CHAPTER 353: CHAPTER 353: SOUND LISTENING BUREAU

"Jiaojiao, during this period, just stay in the residence and don’t run around, understood?"

Feeling that something was amiss, Wei Shiyu earnestly looked at Yuan Bao and advised her.

Yuan Bao nodded vigorously, indicating that she absolutely would not run around.

Of course, the daily routine practice would not be missed. As someone striving to become an expert, the excellent quality of perseverance is a must-have.

...

Wei Shiyu’s memorial was quickly sent to Qianyang City, delivered into the palace, and placed on Emperor Xia’s desk.

In fact, the reason Emperor Xia conferred the title of Jiafu Village Chief upon Yuan Bao was partly because Yuan Yindi had the Emperor’s favor, partly because of Yuan Yindi’s engagement with Ruan Wan, and also because Yuan Bao was valued by the Wei Family.

However, after Emperor Xia conferred the title upon Yuan Bao, he completely forgot about her.

If it weren’t for Wei Shiyu submitting this memorial, Emperor Xia would have forgotten about the existence of this little girl Yuan Bao.

"Interesting!"

After reading Wei Shiyu’s memorial, Emperor Xia’s expression turned somewhat peculiar.

A little girl from a common background, without parental love, yet with good fortune. Granting her a noble title was no big deal to Emperor Xia.

But now, there were anomalies in the fief granted to this little girl.

A village, with dozens of households, vanished without a trace.

At first glance, it seemed like the villagers moved away, but if it was a normal relocation, why would they leave behind all their hidden gold, silver, and money?

Although Emperor Xia did not understand how ordinary people’s families operated, he knew that regardless of the household, if they were moving, they would take all their valuables first.

Therefore, the disappearance of Sanfu Village’s villagers must have some underlying mystery.

"Someone come!"

After finishing the memorial, Emperor Xia pondered for a moment and immediately summoned someone.

"Your Majesty!"

A middle-aged eunuch swiftly entered the room, bowing his head and standing respectfully.

"Convey my decree, and dispatch the Sound Listening Bureau to Yunyang City, Changping Town, Sanfu Village, to thoroughly investigate the disappearance of Sanfu Village’s villagers!"

"By your command!"

The middle-aged eunuch immediately bowed and withdrew.

The Sound Listening Bureau was Daxia’s most mysterious secret agency.

It answered only to Emperor Xia, requiring no accountability to any department; they only needed to report directly to the Emperor.

Generally speaking, matters involving the Sound Listening Bureau were of significant importance.

When the middle-aged eunuch relayed Emperor Xia’s decree to the Sound Listening Bureau’s Director Yin Wuji, a flicker of surprise crossed Yin Wuji’s expressionless face.

However, the Sound Listening Bureau had always revered Emperor Xia’s will, and since the Emperor had decreed it, they only needed to obey.

...

Yuan Bao was unaware that Emperor Xia had already dispatched the Sound Listening Bureau. She was currently staying obediently at the Wei Family, waiting for the truth to surface.

However, even after waiting for a month,

despite the Sound Listening Bureau’s astuteness, they still failed to uncover additional clues.

An entire village of residents disappeared without a trace, just like that.

Logically, any event, once happened, should leave some traces.

Yet, the disappearance of Sanfu Village’s villagers seemed as if they vanished into thin air.

"Jiaojiao, I’m sorry to disappoint you!"

After waiting for a month, Wei Shiyu received word from Emperor Xia relaying the disappointing news that the Sound Listening Bureau, despite their intervention, could not ascertain the truth.