Chapter 1517: Chapter 1514: Discovery
“Lord, has anything been discovered here?” Liu Ruying asked impatiently.
The Deputy General looked at Chu Heng, who nodded in response.
The Deputy General led the way into the room, heading to the north corner beside the bed, called over a few colleagues, and lifted the bed.
To everyone’s surprise, the Deputy General walked over, reached out to pull the floor open, revealing a secret passage in front of them.
Zhang Zhi looked inside with some astonishment.
Liu Ruying quickly stepped forward, found someone to bring an oil lamp, “Where does this secret passage lead to?”
“Subordinates have sent people to investigate, it leads directly outside the city, connecting to a nearby forest. There were no others in the secret passage, but there are footprints, quite a few, indicating that many people recently used this passage to leave.” The Deputy General reported word by word to Chu Heng, seeking his opinion on the next steps.
Chu Heng nodded: “First, have people guard the secret passage, no one is allowed to enter or exit.”
This controls the secret passage, making it impossible for Duke Zheng’s men to utilize this opportunity to come and go.
“This news, I estimate, has already been known by Duke Zheng’s remaining forces.” Chu Heng quickly commanded: “Liu Ruying, take your men to investigate those suspects identified during interrogation and keep an eye on them.”
“Zhang Zhi, you stay here and guard this place. Anyone who attempts to approach, no need for doubt, arrest them immediately and send them to the prison. Commander Xiao will handle their interrogation.”
“Yes.”
The two’s eyes brightened and they hurried off to their tasks.
Chu Heng then found the Deputy General and said to them: “Send people to inform the guards at the city gate that no item entering or leaving the gate can be longer than a finger. Every item must be inspected, and there can be no oversight, unless there is a special decree from the Emperor, no one is permitted to refuse inspection.”
The Deputy General, upon hearing this, felt that Lord Chu’s demands were particularly stringent. However, considering Duke Zheng’s escape and his mission to capture him, failing to complete the task could risk losing his position. He wouldn’t dare question Chu Heng’s caution, simply nodding repeatedly and hurriedly making his way to the city gate.
After issuing these commands, Chu Heng turned and walked back.
He was accompanied by some guards.
Together, they returned to the Ministry of Punishments’ prison, and before long, they went their separate ways.
Chu Heng sat in the office next to the prison, silently keeping watch.
From time to time, subordinates returned to report news to him. Chu Heng calmly held his ground, meticulously issuing commands without a hint of panic.
And late at night.
Inside the prison.
Madam Tang, tormented by her thoughts, couldn’t sleep at all. Each time she recalled Chu Heng’s words, her heart was in turmoil, unsure what choice to make.
She had originally planned that, now with no one left by Duke Zheng’s side, she became the most important person. If she left with him, she could easily find a place to live in seclusion and enjoy a good life.
Besides, she had an ace up her sleeve.
Madam Tang then thought of Ye Muyu. In the past life, Ye Muyu was so foolish, yet in this life, she didn’t know why she had changed her nature. Regardless of the reasons, Ye Muyu seemed destined for good fortune, which all the envy in the world couldn’t change.
Madam Tang’s eyes revealed a look of confusion. Suddenly, she clenched her teeth, wishing she could possess everything Ye Muyu had.
She just wanted to live a good life, while for Ye Muyu, it was easily attainable.
Whether in the past life or this life.
It seemed she had no way to compete with her.
Madam Tang envied, was jealous, and there was even a faint hint of hate.
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