Chapter 86: Secret Chamber
You Xu looked at the other person leaving with an uncertain expression, then turned back with a hint of anger on his face.
He said to Jiang Zhou, "Patrol Guard Jiang, what do you think? Do you think what Dou Anhe just said is credible ? Do we need to continue investigating this case?"
Jiang Zhou was slightly stunned when he heard this.
It was clear that You Xu didn't want to investigate the case anymore before, but was irritated by Lu Keyan and decided to continue investigating?
His heart was slightly moved, and he said, "Although it doesn't stand up to scrutiny, I can't find any fault with it."
Dou Anhe actually just talked a lot of nonsense, which sounded like it made sense, but no one knew whether it was true or not.
Jin Jiu nodded and said, "Yes, if he is just making it up, it would be a waste of effort if we really follow the clues to investigate."
"It's a pity that this Lu guy came too quickly..."
As soon as Jin Jiu opened his mouth to speak, he came to his senses and stopped talking.
"Why? Do you think that I am a coward and afraid to speak?"
"snort."
You Xu snorted softly, looked around and said, "I am not so narrow-minded."
The demon patrol guards lowered their heads and remained silent.
Jiang Zhou didn't say anything either.
In fact, considering his bad impression of You Xu, his performance just now was unexpectedly tough.
After all, the civil official is not a small official.
They were assistants to several major officials in the prefectural government, and were civil servants with a salary of 600 dan, which was 200 dan higher than that of some county magistrates in large counties.
All civil affairs in Wu County were under the jurisdiction of the Min Cao. Although his position was not the highest, his power was extremely great.
You Xu was only worth two hundred shi.
If it weren't for the special status of the Sujing Division and the different systems of the two sides, Jiang Zhou estimated that he would not be able to be tough at all.
You Xu glanced at the expressions of everyone. Although he had some considerations in his mind, he didn't know how to explain them, and he felt depressed.
Seeing that he looked a little unhappy, Jiang Zhou gave him a way out and said, "Captain, are you trying to alert the enemy with this move, play the long game, and catch a big fish?"
You Xu was stunned: "Huh?"
What's the meaning?
Jiang Zhou said: "This person was able to arrive so timely, he must have had spies in advance. A civil official would actually protect a mere merchant like this, there must be a lot of people involved, otherwise why would he do this?"
"That Lu Keyan is so concerned about this place, there must be something he cannot tell anyone about. Now that it has been exposed, no matter who he is involved with, he must have a purpose when he returns this time."
"Your Excellency's move must be to release this man first. If he doesn't move, it's fine. If he moves, he will definitely reveal his flaws. Then we can find evidence of his collusion with the demons and catch him in one fell swoop."
Huh? That sounds reasonable...
Is this what I thought?
Am I that awesome?
You Xu's eyes were a little confused.
He caught a glimpse of the other Demon Patrol Guards' stunned expressions and admiring gazes, and immediately put away his bewilderment and straightened his chest.
"Hmm...ah, yes! That's what I thought!"
You Xu said proudly: "This Lu guy thinks he has a good plan. Let him be proud for a while, and then I will find a weakness. No matter how much he is involved behind the scenes, I will definitely catch him!"
"At worst, we can report it to General Li. Even if it's too... ahem, we'll still arrest him!"
“…”
Jiang Zhou's eyes twitched slightly.
If it weren't for the last sentence, I would have really believed that this guy had some courage...
But this is exactly what he wanted.
Although he just gave him a way out, Jiang Zhou mainly wanted to lead You Xu in this direction.
You Xu clearly wanted to avoid this case.
If he was determined not to investigate further, Jiang Zhou would not be able to investigate further on his own.
Lu Keyan's move turned out to be an accident, angering You Xu and making him have some ideas.
Coupled with his attitude towards Lu Keyan just now, Jiang Zhou felt that although You Xu had many faults, he still had some blood in him.
He just took advantage of the situation and gave You Xu another push.
If he could get him to take the initiative in this case again, it would only benefit Jiang Zhou himself.
You Xu was a little proud at this time, as if this was really his original intention, and said: "Hey, the surnamed Lu is proud now, wait until we catch him and bring him back to Sujingsi, and see if he can still be proud."
You Xu sneered repeatedly, as if he had already seen the hateful Lu Keyan being captured and taken to the Sujing Division.
After laughing for a while, You Xu said approvingly, "Patrol Guard Jiang, you are the first to be credited for finding this place. And if you hadn't acted in time just now, the ghost would have escaped. This is another great achievement. You are indeed a talented young man."
"Do you have any other suggestions?"
The more he looked at Jiang Zhou, the more satisfied he became.
No wonder even great scholars favor him, he is such a good talent, and all my efforts are worth it.
Well, I have to treat him well in the future.
Jiang Zhou opened his mouth, but suddenly glanced at You Xu. He saw that although he looked expectant, there was a smile on his lips and no urgency in his eyes.
He did have some discoveries, but looking at You Xu's expression, he was probably confident and had already thought of it.
I'm just returning the favor and doing him a favor.
Jiang Zhou shook his head secretly.
He simply accepted You Xu's overtures and said, "I do have some doubts."
You Xu showed a delighted expression: "Tell me about it!"
Wow, this acting...
Jiang Zhou secretly complained , saying, "Dou Anhe's family is so wealthy that any decoration is worth a lot of money. But you brothers have searched the Dou Mansion just now. Did you find any gold or silver?"
He looked at a demon patrol guard standing beside him. This man was called Xiong Baidang. He had been at odds with him in the past and he had often mocked him.
It was he who led the team to search the Dou Mansion just now.
Xiong Baidang saw You Xu also looking at him, so he said, "Apart from the furnishings in the house, there are some scattered silver coins, but no other valuables were found."
You Xu heard this and said, "Patrol Guard Jiang, what's the story behind this?"
Pack……
Jiang Zhou curled his lips and could only continue: "Such a luxurious person, and with such a big business, there must be some money in his family, right?"
"Could it be that he exchanged all his money for the furnishings in this mansion? Although these things are valuable, compared to Dou Anhe's wealth, they are too little, aren't they?"
Jin Jiu said, "Maybe he has hidden his valuables somewhere else?"
“It is possible.”
Jiang Zhou nodded and said, "However, we cannot rule out the possibility that there are secret passages and rooms in the Dou Mansion that we have not discovered yet."
"Snapped!"
You Xu clapped his hands together: "Yes! It is indeed true!"
Xiong Baidang originally wanted to get angry. Wasn't it clear that he was suspecting that he was not thorough in the search?
But seeing You Xu's expression, he had no choice but to endure it.
You Xu asked expectantly, "Patrol Guard Jiang, do you have a way to find the location of this secret room?"
Jiang Zhou said helplessly: "This... Even Patrol Bear has not been found, so I am even more helpless."
If he stands out again, the guy named Xiong will bite him.
Besides, he really had no choice.
You Xu showed a look of regret.
I don't know whether he was sorry that he couldn't find the secret room, or sorry that his good intentions didn't work.
You Xu pointed at a demon patrol guard and said, "You, go back to the headquarters immediately and ask Wanxiang Hall to send someone to turn the Dou Mansion upside down for me! Even if you have to plow the land three feet deep, you must find the secret room! Quickly! If the old guy surnamed Dou is not dead, he will definitely bring people back!"
This old guy really had a plan in mind.
Jiang Zhou thought to himself.
