The Killer's Cleansing Manual

Chapter 115 Lure the snake out of its hole

Early the next morning, Qi Zhen knocked on the door with the breakfast he had bought.

Lin Shanjuan turned over and opened his eyes with difficulty.

have to say.

This floor.

And hard.

And cold.

I slept late again last night.

She felt uncomfortable all over right now, and she had to go back to the princess's mansion to sleep in her own soft big bed tonight!

Ye Xi got up earlier than her. Perhaps it was due to his biological clock trained by years of military service. He had just finished a round of boxing and still looked very energetic.

She stretched out her hand to Lin Shanjuan who was lying on the ground: "Come, I'll pull you up."

Lin Shanjuan was pulled up by her, and after washing up, he ate buns while listening to Qi Zhen talk.

"I'm planning on investigating the arson case soon. Boss, what do you say I should start directly at Lord Jin's residence?"

Lin Shanjuan was still in the on-screen state, eating buns like a human and a computer. His mind was not clear, so he did not answer for the time being.

Seeing this, Ye Xi nodded: "Of course it's possible, but I think after so many days, perhaps some clues have been cleared up."

What she said made sense. Qi Zhen frowned and began to think of other solutions.

After finishing two buns, Lin Shanjuan finally regained his composure. He tapped the table rhythmically with his fingertips and came up with a clever trick to lure the snake out of its hole.

"Just go fishing. No need to go out and investigate. When they all come over, just pretend to be careless and spread the news that 'the arsonist has been found.'"

Ye Xi's eyes lit up: "So, luring the snake out of its hole?"

Lin Shanjuan nodded slowly. "Let the news spread, and just keep an eye on Chu Kuo. He couldn't resist burning down Jin Hong's study, so how could he sit still after hearing this? He will definitely find a way to contact the arsonist."

Just as he finished speaking, a drum sounded outside, and the morning meeting that made Lin Shanjuan the most sleepy began.

As usual, Lu Feng was holding a pile of documents and reading aloud, reporting on the usual disputes between wives and concubines. Lin Shanjuan didn't know if it was an illusion, but he always felt that since he praised him last time, his enthusiasm had increased.

Is this person more suitable to encourage sex education?

She was still lost in thought when Lu Feng finally finished reading. He bowed and respectfully stood back in his seat.

Lin Shanjuan put his hand on his chin and began his performance casually: "I trust Mr. Lu the most when he does things..."

Before he could finish his words, he saw Lu Feng's proudly puffed out chest, and the corners of his lips twitched.

Well, he really prefers encouragement-based education, it’s not an illusion.

"...Superintendent Chu has been working hard too. He should have another case to close in the next couple of days, and it will be filed with you then."

Chu Kuo had been here for several months, and he was still stuck in the old cases department. He had a guilty conscience, believing that his actions had been discovered and that was why he was not being promoted.

But Ji Shihan preferred to believe that Lin Shanjuan was too busy with the case to think about these things. Chu Kuo believed it after hearing it.

But are there any cases filed these past two days? The cases these past two days... aren't anything new. Could it be that she...

Chu Kuo felt guilty, but fortunately, Lu Feng, who was "well-involved", asked curiously, "Sir, the cases these days are all under my jurisdiction. Could it be that the real culprit of the Yingbin Building murder case a few months ago has been found?"

Lin Shanjuan shook his head. "No, it's about the case of the burning of Master Jin's study. Someone saw the arsonist and provided his appearance and address. I'm going to issue a reward for his capture this afternoon."

Upon hearing this, Qi Zhen stepped forward and said, "Sir, please let me handle this little matter."

Lin Shanjuan usually showed his lazy attitude to everyone. Hearing this, he waved his hands cheerfully: "Okay, I don't want to move."

A morning meeting made Chu Kuokai's heart jump to his throat. After he finally waited until the end, he was about to think of a way to inform the man to leave the city before the afternoon, but he was suddenly stopped by Lin Shanjuan.

