Eunuch Wang has to show off his face now. After he recommended Tang Fan last night, he had tied Tang Fan to his own ship. If Tang Fan had something to do for him, then he, the recommender, would inevitably take responsibility together. You must know that Shang Ming is still waiting by his side to see his jokes.

Not long after its establishment, the West Factory was not as good as the East Factory's historical heritage, but it is also an absolute hot commodity. Who wouldn't want to live an equal footing with the East Factory, and there are countless younger brothers below, holding power? Even Liang Fang and other middle-aged officials were eyeing the West Factory and salivating. Even if Concubine Wan was the backstage, Wang Zhi had to be cautious.

As soon as the case came out, Concubine Wan summoned Wang Zhi into the palace to report and asked him what to do, and he immediately thought of Tang Fan.

Eunuch Wang knew a lot of officials, and many of them were willing to serve him. However, when it comes to judging cases and jail sentences, among the people he knew, it seems that only Tang Fan was more reliable. Judging from what Tang Fan gave him through Pan Bin's advice, he concluded that this person is smart, able to do things, sleek and conscious of the current affairs. He should be a person like Liu Ji, the third assistant of the cabinet.

The situation was urgent and in a hurry, Wang Zhi didn't have time to get angry with Tang Fanxian, so he directly recommended him, thinking that with Tang Fan's intelligence, he would probably understand the mystery of this case soon and would not make any mistakes.

Who knew that this guy seemed smooth but was actually hard. He first tried to show off in front of the emperor and the imperial concubine, which scared Wang Zhi into a cold sweat. Later, he said something to Wang Zhi, which made Eunuch Wang unable to sleep all night after he went back. He felt so regretful, and he felt that he had read the wrong person completely.

But now that things have come, he can't run to the emperor and say that he recommended the wrong person. He wants to change it again. He can only say hello to Tang Fan and ask for the news, so as not to let Tang Fan get into trouble and pull himself into the water.

Wang Zhi ignored Bian Yu's expression that was almost protruding his eyes, patted Tang Fan on the shoulder with a smile: "I'm naturally sleeping well!"

While speaking, he held Tang Fan's shoulder and walked forward.

Tang Fan thought that Eunuch Wang was really strong and he was almost able to catch up with Suizhou. After this tug, he couldn't help it.

Wang Zhi turned his back to Bian Yu and the others, and his face darkened: "Tang Runqing, I kindly reminded you that this matter is of great importance. If you find anything, you must communicate with me at any time. Do not make any decisions. Don't know how to die at that time. Although Your Majesty is soft-hearted and does not like to kill, there are no exceptions."

Tang Fan smiled and said, "Eunuch Wang looks down on me too much. How can I control the overall situation as a small promoter? What's more, I haven't even said the facts yet. Since Eunuch Wang has already said that this matter is not done by the imperial concubine, why should I be so nervous?"

Wang Zhi's voice was lowered: "Don't pretend to be garlic! If it weren't for your words to make a good relationship with the Eastern Palace, why would I let you come here? In short, if I leave this to you, the murderer must not be the imperial concubine, let alone the Eastern Palace!"

Tang Fan shook his head: "Mr. Wang doesn't have to worry about anything. In my opinion, the Eastern Palace should have nothing to do with this matter."

Wang Zhi looked at him suspiciously: "Take it serious?"

Tang Fan said patiently: "When I was in the Hanlin Academy, I saw an article written by the prince. At that time, the prince had just started school and his writing was immature and not worth laughing at. But as the saying goes, the prince is like the person. The prince is young and not good at concealing. If he is in a dangerous heart, he will not be able to resist expressing it between the lines. But in my opinion, whether it is an article or a copy of the word, every stroke is natural, straight and stable, and slightly soft. It can be seen that the prince is also soft-hearted and bright in nature. He has no complaints about the world because of his childhood ups and downs. Such a person is unlikely to frame the imperial concubine with the lives of his companions. Concubine Wan is really thinking too much."

Wang Zhi couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief: "If what you said is true, then that would be the best."

