Traveling to Ancient Times: My Space Contains Weapons

Chapter 993 The Sixth Chamber of Commerce Raises Private Soldiers

Chu Chen had his own ideas; if they continued to travel by carriage, those behind him probably wouldn't be able to keep up.

So getting off the bus and walking would allow those people to find us and locate this place.

After the two entered the mountains, they walked for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before they heard shouts of battle coming from the forest ahead.

"Young master, our camp is just ahead!"

"You've done it very discreetly, that's good. But there's one thing: after today, you should disperse these people, rent houses near the headquarters of the Lao Liu Chamber of Commerce, and settle them all there."

"Young master, is something big about to happen?"

"Haha, you'll know when the time comes!"

Two hours later, Chu Chen emerged from the mountain and sensed the furtive figure on the mountaintop quickly disappearing. He thought to himself that this place would probably be flattened in less than three days.

However, Changshou had already arranged for everyone inside to evacuate.

If more than 30,000 people were to disperse and evacuate, it would probably be done overnight. Then, if you can't find any evidence against them, what will you say?

As the carriage sped along, Chu Chen soon returned to his residence.

However, as soon as she entered, she saw Huangfu Caiyun hurriedly pulling her into the bedroom.

"Hey, you woman, you've got quite the addiction!"

"I'm talking to you about serious business, stop overthinking, just go..."

"Go? Where?"

"Don't ask so many questions, just go, let's go now. Our fate in this life is over."

Chu Chen felt a warmth in his heart upon hearing Huangfu Caiyun's reminder.

"What's the rush? Explain yourself before you leave."

"In the past few days, many ministers have impeached you. Father has already sent the Ministry of Justice to investigate. The Sixth Prince's Chamber of Commerce is too big and has affected the interests of many people, including Father's. Therefore, you must leave!"

Chu Chen smiled after hearing this: "What will you do if I leave? You should know that you also have a share in the Lao Liu Chamber of Commerce!"

"They say... they say you're plotting a rebellion, so... I don't know what will happen to me, but my father won't kill me!"

Hearing Huangfu Caiyun's words, Chu Chen reached out and patted her head: "Don't worry, I, Chu Lao Liu, am upright and honest, and I'm not afraid of anyone investigating me."

"How could you be so foolish? This isn't about whether you're right or wrong; it's that you've threatened their interests!"

Huangfu Caiyun was very anxious, so anxious that she wished she could throw Chu Chen out right now.

However, just as they were talking, they heard hurried footsteps outside.

"Your Highness, I have been ordered by His Majesty to arrest the traitor Chu Laoliu. Please open the gate!"

Hearing the sounds outside, Huangfu Caiyun's heart skipped a beat: "Oh no, they're here!"

"Husband, kidnap me! If we can escape, we'll still have a chance!"

Looking at the flustered Huangfu Caiyun, Chu Chen felt a surge of emotion. This woman truly loved him.

So he stepped forward and patted her head: "Caiyun, don't worry, no matter what, I'll be fine. Also, after I go with them, you stay at home. Remember, none of this has anything to do with you!"

After saying that, Chu Chen pushed open the door and left, ignoring Huangfu Caiyun's attempts to stop him.

Upon opening the door, he saw at least a hundred soldiers outside, led by Sanxiu, staring at him menacingly.

"Sixth Brother Chu, you intend to rebel. We are here on His Majesty's orders to send you to the Ministry of Justice. What do you have to say for yourself?"

Chu Chen smiled and looked at Sanxiu, then turned to look at Huangfu Caiyun, whose face was covered in tears: "Don't worry, it's alright!"

At this moment, Huangfu Caiyun was trembling all over and could not speak. She knew all too well what would happen to a person once they entered the Ministry of Justice.

They don't care if you're a prince consort or anyone else; even if you've done nothing wrong, they'll beat you until you confess.

She tried to step forward to stop the soldiers, but she was stopped by several soldiers after only a few steps.

"Your Highness, I'm sorry!"

"Sixth Brother Chu, I advise you not to put up a futile resistance, just go!"

Chu Chen listened without any expression, then followed them out of the courtyard and headed straight for the Ministry of Justice.

Soon after, the group entered a tall palace.

At the entrance of the palace, two enormous stone lions looked particularly intimidating, but to Chu Chen, they were nothing more than intimidation.

After throwing Chu Chen into a windowless cell, the crowd all dispersed.

Throughout the entire process, he didn't say a single word to Chu Chen, nor did he ask any questions.

Looking around at the pitch blackness, smelling the stench, and hearing the occasional painful groans, Chu Chen thought to himself that since transmigrating, he had been to all sorts of places, but he had never been to a prison before.

We should really experience it; maybe we'll gain some insight.

In this environment, Chu Chen sat cross-legged on the straw and listened quietly to the roars.

Before I knew it, I had entered a meditative state, reflecting on my journey from entering the capital, through all my successes, to now being imprisoned and reduced to a prisoner. I suddenly felt the impermanence of life...

Putting aside what he already possessed, if he were just an ordinary wealthy person, he would probably be completely powerless at this moment.

Everything was beyond my control.

What awaits them is likely to be torn apart by so-called power, and then die without a burial place.

A person who is too weak will be ruthlessly exploited, while a person who is too strong will be ruthlessly devoured if their absolute power is not commensurate with it.

The next day, a faint beam of light shone on Chu Chen's face from a light well, pulling him out of his meditation.

Feeling the improvement in his own strength, Chu Chen smiled.

"You're about to die, and you can still laugh? Are you an idiot?"

Just as Chu Chen was sensing his own strength, an untimely voice entered his ears.

Looking up, he saw a jailer holding a sword, staring at him with a wicked grin.

So he spoke up, "This...brother, are you going to cry instead of laugh?"

"Hmph, do you know who I am? How dare you talk to me like that?"

Chu Chen looked at him with a puzzled expression after hearing this, thinking to himself, "I really don't recognize you. You're too weak."

Seeing that Chu Chen remained silent, the jailer assumed that Chu Chen was frightened and immediately burst into laughter.

"Hahaha, even our Prince Consort has his moments of fear. I remember once, when I went to the Lao Liu Chamber of Commerce's clubhouse, I just refused to pay, and I got beaten up and kicked out. Sigh, life is truly unpredictable; you've actually fallen into my hands."

Holy crap, you go to a club and don't pay, and now you're saying you have a reason to?

After saying that, the jailer replaced his knife with a stick, opened the cell door, and crawled inside.