Chapter 26: Inquiry in the Front Hall

Inquiry in the Front Hall

The murderer could be a woman; this was undoubtedly an important clue. Upon hearing this, Yin Fengzhan's gaze flickered instantly, but subsequently, he lowered his eyes slightly.

"But it could also be a child or a man with small hands!"

Yin Fengzhan's words were definitely discouraging enough. Instantly, Nie Jinxuan's expression stiffened, but just as Nie Jinxuan wanted to retort, Yin Fengzhan suddenly changed the subject.

"However, it is worth a try... Gu Hong, summon everyone in the mansion to the front hall!"

After speaking, Yin Fengzhan didn't care whether Nie Jinxuan understood or not, and walked out directly.

Another murder case occurred in the Wangfu, and Yin Fengzhan summoned everyone over. For a time, the entire Wangfu became filled with panic.

The front hall was silent. Yin Fengzhan sat in the main seat of the front hall, his cold expression making it impossible to see his joy or anger, and the people in the front hall and the courtyard held their breath, not even daring to breathe loudly.

The air was filled with eerie tension and suppression. At this time, Yin Fengzhan looked up and swept his gaze over the people below, then turned his eyes to look at Gu Hong beside him. Then, he saw Gu Hong walk to the middle of the front hall.

"Those whose names are called, come to the front!"

Gu Hong got straight to the point. After speaking, he took a list from his bosom and started calling names. In just a moment, five people walked out one after another. Seeing this, Nie Jinxuan, sitting beside Yin Fengzhan, couldn't help but move her brows, then pursed her lips without a word.

The front hall became increasingly tense, and the five people who walked out were full of unease. At this time, Gu Hong looked them over, then spoke again.

"Stretch out your hands!"

Gu Hong's request left everyone present baffled. But at this moment, no one dared to say another word. The five people slowly stretched out their hands. Gu Hong then stepped forward to examine them one by one, but subsequently, he furrowed his brows and turned to look at Yin Fengzhan, who had been sitting in the main seat without saying a word.

Presumably, aside from Nie Jinxuan, no one present knew what this master and servant were doing. So, seeing Gu Hong in a difficult position, Nie Jinxuan also looked at the man beside her, then stood up and walked out directly.

In the front hall, which was so quiet that a needle could be heard dropping, Nie Jinxuan's standing up startled everyone. Gu Hong even opened his mouth to stop her, but then, seeing Yin Fengzhan sitting in his seat without making a sound, he hurriedly closed his mouth and retreated to the side.

At this moment, Nie Jinxuan didn't care about the reactions of the people around her. She walked directly to the five people, examined their hands one by one, and then pursed her lips.

"A murder case occurred in the mansion last night. I suppose everyone present knows about it. And today, the Prince called everyone here, and it goes without saying that it is for this matter. However, please rest assured, as the saying goes, every debt has its debtor. The Prince called everyone here today because he wants to clarify this matter in front of everyone, so please don't be too panicked."

With two simple sentences, Nie Jinxuan slightly calmed the tense mood of the crowd. After she finished, Nie Jinxuan's calm eyes shifted, sweeping over the five people before her one by one, and finally, her gaze fell on the small maid standing on the far right.

"If I remember correctly, your name is Xiao Ru, right?!"

Nie Jinxuan spoke calmly. Upon hearing this, Xiao Ru, who had been bowing her head, was startled instantly. She looked up abruptly and nodded silently.

"Yes, yes... this servant is called Xiao Ru..."

"How old are you this year?"

"Fif... fifteen..."

"Are you familiar with Qian Dahai on normal days?"

"No, not very familiar... Princess Consort, you..."

"Then may I ask, after you ate last night, what did you do?"

Xiao Ru responded with increasing trembling, her young and somewhat immature face filled with unease and panic. But Nie Jinxuan just watched her quietly, without blinking.

The atmosphere became increasingly tense, but this time, before Xiao Ru could answer, someone suddenly stood out and shouted:

"Princess Consort, what do you mean by this? Are you suspecting that Xiao Ru is the murderer?" ===== CHAPTER 27 =====