With exceptional logical reasoning skills, they can see through the truth hidden beneath the surface, like a wise puzzle solver who can always find the right direction in the fog.
It was thought that with their combined strengths and complementary advantages, the two would be like a sharp sword, quickly and decisively unraveling the mystery of this series of disappearances.
Cut off the root of evil, stop the tragedy from continuing to unfold mercilessly like a plague, and restore peace and tranquility to the capital.
However, reality, like a merciless storm, dealt them a cruel and heavy blow.
Even though the two worked together tirelessly day and night, devoting all their energy and wisdom to the investigation, it was still difficult.
The disappearances of civilians continued unabated, as if haunted by ghosts, as if an invisible and evil hand was manipulating everything in the darkness.
Time slipped away amidst anxiety and helplessness, and to this day, the number of missing persons has relentlessly climbed to sixteen.
Every new number is like a sharp dagger, piercing their hearts and the nerves of the people of the capital.
The festive atmosphere of New Year's Day has not yet completely dissipated, and the streets and alleys of the capital are still decorated with festive ornaments.
The red lanterns swayed gently in the breeze, as if trying to prolong the festive atmosphere.
The echoes of laughter and joy from people's festive gatherings still linger in the streets and alleys, brimming with hope and anticipation at the start of the new year.
This should have been a wonderful time for family reunions, joyful celebrations, and renewal, with people still immersed in the festive spirit.
Full of joy, I look forward to a wonderful new year and plan for the future.
However, this series of disappearances of ordinary people was like a thick and oppressive haze, weighing heavily on the capital.
This cast a lingering shadow over the festive and peaceful atmosphere, plunging the entire capital into a subtle tension and unease.
This truly gave Lu Yunqi and Ye Xingli a headache, leaving them exhausted and feeling as if they were in the midst of a difficult battle, yet they still couldn't find any trace of the enemy.
The perpetrator's methods were extremely sophisticated, moving freely through the dark corners of the capital like a ghost.
In the process of carrying out the crime, they left no trace whatsoever. Every disappearance scene was meticulously wiped clean, leaving no clues for investigation.
The entire investigation process was like being trapped in a vast, endless, pitch-black fog, no matter how hard the two racked their brains and exhausted their efforts to find out.
They couldn't find even a single valuable clue, as if they were groping forward in the dark, but could never reach the edge of the light.
Every attempt felt like hitting an invisible wall, frustrating and helpless.
Moreover, after their meticulous and thorough investigation, it appeared that these missing people had no connection with each other.
They came from different streets and alleys in the capital, engaged in all sorts of businesses, and had completely different life trajectories.
We never crossed paths in life, like prey randomly chosen.
The only certainty is that they did not leave voluntarily, but were forced to disappear from their peaceful lives, leaving behind grief and endless worry for their loved ones.
Lin Fu was currently in the morning court session, surrounded by his colleagues dressed in court robes, each with a different expression.
He tilted his head slightly, his gaze quietly falling on Lu Yunqi and Ye Xingli.
The two men had solemn, iron-like faces, their brows furrowed so tightly they looked like they could trap a fly, and their eyes revealed deep weariness and helplessness.
That was the helplessness of days of exhausting efforts and running around without any results, as if it carried the worries and burdens of the entire capital.
Seeing their worried and exhausted faces, Lin Fu felt deeply sympathetic and sighed deeply.
He had heard about this matter before and knew that it was far more difficult than he had imagined, like being trapped in a complex maze with no way out.
Then, his gaze thoughtfully fell once more upon Prince Jinrui Zhao, Qin Qianluo, who was standing at the very front.
Lin Fu pondered to himself that perhaps, in this complex and confusing situation, only by relying on Jin Ruizhao could he possibly break through the deadlock like clearing away the clouds to see the sun.
As the morning court bells faded away, the solemn atmosphere in the Golden Palace gradually became lively again as the emperor departed for his return to the palace.
The officials, dressed in brocade court robes, filed out of the hall with varying expressions.
Some looked relaxed, chatting quietly with their colleagues about interesting things that happened in court; others had serious expressions and walked hurriedly, seemingly still pondering thorny issues in the court proceedings.
Between the palaces, footsteps and conversations mingled together, like a complex yet chaotic symphony.
Lin Fu stood amidst the bustling crowd, his eyes sharp, and quickly spotted Ye Xingli and Lu Yunqi.
They looked haggard, their eyes filled with exhaustion and worry, their furrowed brows seeming to bear a heavy burden.
Lin Fu knew in his heart that the case of the missing people must have been the reason that had caused them so much worry.
He hurriedly lifted the hem of his robe, quickened his pace, and struggled to push through the crowd in front of him, calling out, "Lord Ye, Lord Lu, could you please wait a moment?"
The sound was exceptionally clear in the noisy environment.
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