"This is simply … … too miraculous!"
Wan Yuanzhong placed the last prepared confession in front of Qin Hui's desk and exclaimed: "I didn't think that the truth would be like this!"
The imperial envoy pinched the space between his brows and sighed with a complicated expression.
Right now, it was already the second day. After experiencing a sleepless night of tossing and turning, Qin Hui forced herself to stay awake and Hu Shouxin who also didn't sleep well pushed open the door and came out. They pretended to greet each other, putting on an appearance of brotherly respect. After eating breakfast, they set out together with the imperial envoy guards and once again came to Marquis Jingan fu.
Yesterday, Young Lady Zhao said that the investigation would have a result today, so the head of the inspection team from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection came to check on it.
And the most shocking thing was that there really was a result. Placed in front of Qin daren were stacks of recorded confessions. Today, the imperial envoy guards spent half a day in Marquis Jingan fu to once again investigate and collect evidence. It was clear that the work this time went very smoothly and received the support and cooperation of the people of the marquis fu.
He casually flipped through the confessions one by one and an amazing story slowly unfolded in front of him like a picture scroll.
The testimonies on this table covered all levels of the marquis fu's inner household steward, outer household steward, courtyard guard, carriage driver, servants and retainers, maidservants and nannies. The structure was rigorous and the words used were exquisite. From each person's point of view, it reconstructed the soul-stirring scene at that time. Their statements echoed each other and were flawless. Carefully deduced, there were no flaws. Together, they weaved together to form an iron-clad truth, that was that the marquis fu was invaded by armed villains. It was all thanks to everyone's unity that they repelled the villains. As for the magic weapon and so on, it was complete nonsense!
— — Bullshit your mother!
If Wan Yuanzhong wasn't here, Qin daren simply wanted to flip over the table in front of him — — This woman actually made up such a flawless story?
No, that's not right … …
Qin Hui thought of something and her expression became serious: "Brother Yuanzhong, the matter I instructed you to do, have you properly informed them?"
Wan Yuanzhong nodded and said: "Naturally, how could this official handle the matter daren instructed?"
The imperial envoy looked at the writing table in front of him and slowly said: "Then these testimonies, are they all true?"
Wan Yuanzhong patted his chest and said, "Our brothers have been harboring a bellyful of anger for a long time now. In addition to Milord's orders, how could we let our guard down?
Although the members of the imperial envoy guards did not come from the prison, but they still have some understanding of the most basic interrogation techniques. Dealing with those vulgar servants of Marquis Jing 'an fu is completely easy and there won't be any problems! "
When Qin Hui heard this, she instinctively trembled. Then, she said in a complicated tone, "Brother, Brother Yuanzhong, you should just tell me the results …"
Wan Yuanzhong was a little confused, but he still replied, "The brothers of the guards have repeatedly verified and questioned the people they questioned, including asking the questions in reverse, picking out a few questions from the middle, or asking about some small details. The other party behaved very normally. We basically believe that they are not lying and that what they said is the truth."
Qin Hui's face revealed a complicated and strange expression. He waved his hand and slowly said, "I understand … Brother Yuan Zhong, please leave first. I want to be alone for a while …"
After Wan Yuanzhong closed the door, Qin Hui stood up and paced around the room. Looking at the confession questionnaires on the desk, her expression became extremely gloomy.
There were too many suspicious points …
The matter of the demonic artifact was true. The so-called armed robbers attacking the marquis's estate was completely fabricated out of thin air. But if all of this was a lie, why were the servants of the marquis's estate able to speak of this matter so vividly, to the extent that they were able to answer so fluently, and not even the slightest flaw could be found in the interrogation technique?
It must be known that although the basic interrogation techniques were simple, for normal people, it was already enough. Only professionals who had undergone strict training could maintain their calm under these lie detection techniques … Those were only normal servants of the marquis' fu. How could they have that kind of ability and have undergone that kind of training?
He racked his brains but still couldn't figure it out. In less than a day, a flawless lie that involved hundreds of people was fabricated. It was so lifelike that he couldn't find the slightest mistake or flaw. It was as if this matter had really happened … This simply defied common sense. How did Miss Zhao do it?
No … perhaps it was not Young Lady Zhao who did it.
Qin Hui's mind suddenly flashed back to yesterday's morning. At that time, he had the advantage and was pressing on step by step, wanting to take the initiative. At that time, Young Lady Zhao already had the intention to compromise and give way. However, a servant girl sent over a note that made Zhao Feihuang immediately change her mind. She said that there was already a lead and that the results would be clear in one day.
