many times. He bowed and said, “”Lord Xu, the magistrate is willing to assist you. The magistrate’s three branches and six departments can all be at your disposal.”

Xu Qi ‘an laughed. Lord Chen is generous. County Magistrate Zhao’s death in prison was an accident.

No one paid attention to the life and death of a death row criminal, but what if this death row criminal was related to the Sang Bo case? Especially since the capital was about to arrive.

If such a big secret was made public, magistrate Chen would probably be demoted. For Xu Qi ‘an, he was already dead, so it was meaningless to pursue the matter. It was the difference between telling and not telling.

Thus, Lu Qing, who had just been promoted to Chief of Detectives, was called in. Magistrate Chen said sternly, “”From today on, you will follow Sir Xu and listen to his orders.”

Follow Lord Xu and receive orders … A few days ago, the governor had said that this was an opportunity. If he could solve the case, he would be able to enter the cabinet … Do you want me to “lurk” around Xu Qi ‘an as a spy?

Lu Qing thought in surprise.

“Don’t let your thoughts run wild, and focus on assisting Lord Xu.” Magistrate Chen said in a deep voice.

It was actually true? He, he could actually make the Prefectural magistrate admit defeat?

Lu Qing stared at Xu Qi ‘an and said, “”Yes, your humble servant.”

…..

Very quickly, County Magistrate Zhao’s autopsy report came out. She died of natural causes.

The more flawless it was, the more it meant that there was something fishy … First of all, he could rule out the possibility of being killed by a martial artist … Xu Qi ‘an frowned and pondered.

Violence was a synonym for martial artists. Killing County Magistrate Zhao was as easy as crushing an ant, but it was absolutely impossible to do it silently and without leaving any flaws.

Xu Qi ‘an first thought of the yin God of the Taoist sect. In ancient times, the yin God of the Taoist sect was also known as the soul Reaper, who could take the lives of people and dogs in their sleep.

first of all, let’s rule out the Golden Lotus Daoist priest, that old silver coin. He’s not involved in the Sang Bo case, so it can only be the human sect …

Xu Qi ‘an grabbed her hair in frustration. She felt her hairline moving back quietly.