MMB Chapter 40 Di Renjie in his childhood
Chapter 40 Di Renjie in his childhood
Zhang Si excitedly recounted that the matter was now common knowledge in Chang'an and had become a topic of conversation among the common people.
However, Chen Yue already knew the full details of the case from Seventh Sister.
Zhang Si didn't lower his voice, and one of the two people sitting at the next table, a child of about ten years old, suddenly laughed.
"Sir, the hottest topic in Chang'an right now is not the Hu family case, but the massacre of Yang Wanli's entire family five years ago. This morning, the Dali Temple posted a notice that the case will be formally reopened."
Although the Hu family's case was bizarre, it has been solved and the truth has come to light. This has also brought to light the case of Yang Wanli from the past, and many people want to know whether what the mute girl said was true or false.
Was the renowned philanthropist Hu really the murderer who murdered his friend?
Chen Yue immediately turned to look at the person who spoke and bowed to him.
As soon as the child finished speaking, the middle-aged man next to him slapped him on the head, then immediately returned the gesture with a smile and said to Chen Yue.
"I, Di, have failed in my duty to raise my son; I beg your forgiveness, brother."
He was dressed in a blue robe and looked to be around thirty years old. The child who had just spoken looked very similar to him.
The child was tapped on the head by his father and touched it, looking somewhat aggrieved.
"Father, I'm not wrong. Chang'an City is talking about Yang Wanli's case. Yesterday, Grandpa Liu came to the mansion and talked to you about it."
The middle-aged man glared at him fiercely.
Chen Yue found the father and son quite interesting, so he decided to strike up a conversation with them to learn more about the case. In a way, it was because of him that Yang Wanli's case was able to be retried.
"My name is Chen Yue, and I come from Zhongnan Mountain. I am on my way to Chang'an to broaden my horizons. May I ask your honorable surname, sir?"
The other party seemed very dignified, and when Chen Yue introduced himself, he didn't put on any airs.
"My surname is Di, and my given name is Zhixun."
"So it's Brother Di. Your son is young, but he looks exceptionally intelligent. You are truly blessed."
No one dislikes flattery, and Di Zhixun was no exception, patting his son's head.
"Brother Chen, you flatter me. My son has always enjoyed reasoning and solving cases. My father and I are from Bingzhou. My father lives in Chang'an. We have come here specifically to celebrate the New Year."
The child couldn't stay at home, so I brought him out for a stroll outside Chang'an City today.
"I see."
Just then, Chen Yue and his group's drinks arrived, along with two side dishes. Chen Yue immediately filled his glass and toasted Di Zhixun.
Both of them drank it all in one gulp.
"Renjie, Chang'an is not like Bingzhou. From now on, you should be more careful with your words and not be so reckless."
"oh."
A casual remark he made to his son left Chen Yue speechless.
"Renjie, surnamed Di, from Bingzhou... Holy crap! This kid is the famous Di Renjie?"
This is an extraordinary person!
He was called "Guo Lao" during his lifetime, which is extremely rare in history. He had countless disciples and students. He was a brilliant judge of cases and was called "the pillar of the Tang Dynasty" by later generations. During the Wu Zhou Dynasty, he was even jokingly called the executive vice emperor.
Looking at all the prime ministers of all dynasties in Chinese history, considering factors such as influence, achievements, and reputation, Di Renjie would definitely be among the top ten.
Chen Yue's favorite TV series is "The Legend of Di Renjie," which tells the story of this legendary figure.
But now, in the fourteenth year of the Zhenguan era, he actually met Di Renjie as a child? This is too much of a coincidence.
"Brother Di, is your son really named Di Renjie? May I ask if he comes from the Guanzhong aristocratic family, the Di clan of Taiyuan? And is your father Di Xiaoxu?"
Di Zhixun was taken aback, then frowned.
"Brother Chen, how do you know all this so clearly? You even know my father's name."
Di Zhixun's face naturally showed some wariness. His father, Di Xiaoxu, was now a fourth-rank official, serving as the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
Subordinate to the Ministry of Personnel, they were in charge of all official documents and discipline, possessing actual administrative and supervisory power, making them absolutely powerful officials.
He naturally assumed that Chen Yue was someone who had contacted them through some special channel to curry favor with his father. They had already met several times in the few days since they arrived in Chang'an.
"Brother Di, please don't misunderstand, I have no ill intentions whatsoever."
Chen Yue no longer had any regard for Di Zhixun; all he saw was Di Renjie. Although Di Renjie was just a child, it did not diminish Chen Yue's admiration for him.
Such fervent gazes were something neither Di Zhixun and his son, nor even Zhao Qimei had ever seen before.
Suddenly, Chen Yue thought of a possibility.
When the "Search for the Blood Child" quest was triggered, he had thought carefully about why the portal would generate such a quest; it shouldn't be random.
At first, he thought he was asked to help the Hu brothers seek justice, or to help Yang Wanli and his family of more than 30 people clear their names.
But all of these were too far-fetched. It wasn't until he saw Di Renjie that Chen Yue had a strong intuition.
The ultimate purpose of this mission was most likely to arrange this chance encounter between himself and Di Renjie.
Di Renjie was engrossed in solving cases when he learned from his father that his son was already very skilled in this area and extremely interested in it.
Overturning Yang Wanli's case won't be so simple. If he was truly wronged, so much time has passed that the relevant evidence has probably already been erased.
As long as Hu Shanren and the people from the Imperial Wardrobe keep denying it, there's no way to prove it, and no one can do anything about it.
A somewhat absurd idea popped into Chen Yue's mind.
If we let Di Renjie, who was only ten years old, investigate this case, would he make any discoveries?
"Renjie, I heard from your father that you have a talent for solving cases. What's your opinion on the case of the murder of the son of that philanthropist Hu?"
Just as Di Renjie was about to speak with great interest, he was suddenly interrupted by Di Zhixun.
His face already showed obvious displeasure.
"Brother Chen, my son is young. Even if he has some talent for solving cases, how can he interfere in this case? After we finish eating, we will head back to Chang'an first."
After saying this, he ignored Di Renjie's objections and forcibly dragged him away from the restaurant.
"Sir, you seem particularly interested in this young master."
After the father and son left, Chen Yue continued to stare at their disappearing figures. Zhao Qimei couldn't help but say something.
"Oh? I just feel a connection with this little kid. Alright, that's all."
Chen Yue had a strong intuition that he would meet Di Renjie again after he went to Chang'an.
Now that he had calmed down, Chen Yue realized that his reaction was indeed strange, and that he had immediately started asking the other man's son all sorts of questions.
If someone had a short temper, they would probably be met with a barrage of insults.
That is, he encountered a person as cultured as Di Zhixun.
"Father, do you know that person from earlier?"
After leaving the restaurant, the father and son immediately took the rented carriage back to Chang'an.
"I have never met him, but he knows your grandfather and is so enthusiastic towards you. He probably wants to get promoted through your grandfather's connections. I don't need to pay attention to him."
Remember, don't talk too much in public.