Chapter 56 - 53, Give Credit
In the torrential rain of the pitch-black night, over ten Jing Dynasty spies silently hastened on their way, letting the rain drench their straw raincoats and bamboo hats.
Turning at the Anxi Street intersection, a Ning Dynasty spy led out over ten warhorses, and everyone mounted and galloped toward the East Market.
The horses’ hooves made a clacking sound against the pooled water, like waves blossoming on the ground.
Chen Ji, having just survived a calamity, felt his heart still palpitating uncontrollably. He could only tightly grip the reins to stay in sync with the rhythm of the galloping horse, managing to avoid falling off.
The pain around his neck almost made him believe that the Si Cao was still choking him.
Still, Chen Ji had many questions in his heart...
Lord Jin Zhu, riding on a horse, turned to look at him, "You seem different today, weighed down by heavy thoughts. What’s the matter, something happened at Taiping Medical Hall?"
Chen Ji felt a sinking feeling. Lord Jin Zhu was skilled at reading people, and would not overlook the slightest clue.
He summoned all of his energy to respond, "Reporting to Lord Jin Zhu, I was reprimanded by my master later in the day. He instructed me not to run about outside often, and to focus on my studies."
Lord Jin Zhu knew that Chen Ji was suggesting ’do not come looking for me for no reason,’ but he pretended not to know and smiled, "Doctor Yao... I used to see him often in the Imperial Capital years ago. Back when he was in the Imperial Capital, he cured the Prime Minister’s leg ailment, and everyone in our Secret Spy Department was very courteous to him. That’s not a problem, you can frankly reveal your spy identity to the old gentleman, he will understand."
Seeing Chen Ji silent, he spoke soothingly, "Are you worried that capturing Jing Dynasty spies is too dangerous? Rest assured, our Military Intelligence Department is full of elite soldiers. Bai Long and Xuan Snake have beaten the Chief of the Jing Dynasty Military Intelligence Department in the Imperial Capital into hiding, while Corpse Dog and Treasure Monkey have them gasping for air in Jinling. This land is still our Ning Dynasty’s territory; they can’t afford to be reckless."