Movie: Get Alpha Dog at the start

Chapter 849: Some people don't do it, you would rather be a dog
Lin Gong's death was like dropping a bombshell on a calm lake, shaking the entire capital.

When some noble families heard the news, they locked up their young men who were usually their lackeys without saying a word, for fear that they would bring trouble to the family at this critical moment.

As the Prime Minister of Qing State, Lin Ruofu was the head of the civil servants and held the highest official rank. His influence was self-evident. It could be said that he was second only to the emperor.

Now that the successor he had worked so hard to train has been killed, even the calmest person would do something crazy. Even his political enemies would not mess with him at this time.

The newly appointed prefect of Jingzhao was almost going crazy with anxiety. He dispersed all the detectives that day and issued a reward. Anyone who could provide clues would be rewarded with 100 taels of silver, and anyone who could catch the real culprit would be promoted three levels and rewarded with 1,000 gold coins.

For a moment, the entire capital city was like a pot of boiling water, completely in chaos.

In the royal villa, Fan Xian was being affectionate with Lin Wan'er, when suddenly Lin Wan'er mentioned her brother Lin Gong. Fan Xian was worried about her health and hesitated for a moment whether to tell her the news that Lin Gong had been killed.

"What's wrong with you?" Lin Wan'er, who was very observant, immediately noticed something was wrong with Fan Xian.

Seeing that he could not hide it any further, Fan Xian had to briefly explain what he knew.

Lin Wan'er felt as if struck by lightning, her legs went weak and she almost fainted. Fan Xian quickly stepped forward and hugged her.

"Who killed my second brother?"

Fan Xian shook his head: "I don't know yet, but I heard that he died from the Four-Gu Sword Technique."

"Si Gu Jian? Grandmaster of Dongyi City?"

"I just heard that Jingzhao Prefecture is already doing its best to investigate the murderer. I believe the truth will be revealed soon."

"Fan Xian, I don't trust Jingzhao Prefecture. Can you help me find out?"

"Okay."

After a little hesitation, Fan Xian finally agreed. After coming out of the royal villa, Fan Xian found Wang Qinian and asked him to go to the Bingmasi to meet Qin Hao. Soon Wang Qinian brought back the news that Qin Hao asked him to meet on Si Lili's flower boat.

As the sun sets, Fan Xian arrives at the bank of the Liujing River and is about to head to Zuixianju, but finds that constables are guarding the doors of all the brothels along the river.

"The Jingzhao Prefecture is investigating a case. All outsiders please leave immediately!" a constable shouted at Fan Xian.

Fan Xian put his hands behind his back, and said with the condescending attitude of a dandy boy: "I am the son of the Minister of Revenue, who dares to stop me?"

Seeing his arrogant attitude, the leading constable was about to roll up his sleeves and teach this kid a lesson, but an old constable behind him quickly stopped him and said, "I've seen this guy before. He seems to be the son of the Fan family. It's better not to offend him."

"So it's Mr. Fan, but please forgive my rudeness. My superiors have ordered that no one is allowed to enter or leave the Liujing River. We are just following orders. Please don't make things difficult for us." The constable immediately put on a flattering smile.

At this moment, a group of soldiers from the Bingmasi patrol team suddenly arrived and rudely drove aside the constable guarding Zuixianju.

A constable shouted indignantly: "We are following the orders of the prefect to block the banks of Liujing River. Who are you to dare to attack Jingzhao Prefecture?"

The leading patrol captain glanced at him with disdain and said, "Humph, Jingzhao Prefecture, so what? My master is coming to Zuixianju tonight for a drink, so you rascals should get out of the way if you know what's best for you. If you disturb the commander's mood, watch out for your heads."

Looking at the shining swords and guns of the patrol soldiers, the constables of Jingzhao Prefecture dared not say a word. They were okay with bullying ruffians on weekdays, but to fight with these well-trained soldiers would be courting death.

Fan Xian was watching from the side and felt sour: "Damn, this Old Qin, he makes such a big fuss to pick up girls."

"I am a friend of your master. My name is Fan Xian."

The patrol soldiers asked the people from Zuixianju, verified Fan Xian's identity, and then let him in.

On the flower boat, Si Lili also saw this scene through the window and said to the maid beside her: "A distinguished guest has arrived. Go and prepare some good wine and food."

Soon, Fan Xian was brought onto the flower boat.

As soon as he entered Si Lili's room, Fan Xian complained, "Old Qin is really good. He arranged the meeting place with you. Isn't this a bit too much for personal gain?"

Si Lili covered her mouth and chuckled: "Master Fan is afraid that the princess will be jealous, right?"

"Miss Lili is well-informed."

"Master Fan and the princess are a perfect match, a beautiful couple. Who in the capital doesn't know about this?"

As they were talking, the maid came close to Si Lili's ear and whispered something.

