Since the last incident, Chu Chen and Liu Yunfei had basically stopped contacting each other.
"I have something very important to tell you," Liu Yunfei said in a low voice.
"What is it?" Chu Chen asked, confused.
"Follow me," Liu Yunfei said mysteriously, grabbing Chu Chen's arm and quickly walking to the side.
Chu Chen found it strange but didn't think much of it. He followed closely behind Liu Yunfei, passing through long streets and alleys, and finally arrived at a desolate hillside outside the city.
This hillside was usually deserted, with only the sounds of birds chirping and insects buzzing, and the rustling of leaves in the wind.
Liu Yunfei stopped and looked around. After confirming that no one was nearby, he said solemnly.
"Chu Chen, I have investigated thoroughly. The murderer of Qin Haonan is Zhao Kang of the Zhao family!"
Chu Chen's expression immediately froze, and he exclaimed in surprise, "Zhao Kang? How is that possible?
He and Qin Haonan have always been at odds. Why would he risk assassinating Qin Haonan?"
"It's absolutely true!" Liu Yunfei said with certainty. "I've already sent people to investigate, and there's no mistake!"
"Are you sure?" Chu Chen stared at Liu Yunfei suspiciously. He vaguely remembered that Zhao Kang had told him he was framed.
Could it be that Zhao Kang wasn't lying?
"Of course, I'm sure!" Liu Yunfei nodded seriously and then said, "Zhao Kang is ambitious. His ambitions are great.
He wants to control the entire Great Xia Kingdom! So he will definitely use this matter to bring down the Chu family!"
Chu Chen took a deep breath and pondered for a moment. "Since Zhao Kang wants to kill Qin Haonan, I can just go with the flow and let the Chu family suffer. This way, I can seize the opportunity to escape."
"Yes, the chance of this matter succeeding is very high, but you must be prepared. If it fails, neither of us will survive.
So I hope you won't hold back and do your best!"
"Don't worry, I understand," Chu Chen nodded, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. "You go back to the mansion first. Wait for my news."
With that, Chu Chen turned and left, his hands behind his back, and walked into the dense forest. Night fell, and stars dotted the sky.
Chu Chen changed into black clothes, masked himself, and silently infiltrated the Ministry of Justice on the west side of the imperial city, arriving at the courtyard where prisoners were held.
"Who?" The guards suddenly opened their eyes and shouted.
Chu Chen calmly removed his bamboo hat and threw it aside, revealing his true face.
Seeing Chu Chen's appearance, the two guards were stunned for a moment, then reacted and immediately drew their weapons, pointing at him and shouting, "Who are you? How dare you trespass into the Ministry of Justice dungeon?"
Chu Chen ignored the two guards and walked straight into the Ministry of Justice courtyard, heading towards the deepest prison.
The Ministry of Justice dungeon was located on the west side of the imperial palace, occupying the widest area of the imperial city.
As soon as Chu Chen reached the entrance of the dungeon, he saw hundreds of guards ready for battle.
The leader was a burly man with thick eyebrows, large eyes, a face full of flesh, a strong and sturdy build, and muscles coiled all over his body, exuding explosive power.
This man was Yang Biao, the deputy commander of the Ministry of Justice, who was in charge of interrogating prisoners.
"Who goes there?" Yang Biao glanced at Chu Chen and asked in a cold tone.
"Chu Chen," Chu Chen slowly uttered two words.
"You are Chu Chen?" Yang Biao's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he scrutinized Chu Chen. "I heard you are very strong. Do you dare to spar with me?"
"Not interested," Chu Chen shook his head indifferently.
He just wanted to rescue his mother quickly and had no leisure to fool around with Yang Biao.
Besides, even if he wanted to fight Yang Biao, Yang Biao probably wouldn't be willing to fight him.
"Hmph! You don't know what's good for you!" Yang Biao snorted disdainfully and looked at Chu Chen. "Since you don't dare to accept the challenge, get lost and don't get in my way."
Chu Chen didn't speak and turned to leave.
"Stop!" Yang Biao suddenly shouted.
"What else do you want?" Chu Chen stopped and stared at Yang Biao with cold eyes.
"Take off your cloak," Yang Biao said calmly, his words full of threat, as if he had Chu Chen cornered.
Chu Chen remained silent and ignored him.
Yang Biao sneered and said, "I am ordered to guard the dungeon. If you dare to escape or resist, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
"You dare?" Chu Chen's eyes suddenly turned cold.
Yang Biao sneered and waved his hand without hesitation. Immediately, several guards rushed forward and surrounded Chu Chen.
"Chu Chen, you are still young. Don't ruin your future because of a moment's impulse. As long as you cooperate with me, I guarantee your safety!"
Yang Biao said sinisterly, "I believe you are a smart person and know how to choose."
"You talk too much," Chu Chen glanced at Yang Biao coldly, then his body suddenly trembled.
This terrifying sword energy instantly enveloped Yang Biao and the guards, locking them in place, making it extremely difficult for them to even move.
At the same time, a beam of sword light cut through the void and slashed towards Yang Biao.
"Not good!" Yang Biao's pupils contracted sharply, and his face showed unprecedented horror.
He felt a fatal danger, his hair stood on end, and he frantically urged the spiritual power in his dantian to resist.
Bang! The sword light landed on Yang Biao's chest. In an instant, blood spurted out, and his body, like a kite with a broken string,
flew out, hitting the distant wall. He slid down and collapsed on the ground.
Seeing this, the other guards were terrified to the point of their livers and gallbladders cracking, and they quickly knelt on the ground.
"Chu Chen, how dare you attack Commander Yang!" the guards stammered, their voices trembling uncontrollably.
"Noisy!" Chu Chen roared. The sound waves spread out, causing the guards' eardrums to buzz. They bled from their seven orifices and died on the spot.
"Who are you? How dare you trespass into the Ministry of Justice dungeon!"
At this moment, the guards of the dungeon heard the commotion and rushed over. The moment they saw Chu Chen, they immediately drew their swords and surrounded him menacingly.
"You all step back. He is a guest official I invited."
Just then, a majestic voice echoed, and a tall, thin middle-aged man walked over, his gaze as sharp as a blade sweeping over Chu Chen.
"Who are you?" Chu Chen looked at the tall, thin middle-aged man and said indifferently, "Are you the Minister of Justice?"
Zhou Wenfeng, the Minister of Justice, was dressed in official robes, tall and slender, with a thin face and a hint of arrogance in his eyes. He said, "Chu Chen, do you know your crime?"
"Know my crime? Haha..." Chu Chen couldn't help but laugh heartily at this. "I am upright and honest, what crime have I committed?"
"You scoundrel, how dare you be disrespectful to the Minister of Justice! Come, arrest him and send him to the Ministry of Justice court for trial," several guards next to him shouted.
"Let's see who dares to move?" Chu Chen's gaze suddenly became extremely cold, like a demon.