Chu Heng still didn’t respond, and instead continued writing so content.
Clearly it was so testimony, and all Chunqin needed to do was look at it and nod or shake her head.
Chunqin’s gaze seed to pierce through him to see others: "Lord Chu, you are unwilling to admit it verbally, but your actions are more for the people than others."
"Those who talk about the hardships of the people and protecting them, behind their backs, you don’t know how much they exploit the people." Resentnt flashed in Chunqin’s eyes, "These officials are really disgusting."
Chu Heng still didn’t answer her.
Chunqin continued speaking to herself, not feeling bored at all: "You and the Prince are the sa, both are good officials who love the people."
"If it wasn’t for the Prince back then, my life would have been long gone. The Prince saved from the bandits, allowing to escape humiliation and harm, and gave a good life. He is a great person."
"Not just , but so many people in the Northern Region have benefited from the Prince’s grace. With the Prince, we can live our days in peace."
"Lord Chu, the Prince definitely does not have a heart of rebellion. He just wants to protect the people, just like you." Chunqin tried hard to persuade him.
Chu Heng finished the last stroke and put it away, gently shaking his head, "No, I am selfish too, only with national peace can there be peace for the people, one must fulfill their role."
"If I really cannot save others, I will give up."
Chunqin seed very dissatisfied with him saying this about himself: "Lord Chu, you are a good official, far better than those corrupt bureaucrats."
Chu Heng did not argue with her on this topic any further. He couldn’t make a conclusion about King of Huainan’s loyalty or otherwise. The existence of the forr Sacred Girl of Southern Border made the matter even more complicated.
He even already knew that Emperor Xuanming had sent secret orders, summoning the King of Huainan to the capital to report on his duties, while simultaneously escorting the Beirong Prince to the capital for discussions on bilateral trade relations.
"Just look and nod or shake your head." Chu Heng laid the paper flat, allowing Chunqin to see it clearly.
Chunqin cooperated fairly well, providing clear answers to most of the questions.
Only when it ca to special ones, such as how many people Bai Yao had under her, who she interacted with normally, did she neither nod nor shake her head.
"Where is the Lover Gu given to you by the Southern Border Saintess this ti?" Chu Heng suddenly asked.
Chunqin subconsciously shook her head.
"No, this ti we didn’t trade anything, and it’s the first ti eting the Southern Border Saintess."
"Is there still Lover Gu in the capital?" Chu Heng didn’t directly ask, but the underlying aning was clear, he wanted to know if Bai Yao had it.
Chunqin hesitated for a mont, "I don’t know."
She really didn’t know, as Bai Yao normally wouldn’t tell her these things.
"Okay, I understand, the information you provided is excellent."
"Take a rest for now."
Chu Heng left with the testimony.
This interrogation yielded a lot of useful information, like Bai Yao might really have entered the palace, and the likelihood that she has Lover Gu at hand is very high. Besides, several nas associated with Prince Huainan’s Mansion as Bai Yao’s confidants were obtained.
With these nas, it becos easier to confirm more details about Bai Yao’s information.
Chu Heng sent people to monitor Prince Huainan’s Mansion.
In the palace.
Xiao Tianhao hastily ran to the Imperial Study, and after waiting for quite a while, he didn’t receive an audience with the Emperor, causing him so unease.
Worried but unable to barge in, he could only hope that the Emperor had received the news and would be on guard for sothing.
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