Emperor Xuanming looked at the matter, narrowed his eyes, and said, "Secretly investigate this. You go personally, taking the token with you."
"Your servant obeys," Xiao Tianhao knew in his heart that the Emperor was entrusting him with this task. However, thinking of the Duke Zheng's actions in private, a sense of importance weighed on his mind, knowing it should not be underestimated.
Xiao Tianhao's departure went unnoticed.
As usual, Chu Heng entered the palace every day, becoming a true close official under Emperor Xuanming.
That day, as Chu Heng left the Imperial Study, he bumped into Duke Zheng who was waiting at the door.
They greeted each other with mutual courtesies.
"Lord Chu, what is the Emperor's attitude towards the military reports sent by the King of Huainan?" Duke Zheng asked directly about the court affairs with a familiar attitude.
