Achievement Unlocked: [Mu Fuwan’s Fear]. You can now view Mu Fuwan’s Martial Power Trait.
A sudden notification sounded, startling Di Lingwei. She hadn’t expected to unlock an achievement for Mu Fuwan at this moment. She checked Mu Fuwan’s information.
Martial Power: 82.
This was the newly appeared trait.
‘Martial power is represented by a numerical value? This is the first time I’ve seen someone else’s martial power value. Without a reference, it’s hard to determine what level this number represents. But as the Vice Commander of the Imperial Guard, Mu Fuwan’s strength is without question. 82 should be a relatively high number.’
Di Lingwei pondered, estimating that the original host’s martial power value must have been over a hundred.
However, just knowing the opponent’s martial power wasn’t much help right now, unless she could unlock more achievements.
Regardless, she needed to take Mu Fuwan back for interrogation first.
“Return to the Imperial Palace.” Di Lingwei turned and headed towards the palace.
Though Shangguan Yuchan and Xing Ruolan were somewhat disappointed they didn’t get to see Di Lingwei act, witnessing the Heavenly Mandate Empress make Mu Fuwan surrender with mere words still stirred excitement within them.
As expected of the Heavenly Mandate Empress!
Late at night, the Imperial Palace was not peaceful.
Di Lingwei was not skilled at interrogation… or rather, she, having transmigrated from Earth, was not adept at it. So, Mu Fuwan was taken away by Shangguan Yuchan for questioning. Di Lingwei only had to wait for the result.
But the result was not good.
Di Lingwei waited in her bedchamber until late into the night before Shangguan Yuchan came to report.
“This Subject is incompetent and could not extract any answers from Mu Fuwan. It’s impossible to determine if she had accomplices, and if so, who they might be,” Shangguan Yuchan said, bowing her head upon seeing Di Lingwei.
“You couldn’t get anything out of her?” Di Lingwei frowned slightly.
She was certain there was someone behind Mu Fuwan. This conclusion was based on the other’s personality trait, and she believed it wouldn’t be wrong. So, if possible, she naturally wished to uncover who this person was.
But thinking it over carefully, Mu Fuwan’s personality trait stated she was an extremely loyal person. Would someone like that really divulge who was behind her so easily?
Sighing helplessly in her heart, Di Lingwei, whose expression remained as impassive as an ancient well, asked, “Throughout the Imperial Court, who is the most skilled in interrogation?”
Shangguan Yuchan thought for a moment and said, “As for the most skilled individual in interrogation, this humble subject cannot say for sure. But such a person would certainly belong to the Ministry of Justice.”
Di Lingwei understood. She ordered, “Hand Mu Fuwan over to the Ministry of Justice for interrogation.”
“This humble subject understands.”
Shangguan Yuchan acknowledged the order and withdrew.
Afterward, Di Lingwei summoned Xing Ruolan and commanded, “Go and bring all of Mu Fuwan’s files.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Xing Ruolan withdrew.
Di Lingwei then instructed the palace maids to brew her a pot of energizing tea. White smoke curled up from the cup.
Not long after, Xing Ruolan returned and placed a dossier on Di Lingwei’s table before respectfully exiting. She knew that when Di Lingwei read in the study, she disliked having anyone standing beside her.
Di Lingwei picked up Mu Fuwan’s dossier and examined it.
“Hmm? An orphan?”
Right away, Di Lingwei noticed a detail worth paying attention to.
According to the information, Mu Fuwan appeared to have been abandoned as an infant and then taken in by a kind family.
And this kind family… was the Wang Family!
This was the same Wang Family that Wang Feifei belonged to. They had once held a certain standing in the Imperial Court, but due to past events, the Wang Family had been scattered to the wind, leaving only Wang Feifei behind.
“She was actually raised alongside Wang Feifei. Just how close must their relationship be? Could it be that…”
Di Lingwei already had some suspicions forming in her mind.
After pondering for a moment, she pulled the bell cord beside her. A ringing sound immediately echoed outside. Shortly after, Xing Ruolan obediently entered.
“Go and summon Commander Wang,” Di Lingwei instructed.
The only person in the entire Imperial Palace who would be called Commander Wang was Wang Feifei.
“Yes, Your Majesty.” Xing Ruolan received the command and immediately left.
By this point, Di Lingwei was highly suspicious of Wang Feifei. Or rather, she had been suspicious for a while, given the problems with the other’s personality. Who knew what dark thoughts lurked deep within her heart?
But speaking of problematic personalities, Xing Ruolan’s personality also had issues…
‘Why are there no normal people around me?’
Di Lingwei couldn’t help but complain internally. Then, she picked up her teacup and took a sip, both quenching her thirst and refreshing herself.
After that, Di Lingwei rose and walked out.
Meeting Wang Feifei absolutely could not be done alone. If Wang Feifei truly had issues and decided to risk everything to take Di Lingwei down with her, then she’d be finished.
Arriving outside Phoenix Perch Palace, Di Lingwei swept her gaze around and saw the numerous Imperial Guards stationed on duty. She felt slightly more at ease.
Although the Imperial Guard was under Wang Feifei’s command, that didn’t mean their loyalty belonged to Wang Feifei. She was merely an administrator. Naturally, the Imperial Guards took orders from her, the Empress.
“Greetings, Your Majesty!”
Upon seeing Di Lingwei appear, the Imperial Guards bowed in salute.
Di Lingwei nodded slightly. She then turned and went back to the front courtyard of Phoenix Perch Palace, sitting down at a stone table. Naturally, palace maids stood nearby with lanterns to provide light, attending to her with meticulous care.
Not long after, Xing Ruolan brought Wang Feifei in.
“Greetings, Your Majesty!”
“Rise.”
Di Lingwei’s gaze passed over Xing Ruolan and landed on Wang Feifei.
Every time she saw Wang Feifei, one could not help but inwardly sigh at her figure. It was truly explosive and fiery, especially the ample areas, which possessed a grandeur far surpassing that of ordinary people.
“Do you know why Zhen has summoned you?” Di Lingwei asked in an unhurried tone.
“Feifei suspects it might be related to Little Wan’s matter,” Wang Feifei replied, not bothering to feign ignorance.
This was no small matter. Even though Mu Fuwan hadn’t yet committed regicide, simply harboring the intention was an act of extreme treason and could not be ignored.
“Do you have anything to say about this?” Di Lingwei asked, staring into Wang Feifei’s eyes. “According to Zhen’s understanding, Commander Mu’s relationship with you is quite good. You grew up together.”
Wang Feifei lowered her head, her voice tinged with a hint of helplessness. “Feifei never imagined that Little Wan would harbor such thoughts. I also don’t know what happened. When I first heard the news, Feifei was deeply shocked. Now, my heart is still in turmoil, and I don’t know what to do.”
