Chapter 1174 Three Assumptions
Biris went away for a while, then came back with an ugly expression.
The Fairy Queen looked at her and got a shaking head answer.
Chen Fang saw it and didn't think it was strange, no matter how stupid he was, it was impossible for him to leave such a big loophole.
"How is it? Did you find anything?" Although he knew the answer, Chen Fang still asked Biris.
Biris said: "No, everything is normal. Whether it is asking people or checking the collection records, every use is well documented and traceable, and there is no problem at all."
The fifth elder's eyes flashed proudly.
Chen Fang glanced at the Fifth Elder, and said with a half-smile, "No problem is the biggest problem."
Billis froze, puzzled.
The Fairy Queen was also puzzled: "Your Excellency, why do you say that?"
The other elders were equally puzzled.
The fifth elder said: "Your Excellency Chen Fang, since there is no problem with the seal, why do you say there is a problem instead? This is contradictory."
Chen Fang shook his head, disappointed by the IQ of these people.
"Think about it, if there is no problem with the seal, how did Luo Du get the seal on the letter in his hand? It can't be done by someone carving the exact same one out of a radish." Chen Fang Said lightly.
Luo Du immediately said: "Impossible, the Queen's seal has a special mark and cannot be forged. I can't read it wrong."
Chen Fang shrugged: "Then tell me how to stamp the letter when there is no usage record on the seal."
Everyone was surprised.
"That's right, the seal over there has not been moved, and this side has been used again, so there is obviously a problem." Biris shouted.
The fifth elder's body trembled unknowingly, feeling uneasy.
Chen Fang continued: "Then there are only two possibilities for this situation to occur."
"One way, your Luodu envoy is lying."
Luo Du quickly shook his head, and said anxiously, "I'm wronged, I didn't."
Chen Fang sneered, "Can you prove it?"
Luo Du was wilted, how could he prove that the letter was burned by him.
Chen Fang ignored him and continued: "The other is that someone secretly used the seal without anyone noticing."
The Fairy Queen said pointedly at this time: "Your Excellency Chen Fang, you may not know that the place where the seal is kept cannot be opened without the use of a key, and it will also trigger the mechanism to cause a warning and let everyone know. "
"Even if it is me, the empress, it is impossible to steal the seal without being known without the key."
When the fifth elder heard this, his heart tightened. He didn't expect Chen Fang to find out the problem in the place he thought was the least likely to have a problem.
The sense of uncertainty in his heart became stronger and stronger.
After listening to the Fairy Queen's words, Chen Fang said along the way: "If others can't open it, it doesn't mean that the elder who keeps the key can't open it."
As soon as the words fell, the audience was in an uproar. The person who can become an elder is not a highly respected person. Is it really okay for Chen Fang to say that?
Everyone on and off the stage looked at the nine elders.
"You fart, how could we do such a thing of guarding ourselves and blaming His Majesty."
"Yes, you are insulting our personality."
"We respect you because you are kind to our family, but if you frame us like this, you will be rude to you."
Even if they had respect for Chen Fang, it was a matter of personal reputation and the possibility of being accused of framing the queen, the nine elders couldn't help but scolded.
Chen Fang was unmoved.
Seeing the heated scene, the Fairy Queen yelled sharply: "Quiet, what Your Excellency Chen Fang said is nothing more than a guess. You react so strongly, it doesn't mean that you seem to have a ghost."
With just one sentence, the nine elders were quieted down.
Chen Fang rubbed his nose and asked, "Can I continue?"
The Fairy Queen made a request.
So Chen Fang looked at the nine elders and said, "Let me ask you a few questions."
The nine elders were unhappy with Chen Fang's words just now, they didn't show a good face, and they didn't respond.
Chen Fang didn't take it seriously, he didn't care whether the other party should or not, and asked himself:
"Let me ask you first, is it true what His Majesty said just now that without the key, even she can't get the seal."
The elders looked at each other and nodded.
The third elder said, "That's right."
Chen Fang asked: "Absolutely can't get it?"
The other elders nodded again, and only the Fifth Elder said: "It can't be said absolutely, there is no absolute thing in this world, there may be other means."
The other elders gave the Fifth Elder a weird look, but they didn't take it seriously, after all what the Fifth Elder said was just ordinary and conservative words.
Chen Fang sneered in his heart, he knew that it was the Fifth Elder who started to mess up.
