Chapter 685: Wei Wei's Ability And Intelligence

The investigation of the source could not be delayed further. After all, five days were not a very long period of time.

As soon as they sent the son of King of Hell off, Helian Wei Wei summoned the minister of Official Personnel Affairs.

The most efficient way to detect any anomalous events in the Capital was to find out the location of the recent deaths.

Others might not come up with this idea.

However, it was not difficult to put two and two together for Helian Wei Wei.

The Minister of Official Personnel Affairs did not expect that the Third Princess Consort would be interested in these. They looked at Baili Jia Jue to seek approval. After receiving a nod from Baili Jia Jue, they handed her the documents.

Helian Wei Wei flipped the pages before she abruptly stopped at one of the pages. "There are missing persons cases on two consecutive days? What is going on?"

The minister exclaimed before he took a glance at the document. Appearing unconcerned, he replied, "Oh, we are investigating these cases. It is probably not a big deal. The person who reported the case was a town crier. He heard someone screaming for help when he passed by the alley. However, when he went to check, he discovered nothing. Apparently, he misheard."

"But, someone went missing that day, right?" Helian Wei Wei chuckled, "Lord Li, don't panic. Just tell me the truth and everything will be fine."

The minister of Official Personnel Affairs wiped the cold sweat off his forehead and glanced at Baili Jia Jue discreetly. Then, he answered with a muffled voice, "After we received the report, my subordinates went to the scene and nothing seemed amiss. There was no trace of struggles in the alley. Coincidentally, there was a couple who were arguing at the time. Therefore, I suspected that the town crier might have been mistaken. On top of that, the town crier confessed that he drank some wine that night and might have made a mistake. To our surprise, the very next day someone came to report that their daughter, who was about to wed, had disappeared. Then, on the third day..."

"Someone else reported about their missing family member too." Helian Wei Wei interrupted and continued to analyze, "And these girls have been to that alley before their disappearances. Not only that, all of them all live somewhere nearby, right?"

Not knowing how to answer, the minister of Official Personnel Affairs mulled over the question. "How do you know?" Although the cases were recorded on the documents, but the details were not mentioned.

"Logically speaking, if the girls have never been to that alley, you would not have specifically jotted down the town crier's report. How did I know that the missing ladies are people from the neighborhood..." Helian Wei Wei said nonchalantly as she picked up the documents again. "Since all the missing victims are girls who are about to get married, that limited the perimeter of their activities. Usually, single women will not travel far. Therefore, they must be from somewhere nearby the alley. "

Minister of Official Personnel Affairs was dazed by Helian Wei Wei's analysis. With a pair of widened eyes, he stared at Helian Wei Wei and before he shifted his gaze to look at Baili Jia Jue.

Shock was plastered on his face. Your Highness, where did you find such a capable woman?

If the Third Princess Consort joined their ministry, all those old and unresolved cases could be elucidated!

Helian Wei Wei did not bother to look at the minister's glistening eyes. She tapped her fingers mindlessly on the table and continued, "Since they have something in common, then the investigation will be easier. You can pass the case to me, but you have to keep it confidential. The Ministry of Official Personnel Affairs should continue to investigate the cases accordingly. But, do not tell anyone that I am involved, and you do not have to help me. His Highness and I will head over to the scene personally. None of your officers or soldiers have seen us before. If you meet us there, please behave naturally and do not let the cat out of the bag."

"His Highness... His Highness will be there too?" Lord Li was concerned about Third Prince's safety. "With the current situation of the imperial court..." He was worried about the chaotic situation of the imperial court and reckoned that it was not the best time for His Highness to leave the palace. However, he quickly recalled how His Highness had just beaten the envoys of the three countries to a pulp. Now, all the people at the borders were especially obedient and were more than willing to offer gifts to the War Dragon Dynasty so that His Highness would spare their lives. The appeals had even reached the Retired Emperor. All the ministers did not dare say anything in front of His Highness again. The entire imperial court was unbelievably peaceful and there was really no reason to stop His Highness from visiting the scene.

But...

"Is it not too dangerous for His Highness to visit the crime scene? Should I make some arrangements in advance?" Lord Li feared that something might happen to Baili Jia Jue. If any mishap occurred, it would not be enough even if he paid with his own life.

Helian Wei Wei smiled and said, "Lord Li, do you think there is anyone in this world can beat His Highness?"

The minister of Official Personnel Affairs was tongue-tied. That... is actually true. His Highness's combat skills had always been superb. Whoever provoked him would be sent to the King of Hell directly.

Helien Wei Wei grinned as she stood up.

The minister of Official Personnel Affairs looked at the elegant yet graceful side profile of His Highness and knew that he should not comment further. However, he was relieved that the Third Princess Consort was taking over this case.

According to his many years of experience, missing person cases were tough to solve.

The first 24 hours were vital in a missing person case.

Once a full day had passed, it would be almost impossible to locate the person.

Four days had passed and no one knew where the missing persons were.

Helian Wei Wei certainly understood the rule. That very night, she dressed up like a commoner and was ready to visit the scene.

When she turned around, she saw that His Highness was still sitting gracefully in his seat. With his long legs crossed, he wore a fur coat around his shoulders as he leisurely read the scrolls.

Helian Wei Wei raised her eyebrows and asked, "Are you not coming with me?" It was unusual for His Highness to allow her to go out alone.

Baili Jia Jue put down the scroll in his hand and looked at her as though she had made an absurd statement. He then reached out and grabbed Helian Wei Wei by her wrist before he gently pulled her into his arms. With a soft voice he commanded habitually, "Let's leave only after our meal."

"Sure." Helian Wei allowed him to caress her hand before she let out a lazy yawn. "I reckon that I've been eating more than usual. Do you think I'm chubbier than before?"

A faint smile painted across Baili Jia Jue's thin lips. From behind, he grabbed her soft bumps with his big hands and whispered under his warm breath, "You have really grown chubbier."

"You..." Helian Wei Wei was lying in his arms and she had nowhere to run, causing her heart to flutter.

However, Baili Jia Jue did not have the intention to let her go. He gently pinched her body with his long fingers while his soft lips brushed across her ear. Then, he began to kiss her slowly along her neck.

Panting, Helian Wei Wei stopped him with her trembling hand.

However, Baili Jia Jue did not stop his move. Instead, he got increasingly aggressive.

It was a little painful, but her body was immediately engulfed by his warmth and went soft...