Chapter 2031 - 2028: Parting on Bad Terms
Chapter 2031: Chapter 2028: Parting on Bad Terms
Investigate these people privately; those with any hold over them, toss them directly into the yamen for a dozen or twenty days. Those without, take them to a secluded spot for a beating.
Both sides maintained a strong stance.
So it went on, back and forth.
The shop Ye Muyu was repairing was already halfway completed.
The progress was smooth, estimating that it would be completed in another half-month. This was because there was no major alteration to the shop’s original structure, mainly adding floors and restructuring the interior space.
She had people monitoring the shop’s construction.
She went to inspect personally every day.
When she had other matters, she couldn’t go.
Most of the time, she was busy with interior design at home.
Once the interior design was sketched out, she needed to send someone to buy materials, so when the exterior was complete, they could start the decoration.
The thing Ye Muyu focused on the most was making it waterproof.
This was a bathhouse, full of steam and soaking pools; it was necessary to use other waterproof materials. It couldn’t be wooden, otherwise, it would need repairs soon, which would be troublesome and expensive.
No matter how, Ye Muyu had many things to do now!
She didn’t make the exterior renovation too extravagant, still fitting the era, but the interior was unique. Regardless of the type of room, all appeared high-class.
She even built a special high platform for storytelling in the middle.
No matter which floor you were on, you could clearly hear the storytelling outside.
As for Chu Heng.
Next, besides rallying people’s hearts.
He also investigated the Deng Family.
Three days later.
It was only after about five or six days that Emperor Xuanming resumed morning court.
During this period, Chu Heng did not even see the face of the Emperor.
Only Grand Tutor Deng and Elder Zhong were able to meet him.
So there was some turbulence in the court; now more people were gossiping to Chu Heng.
Chu Heng pretended not to hear, showing no anxiety about losing favor, staying calm as before.
Upon entering the main hall, Grand Tutor Deng unexpectedly came beside him, squinting his eyes, slightly displeased, saying, "Is Lord Chu recently busy dealing with some small fry?"
"Minister Deng thinks too much, this official has been busy with official duties at the Ministry of War, not knowing what you mean."
Grand Tutor Deng sneered: "Lord Chu has the guts to act but not to admit it, quite interesting."
"Minister Deng, you indeed misunderstood. This official never likes to make trouble for others unless someone insists on going against me. After all, we’re all officials in court; living our own lives well is enough, don’t you think?"
"Lord Chu is right; it’s just not clear why someone wants to trouble Lord Chu. Could it be that Lord Chu did something wrong?" Grand Tutor Deng patted his shoulder, "Lord Chu should understand the principle of bowing when necessary."
"Minister Deng is right." Chu Heng smiled at him, but neither saw sincerity in the other’s eyes.
It was impossible for Chu Heng to coexist harmoniously with Grand Tutor Deng’s family, especially since the other had contemplated harming Ah Yu and his family. Just for this, Chu Heng would not pretend nothing had happened.
If he couldn’t even protect his own family, what was the point of staying in the official circle?
Grand Tutor Deng’s eyes were cold, glanced at him once more, sneered, and left with a flick of his sleeve.
The two parted on bad terms.
Lord Huo slowed his steps behind, intending to speak to Chu Heng, but Grand Tutor Deng preempted him.
So he waited for a while.
When Grand Tutor Deng left, he then walked quickly towards Chu Heng, frowning as he looked at Grand Tutor Deng’s retreating figure.