dognovel Chapter 162 Interrogation
Chapter 162 Interrogation
Xu Feng looked at the list in his hand, his eyes finally fixed on the name "Zhou Suyue"...
After a while, he looked up and instructed the Jinyiwei: "During tomorrow night's celebration, you must keep a close eye on Miss Su Yue. If she behaves in an unusual manner, you must report it to me."
Upon hearing this, several Jinyiwei looked at each other with a hint of surprise in their eyes.
How could Miss Su Yue from Yuexiang Tower, who is famous throughout the capital, be involved in the conspiracy?
Is your Excellency being a little too sensitive, or perhaps...having an ulterior motive?
One of the Jinyiwei couldn't help but whisper, "Sir, Miss Su Yue is a well-known figure in the capital, what could possibly be wrong with her?"
Could it be that the Lord wants to take this opportunity to get close to Miss Su Yue and become her lover?
Hehe, my lord, you are young and promising, and an important official in the court. Maybe you can really win the heart of a beautiful woman!
This is also a good story.
Xu Feng's face darkened slightly. He understood his subordinates' thoughts and waved his hand, saying, "You're mistaken. I simply think Miss Su Yue is a little unusual, and it's always a good idea to pay more attention to her. Well, you should just focus on the three people on the list. I'll personally monitor Miss Su Yue."
When the Jinyiwei heard this, they immediately understood and smiled knowingly, as if they had seen through their master's "little thoughts".
They bowed respectfully and said, "Then we'll trouble you, sir. We hope you can soon... achieve your wish!"
Xu Feng shook his head helplessly, then waved his hand to signal them to disperse, "Everyone, be careful, don't let anything go wrong!"
After returning to Qilian Hall, Xu Feng personally made a batch of bamboo sticks needed for setting up the formation.
He personally placed these bamboo sticks throughout the palace, creating an impenetrable security network. This way, even the slightest disturbance in the palace would be quickly reported to him, giving him peace of mind.
Nothing happened that night, and in the blink of an eye, the day of the celebration arrived.
Because there would be a performance in the evening, people participating in the performance entered the palace one after another in the afternoon.
They must first undergo strict interrogation by the Imperial Household Department, learn palace etiquette, and then be thoroughly searched by the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
At 3 p.m., the Embroidered Uniform Guards checked the identities of everyone in the laundry department one by one.
Every time they approached someone, they would carefully inquire about their background and identity, ask them to sign, and then conduct a body search.
When searching people, the Jinyiwei were very skilled and meticulous.
For example, when searching the owner of a theatre troupe, they would first make him take off his shoes and hat, and then shake out his clothes piece by piece and examine them carefully. The owner would be almost naked and very embarrassed, but he would not dare to complain at all.
As for women, the palace female guards were responsible for the search.
Although Xu Feng was in charge of the Jinyiwei, he had no right to interfere in the affairs of the female guards.
He could only sit quietly in the signing room, patiently waiting for the female guards to finish their search and bring the person in for questioning and signing. Whenever a woman was brought in, he would carefully observe her expression and behavior, trying to catch any unusual clues.
Xu Feng's gaze moved through the crowd and suddenly fell on the middle-aged man who was preparing to perform face-changing.
Although this person is not young anymore, he seems to be extremely respectful. Every move he makes is filled with deliberate caution, as if he is afraid of angering someone.
His eyes flickered, yet he seemed to be deliberately avoiding looking directly at people. There was an indescribable cunning hidden in his timidity.
Although Xu Feng felt that this person was being deliberate, after careful examination, he did not find anything obviously wrong. Many people who have lived at the bottom of society for many years are like this, so he waved his hand to let him pass.
Immediately afterwards, two Hu girls, Ayao and Axuan, came into his sight.
They have graceful figures and exquisite curves, and their every move reveals exotic charm, attracting the attention of people around them.
The Jinyiwei asked them routine questions, and the two answered fluently, their words being both polite and clever.
Just as the Jinyiwei were about to sign their names and let them go, Xu Feng suddenly stood up, walked slowly towards the two women, and a playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"After you two finish your performance, there is no need to leave in a hurry. How about you stay with me in the palace tonight? Are you willing?" Xu Feng said.
Ah Yao and Ah Xuan were both slightly startled when they heard this, but then they quickly reacted and bowed, their voices soft but firm: "I am willing."
Xu Feng nodded and signaled the Jinyiwei to continue with the formalities.
As the sound of signatures was heard, the two women were allowed to pass, while the surrounding Jinyiwei began to discuss privately.
However, Xu Feng's brows furrowed slightly at this moment, and his eyes became deep and sharp.
The reactions of the two Hu girls just now seemed submissive, but in fact they were too calm, which was very different from what he expected.
It is normal for an ordinary woman to react to the sudden favor of a "noble man" with either surprise or nervousness.
As for Ayao and Axuan, apart from the initial moment of shock, their emotions remained almost unchanged, which was really unreasonable.
An ominous premonition quietly arose in Xu Feng's heart. He quietly raised the danger level of the two Hu girls to the highest, thinking to himself: It seems that tonight's celebration may not be as simple as it seems.
After everyone was checked, only the last one was left, and that was Miss Su Yue from Yuexiang Pavilion.
At this time, Zhou Suyue was already waiting in a sedan chair outside. When she heard the call, she slowly got out of the sedan chair.
She entered the room with a graceful figure and light steps, like a willow swaying in the wind.
When he came in, all the Jinyiwei in the room were stunned.
Zhou Suyue has a face like a peach blossom, eyebrows like distant ink, eyes as bright and charming as autumn water, a straight nose, and a cherry-like mouth that is red without any makeup.
Especially the long silver hair that fell like a waterfall, sparkling with a mysterious luster under the dim light, as if the moonlight was flowing through it.
She wore an exquisite butterfly hairpin on her head. The butterfly wings were inlaid with tiny gems. They trembled slightly with her movements, complementing her long silver hair and adding a bit of charm and agility.
Xu Feng looked at it carefully and confirmed that the hair was not caused by illness, but was naturally that way.
Moreover, Zhou Suyue has a high nose bridge and deep eye sockets, which is definitely not the typical appearance of a Han Chinese from the Central Plains. It seems that his previous guess was correct.
As usual, the Jinyiwei asked some questions, and then did not ask her to sign, so they all turned to look at Xu Feng.
At this time, Zhou Suyue also turned her gaze to Xu Feng, bowed to him, and said, "I, Zhou Suyue, greet you, sir."
Xu Feng suddenly said, "Miss Su Yue, you're welcome. May I ask how your mother is doing recently?"
This sentence was like a thunderclap, which stunned everyone in the room.
Everyone was secretly muttering in their hearts: "What does this mean? Why did our master suddenly ask about Miss Su Yue's mother?"
Zhou Suyue was also taken aback by this sudden question. After a moment, she said with a sad look, "Your Excellency, Suyue doesn't know that if both my parents were alive, I wouldn't be living in a brothel."
Her voice was filled with a hint of sorrow and gentleness, which made the Jinyiwei in the room feel sympathy.
Xu Feng sighed slightly and said, "Miss Su Yue's words are so sad that I can't help but feel pity for her. How about I redeem her and she will follow me from now on?"
The Jinyiwei in the room gasped when they heard this, thinking to themselves, "Your Excellency is too direct!"
For a moment, the room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Everyone's eyes moved back and forth between Xu Feng and Zhou Suyue, waiting for Zhou Suyue's response.