LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 87 Summoned to Report a Leak
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Chen Guang exited the latrine without changing expression and found his father waiting in the back kitchen. He whispered urgently, "Dad, we need to leave here immediately and go to the Guardian Martial Department."
His voice was low, carrying an undeniable firmness.
Chen's father heard him and was puzzled, "What's the matter?"
"Don't ask. Just go."
Old Chen knew his son's personality well; he wasn't one to fabricate stories out of nothing. So, he didn't ask more questions, his face calming as he picked up a pole and silently followed in Chen Guang's footsteps.
Old Chen had been here before; the gatekeepers in the yard were familiar with him, so they just glanced at the father and son and paid no further attention.
With a blank expression, Chen Guang led Old Chen out of the courtyard unhurriedly, quickly heading toward the ridge.
The silhouette of the father and son gradually faded until it completely vanished.
Once they were far from the manor, and there was no one around, Old Chen finally opened his mouth in curiosity, "What's really going on?"
Chen Guang answered without hesitation, "Someone inside might be related to the case in Xin'an Square. I heard that Lord Shen is ordering a thorough investigation. This could be an opportunity for me."
He knew about the Xin'an Square case.
A disciple of the Huang Tian Sect killed someone in broad daylight and then disappeared without a trace.
For the past few days, the Guardian Martial Department had been searching everywhere for this person.
Unexpectedly, the real culprit was hiding here.
And it seemed to be related to the young master of the Dong Family.
But none of that mattered anymore.
For Chen Guang, this lead might be a chance to change his own destiny.
He had to grasp it firmly.
If he could make a name for himself in front of the Vice Director of the Guardian Martial Department and hold onto Lord Shen's influence,
then, without a doubt, his future days at the Guardian Martial Department would be much better.
This could even let him turn his life around in the future.
After all, the right choice is more important than effort, and being with the right people is far more crucial than working hard blindly.
This was the life lesson he learned mixing in the gang and proved countless times.
Why did some people with similar cultivation skills eventually make a name for themselves while he did not?
It's simply because they followed the right leader.
Once the leader made it, they naturally rose up as well.
Those who initially didn't follow the right person made mistakes at every step, and finding another chance to stand out later was very difficult.
In short, this opportunity was one he could not miss no matter what.
Right now, Chen Guang was anxious to return, quickening his pace involuntarily.
Seeing Old Chen gradually fall behind, he gritted his teeth and directly carried Old Chen on his back, speeding along the way.
"I can walk... put me down."
"No worries, my martial arts training makes carrying you no problem at all."
Chen Guang spent some time persuading his father, Old Chen.
Old Chen, reluctantly, stayed on his back and remained silent.
With no constraints, his excellent physique as a martial master now showed itself.
He flew along the path and reached Yongzhou City in half the time it took to come.
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At the entrance of the Guardian Martial Department.
Chen Guang stepped forward, clasping his hands respectfully toward the gatekeepers at the door, "Sirs, I am Chen Guang. I met you both this morning. Now I have an urgent matter and need to meet Lord Shen. I hope you can do me this favor."
The gatekeepers eyed them up and down, somewhat remembering Chen Guang, knowing he had become an officer and colleague with them. Naturally, they did not stop him for no reason.
However, some procedures for Chen Guang were not yet completed, so he couldn't be openly admitted into the government office.
The two gatekeepers clasped their hands, "Please wait here for a moment. Let me report to him."
After speaking, one turned and entered the premises.
Before long, the gatekeeper returned, nodded toward Chen Guang, and said, "Lord Shen has invited you in; please follow me."
Chen Guang clasped his hands, "Thank you."
"Dad, please wait for me at the entrance."
Chen Guang instructed once more at the door, then followed the gatekeeper into the office.
Passing through a few exquisitely decorated corridors, they arrived in front of a spacious and bright study.
Inside the study, Shen Qing was dressed in official attire, sitting upright behind a desk, focused on reviewing the documents laid out before him, an air of authority evident without anger.
Upon seeing Chen Guang, Shen Qing's gaze fell immediately upon them. He gently put down his pen and scrutinized them, "I heard from below you wish to speak with me. What's the matter?"
Chen Guang's expression grew serious. He quickly stepped forward, bowed, and saluted, "Lord Shen, I apologize for any disturbance my unannounced visit may have caused."
He paused briefly before continuing, "I have urgent matters to report."
"Please, go ahead," Shen Qing nodded slightly, signaling for him to proceed.
"Yes."
Chen Guang took a deep breath and recounted the conversation he unexpectedly overheard in the latrine, word for word, to Shen Qing, sounding somewhat urgent.
Shen Qing listened quietly, his expression growing more serious.
When Chen Guang finished speaking, a barely noticeable shadow gathered at his brow.
He gently tapped the tabletop, deep in thought.
Chen Guang's gaze remained firm as he continued, "Lord Shen, I understand the gravity of this matter. That's why I came here, daring to inform you. I swear that every word I heard in the manor is true. Those two didn't hide a thing during their discussion. If I have lied in any way, then I deserve a terrible fate."
Upon hearing this, Shen Qing thought briefly and then stood up, clasping his hands behind his back. "I understand the situation. You may leave now. Keep this to yourself, and do not speak of it to anyone."
"Yes, my lord; I understand."
"You are Chen Guang, correct?" Shen Qing said, "After you report tomorrow, you don't have to rush into joining a group. For now, follow Tian Xiaohu, the agricultural tax officer, and work under him."
Chen Guang did not know the internal specifics of the Guardian Martial Department, but he was not foolish; he naturally perceived a tone of 'favor.'
He hurriedly thanked him, "Thank you, my lord."
"You may leave now."
Once Chen Guang left the study, Shen Qing pondered, "I've hardly interacted with the Dong Family, so why are they targeting me with such actions? If not the Dong Family... then it's..."
Shen Qing's eyebrows knit together, as he thought of someone.
"Dong Jing!"
When it came down to it, this person initially showed an intention to approach him, but later for unknown reasons, gradually distanced himself.
The two didn't have major conflicts.
But as time passed, people's feelings inevitably changed.
At that moment, Shen Qing suddenly remembered, he was present at Dong Jing's disposal of Guan Yunjian, and he was the one who handled the aftermath, even falling in debt to Dong Jing for it.
If recent rumors and gossip combined with this matter and were exposed, his position...
Pfft, things might not end well.
The matter of killing an officer could be trivial or significant, and if used well, it could completely bring him down.
A chill flashed across Shen Qing's eyes, his mind already about seventy to eighty percent sure.
With this in mind, Shen Qing urgently called for Chang Sui, instructing, "Get Dong Chasi here, now."
"Yes."
Seeing Shen Qing's stern appearance, Chang Sui promptly followed the order and departed.
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