Chapter 214.

Cipher unraveled?

At this moment, Inspector Zhang almost wanted to pull out his ears to make sure they weren’t stuffed with earwax.

In the governor’s planning, Zhou Min’s case was obscure and difficult, there were no other clues except the secret code, and it was difficult to investigate, so he was prepared to fight a protracted war, even if he couldn’t rush back to the capital before the beginning of spring, he still had to pursue the case to the end.

However, he never expected that the evidence would be in his hands before the protracted battle even started, which meant the end of Zhou Min’s case, which meant that the trip to Yunzhou was nearing its end.

It means Yang Chuan Nan is finished.

Inspector Zhang took a deep breath, his eyes glancing over Xu Qi’an repeatedly as if he was recognizing him for the first time.

He had to admit that he still underestimated this young gong, because of Duke Wei’s appreciation and Xu Qi’an’s demonstrated ability, he had already given his utmost confidence, only to realize at this moment that he still didn’t know enough after all.

This son will become a great man.

Probably because of the fifteen days of explosive liver feats as a prelude, for the progress of the case, Jiang Luchong only felt relieved and considered it as an achievement that fit within the realm of Xu Qi’an’s abilities, without much emotional reaction. There was just one thought in his mind:

Xu Qi’an has a golden gong.

To be more precise, his Golden Causeway qualification had become even more solid. If it was still fifty-fifty before, it was now seventy-three.

Inspector Zhang calmed his inner surprise and excitement and nodded with a calm expression, “Follow me.”

Taking the lead, he left the crowd behind, entered the lobby, and went upstairs to his room.

Other than Xu Qi’an and Jiang Luchong, no one else followed.

“Did you get the evidence?”

When Xu Qi’an closed the door to his room, the governor changed his calm and collected appearance and looked straight at him, unable to hide the exuberance and excitement in his expression.

Xu Qi’an pulled out the account book from his pocket and handed it over.

Zhang governor could not wait to receive, but did not open in a hurry and fear, after taking a deep breath, collected all the emotions, which began to read the account book.

“Shocking, shocking…it’s such a huge amount, Yang Chuannan deserves to die for his crime.” Inspector Zhang finished reading, his fingers tugging hard to tighten the account book.

…Lord Governor is worthy of being a scholar, I looked at the account books for half a day before I could see something. Xu Qi’an, in a slightly admiring tone, asked, “What is the amount of such a huge amount?”

Inspector Zhang glanced at him as if he hadn’t heard him and repeated, “Touching, touching…”

…. Xu Qi’an understood, the amount was huge, but don’t ask, asking is shocking.

Inspector Zhang solemnly put the ledger away, coughed, and asked, “How did you unlock the secret code.”

“This one’s awesome,” Xu Qi’an immediately described the process of deciphering the code word himself, meticulously, not forgetting to give credit to his two socially dead colleagues:

“Song Tingfeng and Zhu Guangxiao also played an important role, not only did they actively participate in the decryption, but they even went so far as to feed their bodies to the ghosts, abandoning their personal faces, and their sacrifice was so great that it was touching.”

“Feeding ghosts with your body?” The governor was taken aback.

“Yes, when traveling yesterday, there was a grudge spirit blocking the road to haunt them, fortunately Song Tingfeng and Zhu Guangxiao fought to the death…” said Xu Qi’an in a sincere tone.

“The Witch God Cult specializes in raising and harnessing ghosts, hey, it seems like there are Witch God Cult guys hiding in White Emperor City.” Jiang Luzhong raised his eyebrows.

Xu Qi’an nodded, feeling that it was reasonable for the Witch God Cult to take the blame and asked:

“What are you going to do next, Mr. Governor?”

Inspector Zhang stroked his beard and smiled, “Soldiers are precious!”

The conversation turned and added, “There’s no rush, let’s talk about it after dinner.”

….

On the table, the food is not said Zhang governor ate dinner, beckoned Song Tingfeng and Zhu Guangxiao, looked at the two gongs, the governor of the Lord gentle:

“I heard from Ning Banquet that the two of you made great contributions during the investigation.”

Song Tingfeng and Zhu Guangxiao immediately looked at Xu Qi’an, somewhat moved. It was obvious that it was Xu Ningyan who had asked for credit for them in front of the governor.

