Humans in All Heavens: Starting with Detective Dee

"Indeed, Zhang Laosi's open betrayal in court is very suspicious."

At that time, only you and Brother Yuanfang knew about Zhang Laosi's affair.

That means it could only be one of the two that threatened him.

Zhao Chuanchen tricked you into revealing your secret.

And you and Brother Yuanfang were both there at the time.

Because I judged that the traitor among you two could threaten Zhang Laosi.

In order to prevent their secrets from being revealed, they would naturally try to assassinate Zhao Chuanchen.

I was keeping an eye on the two of you out of the corner of my eye at the time.

Brother Yuanfang didn't react at all, he was just listening to Zhao Chuanchen speak, and I clearly noticed that your right hand went into your clothes.

I think what you had in your arms at that time was a hidden weapon.

It was the same hidden weapon used to kill Liu Jin.

"Impressive, truly impressive. I never imagined that even a steward by Di Renjie's side could possess such meticulous analysis."

"He can even predict my actions in advance." Hu Jinghui looked at Zhou Yi, completely unexpected that it was Di Renjie's steward who had seen through him.

It wasn't Di Renjie.

"I didn't lose unjustly. You're right, the weapon that shot Liu Jin was the one I had prepared."

As he spoke, Hu Jinghui reached into his chest and took out a hidden weapon.

Set it aside.

"Although we previously considered you the prime suspect."

But suspicion is still suspicion; there is no substantial evidence.

But after Di Chun saw your actions, it was almost certain that you were the mole within my ranks.

What's even more ridiculous is that just two days ago, you actually asked Di Chun to inquire about Jili Khan's poisoning.

Whether or not you can be saved, that exposes your true colors even more.

Hu Jinghui stared dejectedly to the side: "I thought you were already a genius at reasoning, but I didn't expect the people around you to be so amazing as well."

I underestimated everyone else, thinking myself the smartest, when in reality I was just a fool.

"You asked Di Chun for information simply to find out if Jili Khan is still alive."

If he were alive, your reinforcements, Modu, would not be able to reach Youzhou City.

Even if you capture Youzhou, how can you possibly contend with the imperial army with just one province?

So if Gili Khan hadn't died...

You will have to assassinate him.

But Liu Jin is now in even greater danger, because he could reveal who Jin Mulan is at any moment.

Therefore, I anticipated that you would definitely assassinate Liu Jin tonight.

He then instructed Yuanfang to guard the room, waiting for you to appear.

"Your strategy is exceptional, and I admire it greatly."

"Jinghui, what do you think I should do with you?"

Hu Jinghui's expression was firm: "Sir, what I want to say is that I know the ins and outs of this matter, but I will not say a word about it."

"I won't force you," Di Renjie said after a moment's thought. "You can go now."

"What?" Li Yuanfang and Hu Jinghui were both shocked.

"I told you to leave. Although you deserve to die, your circumstances are pitiful."

I can't bear to kill you. If I hand you over to the emperor, he will surely tear you to pieces.

Therefore, you may leave.

"My lord, how can this be allowed? What if the emperor finds out about this?"

The consequences would be unimaginable.

"What if..." Li Yuanfang hurriedly stepped forward, but before he could finish speaking, everyone present was a smart man and naturally knew what he meant.

"Brother Tiger, could you tell us how you make human skin masks?" Zhou Yi suddenly asked.

How are human skin masks made?

Hu Jinghui looked at him: "What do you mean?"

"If we let you leave directly, the consequences would be unimaginable if the emperor found out the truth."

You might also implicate the master.

My idea is to use a human skin mask, find a corpse, and devise a scheme to make you die in front of everyone.

That way, the emperor won't pursue the matter.

……

"That's one way," Li Yuanfang said, trying to dissuade him.

Even if Wu Zetian knew about this, she wouldn't have killed Di Renjie because of it.

It's like how she knew Di Renjie was a member of the Li Tang faction, but still heavily relied on him.

Zhou Yi's actions were merely aimed at obtaining the art of disguise.

Although Hu Jinghui was unwilling to reveal the truth, he didn't dwell on the matter of disguise.

So he nodded.

Zhou Yi brought over paper and pen, and Hu Jinghui, suppressing his pain, wrote down the method for making the human skin mask on the paper.

In the past, human skin masks may have actually been made of human skin, but nowadays, human skin masks have been improved many times and are no longer made of human skin.

It's just that the name is still the same.

After Hu Jinghui wrote the last word, Di Renjie looked at him and said, "Jinghui, I'm letting you go today, but you have to promise me one thing."

"I will never do anything wrong again in the future."

"Yes, sir, I promise you."

Hu Jinghui, who was already influenced by Di Renjie and held him in high esteem, felt even more deeply for him after being released by him.

Li Qingxia's place in his heart was probably squeezed out by Di Renjie.

"Take care, my lord." Faced with such a great favor, Hu Jinghui's tears slid down his cheeks.

The Serpent Spirits are full of selfish people. Even though Li Qingxia loves him, she also uses him to a large extent. This is the first time he has felt such warmth.

After kneeling down and kowtowing three times to Di Renjie, Hu Jinghui staggered away from the place.

Watching his retreating figure, Di Renjie sighed deeply.

"My lord, you've let Hu Jinghui go, but what about Princess Yiyang?"

Li Yuanfang now knew that Princess Yiyang was Jin Mulan.

At that time, Di Renjie and Zhou Yi discussed how to first uncover Hu Jinghui's true identity.

Then deal with Princess Yiyang.

Now that Hu Jinghui is gone, it's time to deal with Princess Yiyang.

Di Renjie went to great lengths for the sake of the Li Tang imperial family.

This time, not only did he deliberately expose Hu Jinghui, but he also made him intentionally kill Liu Jin.

In order to protect the Li clan, Liu Jin could not be allowed to return to the capital.

Although I didn't say it before, what if he reveals the list when we return to the capital?

Therefore, Liu Jin must die. Even if Hu Jinghui didn't kill him, Di Renjie would still let him die in an accident.

"Let's deal with the matter of Jili Khan first."

"Di Chun, how's it going over there?"

Although it was already decided to get rid of Li Qingxia, Di Renjie still felt a little reluctant when the time came.

So we decided to take it slow.

"My lord, Khan Jili has been awake for some time and is waiting for you."

"Alright, then let's go see Jili Khan right now."

As soon as he finished speaking, Di Renjie was about to take action.

Zhou Yi suddenly said, "Master, you should go with Brother Yuanfang."

I don't want to see him.

"Hahaha, Brother Di hates the Turks even more than I do, someone who has fought against them for years!" Li Yuanfang laughed heartily.

"Alright, then you don't need to go."

After Di Renjie left, Zhou Yi carefully studied the method of making the human skin mask.

This thing is amazing; it can completely transform a person's appearance into that of another person.

It's an amazing skill, whether in this world or any other world.