When some people do bad things, they often subconsciously want to get insurance. When they talk to people, they want to speak impeccably, or say some misleading or inducing language, and the fifth elder is obviously in this state.
With this mentality, let the flower planter go, don't need to go to the high-level, even an ordinary staff member can play with him.
Chen Fang secretly mocked the Fifth Elder, and continued, "Then based on Lin Zhong's possibility just now, I made three hypotheses about this matter, and one of these three hypotheses must be the truth."
"Please tell me." Billis said hastily.
She hoped so much to be able to clear her mother of the crime.
The others also looked at Chen Fang, waiting for him to speak.
Chen Fang didn't make a fool of himself, and said directly: "The first assumption is that Luo Du lied, and there was no so-called letter at all, but it is obviously impossible to say that he made the decision to do that by himself, and it can only be someone else. instructing or manipulating him to do so behind his back."
After a pause, Chen Fang looked at the crowd.
"Indeed, it's impossible for Luo Du to have the guts."
"Well, he has always been honest and conscientious, otherwise he would not have been appointed as an envoy."
"Someone is instigating and manipulating behind the scenes. This seems to be really possible."
Everyone discussed.
Luo Du wanted to defend himself, but before he could say anything, he was interrupted by Chen Fang waving his hand, and he could only listen with a sad face.
After interrupting Luo Du, Chen Fang continued: "Second assumption, Luo Du did not lie, he did receive the stamped letter."
"Then, based on the fact that the Queen's seal can only be obtained by mastering the key, it can only be obtained by the elder who keeps the key."
After Chen Fang finished speaking, he glanced at the nine elders, and paused for a while on the fifth elder.
The nine elders were silent at this time, they were no longer as excited as before, after all what Chen Fang said was very reasonable.
Because of Chen Fang's words, they began to examine each other.
"The third hypothesis is a supplement to the second hypothesis, that is, what His Majesty and one of the elders did together."
Chen Fang looked at the Fairy Queen.
As soon as this remark came out, there was a lot of discussion among the crowd, and many people felt that it was really possible.
Biris stood up and said excitedly: "Impossible, my mother would not do such a thing, you are slandering."
The Fairy Queen held Biris and said in a low voice, "Lanny, Your Excellency Chen Fang is just making assumptions, don't be so excited, calm down, I think His Excellency Chen Fang must have his own ideas."
Bi Lisi also realized that she was impulsive, and quickly apologized to Chen Fang.
Chen Fang didn't take it seriously, if it was him, if someone said that about his mother, even if it was hypothetical, he would punch her first.
"Cough cough."
Chen Fang coughed twice, and after suppressing the discussion on the scene, he continued: "Do you have any opinions on the three hypotheses I put forward, or do you think they are wrong?"
Everyone shook their heads. As far as facts are concerned, Chen Fang's three hypotheses are indeed in line with the situation, and all of them may be the truth. There is no problem.
"Then let's use these three assumptions to find the truth."
Chen Fang stood up and walked to Luo Du's side, and everyone's eyes moved accordingly.
"Luo Du, what did you do when you came to Nirvana City as an envoy and knew that I was not in the city?"
Facing Chen Fang's question, Luo Du said without hesitation: "I sent a letter to the Hui clan to report the news of your absence, sir, and wait for further instructions."
"Who is the report to?" Chen Fang asked.
Luo Du glanced timidly at the Fairy Queen, then lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty."
Chen Fang looked at the Fairy Queen and said, "Your Majesty, have you received the news reported by Luo Du?"
The Fairy Queen shook her head and said in a very positive tone: "No."
Everyone was in an uproar.
I didn't receive it, this...
Chen Fang said bluntly: "Is there anything to prove that your Majesty did not receive it."
Putting these words on any emperor is an offense.
The Great Elder shouted: "His Excellency Chen Fang, please be careful with your words, you are offending His Majesty."
But Chen Fang ignored it, and just watched the Fairy Queen waiting for a reply.
The Fairy Queen didn't feel any displeasure with Chen Fang's words, she lowered her head and thought for a while and said, "Any external letters sent from below will be checked and registered by a special person before they are handed over to me. This aspect has always been the responsibility of the Second Elder..."
Saying that, the Fairy Queen looked at the Second Elder.
