HBWnovel Chapter 413: The Imperial Concubine is Pure and Elegant (163)
Chapter 413: The Imperial Concubine is Pure and Elegant (163)
Chapter 413: The Imperial Concubine is Pure and Elegant (One Hundred and Sixty-three)
In a county town forty miles southwest of Liangdu, Wu Meng was practicing martial arts in a large house with two entrances.
A man in blue clothes ran in panting.
"General, something terrible has happened! We've been discovered by the Liang army at several of our locations in Liangdu. No one has escaped. They've either been killed or imprisoned."
When Wu Meng heard this, he suddenly thrust the big knife in his hand into the ground.
"What did you say? Those few remaining locations are very hidden, how could they be discovered? And weren't you going into the city today to pick up Lord Wu's letter?"
"General, Liangdu is now searching for our Ji Kingdom's spies. As soon as I entered the city, I heard the people discussing several locations. I listened carefully and found that our people were in six out of ten places! I didn't dare ask anyone, for fear that the people would notice something was wrong and report me, so I left the city directly."
Wu Meng slapped his head with his right hand and angrily said, "Damn Emperor Liang, he's always picking on me! His Highness entrusted me with an important mission before he left, and I haven't even completed it yet, but I've suddenly suffered a severe blow. How despicable! Why did that little Liang Sheng suddenly attack us? You must find out why. By the way, how many spies from Qi have been arrested? Are they behind this?"
"About seven or eight people, half as many as us. As to whether they are behind this, I haven't found out yet."
The man in green paused for a moment and speculated, "General, if it wasn't the Qi people on the track, could it be that Wu Qing or Luo Baoxing's identity was leaked, and the emperor found out, and in his rage, he wanted to destroy us?"
Wu Meng angrily said, "How should I know why? Even if Emperor Liang doesn't know his officials have betrayed him, several of our secret locations have been closed down, and those letters haven't been dealt with yet. Luo Baoxing's covert contact hasn't been activated in years, so he might not be exposed for the time being. That Wu guy will definitely be arrested."
"General, don't worry. Wu Qing's favorite youngest son is in our hands. He won't dare to act rashly."
Wu Meng kicked the man. "You idiot! Although that Wu was coerced and bribed by us, and he's obsessed with profit, he also has grievances against us. Officials are the best at assessing the situation. Treason is a capital offense, and the entire family will be exterminated! He's probably trying to protect his eldest son's lineage. Even if our men keep their mouths shut and refuse to confess, Wu will definitely betray us and inform the Emperor of Liang of our whereabouts. Retreat! This town is no longer safe. Leave!"
After Wu Meng finished speaking, he picked up his sword and ran straight to his house. He quickly packed up his things, rode his horse out of the town, and took a secluded path.
In the Dali Temple's prison in the capital, a middle-aged official stood in the cell and shouted that he was wronged. He demanded to see the emperor and accused the people in the Dali Temple of failing to distinguish right from wrong and framing loyal officials.
His wives, concubines, children and grandchildren were also imprisoned around him, and they all cried out that they were innocent.
But they talked until their mouths dried up, but no one paid any attention to them.
"Someone, come here! I am innocent! I am a fourth-rank official appointed by the late emperor. I cannot be framed and slandered at will! Where is justice? Your Majesty, I am innocent!"
After an incense stick of time, the Chief Justice walked up to him.
"Lord Wu is so arrogant, yet you are a traitor and yet you still want to see the emperor. You are truly shameless. You should quickly reveal the whereabouts of those Ji people and the identities of the other traitors. You will certainly be sentenced to death, but you can be spared from physical pain."
"Your Excellency, this is unjust! How could our master possibly be a traitor to the country? Your Majesty is wise! Please, Your Majesty, please help our master!"