Free Web NovelChapter 1618: Chapter 12: Ever Present Fear (Part 2)
Jiang Wang questioned his own ability to handle cases, something the Son of Heaven also knew, and Beiyaduwei was aware of. The last time he was assigned to investigate Huang Yixing, it was due to special political circumstances, and Lin Youxie was mainly responsible for solving the specific case.
This time, because of Feng Gu’s will, they involved him in the case again, but gave him a supervisory title, which could avoid many troubles both before and after the investigation.
This was regarded as Beiyaduwei’s care, with the Son of Heaven’s approval included.
Ultimately, in the previous case of Huang Yixing, Equality Country did not stir up much trouble, and only Jiang Wang was hunted down relentlessly. Both the Son of Heaven and Beiyaduwei should feel some guilt towards Jiang Wang.
Therefore, in this case, he was granted the greatest autonomy.
Of course, Jiang Qingyang repeatedly claiming to cherish the memory of Jiang Wuqi, now that Jiang Wuqi’s body was not yet cold, the eunuch he trusted most in life died unexpectedly. If Jiang Wang was unwilling to even supervise the case’s progress, it would be hard to say what the Son of Heaven would think. freёwebnovel.com
Zheng Shangming specifically mentioned the Son of Heaven as a reminder.
Jiang Wang pondered slightly and said, "I will take on this matter. When do we set off?"
"Let’s go to the Long Life Palace right now," Lin Youxie said.
It seemed that in terms of the specific investigation, Lin Youxie was still the one taking the lead...
Although Jiang Wang intentionally told the housekeeper that Lin Youxie’s visit required announcement and needed to clarify the purpose, to delineate the distance between him and Lin Youxie, avoiding future potential troubles.
But secretly, he admired Lin Youxie greatly.
Whether it was her ability to solve cases or her perseverance and integrity as a Blue-plate Catcher.
This current investigative team was indeed interesting.
One was Lin Youxie, a well-known catcher with real talent, the other was the son of the Beiyar Commander, whose investigative ability was yet unknown, but thanks to his family’s background, it likely wasn’t lacking, most importantly, his status allowed him to mobilize most of Beiyaduwei’s resources.
Plus himself, a third-ranking official Jiang Qingyang.
Not to mention being in Linzi where nothing is beyond reach, the freedom to investigate was quite ample.
The three exchanged a few simple words, Jiang Wang had nothing to pack, hanging a longsword at his waist, then followed them out with elegance.
Focusing on the case was decidedly different, and Beiyaduwei’s carriage was waiting outside the mansion, picking up the three and heading straight to Long Life Palace.
The Blue-plate Catcher’s insignia on the carriage allowed them unimpeded passage.
On the way, they briefly discussed the case, then arrived at the palace gates.
Since Feng Gu’s body was discovered, the entire Long Life Palace had been sealed off.
Thus, the arrangements for the mourning period were still in place, not much different from what Jiang Wang saw when he came to pay respects on the day.
Of course, Jiang Wuqi’s coffin had already been carried away for burial and was now in the Imperial Mausoleum.
At this moment, the Long Life Palace was empty. Only a team of Blue-plate Catchers guarded the entrance, not allowing anyone to enter and disrupt clues, only waiting for Zheng Shangming and the others responsible for the case to arrive.
This also showed that the level of confidentiality for this case was very high. Otherwise, the task of sealing off the palace gates should involve the Imperial City Guards, rather than being solely handled by Beiyaduwei.
"All the guards, eunuchs, and palace maidens in this palace are currently detained in Beiyaduwei, being questioned separately," Zheng Shangming said. "We can also interrogate them at any time."
The palace, covered in white and frost, was extremely cold, even during the day, the autumn sun couldn’t be felt as warm.
Especially with it being empty and devoid of any human presence, it caused an unsettling feeling.
Only Zheng Shangming, Jiang Wang, and Lin Youxie walked into the Long Life Palace, while the team of catchers continued guarding the palace gates.
Jiang Wang silently experienced the different footsteps of the three, trying to gauge the moods of the other two—which was naturally in vain, as they were not the type to easily reveal their emotions.
The once bright and grand palace now had a pervasive chilliness.
Almost making Jiang Wang think of the Blue Stone Palace.
Lin Youxie said, "Nothing in this palace has been touched. At least since we sealed it, no one has been in." freeweɓnovēl.coɱ
Jiang Wang increasingly realized the significance of this case...
Beiyaduwei attached too much importance to it!
Even not trusting the internal Blue-plate Catchers that much, with the team of catchers guarding outside, none were allowed inside. Such a vast palace, just the three of them to investigate clues, when would they finish?
At this moment, they reexamined the investigating team.
Zheng Shi was the Son of Heaven’s confidant, and Zheng Shangming, as Zheng Shi’s son, was undoubtedly someone the Son of Heaven could trust.
Lin Youxie, the descendant of one of the four Green Badge Aristocracy families, had a clear background and reliable conduct. Although one of the Green Badge Aristocracy families produced Li Youjue, who was executed with lingchi punishment, the previous case of Huang Yixing clearly demonstrated the distinction between her and Li Youjue.
Jiang Wang himself was even more straightforward; a figure like Feng Gu within the palace, no matter what secrets were involved, wouldn’t be linked to a genius who had come to Qi Country only in recent years.
Judging from Beiyaduwei’s demonstrated posture.
Feng Gu’s words in his will, "Looking around, everyone is suspicious,"
Might not merely be sentiment of paranoia...
Who wanted to kill him? Who had such power?
Jiang Wang felt a sense of trepidation.
The three first arrived at the main hall of Long Life Palace, also known as the "Spirit Hall."
Aside from the coffin having been carried away, the offering table, spirit tablet, incense burner, chairs... everything was the same as on the first day of the mourning.
Everything that happened that day was still vivid in memory, and now looking again, the place was deserted.
And looking up from where the coffin was carried away, a lonely three-foot-long white silk hung from the dome, like a cloud frozen in place.
"Feng Gu’s body is also in Beiyaduwei now, do you want to go see it later?" Lin Youxie asked.
