Nineteen years ago, in the eighth year of the Tian Qi era, Yu Chengfeng of the Ninth Heaven and Sun Yijue became enemies. Yu Chengfeng was defeated in the battle and was sent to the mortal world. Sun Yijue then issued a kill order to the mortal world.
The Emperor, Zhao Bairen, ordered the execution of all babies born on the day the golden light appeared within the borders of the Daqi Kingdom. All of a sudden, blood filled every corner of the Daqi Kingdom. Countless babies were slaughtered. Some of the clans that were unwilling to give up and tried to hide were even exterminated after they were discovered!
Xuan Mingliang was a teaching assistant in the Imperial Academy, but his entire family died because of this tragedy!
Li Chengfeng was very sad. Because of the changes in his past life, he had brought such a disaster to the mortal realm!
If there was no accident, Consort Ming was very likely to have a deep connection with the Xuan Family's extermination case. She could even be the fish that escaped the net of the Xuan Family, and had deliberately snuck into the palace for revenge!
When Li Chengfeng thought of this, he felt that his deduction was eighty percent correct. He was very excited!
Now, the most important thing was to check the Xuan family's information and see if there was anyone among them who slipped through the net!
Thinking of this, Li Chengfeng looked at Huang Bao 'er and muttered to Xiao Dongzi, "I'll give you another task. Watch this place and don't let anyone near!
Anyone who disobeys will be killed without mercy!
You are not allowed to leave your post until an official comes to pick you up. Can you do that? "
Xiao Dongzi was very excited. Realizing that his chance had come, he nodded excitedly. "Yes, yes, I will definitely help Lord Li!"
Li Chengfeng patted him on the shoulder, and Xiao Dongzi immediately felt as if his bones had lightened by a few taels. When he looked at people, his nose was almost pointing to the sky.
Huang Bao'er sighed inwardly. She knew that Li Jueye must have seen that she was old and timid, so he gave this opportunity and responsibility to the younger and bolder Xiao Dongzi. Li Jueye was so young, but in the blink of an eye, he was so experienced. She didn't know how he practiced this ability.
Li Chengfeng left the place behind and dashed towards the Archives Building. He raised the jade pendant high along the way, causing the Divine Guards and Blood Guards who rushed over to take a closer look at the jade pendant. Li Chengfeng rushed into the Archives Building unimpeded.
He came so fast that Zheng Qiuyun, who had just washed her face to refresh herself, hadn't even set off yet!
When Zheng Qiuyun saw that Li Chengfeng had returned, he must have found something important. He quickly went up to him. "Lord Li, you found something?"
"That's right!
According to my investigation, the deceased Huang Yun used to be very close to Xuan Mingliang, an assistant professor of the Imperial College. Xuan Mingliang's entire family died in the Golden Light Infant Butchering Case nineteen years ago. I feel that as long as we follow this line of investigation and see if Concubine Ming has any connection with Xuan Mingliang's family, we will definitely be able to make a breakthrough! "
Zheng Qiuyun had spent his entire life investigating cases. Even Li Chengfeng could sense something. His eyes brightened and he chuckled. "Based on my lifetime of experience, Concubine Ming is definitely connected to the Xuan family!"
"Investigate!
Follow the Xuan family's clues and investigate further! "
Li Chengfeng ordered. He turned to Han Tianxing. "Tell the princess to send reliable people here to help investigate. She needs ten clerks and forty guards. Surround this place and don't let anyone in or out!"
With that, Han Tianxing left to carry out his orders while Zheng Qiuyun rushed to Huang Yun's house to continue her investigation. Li Chengfeng found Liu Sumei and said, "There's a high chance we've found out Consort Ming's true identity and background. Can you use an illusion spell to make her reveal the truth?"
Liu Sumei shook her head helplessly. "I've only dabbled in the art of illusions. If you want to master it, you must abandon the art of spells and specialize in illusions!
Concubine Ming's will is firm and her spirit is strong. If she really is the person who conspired against His Majesty, I'm afraid that even if I use illusions, it will be useless. Moreover, it will alert the enemy even more. At that time, even if a master of illusions comes, it will be useless. "
Li Chengfeng stomped his foot. "How are we going to find a cultivator who specializes in illusions at this time?"
Liu Sumei smiled. "Cultivators who specialize in illusions are one in a hundred, but there's a top-notch illusionist right under our noses!"
Li Chengfeng's expression changed. "Su Yuehan?"
Liu Sumei said meaningfully, "That's right!
This case is very important, you won't be able to rest easy if you use someone else. But if I'm not wrong, if we continue investigating this case, all the clues will be cut off. It'll become a case without a clue!
The culprit must have cut off all the clues a long time ago. You have no evidence, you can't do anything to an Imperial Concubine! "
Yes, suspicions alone could not prove that Concubine Ming committed regicide!
If he gave up now … then the entire case would be a failure. If he failed, his reputation would be a small matter but it would be a huge blow to Zhao Feiyue.
But most importantly … it would be a devastating blow to the entire Daqi court!
Li Chengfeng looked at Little Bell. "Little Bell, how's the situation in the court?"
Little Bell yawned and said, "It's a mess. Now the Crown Prince's faction is frantically impeaching the Fourth Prince, saying that he formed a clique for personal gain and conspired to bring chaos to the country. One of the princes should be removed and imprisoned. The Fourth Prince's faction is frantically impeaching the Crown Prince, saying that he is plotting treason and regicide. He must be abolished!
Zhao Feiyue and the Prime Minister are in a mess, unable to suppress the waves of conflict between the two factions.
After the court session ended today, there were already three large scale fights. I heard someone died! "
Li Chengfeng was shocked. "Huh?
Fights?
Where?
Why?
How did you know? "
Little Bell giggled. "I heard it from the eunuchs. They said that these officials love to fight and sometimes they even fight in the court!"
Li Chengfeng recalled that during the court session, the officials had indeed put on a show in front of him. Who would have thought … it was getting worse now!
Li Chengfeng's expression was solemn. "What's the situation outside?"
Little Bell said, "The Crown Prince's faction is inciting the scholars to cause trouble. Many imperial students are parading the streets with statues of saints and emperors."
Li Chengfeng stomped his feet. "Nonsense!
They're putting the Crown Prince in a disadvantageous position!
Can't anyone do something about it? "
Little Bell pouted. "Who cares?
Who cares?
The entire Divine Capital is out of control!
Without the Emperor, Crown Prince, and Fourth Prince to suppress them, all forces are out of control!
The Divine Capital is in a mess now! "
Li Chengfeng sighed. "We must solve this case as soon as possible!"
Little Bell glanced at him and said meaningfully, "You better think of a way to save your little lover first!
She's the only one who can quickly lure Consort Ming into confessing. If we keep investigating like this, who knows when we'll be able to solve this case! "
Liu Sumei shook her head. "If they've been plotting to kill the Emperor for a long time, you won't be able to get any evidence. After all, they've been plotting for more than ten years and had a few days to spare. That's more than enough for them to destroy the evidence!
You're already three days behind them! "
Li Chengfeng's expression was solemn. He knew very well that he had to think of a way to save Yuehan but … if he saved her and let her use an illusion to make Consort Ming confess, wouldn't she be walking right into a trap? She'd be admitting to the world that she was the Thousand-faced Demon?
However, if he did not solve this case as soon as possible, the consequences would be terrifying. Li Chengfeng did not even dare to think about it!
So, should he take the risk to solve the case or take the risk to solve it?