Eternal Life: I Rely on Fortune Points for Improvement-Chapter 176 - 140: The Dao Is an Inch Higher, the Devil a Yard Taller (Part 3)
"I never expected that our Lord Director of the Prison is also someone on the side of the Second Prince. We are going to be fortunate in the future."
"Don’t be too happy too soon. The content in the book involved many shameful deeds. If something happens to the Lord Director of the Prison and implicates us..."
"You’re underestimating the Second Prince. The entire court is filled with his people. Who can do anything to him?"
Several little prison guards whispered in the corner.
"What are you talking about?"
Hu Wenhai suddenly appeared in front of them.
"Chief Hu, we didn’t say anything."
"Yes, we didn’t say anything."
"We were just talking about lunch earlier."
The three little prison guards explained in panic.
"No matter when, you must learn to watch your tongue and absolutely avoid speaking nonsense."
Hu Wenhai advised.
"We understand. Rest assured, we won’t speak carelessly."
The three hurriedly assured with smiles.
"Hmm!"
Hu Wenhai nodded with satisfaction and then turned to leave.
The three little prison guards all breathed a sigh of relief.
"Oh, right."
Just as he turned, Hu Wenhai suddenly turned back.
"Sir!"
The three little prison guards all thought Hu Wenhai had further orders and looked up at him.
"Swoosh!"
Chief Hu drew his blade.
A flash of light.
"Ah!"
The three prison guards screamed terribly.
They all covered their mouths with their hands.
You could see blood flowing nonstop from their mouths, with cuts at the corners made by Chief Hu, making their mouths significantly larger.
"If I hear you talking nonsense again, next time, I will aim for your skull, now get lost!"
Hu Wenhai shouted angrily.
The three little prison guards fled in tears and bloody mouths, all going to find the prison doctor to get stitched up.
Watching the three disappear.
Hu Wenhai’s gaze turned to the extreme darkness.
This morning, he also saw those books appearing in the streets and alleys, with content intentionally or unintentionally pointing to the Second Prince. As a person loyal to the Second Prince, Hu Wenhai was worried that if something happened to the Second Prince, who would look after him in the future.
Although the content in the book involved some far-fetched characters.
Hu Wenhai knew in his heart that trouble was certainly brewing for the Second Prince.
Someone is targeting the Second Prince.
The Second Prince is in big trouble.
If the Second Prince loses power, as his lackey, Han Dong and Bao Longwei would never let him off easily.
Hu Wenhai understood.
His work for the Second Prince was known to Han Dong and Bao Longwei, they just hadn’t exposed it. They hadn’t acted against him yet because they didn’t want to completely break relations with the Second Prince.
But after the incident of an Innate Powerhouse breaking into the prison.
Plus the issue of the books this morning.
Hu Wenhai knew that Han Dong and Bao Longwei might have chosen to confront the Second Prince head-on.
Therefore, staying at Zhenbei Prison made Hu Wenhai increasingly uneasy, only hoping the Second Prince could transfer him away from Zhenbei Prison.
Now waiting for news, his mind was in turmoil, and hearing people discuss the Second Prince was unbearable for him.
"Hey, Chief Jiang, why didn’t I see you at Black Iron Mountain last night?"
At this time, Hu Wenhai met Jiang Feng on patrol.
"Reporting to Lord Hu, I didn’t receive any notice from the Lord Director of the Prison last night."
Jiang Feng explained, then feigned confusion, "I heard that last night the three armies moved in unison, the Lord Director and Lord Chief of Prison personally led the team, surrounding Black Iron Mountain tightly, and entered the Imperial City soon after. Yet they haven’t returned, I wonder if Lord Hu has heard any news?"
"How would I know? But Director Han and Lord Chief of Prison have unparalleled skills, it must have been a great success!"
Hu Wenhai also feigned ignorance.
"I hope so! Otherwise, if the prisoners were rescued, the cells were under my watch, if things go wrong, not only will the lords be in trouble, but I will also face disaster!"
Jiang Feng replied seriously.
"Rest assured! Director Han and Lord Chief of Prison won’t disappoint the Holy Emperor."
Chief Hu paused, then echoed.
He suddenly thought if Han Dong and Bao Longwei failed the mission, and the Emperor places blame, they would surely need someone to take the fall. Using a little prison chief as a scapegoat wouldn’t suffice according to Han Dong’s and Bao Longwei’s approach.
Pulling him as a scapegoat would not only settle the account but also give them an excuse to remove him, causing trouble for the Second Prince.
"With Lord Hu’s assurance, I’m relieved. You have no idea, I didn’t sleep a wink last night, woke up this morning with swollen eyes, just fearing things aren’t over so easily."
Jiang Feng said happily.
"Hehe, you won’t be in trouble, don’t overthink it. I’m going to check on what the brothers are doing."
Hu Wenhai patted Jiang Feng’s shoulder, suddenly feeling a bit envious of Jiang Feng. Even though he is just a little prison chief, he has Han Dong’s support and is not entangled in the court struggles.
No matter how severe the storms outside, he always remains unaffected.
Jiang Feng watched Hu Wenhai’s back with an ingratiating smile.
When his shift ended, he met up with Uncle Huo at the prison gate, and they went to the market together to buy three pounds of tofu, a pound of peanuts, and two pots of wine, drinking in the courtyard.
They both elected not to talk about the morning’s events.
Pretending as if they didn’t see anything.
As if anything happening outside Zhenbei Prison had nothing to do with them.
After enjoying their drink and meal.
Jiang Feng saw off Uncle Huo.
Lying alone on the bed.
Starting from the afternoon, people were continuously sent into Zhenbei Prison.
However, they were all small fry, mostly confined on the first or second layer.
Jiang Feng knew that the storm would probably hit tonight, not knowing how many would be caught in its path.
Especially, Han Dong and Bao Longwei were at this moment in the Imperial City, explaining something to the Emperor.
They hadn’t come out since entering last night.
A day and a night had passed, surely they were kept by the Emperor, possibly discussing the book’s content.
It might also be about handling Xiao Ran’s matters.
Jiang Feng understood in his heart.
The Emperor needed Xiao Zhan to continue serving Great Tang, guarding the National Gate, and fending off the Turkic.
He just didn’t know what kind of explanation the cunning Emperor would give Xiao Zhan?
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