vrcanaries Chapter 381: Ancient Dimension, Cannon Fodder Jin 9, Whose Marriage Was Snatched Away by His Cousin
Chapter 381: Ancient Dimension, Cannon Fodder Jin 9, Whose Marriage Was Snatched Away by His Cousin
His heart seemed to be out of control, firmly gripped by the woman in front of him, and he couldn't even bear to take his eyes off her.
He just stood there quietly, his eyes following the woman's figure closely, until she walked into the Imperial Household Department and he could no longer see her. Then he spoke with deep eyes.
"Xiao Shunzi, go and see which mansion the girl who just entered the Imperial Household Department is from?"
Xiao Jingyuan found it difficult to calm down, and a hint of anxiety unconsciously revealed in his eyes. He lowered his voice and spoke to Xiao Shunzi beside him.
Xiao Shunzi was surprised and ran towards the Imperial Household Department without saying a word.
This was the first time in all these years that His Majesty had asked him for information about a woman. Xiao Shunzi inexplicably felt that the woman who had just entered the Imperial Household Department was unusual.
After Xiao Shunzi left, Xiao Jingyuan did not stay there, but strode directly towards the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Xiao Jingyuan felt like his heart was on fire. Although he wanted to fly directly to the Imperial Household Department with his lightness skills, he was the emperor after all, and his every move was related to the dignity of the royal family.
Therefore, he tried hard to control his pace that was about to take off, but his pace was several times faster than usual, his tightly clenched fists, and his unconsciously accelerated breathing rate still revealed his inner urgency.
Miaomiao, the person involved, was so preoccupied with the interrogation she might face later that she had no idea that she had been targeted by some beasts just because she had left the house.
Just as she was about to reach the Imperial Household Department, the hairs on the back of her neck stood up unconsciously, as if she was on a desolate planet and was being stared at by some extremely ferocious interstellar beast. Her whole body was tense, even her scalp was numb, and she felt a sense of panic for no reason.
But after following the palace servants into the Imperial Household Department, the tense feeling she had just felt suddenly disappeared, causing Miaomiao to unconsciously mistake the tense feeling for her own nervousness about something that had not happened.
That’s right, this is the Imperial Household Department, the place where they would interrogate these imperial merchants when something happened in the palace.
Miaomiao saw some people being dragged out, while others walked out as if nothing had happened.
"Uncle Chen, what happened?"
Miaomiao saw a familiar figure, the head of the Chen family, who was also an imperial merchant but did not have much business dealings with her. She hurried forward and asked secretly.
"It's my niece, I'm not too sure, but as long as you don't do anything you shouldn't do, there's nothing to be afraid of."
The head of the Chen family nodded and walked out. He could guarantee the safety of their Chen family, but he couldn't guarantee the safety of the Shi family. After all, the Shi family was almost controlled by King Zhao now.
Who can tell the truth about the struggle for imperial power?
Miaomiao pursed her lips and could only accept what had happened.
I thought I would have to wait for a while, after all, there were many people who needed to be questioned.
Who would have thought that Miaomiao had only been standing there for a few minutes when the waiter who had just brought her in asked her to go to a room on the side, saying that she needed to be questioned in private.
Miaomiao, full of doubts, was led to this private room in the Imperial Household Department.
When she stepped into the private room, she was first attracted by the elegant decoration. Although the room was not big, it was full of exquisite thoughts.
In the corner is a uniquely shaped display cabinet, on which are displayed some rare antiques. There is also incense in the corner, but it is not lit.
Miaomiao quickly observed the room and found that there was an exquisite screen in the middle of the room, which separated the space into a private area.
Miaomiao was standing here and could only vaguely see a tall figure behind the screen. From the faint outline, it could be seen that it should be a man wearing a jade crown, and his stature alone was much taller than Miaomiao.
Although she couldn't see the man's appearance, Miaomiao could vaguely sense that the other person had a strong aura, as if he was shrouded in a faint halo. Not only that, Miaomiao also keenly sensed a sense of integrity from the other person.
The breath is clear and pure, making people feel inexplicably at ease.
At this moment, the man behind the screen suddenly spoke, and his words passed through the screen and clearly reached Miaomiao's ears.
"Are you the current head of the Shi family? Do you know why you were called here this time?"
Miaomiao quickly collected her thoughts and bowed slightly.
"Your Excellency, I am the current head of the Shi family. However, I am not sure why I was summoned here. I hope Your Excellency can explain it to me."
After hearing Miaomiao's answer, Guo Zhen, the commander of the imperial guards behind the screen, subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief, but he felt more confused and helpless than the other party.
Just a few moments ago, he was guarding the emperor with full concentration, not daring to slack off in the slightest, but at this moment, he was inexplicably arranged to the temporary residence of the chief steward of the Imperial Household Department.
Guo Jian was even arranged to inquire about the relevant information of the woman in front of him, but he really didn't understand.
As a military commander, his main duty is to protect the emperor and be in charge of all matters related to the palace guards. When did he start doing this kind of inquiry work?
What puzzled him even more was why His Majesty insisted on placing such a screen in this private room, making it so mysterious.
He thought, since he wanted to ask someone a question, why not just ask them face to face? Putting up a screen would prevent each other from seeing each other's whole face, and it would feel as if there was a layer between them when talking, which would be so awkward.
But this is not the most embarrassing thing, he is not the chief steward of the Ministry of Internal Affairs at all, this is a case of being forced to do something...
Just when Guo Zhen didn't know what to say and the atmosphere was a little awkward, out of Miaomiao's sight, because of the screen separating them, Guo Zhen's hand naturally took a newly written note from the window.
That's right, besides the private room, there is another bedroom. At this moment, their Majesty is giving him instructions in this bedroom. That's how important it is...
Could it be a spy from a neighboring country?
Guo Zhen frowned, speculating, but his hands were not slow. He directly opened the note and quickly read it through, more like he was examining a spy from a neighboring country...
"The Ministry of Internal Affairs has called you all here this time just to conduct routine questioning.
It can also be regarded as a modification and revision of some of the original information of the Imperial Household Department.
In this private place, what Patriarch Shi says will not be spread outside, so you can speak freely."
When Miaomiao heard this, a gleam of light flashed in her eyes, and she thought to herself, I didn't expect the style of the Imperial Household Department to be so open-minded.
This situation made Miaomiao's previously rejected idea stir again. Why not give it a try?
However, Miaomiao still retained some rationality and knew that the most important thing at the moment was to let others complete the routine inquiries first.
"Asking as you like, my Lord, I will know everything."
Guo Zhen nodded secretly. This woman who was suspected to be a spy had a very good attitude, but he didn't know what His Majesty wanted to know.
The note came again. After Guo Zhen read it, his voice became a little distorted with surprise.
"Master Shi, are you married?"
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