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A member of the Trading Company not only smuggled weapons but also brazenly attacked the dark guards from the Royal Confidential Office who came to investigate. This was simply lawless.
When it came to thoroughly investigating Xu Deshan, Ma Chao had nothing to say. Even if this matter reached Your Majesty, Chu Feng would still stand firm.
At that moment, hurried footsteps were heard outside, followed by the door being pushed open. Two dark guards entered and whispered to Su Yao, “Get out.”
Su Han nodded at her, and Su Yao quickly left the sickroom.
Before long, someone entered the room: it was Chu Feng! The two dark guards immediately stepped back and closed the door.
“Lord Chu,” Su Han said as she attempted to rise from her bed, but Chu Feng waved his hand, signaling her to stay still. His expression darkened. “This is simply lawless. Xu Deshan is just a minor Shang Jia, yet relying on some connections, he dares to injure someone from the Royal Confidential Office while performing their duties. If I swallow this anger, what face will the Royal Confidential Office have? How can we act in the future? Xiao Su, I will definitely help you take revenge for this!”
Chu Feng was known for being strict; he never showed mercy when punishing subordinates who made mistakes, yet he was also fiercely protective of them. It was like a parent disciplining their own child—only they could do so, but no one else dared to lay a finger on them.
“Lord Chu, it is my incompetence.” Su Han was surprised that Chu Feng had come personally. “I was ordered to monitor Takahashi Masao and discovered that Xu Deshan’s carriage had stopped at Takahashi Masao’s location, so I went to Ruixiang Trading Company to investigate…”
He recounted everything in detail: “I learned that he was going to smuggle goods and intended to threaten him with this information, but I never expected his men would dare to attack me.”
Wang Erhu truly had been wronged; he had been set up without even realizing it.
“It wasn’t just an attack; it was an attempt to kill and silence you to cover up the smuggling evidence,” Chu Feng sneered. “Xiao Su, do you know what Xu Deshan is smuggling? Weapons! Weapons transported from Jiangbei!”
Goodness! Chu Feng even used such serious terms as “kill and silence,” indicating that Xu Deshan was in deep trouble this time. Moreover, smuggling weapons was a grave crime.
“Investigate thoroughly!” Chu Feng continued with a cold smile. “I want to see just how powerful his connections are. I’ve already sent people to Longyuan Dock; it turns out these weapons were issued by the court to the Yancheng Garrison Camp. No wonder bandit suppression efforts have intensified year after year while banditry continues to worsen. A Garrison Camp like this actually sells off its provisions—how can they suppress bandits?
Xu Deshan is audacious; knowing these are court weapons, he still dares to buy and sell them. What else won’t he do? Who does he intend to sell these weapons to? The Qing Gang? In my opinion, he wants to sell them to the Rebel Party; he is a spy planted by the Rebel Party in Tiandu!”
This accusation carried even greater weight. Smuggling weapons might leave some room for negotiation, but being labeled as a spy for the Rebel Party?
Xu Deshan struggled to catch his breath under the pressure.
“Xiao Su, focus on your recovery,” Chu Feng said, his tone softening. “Right now, we are inventorying the weapons. I will return immediately to relay orders and investigate this case thoroughly.”
“Lord Chu, please wait a moment.”
Su Han was not willing to let things unfold this way. “I cannot stay here to recuperate just yet.”
“Oh? Why is that?”
“Takahashi Masao’s side still needs someone to keep watch. There are certainly high-ranking officials involved in this matter. As long as these court parasites remain, the enemy will act even more recklessly against our Great Wei.”
Su Han paused briefly before continuing, “Moreover, there is no need to eliminate Xu Deshan completely at this moment.”
Chu Feng furrowed his brow. “Xu Deshan? You say there’s no need?”
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