Guarding the border: I am sanctified in the flesh

Chapter 194 Things take a turn for the better, the real culprit emerges
"of course I remember."

Li Yongtai nodded.

"I wonder if the person who wrote the letter has been found?"

Lu Fan asked: "Maybe there are any clues?"

"found it."

Li Yongtai smiled and said: "Just last year, His Majesty discovered it himself."

"Oh?"

Lu Fan was a little surprised, "Who is it?"

"Do you still remember the censor who came to check on you, Gu Yan?"

Li Yongtai reminded: "In order to destroy the Black Tiger Gang and the Sands Gang, did he ever cross-examine you?"

"It turned out to be him?"

Lu Fan thought of that person.

It was Gu Yan who was the one who hindered him in the first place, which prevented him from leaving the military camp and receiving new tasks.

Qin Yu was also injured.

Now think about it, the time when Gu Yan appeared was just before the horse thieves were exterminated.

Could that letter be to remind the horse thieves that someone was going to infiltrate the horse thieves and spy on them?

Otherwise, how could Qin Yu be exposed?
Could it be that Gu Yan didn't want to help Qin Yu, but to harm Qin Yu?
How can it be?

Isn't Gu Yan related to the Qin family?
Why do you want to harm Qin Yu?
It seems that this matter needs to be asked to Qin Yu.

Thinking of this, Lu Fan asked, "How is Gu Yan doing now?"

"died."

Li Yongtai said: "Everyone in the family will be executed."

Lu Fan fell silent.

Only then did he understand Li Tianrun's intention.

Killing and silence, death without proof.

Cut off the most important clue.

Hard enough.

After a long time, he came back to his senses and asked: "I wonder how your Majesty found out? And when did you find out?"

"Last year too."

Li Yongtai said: "Your Majesty accidentally discovered those words from Gu Yan's memorial, which are very similar to the original broken letter."

"You also know that I gave the remaining letter to His Majesty a long time ago."

"After your Majesty took out the fragments of the letter and compared them, it was almost confirmed that Gu Yan was the author of the letter."

"For the sake of safety, Your Majesty showed me the letter and the memorial."

"I compared it carefully and I am convinced that the letter was written by Gu Yan."

Speaking of this, Li Yongtai paused for a moment, "Later, when Gu Yan was caught, he also admitted his crimes. He did collude with the Chu State and sent a lot of information to the other party."

"So it is."

Although Lu Fan said this, he still had many questions in his heart.

Last year he had already arrived in the world of cultivating immortals.

In other words, Gu Yan had already written the letter to him before he was found.

Could it be that Gu Yan was not instigated by Li Tianrun?

But the letter written under Chu Zhaonan's instruction?

No, there must be something else hidden in this matter.

Li Tianrun naturally hoped that Lu Fan would think of Chu Zhaonan so that he could get rid of suspicion.

But Lu Fan always felt that Li Tianrun was the most suspicious.

The most critical point now is, who actually instructed Gu Yan to write that letter?

Chu Zhaonan?Of course it's possible.

Li Tianrun?
It is said to be unlikely.

After all, Gu Yan hadn't been found out at that time, how could Li Tianrun let Gu Yan write a letter?

Unless the letter was not written by Gu Yan.

Lu Fan's eyes lit up when he thought of this possibility.

Correct!
There is another possibility that someone imitated Gu Yan's handwriting and wrote that letter!

After all, there are many master calligraphers in the world who can imitate other people's handwriting and make it look real.

If you meet an expert, you may be able to tell the difference.

But with Lu Fan's calligraphy skills, it was impossible to tell the difference.

Lu Fan's heart suddenly became clear. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that his guess was correct.

Of course, just guessing is useless, he still needs to find evidence.

Then we can only start with that letter.

He gradually had an idea.

"So, this matter is settled."

Li Yongtai said: "He deserves it."

"Ah."

Lu Fan nodded and said a few words casually.

He couldn't let Li Yongtai see that he was already suspicious.

The two chatted for a few words, and Li Yongtai stood up to leave.

Lu Fan didn't hold back.

The relationship between him and Li Yongtai is no longer what it used to be.

After all, the two people represent different interests and are not in the same camp now.

It is impossible to be as close to each other as before.

Instead, there was a thick wall between the two of them, guarding against and testing each other.

Maybe they will turn against each other in the future.

Ugh!
This is what Lu Fan least wants to see.

After all, Li Yongtai had supported him back then.

"Qiao Yun."

After Li Yongtai left, Lu Fan shouted to Qiao Yun outside the door: "Go find Qin Yu."

"Yes."

Qiao Yun left quickly.

Not long after, Qin Yu hurried over. After entering the house, his face was solemn and he said, "Your Majesty, you are looking for me."

"You sit."

Lu Fan smiled and said, "I have something to ask you."

"Yes."

Qin Yu sat down as he said.

