Chapter 1532: Chapter 1529: Encirclent
Mumbling, “Our investigation is sanctioned by the Emperor, how can the two lords stop it? Wouldn’t that be disrespecting the Emperor?”
Zhang Zhi chuckled inwardly.
In the courtyard outside.
After Chu Heng finished his salute, he spoke calmly, lifting his gaze towards the two: “Magistrate Zhang, Minister Chen, you’re here so late, is there sothing you need?”
Chen Tianmin, wearing a fox-like smile, pointed at Zhang Zhonghai: “Magistrate Zhang heard you wanted to see the Ministry of Punishnt’s dossiers and thought you might not be too familiar with it, so he ca over to see if you need any assistance.”
“Indeed, there is a need for assistance.” Chu Heng nodded.
Chen Tianmin, seeing his directness, smiled even more deeply.
Zhang Zhonghai asked: “What do you need, just tell .”
“I discovered that the gold recovered this ti is Official Silver. I wish to find its origin, in order to continue the investigation.” Chu Heng said seriously, “I just searched for a long ti but found nothing. I wonder if Magistrate Zhang knows anything?”
Zhang Zhonghai said, “Lord Chu, your thinking is good. In this way, finding the remaining gold will be easier.”
“I was thinking the sa, rare to find a clue, it’s worth searching for, there might be a surprise.”
“Then shall I call more officials to help you?” Zhang Zhonghai asked for his opinion.
Chu Heng shook his head: “No, if too many people are involved, it could expose the information, and by the ti we find the docket, the clues might all be gone.”
Chen Tianmin stroked his beard and nodded: “Indeed, it seems us old folks will have to busy ourselves here for a while.”
“Thank you both, lords, for your efforts.” Chu Heng bowed respectfully at the right mont.
A group of people entered the room and began searching.
After a while, the Deputy General ca in and whispered sothing in Chu Heng’s ear. Chu Heng looked at Zhang Zhi and instructed: “You set off for the north of the city now.”
“Yes.” Zhang Zhi hurried away.
Chen Tianmin asked curiously: “Does Lord Chu have news?”
“There is so news, but it’s about Duke Zheng.” Chu Heng, instead of refusing to answer, revealed a shocking piece of news.
Zhang Zhonghai abruptly lifted his head, his eyes blazing: “You know where Duke Zheng is? Little Chu, you’re amazing. If not found, even the Emperor will dismiss .”
Chen Tianmin also looked at Chu Heng, hoping he would divulge so clues.
Even with everyone watching him, Chu Heng remained composed, his face still carrying a faint smile: “He should be within a five-hundred-li range outside the city.”
“Really?” Zhang Zhonghai’s eyes sparkled with excitent as he eagerly stood up: “n…”
“Magistrate Zhang.” Chu Heng stopped him.
Zhang Zhonghai instinctively halted, wanting to know more, his eyes full of calculations.
“If you go now, you’ll expose your whereabouts, essentially tipping off the opposite side. To avoid any incidents, it’s better for you to stay here. I’ve already sent people over, they should be there soon.”
Zhang Zhonghai’s expression changed, and he chose to sit back down, wearing a smile with unknown intent: “It’s a good thing Little Chu you were prepared, otherwise they would have escaped, you saved . Once this case is over, I’ll invite you to Deyun Tower for roast goose.”
“Thank you, Magistrate Zhang, I’ll gladly accept.”
Back and forth, the atmosphere seed very harmonious.
anwhile, far outside the city, hiding in a mountain camp, Duke Zheng received a carrier pigeon ssage. After reading what’s inside, he turned solemn and said: “Let’s go!”
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