Merit is a good thing, firstly, it is about promotion. Secondly, after finishing the Yunzhou mission, the government office would give a certain amount of reward silver according to the contribution made by the individual.

And it’s very lucrative.

…What a good brother!

Song Tingfeng and Zhu Guangxiao were badly moved.

“This is what my humble servants should do, to share the governor’s worries and serve the court, ten thousand deaths.” Song Tingfeng smiled and spoke openly.

The silent Zhu Guangxiao, on the other hand, nodded his head vigorously.

Inspector Zhang nodded approvingly and said with concern, “I heard from Ning Banquet that during the investigation of the case, you guys fed your bodies to the ghosts and fought against the resentful spirits that were blocking the case, paying a great sacrifice, is that true?”

…The touches on Song Tingfeng and Zhu Guangxiao’s faces instantly disappeared, and their expressions gradually stiffened.

“Why don’t you say something?”

“Your Excellency… a small matter, not worthy of Your Excellency’s personal attention.” Song Tingfeng forced a smile.

Inspector Zhang shook his head and said gently, “When the matter is over, this official will have to write a folded report, and anyone’s contribution will be recorded and submitted to the court, and the merit will be rewarded at that time.”

Song Tingfeng’s two faces went white, “Governor, it’s not that I don’t want to, it’s just that…it’s just that I was injured by that grudge spirit, my spirit is a bit sporadic and I can’t remember the details.”

The two moved in perfect synchronization, covering their faces with one hand and swinging with the other, “Can’t remember, can’t remember ….”

….

After dinner, Jiang Ruizhong and Governor Zhang led a group of Huben guards plus watchmen totaling one hundred and thirty people, marching toward the residence of the commander-in-chief.

Swords, guns, bows and crossbows and other equipment is complete, and even equipped with a cannon, has been ready to Commander Yang Chuannan resistance.

Governor Zhang left the apprehension operation at night to catch the other side off guard, to catch the entire Yunzhou officialdom off guard. Not to give the other side time to respond.

Along the way, they encountered two sets of guards patrolling the city, but both of them were waved off by the governor with a stronger attitude, and amidst the clanging of iron armor, the arresting team arrived at Yang Chuannan’s mansion.

Jiang Lunzhong sat on the back of his horse and waved his big hand.

A silver gong collapsed off his horse, galloped to the door of the mansion, sank his waist and lowered his hips, and after slightly storing up his strength, he pounded out a fist.

Boom!

The thick door instantly ripped apart, and broken pieces of wood shot out.

The night watchmen led the Huben guards to rush into the mansion while shouting, “The governor is on the case, and those who block the way will be killed without pardon!”

The guards of Yang Chuannan’s house are all good soldiers, unruly, and are not afraid of the so-called governor, manipulating the sword to fight with the imperial sword guards to the death.

“Motherfucker, these a**holes are used to making a fool of themselves in Yunzhou?” A silver gong laughed and drew his sword.

There were also experts in the capital commander’s residence who quickly rushed out to entangle the silver gong.

“Stop!”

At the same time as the drink came, Yang Chuan Nan came out in his robes and repelled two silver gongs with one punch, saving the lives of several guards.

“Hmph!”

Jiang Ruizhong, who had always watched the battle, stepped out and opened his five fingers towards Yang Chuannan, his knuckles were thick and his epidermis was glowing with divine light, unlike a body of flesh and blood, it was instead cast in green and gold.

A strong and unstoppable aura enveloped Yang Chuannan, and with Jiang Lunzhong’s clenched fist, it pulled him hard and flew him over.

The fist exploded!

This golden gong struck the chest of Yang Chuannan who flew horizontally, when… Heaven and earth seemed to be shaken by a flood bell, and everyone saw that the divine light around Yang Chuannan flickered violently, and collapsed into shattered light in the next moment.

The brass is broken.

Yang Chuan Nan spat out blood and flew out horizontally.

“My lord!”

The guards of the mansion were enraged and gripped the hilts of their swords, about to burn with this group of uninvited guests.

“All, all stop…” staggered Yang Chuan Nan, his cloak of hair and figure shaking.

Inspector Zhang appeared at the right time, looked at the wretched Du Commander and said in a deep voice, “Lord Yang, please restrain your subordinates.”

