Xuanyuan Jue

Chapter 191 The Weeping Blood Demon Painting (5)
Xiao De made a servile face, which made Feng Shen feel tired. He suppressed his disgust and said solemnly: "Grandpa Zhang, the director of Feng is investigating the case and chasing down the murderer. He is determined not to be able to do it from the company of the dragon. Those who are competent, so those 'skills' will not be learned one by one. If there is a chance in the future, I will slowly ask Eunuch Zhang for advice!"

"Yes," Xiao De Zhang hummed: "You, Feng Dazhangjing, don't want to listen, and our family doesn't bother to talk about it! If you really make a mistake, hum, don't blame our family for not reminding you!"

"Don't dare," Feng Shen slightly bowed, "Please Eunuch Zhang lead the way."

"Hmph!" Xiao De Zhang waved his hands and stepped forward.

Along the way, Xiao De kept his face open and didn't say anything, Feng Shen was also happy and quiet.The two of them kept their mouths shut and came to Yiluan hall in a sullen manner.

Because it was about Concubine Zhen and Cixi was not easy to publicize, the place to summon Feng Shen was set in the East Nuan Pavilion.

When he arrived at the porch in front of the pavilion, Xiao Dezhang made a stop gesture to Feng Shen, then stretched out two fingers, and tapped three times with his palm.Just as Xiao De Zhang said, after hearing the noise, Maid Rong came out, she nodded to Xiao De Zhang, and led Feng Shen in.

Xiao De Zhang didn't dare to enter the pavilion without permission, so he stayed in the corridor to wait for orders.Maid Rong put down the hall curtain, walked a few steps sideways, knelt down to Cixi who was in the cubicle, and said: "Lafayette, Feng Zhangjing has arrived by order."

"Let him in."

"Hey." After Maid Rong finished speaking, she and Maid Juan in the back room both retreated to the corner of the wall, stared at her toes, stood with lowered hands, and said nothing more.

Seeing an old woman sitting on the kang in the north, Feng Shen knew that it was Cixi, so he turned down the horseshoe and arrow sleeves, took off his hat and kowtowed: "Feng Shen, my humble minister, I respectfully ask for the Queen Mother's peace."

Cixi raised her eyelids, "Stay flat."

"Yes." Feng Shen stood up according to his words, and stood upright on the spot, neither humble nor overbearing.

Seeing Feng Shen's tall body and imposing manner, Cixi nodded her head. "Well, it looks like a character... Do you know why I announced you to the palace this time?"

Feng Shendao: "The decree only says that there is a case to be investigated, but I don't know what to investigate."

"I'll talk to you later," Cixi paused, and asked suddenly, "Feng Shen, do you believe in ghosts and gods?"

Feng Shen shook his head and said, "I don't believe it."

Cixi narrowed her eyes, "Why don't you believe me?"

Feng Shenlang said: "I've never seen it before, so I don't believe it!"

Cixi said again: "I heard that you have solved many murder cases, don't you think that none of them involved ghosts and gods?"

Feng Shendao: "There are terrifying and frightening ones, and there are also unimaginable ones, but no matter how bizarre and weird the case is, after the final investigation, they are all caused by villains. According to my opinion, there may be retribution in this world, ghosts and ghosts The genus of evil spirits definitely does not exist!"

Cixi let out a long sigh of relief, and a gleam of joy appeared on her sickly face. "Ghosts may not exist, but true immortals and bodhisattvas do exist. As the saying goes, there are gods raised three feet above the head, and the palace can be peaceful and peaceful without the blessing of the Buddha."

Feng Shen said yes, but he didn't think so in his heart.

Cixi pondered for a while, and said: "There is an old matter in the palace. It is said that you should not discuss it with outsiders, but it is related to the root of the case, so it's okay to just tell you. But after you hear it, don't go out to learn your tongue. If some gossip reaches my ears in the future, hehe, then you have to be careful!"

