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

Normally, when he's in the government office, this guy walks around in a slovenly manner, and when he's working, he's just like a street urchin who hangs out in the city.

Wei Changgeng wanted to see what kind of filthy secrets this guy was hiding.

Li Si's noodles twitched twice, his mouth wide open, and he shouted in a loud voice, "Reporting to your Excellency, I have never done anything immoral or unethical!"

Wei Changgeng sneered: "You usually act arrogantly and domineeringly, extorting and demanding bribes. You call that something you haven't done?"

"That's all an act!" Li Si raised his voice uncontrollably. "That area of ​​the South City's entertainment district is teeming with thugs and hooligans. If I don't act like a fierce demon, how can I keep those scoundrels in check?"

"Last month, Widow Wang, who sells tofu on West Street, was harassed by a ruffian demanding protection money. It was my men who dragged the ruffian into a dark alley and broke his leg. And the day before yesterday, those kidnappers outside the City God Temple—it was also my men who secretly tipped off the city defense battalion, and they were all wiped out!"

Li Si's voice grew louder and louder as he spoke, recounting all his deeds over the years—his actions as a villain disguised as a hero, secretly upholding justice—like spilling beans.

Hearing these words, Wei Changgeng's tense shoulders suddenly slumped, and he let out a long breath.

Fortunately, fortunately this one is clean.

If two major villains are caught in a row, he will have to take off his official hat as the Prefect of the Capital tonight.

Wei Changgeng composed himself, ignoring the two constables, and turned around, looking at Old Madam Zhong on the steps with an even more respectful expression.

At this moment, Guoguo was standing on the steps, her little mouth slightly open, her big eyes showing a bit of blankness.

Her hands, hidden in her wide sleeves, couldn't help but secretly rub the corner of her clothes.

The government in this mortal realm is really interesting. They randomly select two people to test their talismans, and they can actually catch the real culprit in a massacre of an entire family.

It's a real shame that Lord Wei, with his incredible luck, doesn't go to a gambling den to roll dice.

However, now is not the time to watch the show.

Guoguo quickly composed herself: "Lord Wei, do you now understand the power of this mantra talisman?"

"Your humble servant was blind; only today did I realize that the old lady possesses extraordinary magical powers. This has truly broadened my horizons!"

Wei Changgeng clasped his hands together and bowed deeply, his tone no longer showing any probing or doubt.

With Zhang San and Li Si as living examples right in front of us, who would dare to say that these talismans are a deceptive trick?

Wei Changgeng turned around and sternly said to Liu Mama, "You audacious servant! In the face of the old lady's magic, you still dare to claim that you have been bewitched by sorcery? Confess the truth about how you conspired with the mistress to frame the fourth young master!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Lihua and Granny Liu, who were kneeling to the side, felt as if their blood was about to freeze.

Zhao Lihua stared intently at the small purse at Guoguo's waist, her back soaked with cold sweat that had completely pierced through the gossamer-thin gauze dress.

Don't stick it on!

I absolutely must not let that damned yellow paper stick to my body!

If it gets posted, not only will her wicked scheme to frame that little bastard be exposed today, but all the filthy things she has done in her life... might all be revealed in front of everyone, word for word!

At that time, not only will Princess Anyi lose her title, but she will also have nowhere to stay in the Yongning Marquis's mansion!

Zhao Lihua's mind raced, and out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of Zhang San, who was bound hand and foot. A plan suddenly came to her mind.

Her already pale face was now deliberately made to look even more ashen.

"ah--!"

Zhao Lihua suddenly let out a sharp and short scream, clutched her chest tightly with both hands, and fell straight backward.

"lady!"

The maid Dongmei and the two rough-looking old women who had been kneeling behind her were clearly very perceptive.

Upon seeing his master fall, he immediately rushed forward and caught Zhao Lihua steadily in his arms.

"Madam, what's wrong! Don't scare me!" Dongmei cried her heart out, pretending to pinch Zhao Lihua's philtrum hard.

The two maids started yelling at the top of their lungs, "Help! The madam has fainted! Quickly, summon the royal physician!"

Upon seeing this, the servants in the front yard immediately became agitated.

One of the older women crawled two steps on her knees and knelt down in front of Guoguo and Wei Changgeng with a thud, kowtowing loudly.

"Please have mercy, Madam! You were already suffering from a headache and were quite weak. Just now, you heard the constable recount the horrific murder and arson case, and you were so terrified that you fainted!"

The old woman cried and begged repeatedly, her nose stinging with tears.

"Please, Madam, consider that Madam has worked hard all these years, if not meritorious, and allow us to help her back to her room for acupuncture treatment! If her condition is delayed and something happens to her, when the Marquis returns, we servants will be guilty beyond redemption!"

"Yes, Madam!" Dongmei cried out as well, "Now that the matter has been reported to the authorities, there's no escaping it. Please, Madam, consider Madam's health. If there's anything to say, let Lord Wei interrogate her after she wakes up!"

Guoguo was almost laughing in anger.

This aunt's act of pretending to faint was so clumsy.

"Want to faint? Not so easy!"

Guoguo muttered something under her breath, not giving the master and servant any time to continue their performance.

She reached her small hand into her purse, her fingers flying, and with a quick snap, two mantra talismans landed in her palm.

"go!"

The two talismans went straight for Zhao Lihua and Granny Liu's heart.

A flash of yellow light suddenly entered their bodies.

If the mantra talisman is used twice on the same person within half an hour, the power of the talisman will collide in the other person's soul, causing some damage.

Who told this old scoundrel to be so stubborn, daring to say to the Prefect of the Capital that her talismanic arts were evil magic?

Since they're not convinced, let them experience the taste of speaking the truth a couple more times!

After doing all this, Guoguo took two steps back.

She gestured with her chin towards Lord Wei: "Lord Wei, I'll leave the interrogation to you from now on, so that if anything comes up later, no one will say that I used evil magic."

Wei Changgeng hesitated for a moment.

"Madam, this... no one would dare to object to my judgment. However, Lady Hou has already fainted from fright and is completely out of her mind. How can someone who is unconscious speak?"

Guoguo pouted, her voice loud: "Don't be fooled by her, sir! Her ears are sharp! Ask whatever you want; once she's under the influence of this Truth-Telling Talisman, she'll tell you the whole truth, even if she's talking in her sleep!"

Upon hearing this, Wei Changgeng gave the old lady on the steps a deep look.

He took two steps forward and stood three feet away from Zhao Lihua.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his voice deep and authoritative, carrying the imposing presence of someone experienced in court.

"Madam Hou, I ask you this: were you aware that your fourth young master, Zhong Shichu, was falsely accused of stealing a gold dowry bracelet and subjected to caning on a torture bench? Did you orchestrate this yourself?"