"Sir, should we still go looking for that woman named Madam Tang?"
"Of course we should. In a few days, these people will be sold to Jiao Si Fang. You all go and keep watch; make sure to buy Madam Tang back." Qi Shang's voice was somewhat excited, yet cautious.
The several aides were all people not heavily relied upon; Qi Shang was left with just these riffraff. After giving orders, he waved them off, and once they were gone, he didn't forget to call the housekeeper over to instruct him again on the matter.
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Chu Heng exited the palace gates and saw Lu Chuan waiting by the carriage. He boarded the carriage and said in a low voice, "Take me back to the Ministry of Revenue."
"Yes, sir." Lu Chuan sensed nothing amiss.
He quickly turned the carriage around.
Back at the Ministry of Revenue, Zhang Zhi came up and lowered his voice, "Sir, good news. I've found a witness and am bringing them back secretly."
"Well done." Chu Heng patted his shoulder.
