Mumbling, "Our investigation is sanctioned by the Emperor, how can the two lords stop it? Wouldn't that be disrespecting the Emperor?"
Zhang Zhi chuckled inwardly.
In the courtyard outside.
After Chu Heng finished his salute, he spoke calmly, lifting his gaze towards the two: "Magistrate Zhang, Minister Chen, you're here so late, is there something you need?"
Chen Tianmin, wearing a fox-like smile, pointed at Zhang Zhonghai: "Magistrate Zhang heard you wanted to see the Ministry of Punishment's dossiers and thought you might not be too familiar with it, so he came over to see if you need any assistance."
"Indeed, there is a need for assistance." Chu Heng nodded.
Chen Tianmin, seeing his directness, smiled even more deeply.
Zhang Zhonghai asked: "What do you need, just tell me."