Chapter 2222: Chapter 2219: Heartache

Even though they are foolish, they have heard the news, this is Emperor Xuanming’s intention. If they truly commit a serious offense, the official newspaper must publish it, and it seems they might not be able to stop it.

“Do you think Miss Zhong will continue to stay in the Wu Family with Elder Zhong’s backing this time?” Ye Muyu asked casually.

Chu Heng nodded almost without hesitation: “She will, because she has a son. The Wu Family won’t dare to go too far, at least they won’t dare to truly harm the Young Master. Otherwise, with Elder Zhong’s current power, if they really want to hide the truth, it would be very difficult.”

Why are these nobles so bold? It’s because they can’t be caught with evidence, and once done, they can control public opinion. As long as it doesn’t become a big issue and is resolved internally, it can be treated as if it never happened.

But the existence of the official newspaper clearly makes them cautious.

They dare not be complacent since no one knows when the people at the Official Gazette Office might uncover something, hear some news, especially when they have a submission box where anyone can anonymously report case information.

Apart from the officials at the Official Gazette Office, no one else could get access to these letters, naturally, no one knows if there might be eyewitnesses.

Any mistakes could ruin them forever.

After all, Chu Heng directly transferred a batch of guards from Emperor Xuanming’s hands, and these guards are just on the surface. There are also secret guards specialized in gathering information.

To be honest, if it weren’t for the official newspaper having boundaries in its actions, aiming to uphold justice, and never prioritizing criminal cases, plus a good initial guiding perspective, it might be feared.

This is a force not to be underestimated.

Chu Heng made sure the official newspaper seems harmless on the surface, even a bit naive, yet strict.

This is to conceal its true nature as a tool for killing.

“That’s true, these days, although women who leave can live well, their offspring can’t follow them.” Ye Muyu nodded, not feeling regretful, since this is a societal norm.

Compared to leaving alone, maybe Miss Zhong prefers to secure her current position, protecting everything originally belonging to her son.

“So, did you pick any suitable subordinates today?”

Ye Muyu noticed his occasional back-pounding motion.

She stood up, walked behind him, placed her hand on his neck, and began to massage it firmly yet gently.

Chu Heng instantly felt his tense shoulders ease.

“Hmm, they’re not too bad, but whether they truly fit, we need more observation.” Chu Heng wasn’t blindly confident, although he trusted his own judgment, knowing that long-term interaction is necessary to uncover all the unknown flaws and conflicts of the other party.

Ye Muyu smiled lightly and offered her congratulations.

She was quite satisfied indeed.

With an additional official helping out, Chu Heng wouldn’t be so exhausted.

The Ministry of War has a lot on its plate, especially during the cavalry selection period, the Official Gazette Office has daily tasks, and Chu Heng returns late every day, only to continue tackling official duties.

If Ye Muyu weren’t busy herself, the two trying to avoid being away for too long, accompanying each other while working hard, it would indeed be hard to endure.

But Chu Heng’s tiredness on his face.

Ye Muyu could sometimes clearly see it.

And it made her feel heartache.

“Alright, you should rest too.” Chu Heng grabbed her hand, gently kneading it, unwilling to let her continue with the massage.

After all, massaging is tiring too.

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