In the end, there was this perfect result today …
At that time, he had concluded that Zhao Feihuang had an expert guiding her behind the scenes. Now it seemed that things were not as simple as he had imagined.
"In one night, to turn a coarse person who did not even know how to read into a well-trained spy. Even the freaks of the inner guards could not do this. After all, everyone's talent and willpower are different. Moreover, there are so many people … this is an impossible task."
Qin Hui paced back and forth in place and muttered to himself, "I remember that person once said to me that for a suspicious matter, after eliminating all the unrealistic possibilities, the remaining one, no matter how outrageous, must be the truth … then, after eliminating the unrealistic possibilities, what is left is …"
He gazed at the table and his gaze became deep. "Since it is impossible to achieve this through external training and interference, then what is left is … a direct influence on the three souls and seven spirits."
"Brainwashing, soul shifting, witchcraft, soul stealing, mind interference, hypnosis …" The secret techniques passed down in the Empire, the side techniques passed down in secret among the people, and even the legends of the Western Continent, all kinds of methods to control human thoughts flashed through his mind. However, these techniques all had limitations and limits. Almost none of them were suitable for the present situation because the area affected was too large and the number of people were too large. It had already exceeded the limits of any human's ability. In other words, if they had the ability to brainwash everyone in the manor, why not directly control the imperial envoy guards?
Suddenly, in a flash of light, a light flashed through his mind.
Qin Hui abruptly raised his head. His heart was greatly shaken — a demonic implement!
He quickly walked to the table and swept the files to the ground. He pulled out a piece of white paper, threw away a large brush, and waved it down.
Yes, if it was a demonic implement, then it could be explained. After all, a demonic implement contained a strange and powerful power. As long as there was a suitable user, it could release a powerful power at a very small cost. Thus, the court controlled the demonic implement with the strictest attitude …
Thus, this time, the Emperor and the other officials had sent the imperial envoy. First, it was to investigate the matter of the demonic implement. Second, if the matter of the demonic implement was true, then they had to track down the whereabouts of this demonic implement. This kind of powerful power could not be allowed to casually circulate among the people …
For a moment, Qin Hui's face was as heavy as water. His mind was incomparably empty. Everything that had happened in the past few days, all of the suspicious points and problems, seemed to be continuously strung together by a thread. It was like a broken jigsaw puzzle that was constantly being pieced together by him, returning to its original appearance … Yes, if the truth was like this, then all of the suspicious points were clear!
He furrowed his brows and wrote down names one by one on the paper. Hu Shouxin, Zhao Feihuang, Marquis Jingan fu … … one line after another connected to these names, representing one suspicious point after another and one connection after another. In his mind, one clue after another appeared, attempting to sort out a terrifying truth from within.
The servants and servants of Marquis Jingan fu were brainwashed overnight. They had an incomparably realistic experience and believed it to be true.
The only thing that could do this was a demonic implement.
Marquis Jingan fu had also secretly hidden a demonic implement before. Because of some kind of accident, it caused a rather large disturbance.
The disturbance was rapidly suppressed and calmed down. The exact process was unknown. The Ranger Guild and Ming Zhou's officialdom settled this matter. Among them, Hu Shouxin who originally had nothing to do with this matter was actually the most active person. He definitely had a connection with this matter that I did not know of.
Marquis Jingan fu who originally had nothing to do with the Ranger Guild, after this matter, became incomparably close with the rangers. A steward of the Marquis fu personally said that Hu Shouxin was an important guest of Marquis Jingan fu. This was what I heard with my own ears and it could not be wrong.
Young Lady Zhao accidentally revealed during a conversation that she had a sweetheart and it was Hu Shouxin who acted as the matchmaker.
Marquis Jingan fu had an expert guiding them from behind. Even the opinions of that mysterious person had a large influence on Zhao Feihuang's decisions.
Hu Shouxin recognised this mysterious person from Marquis Jingan fu and clearly did not want to mention him. He was even quite fearful of him.
The crazy Daoist priest that he met yesterday revealed in their conversation that Marquis Jingan fu was related to Great Hero Sun. Moreover, he went to Zhong Yi building to deliver a letter.
Hu Shouxin had a very intense reaction towards this "Great Hero Sun".
Therefore, there was a large chance that the person that Zhao Feihuang liked, the mysterious person who planned and plotted behind the scenes of the Marquis fu and the Great Hero Sun that Hu Shouxin knew, could be the same person!
It was him who handed a slip of paper to Zhao Feihuang and made Young Lady Zhao confidently make a promise of a day. After a day, the entire Marquis fu had a false memory.
