The best county magistrate

The next day.

Under the vigorous and resolute leadership of Yang Xuanchen, the officials of Qingshui County government took action.

The government officials from the Zhuang class went to Liujiacun in full force, while the Kuai class went to investigate the news about arsenic.

The people were a little surprised by some of the county government's actions. Everyone was discussing the new county magistrate's three fires.

In the county government office.

Yang Xuanchen had no other official matters to deal with for the time being. He was sitting in the back hall, thinking only about yesterday's lawsuit.

There are several doubts about this case, including whether Qian Daguan had committed adultery with Wu Xiulian, and whether Wang Mang poisoned Chen Zhi.

Or whether Chen Zhi had offended them, or whether there was something in the Chen family that they had to get.

Just talking to Chen Song alone may not be able to solve all these mysteries. There is also a key figure in this, Wu Xiulian!

Judging from the current situation, Chen Song most likely already knew something, so Yang Xuanchen decided to carry out the original plan and meet Chen Song first.

Just when Yang Xuanchen was thinking over and over, Wei Junzhi came back, "Master, everything has been arranged. Chen Song will be waiting at a house in the west of the city."

Yang Xuanchen nodded, and then the two of them disguised themselves and left the county office.

The house in the west of the city was bought by Chen Zhi for Chen Song to get married. It had been vacant for so many years. Chen Song didn't know why Yang Xuanchen asked him out mysteriously today.

Just when he was getting impatient, Yang Xuanchen and Wei Junzhi arrived.

As soon as they met, they started sizing each other up. Chen Song had a slender build and a Chinese-shaped face. His hands were thickly calloused due to martial arts training.

After sitting down and chatting, Chen Song looked at Yang Xuanchen in front of him with doubts on his face, "Master Yang, are you calling the grassroots here today for Wang Mang of the Copper Coin Gang?"

Yang Xuanchen likes to deal with such people very much. He can save a lot of time by going straight to the topic without being overly polite.

"Yes, Zhang Biao said that you were suing Qian Daguan before, and this time you came to the county government to sue Wang Mang. I really want to know what happened to the Chen family."

"Why did you change your mind? Of course, if you don't want to say it, I won't force you."

"Wang Mang's crime won't be cured by then, so don't blame me for not trying my best."

Chen Song frowned, rubbed his hands constantly, and his eyes wandered a little.

Yang Xuanchen was very patient and waited for him to speak. After all, what he really cared about was the relationship between Qian Daguan and the Minister of Rites behind him, not the little Wang Mang.

Chen Song thought for a while, sighed, and finally said, "Mr. Yang, this is a family scandal of the common people. It should not be mentioned."

"Since my brother passed away, the private meetings between Mr. Qian and my sister-in-law Wu Xiulian have become more and more frequent."

Yang Xuanchen asked expressionlessly: "What does this have to do with your lawsuit against Wang Mang?"

Chen Song clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with angry flames.

He said angrily: "Of course it does matter. Not long ago, the grassroots finally discovered the place where they climbed over the wall and drilled holes."

"That day, the grassroots wanted to catch them in bed and hid them in a closet in the house."

"I didn't expect that it would be Wang Mang who came that day!"

"They were discussing how to repeat their old tricks, poison the common people to death, and then embezzle the Chen family's property."

Speaking of this, Yang Xuanchen asked: "Repeat the old trick? Tell me more?"

Chen Song nodded and continued: "My brother always feels a little uncomfortable in his spleen and stomach in winter. He needs to drink a few pills to get better."

"Wang Mang bribed the guys from Miaorentang and put arsenic in a patch of medicine."

"But the grass people have learned martial arts since childhood and are strong and strong. They suddenly ran out of ideas and actually asked Wu Xiulian to seduce the grass people and wanted to poison the wine."

Yang Xuanchen slapped the table, an angry look appeared on his face, "Fortunately you found out early, otherwise everything in the Chen family would have belonged to Mr. Qian."

"But I have always had a question, has your Chen family ever offended Mr. Qian, or has there been something he wanted?"

Chen Song shook his head, looking a little helpless, "Brother has a good temper and won't offend anyone at all."

Suddenly he thought of something and murmured in a low voice: "Is it that sword?"

"What sword?" Wei Junzhi asked.

"About ten years ago, my eldest brother accidentally got a sword in the woods to the west that was as sharp as iron."

"Caomin was still young at that time, so he would play secretly, but he didn't want to be beaten by his elder brother."

"After that, the eldest brother hid the sword."

Chen Song tried hard to recall the past.

Yang Xuanchen raised his chin with a solemn expression.

The smelting technology of the Great Yan Dynasty was relatively backward. He had never seen a sword that could cut iron like mud. If what Chen Song said was true, then this sword must be what Qian Daguan wanted. .

"Chen Song, is that sword still at home now?" Yang Xuanchen asked.

"It's long gone. When Cao Min and the master returned to the county three years ago, the eldest brother said that the sword was taken away by a Taoist nun." Chen Song said.

At this time, Wei Junzhi asked in a low voice: "When did your eldest brother and Wu Xiulian get married? Does she know about the sword?"

Chen Song thought for a while and said slowly: "The eldest brother and the eldest sister-in-law were married four years ago, but I'm not sure whether Wu Xiulian knows that the sword was taken away."

"I would like to ask one more question, after your eldest brother married Wu Xiulian, did he have any children?"

Chen Song shook his head and said helplessly: "Eldest brother has always wanted a child, but there is no movement in Wu Xiulian's belly..."

The three of them then talked about some things about the Tongqian Gang and Qian Daguan. After Yang Xuanchen warned Chen Song to pay attention to safety, the three of them left separately.

After Yang Xuanchen and Wei Junzhi returned to the county government office, they immediately called Zhang Biao to the back hall to discuss matters.

"Brother Biao, how are you today? Did you find anything?"

Zhang Biao grinned, "Master, don't tell me, I really made a discovery."

"Miaorentang purchased a batch of arsenic in October last year, but the current inventory does not match the purchase receipt."

"I compared the small ones. The smaller amount is more than enough to poison a Chen Zhi."

When Yang Xuanchen heard this, he shouted, "Quick, take advantage of the night and take people to Miaorentang immediately and capture those guys. Remember, all the guys!"

This was also the first time Zhang Biao saw Yang Xuanchen so nervous. Without saying a word, he led the fast class yamen and went straight to Miaorentang.

"Master, are you going to take action now?" Wei Junzhi asked a little puzzled.

Yang Xuanchen nodded and said slowly: "The guys from Miaorentang are important witnesses. There must be no mistakes."

"Old Wei, why don't you go and call Chen Song and Wu Xiulian to the Yamen? Now you can't worry about it anymore."

"Both of them are also important witnesses, especially Wu Xiulian!"

Wei Junzhi silently handed over his hands and left the county office.

Yang Xuanchen put his hands behind his back and looked up at the stars in the sky, his thoughts surging.

As long as the witness is safe tonight, Wu Xiulian's psychological defense can be broken through and an important confession can be obtained.

Tomorrow, not only will Wang Mang be proven guilty, but there will also be grounds to arrest Qian Youde, the official in charge!

Then we will see if Mr. Song, the Minister of Rites, will take action.