Peasant Woman’s Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 1515: Chapter 1512 Secret Room

Madam Tang was silent for a moment.

Chu Heng continued: “I understand what you’re thinking, wanting to follow Duke Zheng for a better life, but do you think I’d give him that opportunity? To prevent you and Duke Zheng from causing trouble together, I’ve prepared a bowl of medicine that can let you leave painlessly. As for the matter of investigating Duke Zheng, that’s not hard. Instead of interrogating you, we can interrogate Duke Zheng’s subordinates and look for clues. What do you think?”

Madam Tang’s face turned pale.

“I’ll cooperate, I’ll cooperate with you.” Madam Tang said urgently, through gritted teeth.

“Alright, whether you can grasp the last chance to live depends on your choice. Consider it as repayment for your willingness to cooperate with me initially.” Chu Heng is a person who clearly distinguishes between gratitude and grievance.

He indeed gave Madam Tang one last chance.

Madam Tang’s face grew even paler, as if standing on the edge of a cliff, taking one more step would plunge her into a deep abyss, never to climb back up.

Chu Heng did not say much else to her.

He turned around and left.

Giving her only one day’s opportunity.

He was busy tracking Duke Zheng’s movements, taking soldiers to inspect the Liu Residence, and discovered that the Liu Residence had been emptied at some point, a consequence of the previous confiscation.

He entered Duke Zheng’s study, which at the moment was extremely chaotic, leaving only some trivial books.

Yet Chu Heng meticulously searched for something throughout the room.

“Lord, what are you looking for?” Liu Ruying and Zhang Zhi followed behind him.

Both were officials from the Ministry of Revenue, and the assets confiscated after the house search were slowly settled and recorded by the Ministry.

Chu Heng’s tone was calm: “Looking for a secret chamber.”

“A secret chamber?” Liu Ruying was initially surprised but quickly composed himself, not finding it odd. After all, many wealthy families’ residences have secret chambers.

Zhang Zhi said, “Lord, the subordinates personally watched over the house search before, but didn’t find a secret chamber in this study.”

“It’s alright, take your time searching, no rush.”

The implication being, he was quite certain there was a secret chamber in this room.

Though Zhang Zhi did not know the basis for this, thinking of Lord Chu’s abilities, he had no doubts. After all, Lord Chu would not speak empty words, and if he said so, there must be a reason.

He calmed his mind and began searching carefully.

Liu Ruying murmured to himself, touching various items, hoping to find the secret chamber.

However, after touching everything, he still couldn’t find the secret chamber switch.

Liu Ruying scratched his head, looked at Zhang Zhi, somewhat anxious and slightly self-doubting: “Could it be that I’m too dumb, and that’s why I can’t find it?”

“Why don’t you suspect Lord Chu’s words are wrong?” Zhang Zhi laughed at his current state, deliberately teasing him.

Liu Ruying’s face tightened, “Pah, pah, pah, you said those words, not me; don’t drag me into this.”

Don’t think Lord Chu is easy to talk to, but Liu Ruying was afraid of him. Who dares not fear someone who doesn’t even fear Duke Zheng, who can calmly tease the opponent’s beard every time and still be safe and sound? That’s skill!

Everyone respects and admires those with skills in their hearts.

Zhang Zhi looked at him and laughed.

At this moment.

A creaking sound was heard, and the wall on the north side of the study slowly opened.

“See, there really is a secret chamber!” Liu Ruying said excitedly and couldn’t help but walk over, “I thought so, turns out this wall was intentionally painted over, so no traces could be seen.”

Zhang Zhi hurriedly followed behind Chu Heng, watching as he walked inside.