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The First Schemer: Book 1
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On the second day of the sixth month in the twenty-sixth year of Qian Yuan, in Tiandu, at Qingfeng Alley, within the Royal Confidential Office, also known as Qingfeng Hall, which specializes in investigating state secrets and capturing treacherous individuals, the atmosphere was tense.
The head of the Intelligence Hall, Xiao Yi, appeared slightly anxious. "You actually know who the spy from another country is?"
"Indeed, Lord Xiao," Su Han replied with a respectful bow, standing tall.
"Quickly tell me!"
"It is the 'Wanbao Trading Company' located on Zhuque Avenue in Tiandu!"
"Are you joking with me?"
Joking? Su Han wished he could inform Lord Xiao that he had crossed into this time and space not only as an expert in micro-expressions but also as someone known as the Brain of Divine Wisdom! Everything he saw and heard was etched into his memory for life.
On the morning of May 30th, Zhao Yu, the commander of the Imperial Guard of the Qian Yuan Dynasty, discovered that a confidential military map had been stolen from a secret box: a map crucial to the defense strategy of the entire Qian Yuan Dynasty army! If this secret fell into enemy hands, the consequences would be unimaginable.
That afternoon, an urgent secret letter was presented to Emperor Qian Yuan. It stated that foreign spies had successfully stolen our military defense map and were currently in a rush to decipher it. This letter was delivered directly from Xu Jing, a scholar from the Zhengshi Institute, to the Emperor's personal attendant.
Upon receiving the letter, Emperor Qian Yuan was taken aback and immediately summoned relevant personnel for questioning. This inquiry led to Zhao Yu being implicated. By that afternoon, Zhao Yu was apprehended.
Emperor Qian Yuan ordered Xu Jing to take over the investigation of this case, demanding that they capture the foreign spy who had stolen the secrets and ideally dismantle their stronghold in Tiandu.
This matter originally fell under the jurisdiction of the Zhengshi Institute; however, Su Han, who had just graduated from Tiandu Martial Arts and was assigned to the Royal Confidential Office, already knew who the foreign spy was.
Xiao Yi still found it hard to believe. "How did you find out?"
Su Han replied smoothly, "Reporting to you, Hall Master, while I was organizing intelligence files, I discovered information regarding Wanbao Trading Company..."
"Enough! Don't tell me more; go speak with Office Lord," Xiao Yi urged without delay. "Come with me to meet Office Lord immediately!"
This was Su Han's first encounter with the renowned Office Lord Chu Feng of the Royal Confidential Office. His expression was stern and his demeanor serious.
Even upon hearing such significant news, he remained unfazed. "Please elaborate without omitting any details."
"Yes, Office lord." Su Han adjusted his breathing and strained to recall the details of the case. "The Wanbao Trading Company is ostensibly owned by Lin Fu, a merchant from Southern Chu. However, based on the various intelligence and data collected by the Intelligence Hall over the years, it is highly likely that this trading company serves as a spy outpost for Southern Chu..."
Chu Feng did not press further. "This matter originally falls under the jurisdiction of the Zhengshi Institute. I, Royal Confidential Office, am merely assisting in the investigation. How is it that you were able to notice this so quickly?"
"I have been at the Intelligence Hall for over a month now, and with no relatives in Tiandu, I have spent my evenings there studying various intelligence reports," Su Han explained confidently. "I also reviewed some warehouse records. The Wanbao Trading Company's warehouse is located at Fengyu Warehouse on Zhuque Avenue. Their last shipment was three months ago. In these three months, they only received goods twice, and each time the quantity was minimal. I checked earlier warehouse records and found that Wanbao Trading Company had long intervals between shipments—sometimes lasting several months or even half a year. This made me suspicious; how could a business that has been operating in Tiandu for two years survive on such little trade?"
Chu Feng fell into deep thought.
Xiao Yi stood nearby, holding his breath, afraid that this inexperienced young man might speak out of turn. If he angered Office lord, it would spell trouble.
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