Lu Fan got straight to the point and asked directly: "Do you know Gu Yan?"

"Gu Yan?"

Qin Yu was stunned for a moment, with a hint of sadness on his face, "Just last year, Gu Yan was killed for collaborating with the enemy and treason, and his entire family was executed."

"Oh."

Seeing Qin Yu's expression, Lu Fan became more and more confused and asked tentatively, "Do you have any grudge against Gu Yan?"

"No."

Qin Yu shook his head gently, "On the contrary, he has quite a connection with our Qin family."

"Speaking of which, he and I should be related."

"His sister is my father's concubine."

"That's my second wife."

Speaking of this, Qin Yu sighed softly, "I have a younger brother who was born to my father and my second mother."

"So it is."

Lu Fan understood at this moment and asked again: "How many brothers do you have?"

"only one."

Qin Yu said: "His name is Qin Qing. He is also a Dragon Shadow Guard this year and is currently at Zhennan Pass."

"Ah."

Lu Fan became more and more certain of his guess.

Gu Yan indeed had no grudge against Qin Yu, but he might kill Qin Yu for Qin Qing's sake.

A few years ago, the reason why Gu Yan went to Zhennanguan in person was to borrow a knife to kill people.

If Ye Wuchen hadn't arrived in time, Qin Yu might have died a few years ago.

It's still a battle of interests.

Like the Qin family, it was considered a good family in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

The gap between a legitimate son and a concubine can be imagined.

If Qin Yu is not killed, it will be difficult for Qin Qing to get ahead.

Of course, this is all Lu Fan's guess.

What the facts are, it is impossible to know.

After all, Gu Yan is dead.

But Qin Yu was in it, but he didn't know anything about it.

Even if he died, he would never think of Gu Yan.

Instead, he would be grateful to Gu Yan for standing up for him so that he could have the opportunity to do that mission.

It's really dangerous.

Thinking of this, Lu Fan asked: "Your Qin family has not been implicated, right?"

"Fortunately."

Qin Yu shook his head gently, "I was slightly affected, but not injured at all."

"Okay, nothing else, I just wanted to ask."

Lu Fan asked: "Don't tell anyone what I told you today."

"Yes."

Qin Yu stood up and said goodbye, "My subordinates, please leave." Lu Fan fell into deep thought.

Next, we have to go to the capital to find out the truth.

Go find Liu Mei!

It just so happened that several magic formations were built in the capital.

Lu Fan made up his mind and shouted, "Qingyun."

"Husband."

Ye Qingyun heard this and came out of the room.

"I'll go to the capital to meet the saint."

Lu Fan said: "It may take about a month. You can rest assured at home and wait for me to come back."

"Well, be careful along the way."

Ye Qingyun didn't ask any questions and watched Lu Fan leave.

Lu Fan left the living room and came to the yard. The next moment, the person had disappeared.

A moment later, he was flying over the capital.

After finding the location of Liu's house, he landed in the yard where Liu Zhi lived and saw a familiar figure.

Liu Zhi is practicing his sword in the yard.

First grade cultivation.

Not bad, it’s okay to enter the country.

When he met Liu Zhi back then, he seemed to be only at the sixth level of cultivation?
Liu Zhi fired several swords, and suddenly his eyes flashed, and there was an extra person not far away.

He took a closer look and exclaimed, "Lu Fan?"

"Ha ha!"

Liu Zhi laughed a few times, put away his sword, and walked towards Lu Fan, "You're here."

Lu Fan smiled and looked at Liu Zhi a few times, and saw that he had become much more mature and was no longer the playboy he once was.

"Come on, let's talk inside."

Liu Zhi was walking in front and leading the way. He saw a little girl in the distance and shouted loudly: "Hurry up and invite my sixth sister. Tell me that there is a distinguished guest at home."

"Yes."

The little girl ran away.

Liu Zhi guided Lu Fan into the living room, and the two sat down.

He dismissed the servants, made a pot of tea himself, and poured it for Lu Fan.

"I haven't seen you in these years, and your appearance hasn't changed at all."

Liu Zhi laughed at himself: "It seems that I am a little older than you."

"The way you look now is just right."

Lu Fan smiled and said, "You look mature and stable."

"is it?"

Liu Zhi smiled and asked, "It seems you thought I was too frivolous before?"

"Haha."

Lu Fan was amused and at the same time felt relieved.

Liu Zhi treats him as he did before, so that he won't feel awkward.

"Actually, I can't help it."

Liu Zhi shook his head gently, "Given the situation back then, I had to show that I was useless in order to avoid suspicion. Otherwise, my end would not be much better."

"Yes."

Lu Fan had already figured this out.

Being born into such a prominent family as the Liu family, one cannot actually do as he pleases.

Sometimes you have to endure it.

After all, there is a royal family above the Liu family.

Although Liu Qingyang was the number one master in Great Zhou back then, Li Tianrun's methods might not be able to get rid of him.

