Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

Chu Ze turned around and saw Deputy General Li Gang standing with his body bowed, his face solemn.

"General, everything is ready in the army and we can set out at any time."

Chu Ze nodded and asked, "Has His Royal Highness the Crown Prince stood up?"

"The prince has not yet left his tent. I have already given orders not to disturb him."

"Very good." Chu Ze pondered for a moment and whispered, "Send more people to keep a close eye on Miss Shen. Don't let her take advantage of any opportunity."

Li Gang accepted the order with a puzzled look on his face. Although he didn't understand the situation, he didn't dare to ask more questions and could only bow and leave.

Chu Ze watched him leave, feeling heavy-hearted.

The prince's words were still ringing in his ears. Shen Qingwu's sudden appearance might be suspicious. As a general guarding the country, how could he be careless?

Just as he was thinking, he suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves approaching from afar. When he looked at the person clearly, it turned out to be Shen Qingwu's personal maid.

"Greetings, General!" The maid dismounted and bowed politely.

Chu Ze remained calm and just nodded slightly.

The maid said respectfully, "My lady invites the general to come over for a chat. Would the general do me the honor?"

Chu Ze was alert in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face. He pondered for a moment and said calmly: "Thank you for your kindness, young lady. But I am busy with military duties and can't spare the time. I will visit you another day. I hope you will forgive me."

After saying that, he clasped his fists, bowed, and turned to leave.

The maidservant was relentless and chased after him a few steps, whispering, "General, this is a serious matter, please be sure to go over there. Miss, Miss..."

When she said this, her eyes turned red and she seemed to be unable to speak.

Seeing this, Chu Ze became even more suspicious. As he was hesitating, he suddenly felt a tight breath behind him.

When he turned around, he saw that the prince had appeared behind him at some point.

"What? Where are you going, Chu Qing?" the prince asked with a smile, but his eyes moved around the maid.

Chu Ze was secretly surprised, but he didn't show it on his face. He bowed and said respectfully, "Your Highness, you are awake."

The prince did not answer, but just raised his eyebrows and looked at the maid meaningfully.

The maid was trembling all over when he stared at her. She quickly knelt on the ground and begged for mercy.

"Your Highness, please forgive me! I did not mean to offend you."

The prince ignored her and interrupted her with a wave of his hand.

He turned to look at Chu Ze, his eyes as sharp as a knife.

"Chu Qing, what does this girl want from you?"

Chu Ze hesitated for a moment, but still reported the truth.

"Miss Shen invites you, and I am about to go."

"Oh?" The prince narrowed his eyes and sneered. "Miss Shen wants to see you? What is it for?"

His tone became increasingly cold, with a hint of anger.

Chu Ze also felt something was wrong and quickly explained, "I don't know what's going on either, and I'm just about to go find out."

The prince snorted coldly, looked at the maid for a moment, and suddenly spoke.

"Someone, get it for me!"

Before he finished speaking, a group of guards rushed out like wolves and tigers and surrounded the maid.

The maid was horrified and knelt on the ground trembling.

"Your Highness, please spare me! I, your servant, I really don't know anything!"

The prince ignored him and waved his hand to signal the guards to take the man away for interrogation.

Although Chu Ze felt that the prince was overreacting, he could not say anything more. He could only bow and say, "The prince is wise."

The prince sneered and did not respond.

He looked around and waved his hand to order: "Pass the order down, set off immediately! Make sure to arrive in Daliang County before noon today!"

As soon as the words fell, there was a chorus of responses from the army.

The soldiers quickened their pace and quickly packed up the remaining items.

Soon, everything was ready.

The cavalry rearranged themselves in order and marched off in a mighty force towards the capital.

Along the way, the prince stopped talking, but had a cold face and looked extremely unhappy.

Seeing this, Chu Ze did not dare to speak, fearing that he would offend His Majesty the King of Hell. Shen Qingwu's carriage was still quietly following the center of the team, like a time bomb that could explode at any time.

A heavy atmosphere hung over the cavalry, and everyone's heart was in their throat.

In this way, after a dusty journey, we finally arrived in Daliang County when the sun was high in the sky.

Chu Ze let out a long sigh and was about to order the soldiers to set up camp, but he saw the prince give an order and ride his horse directly towards the county government office.

"Your Highness?" Chu Ze hurriedly urged his horse to catch up and asked in confusion, "What are you doing?"

"Chu Qing, follow me." The prince said coldly without even turning his head.

Chu Ze's heart was filled with doubts, but he had no choice but to follow.

The two men, one in front and one behind, galloped all the way to the county government office under the protection of the imperial guards.

The gatekeeper was so frightened by the scene that he fell to his knees, tumbling over the ground.

"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince! I, your humble servant, was blind and did not recognize a great man. Please forgive me, Your Highness!"

The prince ignored him, dismounted from his horse, and strode into the hall.

Chu Ze followed closely behind, looking uneasy.

What exactly is this prince up to?

He was about to speak when he saw the prince had already arrived in front of the hall and spoke coldly to the county magistrate who was sitting at the top.

"Sir, I want to bring someone back."

The county magistrate was shocked when he heard this, and hurriedly stood up and walked forward with a smile on his face.

"Your Highness, who do you want to bring up? I will give the order right away and bring the person up immediately!"

The prince sneered and looked directly at the county magistrate with a glare as sharp as a knife.

"The person I want to mention is in your prison."

"Prison?" The county magistrate opened his eyes wide, his face full of disbelief.

He stammered, "Your Highness, which prisoner are you referring to?"

"Shen Chengye!"

The prince spoke each word with an icy voice.

As soon as this statement came out, the whole hall was in an uproar.

Even Chu Ze was stunned.

Shen Chengye? The general who was banished to the frontier?

How did he end up in this prison?

Chu Ze looked up suddenly and met the prince's deep gaze.

In an instant, he felt a chill on his back.

This matter is definitely not that simple!
When the prince saw Chu Ze’s strange expression, the corners of his lips curled up slightly and his smile deepened.

He said slowly, "Mr. County Magistrate, why don't you go and bring the person up quickly? Don't make me wait impatiently."

The county magistrate woke up as if from a dream and nodded and bowed repeatedly.

"Yes, yes, I'll go right away! Right away!"

He retreated in a panic and went to the prison himself.

Inside the lobby, the atmosphere was solemn and completely silent.

Everyone held their breath, waiting for the shocking prisoner to walk out of the prison.

Soon, heavy footsteps came closer and closer.

An old man wearing shackles and with white hair and beard staggered in, escorted by the jailer.

When Chu Ze saw the man's face clearly, his pupils suddenly shrank and he took a breath.

Shen Chengye?
How could such a famous general fall to such a state?
His hair and beard are all white and he looks emaciated. Where is the charm of the general he once was?

"Shen Chengye, I meet His Highness."

The old man knelt down on the ground, trembling, his voice hoarse and indiscernible.

The prince sneered and walked slowly to him. (End of this chapter)