Peasant Woman’s Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 2235: Chapter 2232: Schemes

“Thank you for the reminder, Teacher. I will keep that in mind.”

Chu Heng nodded.

After returning to the Official Gazette Office, he became busy.

It was just when others weren’t paying attention that Xu Chan, along with two guards, left the Official Gazette Office and headed to the bustling Brothel Area in the capital.

In the afternoon, Chu Heng returned to the Ministry of War.

He had just returned to the Ministry of War.

Several officials gathered around him, asking if everything was alright.

“No problem, I am innocent, naturally, I’m not afraid of being framed.” Chu Heng said straightforwardly.

Zhou Tianqi heard his words and his expression was a bit odd.

After Chu Heng dealt with his subordinates.

He stopped Zhou Tianqi: “Shall we talk on the side?”

“Alright.” Seeing he had something to say, Chu Heng nodded, walked to the wall, and quietly looked at him: “Please speak, Lord Zhou.”

“Are you really not worried? I heard people outside are gossiping, saying that the food in your restaurant isn’t safe, and you’re even coercing your subordinates to do evil.” Zhou Tianqi thought Chu Heng was too confident, and he also wondered if Chu Heng had some ready-made preparations. Ultimately, compared to other officials, he trusted Chu Heng more, at least he was sure Chu Heng wouldn’t inexplicably plot against him.

This was also because of the other’s strong capability, having no conflicts with him. Of course, essentially he felt that Chu Heng was different from those who only sought profit and valued power highly.

A colleague not greedy for power, he naturally would like to have more in the official circle, and not worry about being schemed against unexpectedly.

Chu Heng did not respond to his words, “It’s not that I’m not anxious, it’s just that the Ministry of Punishment’s evidence is insufficient. To convict, they need to present evidence, don’t they?”

“But…” Zhou Tianqi frowned, “That’s what you think, but they don’t think so, concocting something out of nothing isn’t very difficult.”

Chu Heng acknowledged with a mmh, yet avoided discussing this topic: “Anything going on at the training ground?”

“Yes, I have a few selected candidates here, their martial arts are not bad, suitable to be promoted to the Cavalry Battalion.” Zhou Tianqi saw he was unwilling to answer, so he didn’t pursue further but started talking about business.

Chu Heng nodded, followed him to the training ground, and trained with the military general inside for an hour.

Xiang City had constantly sent people to monitor him.

Hearing the subordinate’s report that Chu Heng seemed unbothered, as if well-prepared, not having arranged anyone to visit the Ministry of Punishment, nor contacted the Shopkeeper who was detained from the Yonghe Restaurant,

He felt a bit unsettled.

Frowning, he waved his hand in displeasure.

He dared not meet Minister Qi, only to write a secret letter and send someone to deliver it to Minister Qi, while also continuously sending people to monitor the Ministry of Punishment, waiting for their outcomes.

Minister Qi, sitting in the study, finished reading the secret letter.

With his understanding of Chu Heng,

he was certainly not someone easily dealt with.

During the imperial court this morning, the other party must have already realized his objective.

It was imperative to expel him from the Official Gazette.

He would rather let the Official Gazette fall into Emperor Xuanming’s hands, even if temporarily out of his reach but he couldn’t allow Chu Heng to remain there any longer, as it’d be too easy for him to target him.

The Official Gazette had only been in existence for a month, yet it had significant influence among the people.

Even Chu Heng’s wife’s pen name was gaining a high reputation.

Moreover, this time Chu Heng seized the opportunity to introduce phonetics as a literacy tool, further elevating his reputation among the populace. Although many commoners were satisfied with the Emperor, many were grateful to Chu Heng and Ye Muyu for discovering the phonetics.

He understood all too well the aspirations of ordinary people wanting to rise above; once they seized the opportunity, they surely wouldn’t let go.