Chapter 275 This plan is brilliant; Luo Heng adds fuel to the fire.
After receiving the message sent by Empress Feng, Chief Minister Feng remained silent for a long time.
His son, Feng Wenhan, was so anxious that he paced back and forth in the room.
"Father, what are we waiting for? We have such a big handle on Chen Chu, if we don't kill him now, are we going to let him live through the New Year?"
Prime Minister Feng frowned. "What's the rush? You must plan things out before you act. How many times have I taught you this principle?"
Why can't I learn it? Tell me, what good would it do us to directly expose Chen Chu's identity?
Feng Wenhan stammered, "Our whole family is now under house arrest in the mansion, all because of Shen Chu."
"Kill Shen Chu first; at least that will vent our anger."
Chief Minister Feng sneered, "And then what? Shen Chu is dead, does that mean we don't have to accept the investigation by the Inspectorate?"
"Will we be able to get away then? Will your second uncle be able to be released from the Flying Eagle Guard?"
Feng Wenhan opened his mouth, but couldn't say anything when asked.
"Father, what do you suggest we do? Are we just going to stand by and watch Chen Chu rise to prominence?"
Prime Minister Feng sneered, "Of course not, but we must think ten steps ahead for every move we make. We must maximize the benefits of any piece we acquire."
"Right now we're trapped in the mansion, and we have to endure daily interrogations from the Inspectorate. Our best course of action is to uncover Shen Chu's secret, escape smoothly, and then crush him."
"How can we escape? It was His Majesty who issued the decree to imprison us. Do you think he would agree to release us?"
Prime Minister Feng stroked his beard and smiled; an idea was gradually taking shape in his mind.
"You're still too young. I already have an idea. Let's do it this way..."
The father and son whispered to each other for a long time.
Feng Wenhan's eyes grew brighter as he listened.
"Father is wise indeed. This way, we can not only get away completely, but also take the opportunity to crush Shen Chu."
Chief Minister Feng snorted coldly, "Find someone unfamiliar to sneak into the Eastern Palace and inform the Crown Prince, lest he be kept in the dark and accidentally let something slip."
The Crown Prince found out, and Wanqiu's spies in the Eastern Palace quickly relayed the news.
After reading it, Wanqiu handed the note to Luo Heng.
"Your Highness, the time for revenge has come."
Luo Heng frowned at first, then a cold smile appeared on his lips.
"The Feng family's plan is ingenious, but it would be a bit far-fetched to rely solely on Shen Chu to implicate the Sixth Prince."
It seems we should discreetly lend the Feng family a hand and solidify the Sixth Prince's guilt.
Wanqiu lit the note on the candle and threw it on the ground. Watching it slowly burn to ashes, she asked:
“Young master is brilliant, but Pei Yuan’s martial arts are unfathomable, and we are afraid it will be difficult for us to gain the upper hand.”
To deal with him, I'm afraid we'll have to use Shen Chu. Are you willing to do that, young master?
Luo Heng's expression darkened slightly. "This is not a problem for you to consider. I have my own plans for this matter."
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Following Han Feng's advice, Shen Chu prepared to submit a leave request to the Inspectorate.
Reason for leave: Caught a cold.
While I was writing my leave request, a maid from Aunt Qiao's courtyard suddenly arrived.
"Young master, my aunt has an estate in the suburbs of the capital. The estate manager came early this morning."
They said that locusts had infested the fields and had eaten large swaths of rice seedlings. They were at their wits' end and came to ask the landlord for advice.
My aunt is not feeling well and would like to ask you, young master, to accompany the steward on a journey.
Shen Chu had no choice but to put down the memorial he had only half-written.
Well, now that I'm back from the estate, I have a good excuse to catch a cold.
She and her steward had just stepped out when they ran into Luo Heng.
"Hey, Chu, where are you rushing off to?"
"I went to my aunt's estate. The steward said that locusts have infested many fields. Brother Luo, is there something you need from me?"
Luo Heng handed her the Laughing Guanyin.
"Here, it has already been blessed by the master. I came here today specifically to give it to you."
"Thank you very much, Brother Luo."
Luo Heng smiled, then said with concern, "A locust plague is no small matter. When I used to live on the estate, I often went to the fields."
I have quite a bit of experience in dealing with locusts; why don't I go with you to take a look?
Chen Chu thought for a moment, "Alright, then I'll trouble you, Brother Luo."
The two left together, and Luo Heng waved to the shadows.
The figure hidden in the shadows vanished without a sound.
About fifteen minutes later, Aunt Qiao's maid went to the Sixth Prince's residence next door.
"Is Eunuch Jinbao here? My young master sent me to deliver some snacks to His Highness the Sixth Prince."
Jinbao greeted him with a smile.
"Oh, it's osmanthus cake! Lord Shen still remembers our Prince. His Highness will be so happy to know."
The maid covered her mouth and laughed.
"It's fresh out of the pot, still warm. Our young master took two pieces with him when he left, and he still thinks they're too hot. Please take them to His Highness the Sixth Prince quickly."
"Okay, I'll head out now."
Jinbao took a couple of steps, then suddenly realized, "You mean Lord Shen went out? Where did he go?"
The maid said, "I don't know either. I went out with Young Master Luo. He said that the young master was not feeling well, so he found a great doctor for him."
It was said to be at a manor south of the city, and Young Master Luo accompanied the young master there.
Jinbao's expression changed slightly. "Is Lord Shen unwell? What's wrong?"
The maid shook her head. "I don't know either, but my young master looked pale and unwell when he left."
This is outrageous!
Lord Shen is unwell, how can he let someone else accompany him to see the doctor?
Jinbao immediately took the osmanthus cake to the Flying Eagle Guard and relayed the matter to Pei Yuan.
Pei Yuan frowned. "Go to the city gate immediately and ask which direction Chen Chu and Luo Heng went."
Sun Yan went out and quickly found out the answer.
"Your Highness, it's in a village called Wulihe in Luohan Town, south of the city."
Pei Yuan immediately rode out in pursuit.
At this moment, Shen Chu and Luo Heng had already arrived at Wuli River.
Before even entering the manor, Luo Heng suddenly turned pale, clutched his abdomen, and collapsed.
Shen Chu quickly supported him, "Brother Luo, what's wrong?"
Large beads of sweat appeared on Luo Heng's forehead. "I don't know. My stomach suddenly hurts so much. Ah Chu, can you help me to the ridge over there to rest for a while?"
Shen Chu hesitated for a moment and looked at the village not far away.
"We're almost at the manor. Why don't I help you there so you can have some hot water and find a doctor?"
Luo Heng clutched his stomach, his face contorted in pain.
“I’m afraid I won’t be able to make it. You should help me rest on the edge of the field for a while. You can also take this opportunity to check on the locusts in the field.”
Seeing that his face was getting paler and paler, Shen Chu had no choice but to tell the steward to go back first, and she helped Luo Heng walk towards Tian Geng.
The area is mostly planted with wheat. The two sat on the edge of the field, and the wheat, which reached almost to their waists, just covered their figures.
Shen Chu did not see Pei Yuan's figure rushing past behind her.
Pei Yuan rode swiftly into Wulihe Village, where it was very quiet.
He called out Shen Chu's name as he walked in. As soon as he reached one of the courtyards, the Imperial Guards who were waiting there rushed out and surrounded him and Sun Yan.
Pei Yuan frowned immediately upon seeing the man leading the troops.
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