If this was his doing, then that meant … … he held a demonic weapon that could control people's hearts!
Furthermore, he might have even controlled Young Lady Zhao and indirectly controlled the entire Marquis fu. This frightening power made Hu Shouxin extremely fearful.
But the Ranger Guild was still responsible for covering up and clearing the Marquis Jingan fu's tracks during the change in the Marquis fu some time ago. That is to say, the two people were familiar with each other and at least were not complete enemies. They had mutual interests but kept each other in check. Therefore, Hu Shouxin's attitude was ambiguous … …
Six Fan School's official document mentioned that this matter was completely investigated by a ranger and a Six Fan School constable … …
But Hu Shouxin did not want to let me see this ranger and his tone was very unnatural … …
Qin Hui took a deep breath, as if he discovered that a huge conspiracy was slowly unfolding before his eyes.
He said softly, "Then … … let us conclude."
Raising the brush, the ink that was soaked in ink left a strong mark on the clean white rice paper.
Hu Shouxin's name was drawn in a large circle.
"Although I am an imperial envoy, I secretly carry an even more sacred mission … … Therefore, the truth is not important. As long as we can obtain the result we want, it is enough."
"You are the biggest target, so the main culprit must be you. No matter whether the truth is like this or not, as long as there is sufficient evidence, that is enough."
Qin Hui said silently, "Using this result to deduce your motive, then the person who wants to collect the demonic weapon is you, Hu Shouxin. Marquis Jingan fu is only your chess piece … …"
In the next circle, there was "Great Hero Sun".
"This person surnamed Sun is a ranger and is undoubtedly your lackey, Hu Shouxin. What does he do?
En, he must be a spy that you used to contact Zhao Feihuang. This time, the demonic weapon mutated and caused a huge commotion. Due to a freak combination of factors, that demonic weapon actually chose its owner, which is this Great Hero Sun. Then, an ordinary ranger had the power to control people's hearts. He even controlled Zhao Feihuang and turned her into his own exclusive property. The entire Marquis Jingan fu also fell into his control … … "
"You, Hu Shouxin, wanted to destroy the evidence, but what is done cannot be undone. The other party has already gained momentum and took advantage of the situation to propose cooperation. You must have something that can be used against you in the other party's hands, so you had no choice but to compromise. Thus, you used your own connections and power to clean up and cover up Marquis Jingan fu. But you cannot cover up this matter. His Majesty is wise and the sun is bright, sending this official to investigate your crime … …"
"But you thought that this official would wallow in the mire with you and wanted to drag this official into the crime. This official feigned civility with you all while enduring humiliation to investigate the truth. After paying a huge sacrifice, I finally understood all of your schemes and exposed your crimes in broad daylight!"
He gripped the pen tightly and his eyes were filled with murderous intent. He stared fixedly at Hu Shouxin's name and shook his head, saying, "Not appropriate, not appropriate. You, Great General Hu, have outstanding achievements and have countless old friends in the court. Even if you have committed such a huge crime, there will be people who will protect you. You must be convicted to death so that those people will have nothing to say … … En, I got it … …"
A cold light flashed through Qin Hui's eyes. His lips trembled and he laughed soundlessly, "What is the purpose of you, General Hu, collecting demonic artifacts?
Of course it's for one person, for the greatest taboo of this court, for the reverse scale of His Majesty and Empress … … How can you not die for being so deranged? "
The pen moved like a dragon and snake, and Hu Shouxin's name was crossed out with a large cross.
"And you … …" His gaze turned to "Great Hero Sun" and Qin Hui sneered, "How powerful are the demonic artifacts? How tempting is the power to control people's hearts? However, this official came for the demonic artifacts this time. His Majesty has been enlightened and bestowed upon me a powerful weapon to resist the demonic artifacts. This official was afraid that you wouldn't come!"
The words "Great Hero Sun" were also crossed out with a large cross.
In the end, Zhao Feihuang and Marquis Jingan fu were drawn in a horizontal line that was like the edge of a blade, sweeping across. Qin Hui threw down the pen and spat, "Little pawn, you can't help yourself. Accompany him in death."
He looked at this piece of paper filled with scribbles, as if this was the King of Hell's talisman, deciding life and death with a single stroke. This was the power and power that he pursued.
Sooner or later, there will be a day when I will reach this level … …
Qin Hui closed his eyes and slowly tore this piece of paper to shreds.
Since the crime has already been determined, it's time to weave the evidence … …
First, I need to understand more about this so-called Great Hero Sun.