Brother so proud

"Yangji? Come in, why are you so flustered?"

"My lord, it's not good!" Liu Yangji pushed the door and entered with an anxious expression on his face, "Something happened, and the Wang family also lost their lives. It was also Chai Wu who was poisoned. The young master of the Wang family was seriously poisoned, and now his life is hanging by a thread. The servant is said to have passed away."

"What's going on?" Zhou Wenda stood up, "Where did you get the news, human life is at stake, why didn't anyone come to report the crime?"

"It's a teahouse in the city. It happened an hour ago. It's said that it was discovered late... Now it's been rumored outside, and everyone guesses that it has something to do with the previous murder!"

"As expected." Zhou Wenda frowned.

As soon as the news came out, the clues from before seemed to be useless. Luo Zhanming was angry and anxious, "Uncle Liu, who is the deceased?"

"It seems to be the young master of the Wang family's personal servant. When serving the medicine, he tried it first, but he couldn't rescue it in time..."

"Brother, is this what you said just now that the case is difficult to settle in a short time?"

"You understand? Yes, now that the suspect has become a victim, most of the suspicion has been wiped out due to emotion and reason. If there is no solid evidence, this case will be difficult to handle."

"Then Li Deming is really cruel!"

"It's just that a strong man breaks his wrist and abandons his car to protect his handsome man."

"grown ups……"

"This is not the most important thing. I always feel that this matter is not that simple. It seems that something is still brewing." Zhou Wenda pondered for a while, and then said to Luo Zhanming: "You go back first, don't be impatient, don't startle the snake, right and wrong Black and white, there is a conclusion."

"Yes, I got it." Luo Zhanming nodded in response, and knew that even if he was afraid to say it at the moment, it would not help the matter, so he might as well leave and think carefully.

After he left, Liu Yangji said, "My lord?"

"Ok?"

"You just said that this matter may not be as simple as it appears on the surface, I don't know..."

"It's just my guess. If this matter was really ordered by Li Deming, he acted so ruthlessly and thought hard, if it was just to keep the suspect's nephew, it would be unreasonable. After all, there is obviously a better way, isn't it? As long as The boy has taken all the responsibility for his crimes, and his nephew can escape unscathed."

People always have weaknesses, wealth and status, wives and children, the weaknesses of a weak person are hard to find.

"That's what the lord said."

"Don't be idle, think about it for me. At the last banquet, Li Deming and I broke up unhappy. I'm afraid I've offended him long ago. If he catches me, your lord will It's the end of the fear."

"My lord, since we are coming for you, just in case, maybe we should make more preparations." Liu Yangji pondered for a while, and said.

"You secretly sent someone to keep an eye on my husband's family and the business under his name. The medical center and pharmacy are the most important things. If there is any abnormality, report it immediately."

"Yes, my lord is wise."

Liu Yangji responded and left.Zhou Wenda looked up at the dark sky, the stars and the moon were all hidden, and the night sky was like ink, "Oh, the wind and rain are coming!"

Nothing happened that night, but Li Deming came very quickly the next day.This was clearly a bad comer, even though Zhou Wenda was well prepared, he couldn't help worrying, how would Li Deming make trouble?

Because Li Deming was one level older than him, and he was an envoy from high to low, Zhou Wenda took Liu Yangji and welcomed him with the county magistrate, Dian Shi, etc.

Qiongchuan is just a small county, and the place is barren. If there is no major event, even if there are inspectors from the official department, they will not enter the county in previous years. This is the first time to welcome an inspector.

Looking at the respectful people saluting, Li Deming's eyes stopped for a moment on the leader Zhou Wenda, and his heart became more relaxed.This is the life that Li Deming should live!Instead of being a small boy in the capital and living a life of trembling and hardship, why not be his "little emperor" on this three-acre land?

Thinking of this, Li Deming's mind became more determined, and there must be no mistakes in today's matter!

Because he is visiting in a private capacity this time, and the reception by the government office is not formal, after three cups and two cups of tea, Li Deming cut to the chase and said: "To tell the truth, everyone, this time I returned home to visit relatives, and the second Well, everyone knows that my inspection mission will not pass here, so I can be regarded as an unannounced part-time mission, and I have not visited these few times because of this."

Seeing the county magistrates whose faces had changed, Li Deming chuckled, cupped his hands and said, "Qiongchuan people live in peace, merchants enjoy their business, it is truly a paradise, several adults have contributed a lot, especially County Magistrate Zhou."

"Where, Mr. Li is absurd."

"That's right, it's all my job, I can't boast, I can't boast!" Qiongchuan county magistrate is about half a hundred years old and has quite a lot of experience. He was the county magistrate before Zhou Wenda appointed the county magistrate, so he can Average, but knowledgeable and considerate.

Several government officials were humble for a while, but Li Deming suddenly put away the smile on his face, and the conversation turned straight: "However, I heard about a murder case recently, which caused a lot of noise, but the government was procrastinating in handling the case and letting the suspects go. Why?"

"How can there be such a thing! Your Excellency must have made a mistake, right?" Zhou Wenda said in shock at the newly mentioned classic history before he could speak.

"That's right, I've also heard about the recent major case. Haven't all the suspects been taken into custody? It's just that the case hasn't been clarified yet and hasn't been dealt with."