"Okay, I understand. Go and bring the person over."

Fan Xian looked towards the shore curiously and found that the soldiers of the patrol team were confronting a group of martial artists dressed as guards. Leading them was a middle-aged, slightly fat man with an uncomfortable fake smile on his face.

"That is Yuan Hongdao, the most trusted counselor of Prime Minister Lin. He is said to be an old fox who has planned everything."

Fan Xian looked at Si Lili in surprise: "What is he doing here?"

Si Lili pretended to be calm and said, "Will Master Fan know when he comes?"

Having said that, Si Lili still had some doubts in her heart, after all, Lin Gong died on her boat.

Not long after, Yuan Hongdao arrived on the flower boat.

"Oh, Master Fan is here too?"

Fan Xian felt a little embarrassed. After all, this was a brothel and Yuan Hongdao was from the Lin family.

"I've made an appointment with a friend."

"Oh? Could this friend be Miss Lili?" Yuan Hongdao smiled meaningfully.

Si Lili chuckled and said, "Please stop teasing me, Mr. Yuan, if you are not in a hurry, you will know when someone comes."

Yuan Hongdao said with a fake smile: "Don't worry, I have plenty of time."

"However, Yuan has an unwelcome request, and I hope Miss Lili can answer truthfully."

Si Lili's heart tightened, but she remained calm on the surface.

"Oh? Mr. Yuan, if you have any questions, I will tell you everything I know."

"This is the best. It also saves me from having to resort to any tricks." As Yuan Hongdao spoke, he took out a bunch of tools from his sleeves.

When Si Lili saw the pile of tools, her pupils dilated. As a spy from Northern Qi, she naturally knew what these things were used for. Each one was a torture instrument that could turn a tough guy into a weakling.

"I will ask a question, and Miss Lili will answer it. If the answer does not satisfy me, then I can just pick one at random. After all of these are used up, I believe I will be able to know the truth."

Yuan Hongdao had a smiling face, and if you didn't know him, you would think he was going to give Si Lili something good.

Si Lili couldn't help but shudder: "Mr. Yuan, do you think I'm a criminal? Although I'm doing a lowly job, I'm not someone that anyone can bully at will."

"Miss Lili is probably waiting for Commander Qin, right? Don't worry, he won't be here tonight, and no one will disturb us. Tonight is a long night, and Miss Lili may have to endure it slowly."

Fan Xian was about to say something when Yuan Hongdao suddenly frowned and spoke seriously.

"Master Fan, this matter concerns the death of the Second Young Master. You are engaged to the Princess, and you are considered half a member of the Lin family. It is better not to interfere."

After saying that, Yuan Hongdao slowly walked up to Si Lili and spread out the pile of tools.

"Miss Lili, please choose one first."

Si Lili instinctively wanted to dodge back, but Yuan Hongdao grabbed her wrist.

"Why is Miss Lili so nervous? Could it be that the death of the Second Young Master has something to do with you?"

Si Lili took a deep breath, her voice trembling a little: "Don't wrongly accuse me. How can I, a weak woman, kill Master Lin?"

"Yes, that's right, but you don't have to kill someone yourself. As long as there is an eighth-grade master with superb swordsmanship, he can still kill with one strike. What do you think, Miss Lili?"

"I am just a prostitute, how can I allow an eighth-rank master to drive me around? You are forcing me to confess."

Yuan Hongdao smacked his lips and said with a look of regret: "It seems that Miss Lili is still hoping for the best."

As he spoke, his hand had already reached for a sharp knife that was flashing with a cold light. This knife was very different from ordinary knives. The back of the knife was very narrow and the blade had an exaggerated arc, which could quickly peel off human skin.

Fan Xian couldn't bear to watch it any longer: "Mr. Yuan, even if Miss Lili is guilty, she should be handed over to Jingzhao Prefecture for trial. You are abusing private punishment."

Yuan Hongdao smiled coldly: "If Jingzhao Prefecture was useful, Guo Baokun would not still be lying in bed now, what do you think, Mr. Fan?"

Fan Xian was speechless for a moment.

Seeing that Si Lili was still gritting her teeth, Yuan Hongdao lost his patience and immediately grabbed Si Lili's wrist.

"Don't worry, Miss Lili. Although this skinning knife is extremely painful, it won't break your bones. You will recover quickly after resting for a while."

"Yuan will ask you one last time. After the Guo Baokun case, did the second young master ever come to your flower boat?"

Si Lili's hand was shaking as it was held by Yuan Hongdao, but she still gritted her teeth and said in a trembling voice: "No, even if you ask me a hundred times, I won't lie. No means no!"

"Okay, then don't blame Yuan for being cruel."

"stop."

Before Fan Xian finished speaking, he heard a sound of breaking air, followed by the sound of metal hitting stone from the skinning knife in Yuan Hongdao's hand.

