Chapter 233: Counter Espionage
Same day, after the Prime Minister left the chamber of the Intelligence Chief.
Jaydev wrote a small report on a scroll that he needed to pass to the Mughals and left his official chamber.
A patrol guard discreetly followed him, stationed outside the corner as he went out of his office. This guy was a spy agent set by Aditya to keep track of Jaydev, but despite his best efforts, he couldn’t hide his presence.
Jaydev knew he was being followed but didn’t bother and went straight out of the imperial palace to the city.
There, he went to a merchant shop to buy some flowers. The shop was a street stall with items meant for prayers. The merchant remarked as he received the pouch of silver coins, "I hope all your worries get sorted, my lord." Jaydev smiled as he left, leaving onlookers bewildered by the sudden presence of a noble. He was a known figure there and often bought things for offering in the same temple of Goddess Durga.
The soldier discreetly following Jaydev looked at a vendor selling bangles nearby, who nodded as they exchanged glances. The vendor was also a spy, prepared beforehand and positioned to monitor the merchant.
Passing through the crowd, Jaydev stopped at a temple to offer his prayers.
The priest smiled as he spotted Jaydev.
Jaydev prayed, "May the goddess guide us through these troubled times." After taking a tika, he submitted the flowers and sweets as offerings, along with the small note hidden within them.
The priest nodded solemnly, offering blessings. "The goddess sees all; your prayers shall be carried far."
Jaydev smiled and took his leave.
After leaving the temple, Jaydev stopped at various stalls, purchasing spices, an amulet, and even having his boots repaired by a cobbler. His deliberate movements gave the impression of a man conducting routine errands, masking the significance of his visit to the temple.