Chapter 2451 - 2448: Deng Jieyu Is Sent to the Cold Palace

Ye Muyu didn’t hesitate much; the things she cared about weren’t here, so naturally, wherever Chu Heng went, she would follow.

"Alright, we’ll go together." Chu Heng squeezed her hand, gently but firmly.

Soon, Ye Muyu understood the reason behind Chu Heng’s earlier promise.

"I’ll go into the palace first." Chu Heng hesitated as he looked at her, "Ah Yu, is it alright if you don’t go to the palace this time?"

"I’ll wait for you at the palace gate." Ye Muyu pondered, not expecting Deng Jieyu to have an incident so easily. It seems that Master Yuanhe’s influence on Emperor Xuanming was significant.

"No, I wouldn’t feel at ease even if you’re at the palace gate." Chu Heng kissed her cheek, soothing her, "I know you’re worried about me, but this may not necessarily be a bad thing. I’ll be back as soon as possible."

"Then be careful, and don’t have any contact with Deng Jieyu’s people." Ye Muyu frowned, thought for a moment, and agreed straightforwardly.

Chu Heng touched her face and asked amusedly, "Why did you agree all of a sudden?"

"The sooner you go, the sooner you return. If I go and cause you trouble, why would I go at all?" Ye Muyu said, squinting her eyes, "Don’t tell me you think I’m a burden?"

"No, absolutely not." Chu Heng was about to raise his hand and swear.

Seeing his attitude, Ye Muyu was moderately satisfied. She took out the consecrated jade Buddha she obtained from Master Yuanhe and placed it around Chu Heng’s neck, hiding it inside his clothes, and then patted his chest, "Alright, you should go now."

"Mm, okay, I’ll be back soon, don’t worry."

"I’m not worried, just go and come back soon." Ye Muyu didn’t want him to be distracted while handling matters, so she spoke casually.

Chu Heng smiled wryly but, seeing her contented look, naturally didn’t delay any longer and turned to leave quickly.

However, he didn’t know that shortly after he left, Ye Muyu also went out. Although she didn’t wait at the city gate, she went to a teahouse closest to the palace, sitting on the second floor, so she would know as soon as Chu Heng returned.

Ye Muyu left accompanied only by Su Mei and Liuye, leaving the others at the residence to take care of Nuanbao.

Chu Heng briskly entered the palace.

Soon, inside the Imperial Study, he saw Elder Zhong and others who had already arrived, even Lord Huo was there. Minister Qi was still under house arrest, and most affairs of the yamen fell into the hands of Huo Zhengming. This wasn’t surprising, as Huo Zhengming was the Vice Minister of the Personnel Department and also a member of the cabinet, much senior compared to other Vice Ministers of the Six Ministries.

"Teacher, Minister Zhong, do you know what has happened?" Chu Heng inquired.

Huo Zhengming looked at him and nodded approvingly.

"This likely concerns the affairs of the Department of Commerce and Construction."

"Oh?" Chu Heng raised an eyebrow.

Elder Zhong stroked his beard with a smile, "To be precise, it’s also related to the Official Gazette Office."

Chu Heng did not ask further, as he had almost figured out the situation.

When he heard the news of Deng Jieyu’s incident and her being sent to the Cold Palace, he had guessed it should be related to the capable person by Deng Jieyu’s side.

He had connections in the palace and could gather such information.

However, he didn’t expect that the skilled person by Deng Jieyu’s side would be adept in hypnosis.

If he hadn’t visited the modern world, he might not have known what hypnosis was. But since he had, he had developed a completely different perspective on many things. Many pieces of knowledge opened his eyes completely, and he understood how to explain many matters and their principles.