"Ouch." Yuan Hongdao screamed, and the next second the skinning knife was stuck on the pillar of the cabin. His palm was completely cracked and scarlet blood was constantly oozing out.

"Humph, Mr. Yuan is so majestic!"

Qin Hao shouted coldly.

When Yuan Hongdao saw Qin Hao, he couldn't help but show a shocked expression: "Commander Qin, what are you doing?"

"Why weren't you held back by Prime Minister Lin?"

Originally, Qin Hao had already rushed to the Liujing River after receiving the message from Fan Xian and Wang Qinian. However, he met Lin Ruofu on the way, who said he wanted to learn his chess skills. Although he guessed that this old fox was here to test him, he had to keep the appointment in order to prevent the other party from discovering his flaws.

But before that, he still arranged a patrol team to guard outside Zuixianju.

In the Lin residence, Qin Hao played ten games of chess with Lin Ruofu, and Qin Hao won every time with a huge advantage. Later, Lin Ruofu felt embarrassed to continue playing, and could only casually invite Qin Hao to have tea.

Just when Qin Hao was about to find an excuse to leave, someone suddenly came to the palace, and Lin Ruofu had no choice but to let Qin Hao leave.

"Mr. Yuan seems to be very proficient in these things. My military department just needs such a cruel official. How about Mr. Yuan come to the military department to be a teacher and teach those useless people?"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Hongdao smiled and said, "Commander Qin, you are joking. I am just an old dog by Prime Minister Lin's side. How can I be qualified to be the instructor of the Military Department?"

"Can Qin still make the decision on the affairs of Bingmasi, or does Mr. Yuan prefer to be a dog for others than to be a human being in Bingmasi?" Qin Hao said sarcastically.

Yuan Hongdao narrowed his eyes. Although there was still a smile on his face, there was a cold murderous intent hidden in his eyes.

"It's just a joke, Mr. Yuan, you shouldn't mind, right?" Qin Hao smiled and patted Yuan Hongdao's shoulder.

"Of course not. If Commander Qin has nothing else to do, Yuan will leave first."

After saying this, Yuan Hongdao covered his wrist and was about to leave, but was stopped by Si Lili.

"Mr. Yuan, don't forget your things."

Yuan Hongdao showed a sinister sneer and said, "No need, just leave it to Miss Lili as a souvenir."

After Yuan Hongdao left, Si Lili slumped in her chair. She shuddered at the thought of those tortures. If Qin Hao hadn't appeared in time, she might not have been able to withstand it.

"Miss Lili, why would Yuan Hongdao suspect you? If you know something, please tell me and I will do my best to ensure your safety." Fan Xian said solemnly to Si Lili.

Si Lili glared at him fiercely and said unhappily, "Lin Gong is dead, and Prime Minister Lin has gone crazy. Just because Lin Gong's body was found in the lower reaches of Liujing River, anyone who appeared along the Liujing River was arrested and questioned. That Yuan Hongdao tortured several courtesans in nearby brothels this afternoon. He has no evidence at all, and he just thinks that people like us are doing lowly jobs and can abuse them at will."

Fan Xian was speechless for a moment when he heard this.

"I also want to thank Commander Qin for rescuing me, otherwise I would have been..." Si Lili said to Qin Hao sobbingly.

Qin Hao helped Si Lili up and gave her a look, signaling her not to overact.

"So, Fan Xian, you are here because of Lin Gong's death as well?"

Fan Xian nodded: "Lin Gong is Wan'er's brother after all. I heard that when Lin Gong's body was found, you, Old Qin, were also at the scene."

"I was indeed at the scene. Lin Gong had only one fatal wound on his body. He was killed with one sword strike. The killer used the Four-Gu Sword Technique. In addition, the bodies of two female swordsmen were found at the scene. According to the results of the investigation by Jingzhao Prefecture, they were indeed disciples of the Four-Gu Sword Technique. However, judging from the strength of these two female swordsmen, they were not strong enough to kill Lin Gong so cleanly."

After listening to Qin Hao's analysis, Fan Xian had an idea: "Old Qin, what you mean is that these two female swordsmen might be in the same group with Lin Gong, or that there is at least an eighth-grade swordsman behind these two female swordsmen, and Lin Gong killed the two female swordsmen and was then killed by this person with a single sword strike."

"There are too few clues. These are just speculations. Jingzhao Prefecture is probably unreliable. Why don't you go to the Inspection Institute to ask around."

Looking at Fan Xian's back as he left in a hurry, Qin Hao couldn't help but laugh. If he hadn't taken action, Lin Gong would have been the mastermind behind the assassination of Fan Xian. But now, Fan Xian was helping Lin Wan'er find the murderer of Lin Gong all over the world. Fate was really amazing sometimes.

(End of this chapter)