Marshal, your vest is off

Chapter 248: More panic than she imagined

Moreover, many of the things he told her were consistent with what she knew now, so it was obvious that he was not lying to her.

Presumably recent events have really frightened them.

People would not do anything contrary to common sense unless they were in desperate situations.

It seemed that the people in the palace were more panicked than she imagined.

……

Taihuaxuan.

"What did I say? I was really betrayed by that girl again!" Qinghui said angrily: "Didn't you say that everything is foolproof?"

He was the one who clearly looked down on Cheng Qing last night, and he was the one who said so today.

Zhao Wujue retorted in his heart, but he didn't really refute it.

Now is not the time to worry about these things.

"I made a miscalculation. I didn't expect that she would be so ruthless and not hesitate to drag everyone down. Not only that, she also took advantage of the situation I set up and designed it against me. If Zhao Wuye hadn't been wise enough today, I would be here now I’m afraid I can’t eat anymore and have to carry it away.”

Qing Hui said: "After all, there is no direct evidence to prove that you did it. Zhao Wuye is also a cunning person. He will not turn against us so easily. Think about it, he just sat on The throne will not be long."

When it came to this matter, Zhao Wujue became frightened. All the plans were ready, but he didn't expect that it would be Zhao Wuye who took the throne in the end.

What made him even more annoyed was that Zhao Wuye knew all their plans.

"Uncle Master, do you still remember that the people we sent to follow Cheng Qing said they heard what Cheng Qing said about Zhao Wuye?"

Qinghui frowned and thought for a while, then shook his head, but didn't understand what Zhao Wuye said.

Zhao Wujue said: "Cheng Qing said that Zhao Wuye has a force in the world. Zhao Wuye has been hiding this force from me."

"I remembered." Qinghui relaxed his brows and said, "Didn't you send someone to investigate this force? What was the result?"

"Our people have not found the existence of this force at all." Zhao Wujue said.

"What?!" Qinghui said in surprise: "It seems that this Zhao Wuye is the one who hides the deepest."

"Zhao Wuye's power in the world must not be simple. We have to find the answer from Cheng Qing," Zhao Wujue said.

"Looking for her?" Qinghui now has a headache thinking about Cheng Qing, "Don't deal with that stinky girl, she doesn't tell the truth."

"Not necessarily." Zhao Wujue said while looking outside quietly.

……

As the sun set, Cheng Qing, who had visited almost all the important places in the palace, heard the news that many people took the initiative to confess.

Returning to the big tent, everyone in the tent looked over.

Cheng Qing saw Cheng Yue who had been back for who knows how long.

walked towards him.

"Brother, what did Xiao Ning'er say?"

"It's not Ningbai who's looking for you, it's the adoptive father who's looking for you." Cheng Yue said.

"Adoptive father?" Cheng Qing felt a little confused, "What does the adoptive father want from me?"

"Why else? Isn't it just because of what happened last night?" Cheng Yue said: "The story of the haunting in the palace last night has spread throughout Anping."

Cheng Qing touched his chin. His adoptive father was obviously in the palace every day, so why would he invite her to Prince Anhe's Mansion alone to talk about this matter?

And it's still in the name of Xiao Ning'er. Isn't this too much?
Thinking of this, she looked up at Cheng Yue.

The latter gave her a very meaningful look in return.

Sure enough, there are other things, but I guess it’s not convenient to talk about them here.

"How are you doing there?" Cheng Yue asked. Zhao Wuyuan didn't come back until now after he went to find her.

Cheng Qing said: "Fourth brother also asked me what happened last night. I didn't stay with him for long. After I came out of his place, I went around the palace."

"You've been wandering around since morning?" Cheng Yue frowned.

Cheng Qing smiled lightly and said, "I also went to the imperial kitchen for a walk in the meantime." Cheng Yue relaxed his brows and asked, "Going home tonight?"

Cheng Qing was silent for a moment and nodded, "Okay."

……

into the night.

A rare visitor came to the gate of the military camp.

"I've seen the eldest prince!"

The imperial guard standing guard at the door saluted him.

Zhao Wujue's eyes softened and he asked in an approachable tone: "I'm here to see Commander Cheng Qing. Is she here?"

"Back to the eldest prince, the commander is not in the military camp." The imperial guard replied solemnly.

"Oh? She's not in the military camp, so where did she go?" Zhao Wujue asked.

"Back to the eldest prince, this servant doesn't know." The imperial guard replied.

Zhao Wujue's eyes darkened slightly, he suppressed his temper and said, "In that case, please tell her that I have something to ask her for, and I will come visit you again tomorrow."

"The eldest prince is very polite. I will definitely convey this to you," the imperial guard said.

Zhao Wujue turned and left.

The two forest guards stood back to their original positions.

Cheng Qing, who didn't know that Zhao Wujue came to find her, was already in the Grand Master's Mansion.

Cheng Yue took her to the study room and closed the door and windows tightly.

Cheng Qing looked at him with some confusion and asked, "Brother, what are you doing?"

Cheng Yue said: "Of course I'm going to show you something."

Cheng Qing curiously followed him to the front of the bookshelf.

Cheng Yue knocked on the bookshelf a few times, and then the bookshelf opened on both sides, revealing the secret passage inside.

Cheng Qing opened his eyes wide in shock, couldn't close his mouth from ear to ear, and asked, "Brother, is this?"

"Let's go." Cheng Yue smiled.

Cheng Qing followed him in, and the oil lamp on the wall lit up, illuminating the entire passage.

This secret passage is made of stone slabs, and the walls are all smooth.

"Brother, you are really generous. I just told you to dig an escape passage, and you directly built a road to the underground palace for me."

Cheng Yue smiled and said, "That's not all. Just follow me. There are traps here. Be careful not to step on them."

"Is there still a mechanism?" Cheng Qing was shocked, pulled him and asked: "No, why is there still a mechanism?"

Cheng Yue smiled and said: "I just told the master about it at first, and then he found someone to help me build it. I didn't expect that he would build this passage so quickly."

"Brother, how much did you spend?" Cheng Qing asked.

Cheng Yue thought for a while and said, "About 3 taels of silver."

"3 taels?!" Cheng Qing's eyes widened.

Cheng Yue nodded and said: "If you do the math, it's quite worth it. There are more than just these passages, they lead to all directions, and some are even next to other people's secret room passages. If you want to hear some secrets, you can. of."

The corner of Cheng Qing's mouth twitched, and he said, "The prodigal son."

"How did I lose my fortune? Isn't the purpose of making money just to spend?" Cheng Yue said aggrievedly.

"Okay, okay, I don't blame you. This passage only triggers the mechanism, but doesn't turn it off?" Cheng Qing asked.

Cheng Yue sighed: "Sister, sometimes you don't have to be so smart."

(End of this chapter)