Chapter 301: Replacer

In two days, various information gathered in Feinian's hands.

First of all, in the registration information of the Shikao, there is nothing

unusual about Shangguancai. She passed the exam at the Tomb of Lost Souls and

ranked at the bottom. According to the Shangguan family's family background,

she is unlikely to go to the border to become an unknown eight-rank alchemist.

The second is the personnel file at the Jinxia Privy Council, which does

record the name "Shangguan Cai". Moreover, the identity and procedures are all

in compliance with the rules, and the Ministry of Finance has paid this person

on time.

It can be said that there is no abnormality in these documents. If it hadn't

been for Shangguancai to reappear in Gyeonggi, it would not have attracted the

attention of the auditor.

But even so, this matter only stays in the imposter stage. An irritated person

who failed to pass the examination made a deal with another prospective

alchemist to replace the latter to serve in the local Privy Council. Not to

mention rare, but he couldn't get on the table. It was a waste of the

headquarters manpower and time. .

——If this matter does not involve Jinxia City.

After all, of all the flaws found so far, this one is the closest to Xia Fan.

However, why does an inspired person who barely exceeds the pass line

influence an elite alchemist like Xia Fan? He'er's calculation is by no means

a rhetoric, there must be some specific reason for the rise in ranking.

"My lord, we found the person you wanted, and she is now in the execution hall

of the order." A subordinate reported to him.

Feinian nodded, "I'll be there."

Maybe this replacement has nothing to do with Xia Fan, maybe he looked in the

wrong direction at the beginning, but at this time, he can only try his best

and try his best.

He didn't want to disappoint His Highness the Second Prince.

...

Two pots of charcoal fires were burning in the Xingtang, setting off the

gloomy room more severely.

This is the place where the commander used to rigorously interrogate

prisoners. Various shackles and instruments of torture hung on the walls,

making it chilling just to look at it.

The woman brought by her subordinates was sitting between the two braziers.

Her hands were tied behind the chair. Although she struggled, she couldn't

move. Because of the cloth in her mouth, she could only make a small whimper,

and her wide-eyed eyes were full of panic and fear.

"How did you arrest people?" Feinian asked after quietly looking at it for a

while.

"My lord, the subordinates used her friend to pretend to invite her to a

party, and then moved their hands in the unmanned room."

"Very good. We don't have much time to fight for a quick fight."

Prior to this, he had already touched on the details of Shangguan's family-the

other party is six daughters in the family, who are very popular on weekdays,

so they are arrogant, and they are also regarded as female sons in Gyeonggi.

On weekdays, they often participate in poetry meetings with other women of the

family. I haven't experienced such battles in activities such as, gardening,

etc.

Feinian knew that without authorization, she couldn't really push a woman from

a big family, and she couldn't even hurt her. Otherwise, once the disgust and

resistance of this class is aroused, the subsequent unification work of the

Privy Council will be greatly hindered.

That's why he chose the extremely deterrent place like the torture room.

This questioning must be completed before the Shangguan’s family becomes aware

of her daughter’s accident.

Feinian strode to the other person, stretched out her hand and pulled out the

strip of cloth from her mouth, "Are you Shangguancai?"

"Where is this place!? Who are you? Why do you catch me?" She asked in a loud

voice, emptying her mouth. Although the wording was very strong, the slight

trembling tone exposed her inner fear.

Feinian picked up a soldering iron in the brazier and shook it in front of

her.

The latter closed his mouth immediately.

"From now on, I will only ask each question once. Your name?"

"Shangguancai."

"Do you know you committed something?"

"I..." She hesitated, but after seeing the red soldering iron, she confessed,

"I just lost the clerk's appointment papers. Isn't it a crime?"

He didn't prompt anything, so the other party took the initiative to mention

the document, and it seemed that he knew it in all likelihood.

"Lost?" Feinian said suddenly, "Do you know how much trouble you have caused?

A while ago, His Royal Highness Prince was attacked in full view, and behind

it was the shadow of the inspirational plan. The Privy Council is fully

investigating this matter. , And the name Shangguan Cai is also suspected of

conspiracy!"

"How is it possible?" The other party was surprised, "The man clearly said

that he just wanted to be an eighth-rank official--"

"Who is that person?" Feinian leaned forward in front of Shangguan Cai.

The latter couldn't help but shrank back-only then did she realize that she

had missed her words, but at this point, she couldn't take care of that much.

After all, what the other party did was treason, and once they got involved,

the family might not be able to save her. "I... I don't know, I really don't

know! She came to me through an intermediary, and I don't know anything about

her. I didn't want that appointment and dismissal. That person was willing to

buy it for a big price. , I agreed. Besides, there are such things everywhere,

right?"

Seeing Shangguancai speaking, Feinian knew that his "deterrence" had worked.

He sat back on his seat and said in a soothing tone, "The buyer is indeed

everywhere, and it is understandable that you will agree to it. But this

matter is suspected. The nature of treason is very different. If you can help

us find out the identity of the other party, you will not only have no fault,

but have merit. Did she tell you anything?"

"We talked very little, mainly about remuneration. By the way, she also asked

me to hide at home for the first half of the year and try to minimize going

out, but I think there should be no one who cares about an eight-rank

alchemist in a border area."

"In other words, you met her in person."

"We only met one side..."

"If you see her again, will you recognize her immediately?"

Shangguan Cai thought for a while, "I think...it should be fine."

"Very well, I will arrange people to draw portraits. You tell them the basic

characteristics, and they will draw head portraits that match them. You can

choose the closest one from them." Feinian inserted the soldering iron back

into the fire. Put on a gentle smile, and untie the rope behind her, "Since

you have nothing to do with the rebels, we don't have to talk about it here.

Please forgive the Privy Council’s rudeness, this case is very important, and

the order is a last resort. For it."

His face with sharp eyebrows and stars made the woman's cheeks redden

slightly, "...I understand."

"Thank you for your cooperation. I will ask my subordinates to send you to the

living room~www.mtlnovel.com~ and walk out of the Xing Hall. Feinian

unexpectedly saw an acquaintance.

"The Lock Weaver" Yan Qing.

"Why did you come to such a place?"

"His Royal Highness asked me to take a look at Olena Okan's situation. If I

recover well, there is no need to keep my hands for the next interrogation."

She glanced in the direction where Shangguancai left, "Who is that person?

Doesn't seem to be the one who should come to the execution hall of the

Order."

Feinian sighed, "His Royal Highness asked me to track down Xia Fan's rise in

rank. This person may be related to it."

"Xia Fan... is there any problem?"

"It's not yet known, but if you can find out the details, it will do no harm

to the Privy Council."

"Then you continue to work hard." Yan Qing said disapprovingly.

After Feinian went away, she withdrew her gaze, turned and walked towards the

depths of the prison.