Tang Fan laughed: "What are the benefits of lying to you? It is a great blessing for the country to have a wise monarch. If it weren't for this, how could I suggest that Mr. Wang make a good relationship with the Eastern Palace?"

In the Ming Dynasty, most civil officials, even if they had to deal with eunuchs, actually did not look down on them very much. Even eunuchs with good reputations might not have more space in history books than ordinary civil officials. Civil officials have higher requirements for eunuchs than themselves. If they have a little power and act recklessly, they will be given the title of power and treacherous officials.

However, Tang Fan had a slightly different view.

In the officialdom, it is not difficult to become a corrupt official. If you have the opportunity, you can make a fortune. But don’t make too much money. At critical moments, you should stand the opposite side and don’t go against the emperor. If you stick to this route, you can survive the glorious retirement and live your life.

It is not difficult to be a honest official. If you are righteous, you will do whatever you want and don’t buy it. If you see who has the right to scold you, you will scold you. Even the emperor will not let you go. It’s best to scold you until you are exiled and go to the imperial prison, which will leave your reputation forever.

But it is very difficult to be an official who does something practical. Most of the colleagues who do nothing are incompetent. What can you do? It’s just that people who can unite and unite. Don’t divide the boundaries between good people and bad people so clearly. As long as you can do things or help yourself do things, you can win over and make friends.

According to this standard, Wang Zhi is not that bad. He also wants to do things, but he is not so bad. However, the eunuch's identity has been restricted a lot. Because he is domineering by nature, he has control over the West Factory, so many officials have been pulled down by him, which has led to his unfair reputation.

So Tang Fan gave Wang Zhi the idea last time, hoping to guide him to use his power to do more useful things, and not focus on eliminating dissidents and intrigues like Shang Ming all day long.

Eunuchs should also have the pursuit of eunuchs.

Happily, Wang Zhi listened to his words.

Unfortunately, Wang Zhi put his ideas on Tang Fan.

He was so deed that he could not survive. Tang Fan had no choice but to be entangled by Eunuch Wang, so he had to analyze his previous judgment of the prince to him.

Wang Zhi was finally satisfied. After discovering that Tang Fan had no intention of fighting him, his face turned cloudy and clear: "Who do you think the murderer will be?"

Tang Fan said helplessly: "The case has not started to be investigated yet. I am not a god. How could I know? Even the words just now are just out of my personal judgment. At best, they can only be used as a supplement to the case. Many things must be based on evidence."

Wang Zhi smiled: "If you can successfully find out the truth of this case, I promise to speak up for you in front of Your Majesty and the Imperial Concubine. Your grade will definitely be mentioned at that time!"

Tang Fan sighed: "There is no more than whether to mention the grade or not. I just ask Mr. Wang to show mercy. Next time, don't let the matter be imposed on me without saying a word."

Wang Zhi nodded: "Okay, then I will tell you next time."

Tang Fan: "..."

Wang Zhi was in a good mood, and his feminine and beautiful face looked more like a girl. Tang Fan, who had only experienced his strength, would never regard him as a sissy eunuch.

Given the particularity of this case, we should not be too rumored, but now Eunuch Wang looked at Suizhou and did not make things difficult for his identity as a Jinyiwei. Instead, he raised a meaningful smile: "I heard that you have a good relationship with Sui Baihu and live in the same room. The rumors are indeed not bad. Now you have to do the same job!"

Wait, what does it mean to live in the same house?

Tang Fan heard the more he became more and more wrong, and he quickly clarified: "The rent in the capital is expensive. Brother Sui happened to live alone in a house, so he invited me and my sister to move in with him. Now the case is difficult and the servants in Shuntian Mansion cannot count on me, so I begged Brother Sui for help. It is also a pity that Brother Sui is righteous and did not refuse. I am really grateful for this kindness!"

Wang Zhi said with a long tone, his face full of ambiguity. Tang Fan didn't know what the other party was ambiguous, so he heard Eunuch Wang say, "I also have an empty house in the capital. If Runqing doesn't abandon him, he can move in, so there is no need to bother the Sui Baihu."