"Lord Li, don't worry, Master Zhou is the best at handling cases, and he will never let the thieves get away with it. We will do our best to assist and close the case as soon as possible."

Although Li Deming is a superior official, Zhou Wenda is also a tycoon. He has been operating in this prefecture for many years, accumulating power and prudence. He didn't notice the turbulent waves between the two of them at all.

Li Deming's eyes scanned the several subordinate officials, seeing that such a situation was no exception.

Originally, he could have chosen to confront Zhou Wenda alone today, but he still chose this occasion. Firstly, these petty officials are nothing to worry about. Second, it is for deterrence. It will be easier to replace Zhou Wenda in the future. As for third, it is impossible to say that Among them, there are those with a keen mind who take the initiative to contribute, and then he can get twice the result with half the effort.

"The death of the homeless beggar can be said to be an accident, but what happened to the palace yesterday? The young servant of the Wang family died, and the life of the young master of the Wang family is hanging by a thread. He is still in danger. These two people are poisoned by the same poison as the beggar. The source of the poison is the same pharmacy, and even a fool can see the problem. One day after the incident, the government did nothing. Why, won't Magistrate Zhou explain it?

In other words, Mr. Zhou hesitated because the Luo family, which had a lot to do with this case, was Mr. Zhou's husband's family? "

Speaking of this, Li Deming is trying to be poor.

"Lord Li, don't speak nonsense! The Wang family had an accident yesterday, and they didn't report it. The government office only received the news this morning, so how can you say malicious laissez-faire?" Zhou Wenda put down the tea cup, confronting each other.

"Well, Master Zhou also knows about my relationship with the Wang family. I'm a nephew. This time, I will report the case for my poor nephew. In addition, please let Master Zhou give me the full authority to handle the case." Li Deming cupped his hands and said , but the tone of the words is beyond doubt.

"Why?" Dian Shi was grateful for Zhou Wenda's kindness, and already felt that he was his confidant, so he was more excited than Zhou Wenda.

Li Deming ignored him, and said: "My nephew has a rift with the child named He, and the He family and the Luo family want to marry Qin and Jin, and the source of the poison is inseparably related to the He Luo family. I have reason to suspect, This is a premeditated murder, and in view of the close relationship between Mr. Zhou and the Luo family, Mr. Zhou should avoid suspicion in this case."

This was indeed a reason he couldn't refuse, Zhou Wenda said: "How does Lord Li want to hear this case?"

"It's about the lives of three people. Of course, Luo He and his family should be imprisoned together and have a strict trial." As if afraid that Zhou Wenda could not hear clearly, Li Deming said the word "strictly".

This is clearly saying that he wants to be tortured into a trick!

Zhou Wenda took a deep look at Li Deming, the swords were on the verge of breaking out between the two of them, several low officials dared not even take a breath, one was the superior who was closely related to each other, and the other was the superior of the superior, obviously neither of them could be offended .

"Why don't Master Li and I jointly try this case? It's better to reassure Master Li. As Qiongchuan's parent officer, I will never bend the law for personal gain." Zhou Wenda took a step back.

"Master Zhou, it's not that I don't believe you. I rule the world with filial piety. As Master Zhou, the brother-in-law of the Luo family, if you entrust this case to you to investigate, wouldn't Master Zhou fall into a situation where loyalty and filial piety cannot be balanced? Or, at all Master Zhou can't trust me?"

"That's not the case," he lost this time, but if the case is really handed over to Li Deming for trial, I'm afraid... Zhou Wenda looked cold and serious, and said: "Master Li was joking, but it's just that Master Li just said it all. The specific details need to be carefully investigated, if it is really related to the Luo family, the lower officials will hand it over to the county magistrate, the chief bookkeeper, and the Dian Shi to handle it together, so that Master Li will not be disturbed to enjoy the family happiness."

Okay, tough enough!

Li Deming was happy in his heart, but he was furious on the face, "Okay! It seems that Mr. Zhou really doesn't take me as a superior official seriously! Human life is at stake, and such a tragedy happened under Mr. Zhou's rule, but Mr. Zhou wants to indulge in favoritism. Cover up, I will definitely write a letter to the inspecting mission to explain it!"

After all, Li Deming walked away in a huff.

"Master Zhou, this..."

"You guys go back first. Be cautious in your words and deeds recently. He came for me. If he can't catch you, he won't do anything to you."

"grown ups……"

"Go back." Zhou Wenda waved his hands and entered the inner hall.Leaving a few officials looking at each other in blank dismay, this is a fight between gods!I just hope it doesn't hurt the fish in the pond.

Li Deming returned to the mansion in high spirits.Father Wang stood at the door to meet him, seeing his appearance, he knew that the trip was going well.

"Has the letter been sent?"

"It was sent out early in the morning, and it took about three days to go back and forth to Hushan County City."

"Hahaha, three days... Three days later, this Qiongchuan County will be mine!"

Everything today is within his plan. What he wants is Zhou Wenda's refusal to let him try the case. Sue him for the crime of bending the law for personal gain, conniving and covering up, and want the position of Qiongchuan's acting county magistrate!

At that time, as long as Zhou Wenda's charges are confirmed, and he has made great achievements in solving the case and relying on his colleagues' friendship for many years, the word "agent" can be justified.Hmph, this week Wenda has no background or connections, so what can he use to fight him?