The Herbal Scents of Farm Life
Chapter 2147: Absolutely Cannot Let Go

Chapter 2147: Chapter 2147: Absolutely Cannot Let Go

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That night.

The imperial tomb, which had already been blasted once during the day, echoed once again with a booming sound.

But this time, it wasn’t due to someone intentionally setting explosives; rather, the explosion occurred because the tomb’s internal mechanisms were triggered.

Unlike the previous incident, this time the imperial tomb had sustained severe damage. The Tomb Guards were even more panicked than before, searching everywhere for the perpetrator who desecrated the tomb.

But how could they possibly find someone who had already left before the explosion in the tomb?

"Where’s the general? Where did the general go?"

A captain among the Tomb Guards grabbed a nearby guard and inquired.

Now that the tomb is destroyed to this extent, why hasn’t the general been seen?

Didn’t he tell them to tally all the losses of the tomb and that he would personally lead the report back to the emperor as a confession of guilt?

How come at this point, there is no sign of him?

Come to think of it, since the last time the tomb was blasted, he hasn’t seen the general at all. Could it be...

Contemplating the possibility, the captain of the Tomb Guards shook his head, feeling that it was improbable.

The general is the emperor’s most trusted individual, it’s impossible for him to flee just because of a trifling loss at the imperial tomb. The last explosion in the tomb was minimal and certainly wouldn’t...

"The general left at noon and has not returned since."

The words of the Tomb Guard completely shattered the captain’s confidence in the general.

"Not... not returned?"

At this moment, the captain of the Tomb Guards was also panicking.

What does ’hasn’t returned’ mean? Does it imply that the general truly abandoned his post and fled because of the tomb’s desecration?

If he has fled, then what about those of us who are his subordinates?

With the tomb destroyed, the emperor will undoubtedly be furious. Now, with the general only caring for his own escape, won’t they all be implicated in the emperor’s wrath?

"No, it can’t be. The general must have gone to find a solution, he must have."

He told himself in his heart, not daring to imagine what would happen to them if the general had indeed fled.

They had heard from the general himself, during his drunken moments, how ruthless the emperor of Ziyan Kingdom could be. If the emperor decided in his fury to execute all the Tomb Guards, it would be within the realm of possibility.

Or perhaps, just executing these people would be getting off lightly; there was an even greater possibility that their families could be implicated as well.

"Continue the search; we must catch that audacious thief, do not overlook any place!"

"Yes, captain."

The Tomb Guard responded and continued the search.

Meanwhile, the captain of the Tomb Guards watched his subordinates leave before taking a deep gaze at the fiery grave, then took a deep breath and turned away.

He had no illusions of escaping this disaster, but his family must remain unharmed.

At this moment, he suddenly understood why the general might have fled. If it was for the safety of one’s family, even taking a risk was better than doing nothing at all, wasn’t it?

...

On the bustling street, a young man and woman were sitting at a street stall, sipping their steaming tea, and listening to the rumors being spread by others nearby.

"This way, we can’t hear any news."

Zhen Wu glanced at Shijian, who looked calm, then at the people around, all of whom appeared innocent.

He couldn’t help but doubt, what exactly had they come here to do?

"Let’s wait a bit longer; maybe we can still find out something." Shijian didn’t want to give up and was willing to wait a bit longer.