Of course, Tang Fan refused without thinking: "Thank you, Mr. Wang, for my kindness, I am lazy by nature and too lazy to move around, so I don't have to worry."

Just kidding, making friends with eunuchs is the same thing. Living in eunuchs’ house is a completely different nature.

Wang Zhi smiled and said a pity, but he didn't insist. He said to Bian Yu: "You and your subordinates will be sent by Lord Tang this time. You can satisfy your needs as much as possible. If you don't have enough authority, just come and inform me."

Yu is not an ordinary servant here. The positions of the West Factory and the East Factory are the same. Under the factory, there will be twelve squads at the twelve hours of Zi, Chou, Yin and Mao. Bian Yu is the squad of Mao, and he can report the situation directly to Wang Zhi.

Although Wang Zhi had already given instructions before, he said it again in front of Tang Fan, and the meaning is naturally even more different.

Bian Yu didn't know what Wang Zhi and Tang Fan said in private. He only saw that Wang Zhi, who was not buying anyone, had a kind attitude towards Tang Fan. The two had a very good relationship. Naturally, he also followed Yun Fenglang in his heart. As soon as Wang Zhi left, Bian Yu's enthusiasm for Tang Fan immediately reached a new level, and he was very stance to do whatever he wanted.

Tang Fan was not polite, and immediately asked Bian Yu to take them to see the palace maid who gave the soup.

Because he was Concubine Wan, the palace maid was not tortured, but was imprisoned in a small room, taking care of food and accommodation, but the psychological torture was enough for her to drink a pot. After learning that Han Zao had died after drinking the sweet soup she sent, the palace maid was in a state of panic. When she saw Tang Fan and the others, she immediately knelt down and cried and shouted for injustice.

"Don't cry!" The fan servant next to him cried out and the palace maid seemed to have her throat pinched, and she suddenly lost her voice, just staring at them with her big eyes, pitiful.

Tang Fan said: "Don't be nervous, I'm ordered to investigate this case. If you are innocent, you will naturally be honest. Now I want to ask you a few words. You have to answer truthfully, do you know?"

The palace maid nodded repeatedly.

Tang Fan asked: "What is your name?"

The palace maid said, "Furu, my servant is called Furu."

Tang Fan: "Furu, I ask you, were you sent those two bowls of mung bean and lily soup to the prince by the order of Concubine Wan?"

Furu: "Yes."

Tang Fan: "Before this, did Concubine Wan deliver food to the prince?"

Furu: "No."

Tang Fan: "Since there wasn't before, why did you suddenly give it away? Details, causes and consequences, please tell me one by one. If you hide it, I can't help you."

Furu calmed down and organized the words, saying, "That's right. The imperial concubine heard that Empress Dowager Zhou gave food to the prince every day, and also heard that the prince liked to drink mung bean and lily soup, so she sent someone to send a copy. At that time, I tried to dissuade the imperial concubine, but the imperial concubine still insisted on giving it to him."

Tang Fan asked: "What did you and the Imperial Concubine say at that time?"

Furu said, "I told the imperial concubine that the prince had already remembered it, but I was afraid that he had not forgotten his biological mother yet. Anyway, he was not close to you, so why should you attract suspicion? If the prince had any mistakes, I am afraid that everyone would blame you. But the imperial concubine said that he had established the prince, and others were trying to curse him, but I ignored him. Your Majesty once told me yesterday that I should not be alienated from the prince. Humph, I just thought it was for Your Majesty, so as not to say that I, the concubine, could not tolerate anyone!"

Tang Fan: "What then?"

Furu: "Then the imperial concubine asked the kitchen to make two bowls of mung bean and lily soup and sent me to send it. The soup was the small kitchen in the imperial concubine's palace, not the kitchen used by everyone in the palace. The imperial concubine's food came from the small kitchen, and the soup was delivered by me personally. I never used it by others all the way, so there must be no problem."

Tang Fan didn't ask anything more, comforted Furu with a few words, and left with Bian Yu and the others in Suizhou.

Bian Yu took the initiative and said, "Han Zao's body is also here. Lord Tang wants to go and take a look?"

