Chu Heng did not say much, lifted his foot and left the palace. On the way, he encountered Prime Minister Zhong and Huo Zhengming, both heading to see the Emperor.
Seeing them, Chu Heng proactively stepped forward to greet them: "Greetings, Elder Zhong, Master."
"Zi Qiu, what's this?" Huo Zhengming noticed the wound on his forehead, his eyelids twitched with some concern and a bit of speculation.
"It's nothing." Chu Heng lightly shook his head, not intending to say more.
But Elder Zhong had evidently heard some rumors too. He looked at him, asking after a pause: "Lord Chu, did you see the Emperor before leaving the palace?"
"...Yes." This time, Chu Heng did not deny it.
The two understood well what had happened.
Elder Zhong furrowed his brows, feeling somewhat anxious, and immediately lifted his foot to leave.