"Superintendent Chu, please stay for a moment."

Chu Kuo stopped, feeling uneasy. He simply lowered his head and looked at the ground, not daring to look at Lin Shanjuan.

At first, he thought Lin Shanjuan was unusually beautiful and always liked to take a second look at her. But as he worked in the Qingzheng Division for a long time, he always felt that Lin Shanjuan's eyes seemed to have a vortex, and the unfathomable emotions always made him feel trance-like. Since then, he dared not look at her more than once.

Lin Shanjuan spoke casually, "I've been so busy with the case lately that I haven't been able to welcome you home. The new number one scholar from the Chu Academy is truly extraordinary, so we can't neglect him. How about inviting everyone tonight and having a banquet at the Yingbin Building?"

Chu Kuo's heart trembled, and when he heard the word "Yingbinlou", he was full of resistance: "Sir... there is no need to spend money."

"No problem, it's the first meal, eating well is the most important thing, let's do it this way."

Chu Kuo couldn't refuse, nor did he dare to refuse, so he had to agree.

After everyone left, Ye Xi came out and sat down: "Why did you invite him to the banquet?"

Lin Shanjuan rubbed his chin. "Because it suddenly occurred to me, what would happen if he denied the murder, saying he didn't write the imperial examination paper but stole it, and refused to reveal who his superiors were?"

Ye Xi was stunned: "That is also a crime of deceiving the emperor, and the whole clan must be executed!"

Lin Shanjuan shook his head: "But the scope of our emperor's decree is probably limited. By then, Chu Kuo may still be able to save his life."

Ye Xi was puzzled: "Do you really want to kill him?"

Lin Shanjuan shook his head: "If I wanted to kill someone, I would just do it myself. Why would I bother using my brain?"

"I just think that with his poor mental state, he could do such things. There must be someone behind the scenes directing him. Including leaking the imperial examination questions. Knowing the imperial examination questions is definitely not something a small official can do."

Ye Xi suddenly understood: "That is to say - if he can't save his life, he will inevitably betray the people behind him. So, in order to protect themselves, the people behind him will help him save his life no matter what."

Lin Shanjuan nodded: "If that happens, there will be no chance to overthrow the senior officials behind him."

Ye Xi looked at Lin Shanjuan, his eyes showing undisguised admiration: "If your Qingzheng Department is short of staff, I will do some work for you."

Lin Shan smiled wearily: "Why, you like my little broken bed? I won't give it to you even if I become your servant."

Ye Xi was so amused that she burst out laughing. It took her a while to regain her composure. "I just feel that since returning to Beijing, it's been so long, and the only time I've had fun investigating cases with you guys has been the only time. The days back home have been too monotonous."

Lin Shanjuan suddenly thought of Ye Lang, so he asked, "With your brother in the mansion, how could it be so boring?"

Her inquiries were subtle enough that Ye Xi didn't notice and inadvertently revealed Ye Lang's recent situation.

"During the Spring Examination, my brother, as the chief examiner of the martial arts exam, was busy selecting the top martial arts champion. Recently, the champion was chosen. That person had received some instruction from my brother, so he often came to visit me at the mansion."

Lin Shanjuan hadn't really paid attention to the martial arts champion, so he asked curiously, "Martial arts champion? Who is he?"

Ye Xi: "Chang Lingyue, the legitimate son of Duke Sui. After winning the top prize in the martial arts examination, Duke Sui, because he loved his son so much and couldn't bear to see him leave the capital, appointed him as a captain guarding the last barrier to entry into the capital - Tianmen Pass."

Lin Shanjuan didn’t know much about official positions, but since he was a captain, he should be in the base and not often in the capital, so why did he “visit often”?

Ye Xi frowned slightly. "I've always heard people say that Chang Lingyue is a gambler and a bully, but after meeting him a few times, I don't think he's as bad as the rumors say."

Lin Shanjuan didn't comment, but a thought popped up in his mind - How can someone who is on good terms with your brother be a good person?