Feng Shendao: "Please don't worry, Empress Dowager, I won't be extravagant, and secondly, I won't tell the truth, I can only investigate the case impartially!"

"That's good," Cixi continued. "It's like this. The emperor had a precious concubine. After the foreigners broke the city in the Gengzi year, she resisted humiliation and threw herself into a well to die."

Feng Shen was in awe, "The precious concubine is a noble concubine, she should be commended to Yunei."

Cixi's complexion changed slightly, and she snorted: "Protecting chastity and cleanliness is the duty of a woman. The imperial concubine is the emperor's family, and she must set an example for the world. She does what she is supposed to do, and there is no need for any big things." Honor it!"

Seeing Cixi's displeasure, Feng Shen was a little surprised, but then changed his mind, thinking about the affairs of the palace, it was inconvenient for him to comment more, so he didn't answer.

Cixi paused for a while, and then said: "Let's not talk about other things, let's talk about the key points... After all, it has been six years since the death of Concubine Gui, but a few nights ago, someone found her portrait in the palace. "

"Portrait?" Feng Shen asked, "Could it be that the portrait...is something strange?"

"That's right," Cixi waved her hand and ordered, "Juanzi, tell him what happened that night."

Maid Juan followed her words and told the full story of what she saw and heard that night.Feng Shen heard that although she tried her best to restrain herself, her tone was still a little trembling, apparently with lingering fear.

After the maid Juan finished speaking, Feng Shen said to Cixi: "May I ask the Queen Mother, where is that portrait now? I want to borrow it to have a look."

Cixi said: "I have been under the shrine of Guanyin for the past two days, Rong Zi, go to the side hall to get that cheap hoof...cough cough...the portrait of the precious concubine."

Maid Rong promised and fetched it immediately.

Perhaps the burning incense ash fell on the shrine, scorching the edge of one side of the paper to create a little scorched pores.After Feng Shen took it, he patted lightly, and unfolded the portrait for a closer look.Although the portrait was drawn vividly, the blood and tears in the corners of the eyes had disappeared, so it looked normal.

After watching for a long time, Feng Shen couldn't make out any clues. Cixi waited for a while, and gradually became impatient. "What can you see in this short period of time? I will leave this portrait to you to keep, and you can think about it slowly when you go back!"

"This minister has exactly the intention." After Feng Shen finished speaking, he rolled up the portrait and kept it close to his body.

"Feng Shen," Cixi said again, "just now you have said with certainty that there are no ghosts in the world, so according to your opinion, this painting looks weird, and there must be someone with ulterior motives doing the tricks?"

Feng Shen said: "I think so!"

Cixi said: "That's good! Now that you have heard the story and seen the painting, then go and find out the troublemakers!"

"My minister should go all out!" Feng Shen changed the subject, "But before investigating the case, please allow the Queen Mother to agree."

"What's the matter? Tell me!"

"In the palace, where the emperor lives, the etiquette is naturally strict. However, if you have to follow the rules for everything, it may delay the timing of the investigation. Therefore, I am bold and want to ask the empress dowager for permission. Both inside and outside the palace, humble ministers are allowed to act cheaply!"

Cixi thought for a moment and said, "It's up to you!"

Feng Shen felt relieved, "Thank you Empress Dowager Long En."

"Not busy," Cixi waved her hand, "Since I do what you want, you have to do what I do!"

"What other orders does the Queen Mother have?"

Cixi said coldly: "I will only give you three days to solve this case. If the real culprit is caught by then, you will be promoted to a noble; but if you fail to do so within the time limit, you will be sentenced for 'disrespect'! Feng Shen, Don't blame me for putting my ugly words up front. Keeping a man in the inner confinement, no matter what the reason is, is a big violation of palace regulations. At this point, nothing can be found out, and the entire royal family will be ashamed! Hello! Go check it out, whether it is life or death depends on these three days. You must always remember what I said!"

Feng Shen only felt a chill in his back, and he responded bravely: "My minister, please remember!"

(End of this chapter)