A grandmother and granddaughter swap souls, causing chaos throughout the entire court.

The entire Dayong Dynasty.

There are at least eighty or a hundred nobles of marquis rank, so one more or one less makes no difference.

But the old lady Zhong in front of me was completely different.

Everyone in the elite circles of Beijing knows that Madam Zhong is well-versed in the legendary Taoist arts and can predict good and bad fortune and change feng shui.

It was precisely because of this living deity's presence that the Yongning Marquis's mansion was able to maintain a slightly higher status among the newly rich.

"With Lord Wei's words, I can rest assured." Guoguo pointed to Liu Mama, who was slumped on the ground. "Your arrival is just in time. I have already interrogated these servants, and they have all confessed."

"But who would have thought that this treacherous servant would turn around and deny it outright, even going so far as to claim that I used sorcery to control them, and that the truths they had just revealed were all lies!"

Upon hearing this, Wei Changgeng's brows furrowed sharply, and his gaze swept towards Liu Mama like a knife.

Terrified by the official's imposing manner, Granny Liu collapsed to her knees, frantically kowtowing her head against the floor tiles: "Your Honor, please be the judge! This old servant has truly been bewitched by the Old Madam..."

"Shut up!" Guoguo interrupted her sharply.

She reached into the purse at her waist and pulled out a yellow talisman paper covered with cinnabar runes from her fingertips.

Guoguo looked down at Granny Liu with a mocking smile.

"Since you masters and servants keep accusing me of using sorcery, then today, I will use it again in front of the Prefect of the Capital!"

She turned to Wei Changgeng: "Lord Wei, please be my witness. See if my methods are real or fake! Let's see if what's forced out of this cunning servant is human speech or ghost talk!"

When Wei Changgeng heard that the old lady was going to perform the spell in person, two scorching lights instantly flashed in his deep eyes, which were full of experience in officialdom.

He had long wanted to witness the magical abilities of Madam Zhong, but had been unable to do so.

This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has now been presented to us.

However, Wei Changgeng was, after all, a cunning old fox who had served as the Prefect of the Capital for many years, and he was meticulous in his thinking.

Looking at the mysterious old lady in front of him, he couldn't help but feel apprehensive: the methods of immortals are said to be miraculous, but how can one distinguish between the real and the fake?

If this Granny Liu is truly being controlled by some kind of bewitching drug or other trickery, and is talking nonsense, wouldn't he, the dignified Prefect of the Capital, be used as a pawn?

Wei Changgeng hesitated for a moment, then clasped his hands in a respectful gesture, revealing a hint of probing.

"I am naturally delighted that the old lady is willing to test my methods. However... I am but a mortal and unpredictable person, and I really do not know how to distinguish the truth from falsehood of such unpredictable methods."

"If this unruly servant insists he's been bewitched by sorcery, as an official, I need some convincing evidence to judge the case, don't I?"

Guoguo couldn't help but roll her eyes inwardly as she listened to the prefect's roundabout probing.

Can a mantra be fake?

This is a top-quality talisman that she learned from Master Zixiao for three whole days!

She wouldn't have wasted her time if it weren't for the fact that she wanted to expose her aunt's true colors tonight.

However, Guoguo also knew that these ordinary people were inexperienced and it was normal for them to have doubts.

"Lord Wei, you may not know this, but the talisman in my hand is called the 'Truth Talisman.' Once this talisman enters the body, the person afflicted will open their mind and spirit. No matter what others ask, even the most rotten secrets will be revealed uncontrollably without a single falsehood."

Guoguo slightly raised her chin, her gaze sweeping over the row of officers with swords behind Wei Changgeng.

"If you have any doubts, sir, and fear that I may have done something else to this wicked servant, you may simply choose two men from your subordinates to test him first. Whether it is true or false, you can ask him a few questions yourself, and the truth will naturally come out."

Upon hearing this, Wei Changgeng's eyes lit up again, and even his breathing became a little rapid.

If what Madam Zhong said is true, and there really is such a magical talisman in this world, then this thing is simply a priceless treasure to him, the official in charge of the capital's criminal justice system!

If he had a few of these treasures, wouldn't it be a piece of cake to try out those suspects and corrupt officials in the future? He would never have to worry about criminals getting away with it again.

Wei Changgeng suppressed his excitement, his expression turned solemn, and he nodded earnestly.

"What the old lady says is absolutely right. Since some people question whether the old lady used sorcery, then I will personally select two people to verify it, so that everyone present will be convinced and those who try to make excuses will be silenced!"

After saying that, he turned around, his gaze sweeping quickly across the faces of the accompanying yamen runners, his mind racing as he considered who to choose.

A moment later, Wei Changgeng raised his hand and pointed to Zhang San, the first yamen runner on the left with thick eyebrows and big eyes, who was usually the most honest and dutiful; then he pointed to Li Si, the last yamen runner on the right, who was usually the most domineering and arrogant.

"Zhang San, Li Si, you two step forward!"

The two men quickly stepped forward, clasped their hands in greeting, and replied, "Your subordinates are here!"

Wei Changgeng turned around and gestured to Guoguo, "Madam, I will choose these two to test the magic. I will trouble you, Madam."

Seeing this, Guoguo didn't hesitate.

She rummaged in her small purse for a moment and pulled out two more talismans.

All eyes were fixed on the old lady's hands.

"go!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the two talismans shot accurately into the chests of Zhang San and Li Si.

Zhang San and Li Si were suddenly jolted, their once clear eyes instantly becoming empty and unfocused. They stood there blankly, like two clay or wooden sculptures.

As Wei Changgeng watched the terrifying scene of the talisman flying through the air, a storm of emotions surged within him.

The rumors are true!

This Madam Zhong truly possesses such extraordinary, otherworldly abilities!

Guoguo clapped her hands, turned to look at Wei Changgeng who was still in a daze, and casually reminded him.

"Lord Wei, the talisman has entered your body, and you can now ask any questions you wish. However, the effect of this mantra talisman only lasts for a quarter of an hour, so you must hurry."

Wei Changgeng snapped out of his daze, quickly suppressing his shock, and cupped his hands, saying, "This humble official understands. There's no need to go to such lengths. This humble official can simply ask a few questions to verify."

He turned around and his gaze fell on Zhang San and Li Si.

These two men were his subordinates, so naturally he wouldn't question them in front of so many outsiders about cases that would embarrass them or even involve government secrets.

After a moment's thought, Wei Changgeng decided to test the waters with the honest and law-abiding Zhang San first.

He stood with his hands behind his back, and asked in a stern voice, "Zhang San, I ask you, have you ever knowingly broken the law or violated any rules or regulations?"

As soon as he said that, the courtyard became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Zhao Lihua, slumped on the ground, clutched the hem of her gauze dress tightly, her knuckles turning a ghastly white.

She stared intently at the constable named Zhang San, praying frantically that this was just a trick by the old madman.

"Yes, sir, I... I have done it!"