Yang Chuan Nan stumbled and walked, staring at Inspector Zhang, and said heatedly, “This official is at least a second-ranking official, and Inspector Zhang led a team to storm into my residence late at night, presuming to use swords and soldiers… this official would like to hear what the reason is?”

“It’s also good to tell you to be clear.” Governor Zhang of course would not pull out the treasure under the big audience, and said in a deep voice:

“Zhou Min’s account book, this official has already gotten his hands on it.”

Yang Chuannan’s eyes instantly widened, “Impossible!”

Inspector Zhang sneered, “Lord Yang will naturally know when he returns to the post with this official.”

After saying that, he bellowed, “Take them away, and those who stand in the way will be executed by decapitation!”

The guards all stepped forward and made a gesture of biting their teeth, but were rebuked back by Yang Chuannan. Obstructing the governor to handle the case, robbing the “prisoner” is a capital offense.

Yang Chuannan did not doubt the killing decisiveness of the night watchman at all, not to mention the battle power of the golden gong, he did not want the people under his hand to die for nothing.

Immediately, some Huben guards came forward, took out the shackles and put them on Yang Chuannan, escorting him to the outside of the mansion.

A vast crowd of more than one hundred and thirty people left the residence of the commander-in-chief.

……

Outside Baidi City, the army tent.

“What? The night watchman broke into the Yang Mansion at night and took away Lord Commander?”

Li Miaozhen stood up in surprise and glared at one of the black-clothed ghosts that came back to report the news. This was her eyes left in Yang Chuannan’s mansion, replacing one every three days.

After all, after a long time, the ghosts won’t be nourished by the yin qi, and they’ll go up in smoke.

Su Su, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, wiggled her legs and said in a delicate voice: ”Is the governor so arrogant that he dares to arrest someone without evidence? Even though he is now the biggest official in Baidi City, how dare he touch Lord Yang without evidence.

“Master, Lunjia suggests that we order all three thousand men and horses, swing the stagecoach, and hang that gong surnamed Xu on the head of Baidi City.”

Gradually calming down, Li Miaozhen slanted her a glance, “Well, it makes sense, so appoint Su Su as the vanguard of the Charge Battalion.”

Su Su’s head shrunk, “Let’s just follow the Da Bong Laws.”

“Get outta here.”

“Oh.” Su Su pouted her lips and got up aggressively, leaving the tent.

“Come back!” Li Miaozhen shouted.

“Ok da, master.” Su Su’s stunningly beautiful face, all of a sudden the clouds opened up and a sweet smile blossomed.

“Are you sure that Xu Qi’an really didn’t secretly investigate? And has the so-called evidence?” Li Miaozhen stared at Su Su suspiciously.

“No no.” Su Su hurriedly shook her head, shaking her petite body and fluttering her skirt.

“Where are the others?”

“I was only responsible for keeping an eye on Xu Qi’an, and then there were his two associates, I didn’t pay attention to the other watchmen ah.”

Li Miaozhen nodded, as long as Xu Qi’an did not secretly investigate, the others could be ignored. As for whether or not that kid had discovered Su Su’s stalking, it didn’t matter.

Li Miaozhen only cared about what he did in the past three days, even if he found Su Su’s stalking, as long as he didn’t look into the case and didn’t have any breakthroughs, what did it matter if he found it or not.

Since Xu Qi’an didn’t get the “evidence”, what was the reason and purpose for the governor to arrest Yang Chuannan?

Trying to solve it violently, flexing your muscles?

No, the governor would not do such an unwise thing.

“Come on people!” Li Miaozhen droned.

The guards on night duty outside the army tent came in at the sound of their voices.

“Order all the men and enter the city at the break of dawn.”

“Yes!”

Then, she looked at Su Su, “You come with me and enter the city overnight. I’m going to visit the governor.”

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PS: most of the night to code, tired on the table to sleep, woke up to continue to code, see there are so many readers waiting, instantly anxiety burst, just think of hurrying to write a chapter, or sorry you guys. I didn’t even check for typos.

I’m going to bed first, I’ll fix the typos when I wake up, and also, the chapter that was supposed to be at 10:00 AM will definitely be delayed. The two chapters will be changed together in the evening.