Tang Fan looked at Suizhou first: "Guangchuan, please let me check it out with Brother Bian first. I will go to the palace and bring the imperial physician who took Han Zao's pulse and checked that day."

Suizhou nodded: "Go."

With Tang Fan's grade and identity, it is absolutely impossible for him to enter and exit the palace at will. However, after being summoned by Emperor Chenghua last night, Wang Zhi gave him a token to facilitate investigation. Otherwise, he would have to report it layer by layer every time he entered the palace, which would be a waste of time.

It happened that Tang Fan went to the Imperial Hospital and asked him that when he asked Empress Dowager Zhou and Prince Ping'an's pulse that day, he also took Han Zao's pulse. He happened to be the same person as the Imperial Doctor who rushed to the scene to check when Han Zao died. And he was on duty today, which saved Tang Fan's time to run back and forth.

When Doctor Sun heard about Tang Fan's intention, he sighed: "It's really unexpected. When I took the pulse of Mr. Han, his body was obviously very strong and he had no problem. Who would have thought that he would die like this! When I rushed over that day, he still had a trace of breath, but unfortunately it was too late, and it would be difficult to prescribe the right medicine for a while. After all, I am not a coroner, and I will not take the pulse of the dead, so I can't see anything strange."

Tang Fan said: "Anyway, you have to worry about it. After all, you arrived first. I can't say that there are some details we haven't discovered, and you still need to help me with your palms."

Doctor Sun was very pleased: "This is a must. Although I failed to save Mr. Han, if I could do my best, I could comfort my conscience."

Tang Fan took Doctor Sun out of the palace with Doctor Sun. Doctor Sun was old and could not walk for a long time. The two hired sedan chairs and rushed directly from outside the palace gate to the west factory.

On the other side, Suizhou was taking the coroner from the West Factory to inspect the body. When they saw them coming, they just raised their eyes slightly and said, "No found."

Tang Fan was a little disappointed, but still asked: "Have you checked it?"

The coroner commented: "Young Master Han has no external injuries or blood stasis, so he is not a blunt injury to death."

Tang Fan asked, "What if it is poisoned?"

The coroner asked: "Do you dare to ask if the toxicity occurs immediately or the poison that has been poisoned over the years?"

Doctor Sun interviewed: "If it is poisoned, it should be acute and severely toxic."

When Han Zao was shouting that his stomach hurt, the eunuch from the East Palace ran to the Imperial Hospital and called for someone. Doctor Sun rushed over, but Han Zao died later. It took only half an hour from the time when Han Zao fell to Doctor Sun was present, so Doctor Sun made such a judgment.

The coroner shook his head: "That would be even more unreasonable. If he was poisoned and died suddenly during his lifetime, even if there was no external injury, there would be traces, such as blue and black all over his body, blood stagnant nails, eyes studded, etc. But judging from the body of Mr. Han, there is indeed no sign of this."

With the words of the coroner, Tang Fanzai carefully looked at Han Zao's body, but he really didn't see any clues.

The coroner industry emphasizes experience and master and apprentice hand in hand. Moreover, the level of coroner in Xichang is definitely much higher than that of Shuntian Mansion. Tang Fan will not doubt the authenticity of his conclusion.

If you can't test it, you can't test it.

Since it is not an emergency disease and no trace of poisoning can be seen, it can only further show that the murderer's cunning and cleverness is beyond imagination.

This kind of case has always been the most troublesome thing for officials. It is probably a unsolved case in the end. Or they have to be casually involved in personal affairs for the sake of resume inspection. But now, because the identities of all parties involved are extraordinary, even if they have no clue, they have to find a clue. Even if there is no way, they have to step on a path.

Suizhou suddenly said: "Shave off your hair and take a look. If it doesn't work, just dissect it."

Tang Fan understood what he meant. Suizhou must have thought of the experience in the last time when he returned to the Wu'an Marquis Mansion case. At that time, they found a dent on the top of Zheng Cheng's head, and most people rarely noticed the area covered by their hair.
To be continued...