Heavenly Dao Formula

In two days, all kinds of information were gathered in Fei Nian's hands.

First of all, in the registration information of the scholar's examination, there was nothing unusual about Shangguancai. She passed the examination in the Tomb of Lost Souls and ranked at the bottom. According to the family background of the Shangguan family, it is unlikely that she would go to the border to become an unknown eighth-rank alchemist.

The second is the personnel file of the Jinxia Privy Council, which indeed records the name "Shangguancai". Moreover, the identity and procedures are all in compliance with the rules, and the Ministry of Finance has paid this person a salary on time.

It can be said that there is nothing unusual about these documents. If Shangguancai hadn't reappeared in Gyeonggi, it would not have attracted the attention of the examiner.

But even so, the matter is only at the imposter stage. It's not uncommon for a person who failed to pass the scholar's examination to reach a deal with another quasi-alchemist to serve in the local Privy Council. .

——If this matter does not involve Jinxia City.

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

However, how could an qi-sensing person whose level was barely above the passing line affect an elite alchemist like Xia Fan? He'er's calculations are by no means just talking nonsense, there must be some specific reason for the rise in ranking.

"My lord, we have found the person you want, and she is now in the execution hall of the headquarters." A subordinate reported to him.

Fei Nian nodded, "I'll go right away."

Maybe this substitute has nothing to do with Xia Fan, maybe he went in the wrong direction at the beginning, but at this time, he can only try his best with the mentality of trying.

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

...

Two pots of charcoal fire were burning in the execution hall, making the dark room even more forbidding.

This is the place where the command department used to strictly interrogate prisoners. There are all kinds of shackles and instruments of torture hanging on the walls, just looking at it makes people feel chills.

The woman brought by the subordinates was sitting between the two braziers, her hands were tied behind the back of the chair, she struggled but could not move. Because of the cloth strips stuffed in her mouth, she could only whimper softly, and her wide eyes were full of panic and fear.

"How did you arrest people?" Fei Nian quietly looked at him for a moment before asking.

"Back to the adults, the subordinates used her friends to pretend to ask her out for a party, and then made a move in the unoccupied room."

"Very good. We don't have much time, so we'll try for a quick fix."

Before that, he had already found out the details of Shangguan's family - the other party was the sixth daughter of the family, who was very favored on weekdays, so she had an arrogant personality, and she was also considered as a daughter-in-law in Gyeonggi, and she often participated in poetry gatherings with women from other aristocratic families , Garden tours and other activities, should not have experienced such battles.

Fei Nian knew that without authorization, it was impossible for him to really question a woman from a wealthy family, and he couldn't even hurt her. Otherwise, once the resentment and resistance of this class are aroused, the subsequent integration work of the Privy Council will be greatly hindered.

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

This inquiry must be completed before Shangguan's family realizes that their daughter has had an accident.

Fei Nian strode up to the other party, reached out and pulled out the cloth strip from her mouth, "Are you Shangguan Cai?"

"Where is this place!? Who are you? Why are you arresting me?" Her mouth was empty, and she asked loudly. Although the words were very strong, her slightly trembling tone revealed the fear in her heart.

Fei Nian picked up a soldering iron in the brazier and shook it in front of her.

The latter immediately shut his mouth.

"From now on, I'll only ask each question once. What's your name?"

"Shang, Shangguancai."

"Do you know what you did?"

"I..." She hesitated for a while, but she still confessed after seeing the glowing red iron, "I just lost the appointment letter from the Privy Council, isn't that really a crime?"

He didn't remind anything, but the other party took the initiative to mention the document, and it seems that he knew about it in all likelihood.

"Lost it?" Fei Nian suddenly sternly said, "Do you know how much trouble you have caused? A while ago, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was attacked in full view, and behind him was the shadow of someone who was plotting. The Privy Council is doing its best to investigate this matter , and the name Shangguancai is also suspected of treason!"

"How is it possible?" The other party was very surprised, "That person clearly said that he just wanted to become an eighth-rank official—"

"Who is that person?" Fei Nian leaned over in front of Shangguan Cai.

The latter couldn't help shrinking back—it was only then that she realized that she had slipped her mouth, but the matter had come to an end, and she couldn't care less. After all, what the other party did was treason, and if she got involved, the family might not be able to save her. "I... don't know, I really don't know! She found me through a middleman, and I don't know anything about her details. I didn't want that appointment and dismissal, and that person was willing to pay a big price to buy it , I agreed straight away. Besides, such things happen everywhere, don’t they?”

Seeing Shangguan Cai speak, Fei Nian knew that his "deterrence" had worked, he sat back on his seat, and said in a soothing tone, "There are indeed buyers everywhere, and it is understandable that you would agree. But this matter involves The nature of treason is quite different. If you can help us find out the identity of the other party, you will not only be innocent, but have merit. Did she tell you anything else?"

"We talked very little, mainly about remuneration. By the way, she also asked me to hide at home for half a year to minimize going out, but I don't think anyone will care about an eighth-rank alchemist in the border area."

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

"We only met once..."

"If you saw her again, would you recognize her immediately?"

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

"Very well, I will arrange for someone to draw the portrait. You tell them the basic characteristics, and they will draw a head portrait that matches it. You can choose the closest one." Fei Nian 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 traitor, we don't need to talk here. Please forgive the impoliteness of the Privy Council. This case is of great importance, and the Ministry of Command has no choice but to For that."

His sword-browed and starry face made the woman's cheeks blush slightly, "...I understand."

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

...

Walking out of the execution hall, Fei Nian unexpectedly saw an acquaintance.

"The Lock Weaver" Yan Qing.

"How did you come to a place like this?"

"His Highness asked me to take a look at Olina Okan's situation. If she recovers well, there is no need to hold back for the next interrogation." She glanced in the direction where Shangguancai left, "Who is that person?" ? Doesn’t look like someone who should come to the Ministry of Justice.”

Fei Nian sighed, "Your Highness asked me to track down Xia Fan's rise in ranking, this person may be related to it."

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

"It's still unknown, but if we can find out the details, it will not do any harm to the Privy Council."

"Then keep working hard." Yan Qing said disapprovingly.

After Fei Nian went away, she looked away, turned around and walked towards the depths of the prison.