The Second Elder didn't expect that it would be his turn, he was stunned for a moment and said: "I don't know about this matter, my subordinates have always been responsible."
Chen Fang said angrily: "Don't talk useless, Biris, you go and bring that person and the record over."
It is very inappropriate to directly call the princess of the goblin tribe by her name, but the people present were not paying attention to it, and Biris herself was not aware of it. left.
But she was not stupid, and before she left, she called a few officials to accompany her to avoid suspicion, lest someone say that when she came back in the past, she did a cover for her mother.
Not long after, Biris brought the person and the record over.
In front of everyone, Chen Fang and others conducted an inquiry together, and after checking the records, they got the result.
Luo Du's letter was indeed received, but when it was about to be delivered to the Queen that day, it disappeared for no reason.
And the person who checked the records didn't dare to speak out because he was afraid of taking responsibility.
The unexpected answer made things confusing.
Because of the loss of the letter, neither can it be proved that the Fairy Queen received it, nor can it be said that she did not receive it. After all, such a thing happened, the biggest possibility is human-made, and the Fairy Queen does not rule out the suspicion.
Biris was in a hurry, looking at Chen Fang, hoping that he could find a way.
"It's done pretty well here."
Chen Fang said something softly, and looked at the fifth elder who looked a little relaxed.
Flipping through the records he couldn't understand, Chen Fang asked Luo Du.
"The letter here is lost, are you sure you have received a reply?"
Luo Du nodded affirmatively, and said the person's name.
Chen Fang said directly to Bi Lisi: "Go and find the person who delivered the letter, and ask who he received the reply from."
Billy's eyes lit up.
That's right, this is also a very important clue, and if someone is found, the truth will be revealed directly.
Biris held up her skirt and left on the spot, she didn't feel tired from running around for her mother.
Although she could send someone to look for it, she felt that it was safer to go there by herself.
Seeing her daughter coming and going tirelessly, running around for herself, the Fairy Queen's eyes were full of relief.
"Your Majesty, you have a thoughtful little padded jacket." Chen Fang sighed to the Fairy Queen.
"Little padded jacket?"
Warm nights?
"Your Excellency Chen Fang is really good at metaphors." The Fairy Queen laughed.
Seeing that she was still laughing at this time, Chen Fang asked, "Your Majesty doesn't seem to be worried at all, do you trust me?"
The Fairy Queen nodded affirmatively, and said confidently, "I believe in you."
Chen Fang was very touched by the Fairy Queen's trust.
The Fifth Elder at the side saw Chen Fang and the Fairy Queen talking and laughing, and his heart sank. He noticed something, and his eyes flicked towards a certain place in the audience. After seeing someone secretly moving, his expression improved a little. .
And this scene was just noticed by Chen Fang and the Fairy Queen who had been paying attention to him all the time. They looked at each other and smiled, but they didn't stop them.
After waiting for a while, Biris came back with a bad face. She was very annoyed. She went out with clues again and again, but always returned empty-handed when she came back.
"People are missing."
Hearing this, a cloud of gloom enveloped the people who had always believed in the Fairy Queen.
Chen Fang's mood didn't change at all. In fact, he had already guessed that there would be such a result.
"What should I do now? Are there any clues? Say I'll look for it." Biris walked to Chen Fang and asked anxiously.
Chen Fang shrugged, "No."
Biris was extremely anxious, her eyes glanced at Luo Du, and suddenly lit up.
"Luo Du must have been kidnapped from his disappearance to his appearance. Can we start from this?"
Biris looked at Chen Fang expectantly.
"It's possible, but it takes too long to track down, so it's unnecessary." Chen Fang shook his head.
"But……"
"Don't worry, the person is missing, but it just proves one thing."
"Prove what?" Biris asked anxiously.
Chen Fang said in an orderly manner: "People don't disappear for no reason. Either they hide or they are caught. This shows that there is a ghost, but it just proves. The reply to the letter also proves that Luo Du did not lie. A sealed letter was delivered to him."
Biris suddenly realized, and so did everyone, looking at Chen Fang with envious expressions.
How does this person have such a long head, and why is he so smart.
With everyone's admiring eyes, Chen Fang continued: "Then the first hypothesis can be ruled out."
"Next, the biggest suspicion is on you."
Chen Fang set his sights on the nine elders.
The expressions of the nine elders changed one after another, each with complicated expressions.