Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 1248: Within Reach!

Chapter 1248: Within Reach!

Translated by: Hypersheep325 

Edited by: Michyrr

"Right, Milord, there is one other matter."

As if remembering something, Old Eagle suddenly raised his head.

"Lord Zhangchou just sent word that Zhang Chaoshu committed suicide in prison. Before his death, he left behind a letter admitting that he had fabricated his reports and taking the blame for everything, freeing the Grand Preceptor and the other civil officials of blame. Zhang Chaoshu also mentioned in his letter that he did all this out of a sincere love for his country, and although his methods were wrong, he did not have bad intentions. But the country has its laws and the clans have their rules. After committing these crimes, he said that he needed to be punished, but he hoped that His Majesty would not blame the Grand Preceptor and the other civil officials, who did not know the truth!"

Old Eagle relayed almost word for word the contents of Zhang Chaoshu's letter.

"What!"

Wang Chong's eyebrows shot up at Old Eagle's words. He had already suggested to Zhangchou Jianqiong that the Bureau of Military Personnel increase the number of men around Zhang Chaoshu to prevent any accidents. But he hadn't expected Zhangchou Jianqiong to commit suicide.

"Cutting off the tail to survive! They've made a clean escape this time!!"

Wang Chong closed his eyes and became motionless.

Wang Chong could not determine whether this had been Zhang Chaoshu's will or the will of the schemer behind the curtain, but there was no doubt that with Zhang Chaoshu's death, there would be no more clues left behind. And they had already taken care of those reports by artificially aging them.

The new and strange officials in the Imperial Court were almost impervious. Not even Wang Chong could do much about them now.

After a long period of silence, Wang Chong massaged his temples and finally opened his eyes. He could not change the events of the past, only accept the result.

"I understand. You're dismissed!

"In addition, take this silk bag. Open it after you

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