Shaohua is Junqing

Chapter 162

Chu Shengnan dispatched more people to keep a close eye on Prince Hao's Mansion. At the same time, in order to confuse the enemy, the personnel who were searching the city were not withdrawn.

Over the past few days, Prince Hao's whereabouts were not suspicious. Every day he either went to the palace to pay respects to the emperor and the queen mother, or went to the imperial temple to worship his ancestors, or stayed indoors. Dong Liu and Miao San had never seen them leave Prince Hao's palace.

Several groups of people were sent to keep an eye on Prince Hao's mansion. After several days, they took turns to watch it for twelve hours a day without blinking. Everyone was a little tired and could hardly hold on any longer.

"Grand Commander, King Hao stays at home every day and his whereabouts are not suspicious. Dong Liu and Miao San have not been seen leaving the palace either. How long do we have to keep an eye on them?"

"King Hao is really patient."

"I would like to ask the commander-in-chief for a reward for our brothers. We have been guarding here for many days without sleep. Today, our brothers are a little tired and can't hold on any longer. Can you let them go back and have a rest, even for a few hours? Only when they have enough energy can they work for the commander-in-chief." Cao Wu mustered up the courage to advise Chu Shengnan.

Chu Shengnan turned her head and glanced at Cao Wu. Her expression was as stern as usual, which made Cao Wu feel uneasy. Just as he was about to say something, he suddenly heard Chu Shengnan say, "Do you know why I picked you guys? You are the best among the army. You are the best in martial arts, strategy, and execution. You have followed me for the longest time, and we know and trust each other. The mission assigned by the emperor is of great importance and cannot be taken lightly. I know your hard work, but you are all soldiers. You must have the awareness and responsibility of a soldier. If you can't even do a small thing like keeping an eye on someone, how can I expect you to do big things?"

"The commander-in-chief is right. I feel ashamed." Cao Wu clasped his fists and bowed his head.

"Forget it. You have indeed worked hard these past few days. So, you withdraw one person from each group and let them go back to rest. The remaining people will be regrouped to keep a close eye on the back door of Prince Hao's Palace and the necessary roads to the various city gates. You will change guards tomorrow. After the arrangements are made, you can go back and rest. This place will be under the supervision of this general and Captain Bai."

"Thank you, Commander-in-Chief. I will arrange it right away."

Chu Shengnan used both kindness and force, which made Cao Wu feel more respect for her.

Things often happen when you least expect them.

The moon is dark and the wind is high.

With a creak, a door opened a little, and a head popped out, looking around for a while, and then two figures rushed out and flew to the west at a very fast speed. Then another figure followed.

The two people who came out of that door were naturally Dong Liu and Miao San. The person who followed later was one of the two people who were responsible for waiting, while the other went to report to Chu Shengnan.

Bai Ruoshu was leaning against a tree trunk, dozing off.

"Commander-in-chief." The man whispered a few words in Chu Shengnan's ear.

"Okay, I understand. Take my warrant and go to check the troops. Wait for my signal."

"Yes."

"Bai Ruoshu."

"Ah?" Bai Ruoshu opened his eyes a little confused.

"If there is any situation, follow me." As soon as the words fell, Chu Shengnan had walked about ten feet away, and Bai Ruoshu hurriedly followed.

Chu Shengnan and Bai Ruoshu followed the marks left by their own people and came to the outside of a high wall.

"Commander-in-chief, those two people climbed over the wall here and went in. I don't know what's going on inside and I don't dare to act rashly."

"This is Changshengfang. The residences of some officials in the court are here, but I don't know which official they belong to." Bai Ruoshu said.

"You continue to guard here, we will go around to the front and take a look."

Chu Shengnan and Bai Ruoshu walked along the wall to the main gate of the mansion. The plaque on the gate read "Qiu Mansion".

"It's the residence of Lord Qiu Zhongshan, the head of the Ministry of War. What is his connection with this matter? If he and King Hao were in cahoots, why did Dong Liu and Miao San climb over the wall to get in?"

"It's still unknown right now. Let's go in and see what they are going to do."

Chu Shengnan and Bai Ruoshu returned to the high wall they were standing at before, and after giving a few instructions to their men, they climbed over the wall together and entered the courtyard.