There wasn’t much inside, it looked like it was a temporary use place.
Chu Heng cleared everything out.
He also discovered many traces in the secret passageway, clearly indicating frequent visits.
There were even so tattered clothes and other items.
Once Chu Heng escorted Heshan and the others back to the capital.
It was already evening, and darkness had fallen.
He had just reached the dungeon.
He instructed his subordinates to imprison the people before seeing Xiao Tianhao stride over.
His expression was quite grave: "Lord Chu, sothing has happened in the palace. Deng Jieyu was pregnant, but this afternoon in the Imperial Garden, she lost the child. Now the Emperor commands a secret investigation to find out who did it."
Upon hearing this, Chu Heng tapped his fingers on the desk and handed the dossier from the interrogation of Monk Heshan at the temple to Xiao Tianhao.
Xiao Tianhao took it with so curiosity: "What’s this? Did you find anything useful..."
His words stopped abruptly as he read the content of the dossier.
His face changed slightly, growing serious.
"Lord Chu, are these confessions true?" Xiao Tianhao genuinely did not expect.
That soone would be so bold as to send a Gu insect into the palace.
No, more precisely, despite already being on guard, he had not detected it!
This was the true hidden danger.
"These testimonies are the result of my interrogation, but since it involves the Emperor, it would be best for Minister Xiao to verify them again," Chu Heng had no intention of claiming credit or getting involved in palace affairs.
They held no value for him.
Xiao Tianhao understood the importance of these testimonies well.
Especially given Chu Heng’s skills in this area.
Moreover, most of the personnel Chu Heng brought over were his own.
Aside from their recent tacit cooperation, Chu Heng’s willing cooperation was the reason Xiao Tianhao admired his character even more.
No wonder working with Chu Heng felt smooth.
A colleague who doesn’t steal credit and doesn’t sche against you is rare and precious.
"Lord Chu, thank you. The information you brought back is very useful," Xiao Tianhao said with admiration.
"As long as it is resolved quickly." Chu Heng rubbed his forehead: "I will interrogate Bai Yao, and should be able to uncover their dealings soon."
"Needing so many hands ans the issue is likely significant."
"Thank you for your hard work, Lord Chu." Xiao Tianhao knew that the palace situation was currently of utmost importance.
Though he wasn’t worried about Deng Jieyu’s miscarriage, he was more concerned about soone using it as a distraction to act against Emperor Xuanming.
The investigation of the Imperial Harem had already been entrusted to dedicated personnel.
Xiao Tianhao entered the palace.
Chu Heng went to see Bai Yao.
Bai Yao still seed disinterested.
Seeing Chu Heng co in, she hardly reacted.
Chu Heng simply reached out and took out the jade pendant that Monk Heshan had always worn.
The jade pendant caught Bai Yao’s gaze.
Her eyes widened, and her emotions visibly fluctuated.
"Bai Yao, you should be very familiar with this item." Chu Heng’s tone was calm as always.
Bai Yao leaned against the wall, raising her chin, not losing her pride even while imprisoned.
"What? Does Lord Chu want to get sothing out of again? Weren’t you trying to persuade Bai Lan before to dig into my affairs? Go ask Bai Lan. She’s the soft-hearted one and will surely satisfy Lord Chu’s curiosity. After all, she’s always had high standards and only appreciates young talents like Lord Chu."
"I wonder if Madam knows about this, though."
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