As long as Liu Qingyang dies, the Liu family will be defeated.

Maybe he would end up like Gu Yan, with everyone in his family being executed.

While the two were talking, Liu Mei hurried over.

"I was just going to talk to you, but I didn't expect you to come."

Liu Mei smiled and said: "You are back now, but you must stay in my house for a longer period of time so that I can show my love to you."

"OK, no problem."

Lu Fan readily agreed.

"Really?"

Liu Mei was surprised and happy. She didn't expect that Lu Fan would really agree to what she said casually.

"You sit down first, I have something to ask you."

Lu Fan motioned Liu Mei to sit down.

"it is good."

Liu Mei still sat down next to Lu Fan and turned to look at him, "You can ask."

Lu Fan asked directly: "Do you know Gu Yan?"

"Gu Yan?"

Liu Mei recited it several times and nodded slightly, "I heard about it just after I came back. Last year, he was executed for collaborating with the enemy and treason."

"Can you find Gu Yan's handwriting?"

Lu Fan did not hide anything and said truthfully: "Li Yongtai came to see me just now. He said that the person who wrote to Chu Zhaonan back then was Gu Yan. It was also because of that letter that Gu Yan was convicted."

"Oh?"

Liu Mei was surprised: "So there is such a connection?"

"Leave this to me."

Liu Zhi on the side continued: "My father should have Gu Yan's handwriting. You can know by comparing it."

"it is good."

Lu Fan had this intention and asked: "Remember not to let others know."

"Ok, I know."

Liu Zhi stood up and said, "I'll go find him right now."

"Ugh!"

Liu Mei sighed softly and said, "If it is really Gu Yan, wouldn't the clue be cut off once he dies?"

"I always feel that he is not Gu Yan."

Lu Fan shook his head, "At least the person who wrote to me three years ago was not Gu Yan. I suspect that someone imitated Gu Yan's handwriting. The purpose of writing that letter to me was to deal with today's situation."

"It's really possible."

After Liu Mei was reminded, she also thought, "In Dazhou alone, there are several calligraphy masters. Not only are they good at writing, they are also good at copying. They are good at confusing the fake with the real."

"I wonder if I can find the person who copied it through the handwriting?"

Lu Fan came up with another idea and said, "If we can find the person who copied it, everything will naturally come to light."

"Correct."

Liu Mei agreed very much, "Although it is difficult, it is not without opportunities. After all, those are the great calligraphers in Dazhou, as long as they work hard, they will definitely be able to find it."

"it is good."

Lu Fan was still a little worried and asked, "Are there any calligraphers like Gu Yan who were convicted by the court or died unexpectedly?"

"Maybe not."

Liu Mei thought for a while and said, "Wait until I ask more clearly."

"Okay, please pay attention."

Lu Fan picked up his teacup and took a sip of tea.

Liu Mei asked about Dayu City again, and Lu Fan told the truth.

The two chatted casually, and time passed quickly.

Near noon, Liu Zeming and Liu Zhi and his son hurried over.

"uncle."

Lu Fan stood up and said hello.

"My nephew."

Liu Zeming smiled broadly and approached Lu Fan, "I knew you would be fine, and sure enough, not only are you fine, but you are a blessing in disguise. You are not what you used to be."

"Sit down."

"Ah."

The four of them sat down. Liu Zeming took out a letter and handed it to Lu Fan, "Look, this is the letter Gu Yan wrote to me."

Lu Fan took the letter and opened it to see that the handwriting was indeed familiar.

But he couldn't be sure.

"Dad, let's compare it."

Liu Mei also took out a letter and handed it to Liu Zeming, "Your calligraphy skills are high, which makes it easier to distinguish."

"Okay, I'll try."

Liu Zeming did not shirk. He picked up the two letters and compared them carefully.

Lu Fan and the other three stopped talking and waited quietly.

After a long time, Liu Zeming put down the letter, rubbed his eyes, and said, "Although the handwriting of the two letters is very similar, there are still slight differences."

"Ordinary people definitely can't tell the difference."

"But it can't be hidden from my eyes."

At this point, Liu Zeming turned his attention to Lu Fan, "I am absolutely sure that this letter to you was not written by Gu Yan. Someone imitated his handwriting and wrote it to you."

"Sure enough."

Lu Fan was almost certain that the person who harmed him was none other than the Emperor of Zhou Dynasty, Li Tianrun.

But that's just his guesswork.

If he wanted to move Li Tianrun, he had to find definite evidence.

After all, Li Tianrun was the emperor of Zhou Dynasty. If he died in an unknown manner, it would cause unnecessary trouble.

There is also the panic among the people of Zhou Dynasty.

Moreover, what if someone is killed by mistake?
Thinking of this, Lu Fan asked, "I wonder if uncle can find out the person who imitated Gu Yan's handwriting based on this letter?"

(End of this chapter)