"Commander Han."
"Is there something wrong?"
"Yes."
Jiang Feng promptly told Han Dong everything he knew.
"Unbelievable, does he want to die?"
Upon learning the details, Han Dong was furious, dropped Jiang Feng, and quickly went to find Cao Zhen.
"Alas."
Jiang Feng sighed.
Telling Han Dong was the only thing Jiang Feng could do. With Cao Zhen replacing his position, if he conspired with Tie Rusheng and was discovered by the Court, Cao Zhen might escape unscathed with Cao Zhengyang’s protection.
But he was just a Little Prison Chief.
He would have no choice but to become a fugitive.
No matter how Cao Zhen thought—whether used by others or indifferent—Jiang Feng had to inform Han Dong of everything he knew.
As for what would follow.
Whether Cao Zhen would resent him, how many would be implicated, Jiang Feng could no longer care.
"Ah... Commander Han, let go of me, my hand is about to break."
Before long.
A scream from Cao Zhen resounded on the third floor.
"Commander Han, calm down. Is there some misunderstanding?"
Li Minhe, knowing Cao Zhen’s identity, eager for promotion, tried to plead for Cao Zhen.
"Bang!"
Jiang Feng heard a loud crash.
It seemed Li Minhe was kicked away by Han Dong.
"Chief Hu, personally invite Lord Cao, the Commander of the Divine Arrow Army, here."
"Officer Zhao, you go and invite Lord Director of the Prison, tell him I have urgent matters to discuss."
"No personnel are allowed to leave Zhenbei Prison without my orders."
Han Dong stated consecutively.
The voice wasn’t loud.
But it was near Jiang Feng; with his Fourth Grade Essence Refining Realm cultivation, he clearly heard it.
"Yes!"
Chief Hu and Officer Zhao realized something was amiss and did not dare delay.
After they left.
Han Dong also departed from Zhenbei Prison.
She returned swiftly.
With a person in hand, it was Captain Liu of the Zhenbei Prison’s Prison Army.
Jiang Feng saw Captain Liu limply, thrown to the ground after Han Dong broke his limbs.
"This woman is truly ruthless!"
Jiang Feng reminded himself.
Act as if he saw nothing and proceed with his duties.
He understood, whether there was collusion between Cao Zhen, Captain Liu, and Tie Rusheng, Han Dong’s methods would resolve it within days. He had just returned to the prison today, and it was him who reported to Han Dong.
Even if there were issues between Cao Zhen and Captain Liu, the Court wouldn’t implicate him if blamed.
Thus, regardless of future developments, the Court wouldn’t hold him accountable.
The main concern was whether this would affect Cao Zhengyang; if Cao Zhengyang was uninvolved, knowing he reported to Han Dong, would he seek revenge?
Additionally, those involved in the Tie Rusheng incident, knowing of the disruption, how would they react?
But Jiang Feng had no choice.
He could only pray.
That whatever Cao Zhen gave to Tie Rusheng was merely everyday items, not causing complications in Tie Rusheng’s case.
That way, the ones punished would just be Captain Liu and Cao Zhen, and even if Cao Zhengyang knew, realizing his younger brother erred first, acknowledging the duty, probably wouldn’t blame him, at least not for his life.
Jiang Feng tried to think positively.
Soon after.
Lord Director of the Prison and Divine Arrow Army Commander Cao Zhengyang arrived at Zhenbei Prison one after another.
Before long, the Prison Army Commander and several Officers also entered.
Every captain and officer on the third floor underwent interrogation; Chief Wang, Chief Ma, Chief Feng, who worked under Jiang Feng, and those in contact with Cao Zhen recently were summoned for investigation.
Fortunately, the captains didn’t endure severe torture.
But upon return, their expressions were grim; Han Dong personally ordered all personnel, including Jiang Feng, not to leave Zhenbei Prison, to stay and eat there.
Once everyone was present.
The interrogation room on the third floor finally opened today.
The first to be interrogated was Captain Liu of the Prison Army.
Then, Cao Zhen himself.
Cao Zhen would never have dreamed of being the one subjected to torture devices instead of using them.
Shortly after, Li Minhe and several captains recently close to Cao Zhen were also questioned, enduring some physical suffering.
Throughout the night.
Traffic on the third floor was bustling.
Yet Lord Director of the Prison, Cao Zhengyang, Han Dong, Prison Army Commander Chu Tianhe, from entering the third floor of Zhenbei Prison, did not leave.
Jiang Feng’s expression grew even grimmer.
The larger the commotion by these individuals, the longer at Zhenbei Prison, the worse the situation.
Cao Zhen’s mistake seemed truly grave.
Based on his character, Jiang Feng knew that although Cao Zhen was dissolute, his heart was innocent—otherwise, why casually hand over the Wolf Hair Brush to him, fully reveal past deeds?
Perhaps, in his eyes, it was trivial, not a threat.
And only someone with background, yet innocent and unafraid of trouble, would be exploited.
Captain Liu should have chosen Cao Zhen for this very trait!
Of course, the truth now was merely Jiang Feng’s wild imagination, sitting in the workroom, constantly listening to outside noises; he thought the movements of the Prison Army, and presence of Cao Zhengyang and Lord Director at Zhenbei Prison were not fearsome.
As long as no one from the Dali Temple arrived, the problem remained within control.
At least the current issues, Cao Zhengyang and Lord Director could handle.
However, the next day.
A voice startled Jiang Feng.
"Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Lord Qin has arrived!"
This voice was particularly loud in Jiang Feng’s ears.
Evidently, matters had reached the Dali Temple, the Minister personally on scene, indicating serious concerns beyond Jiang Feng’s expectations.
Faced with the situation.
Jiang Feng could only await the final outcome.
He had no regrets informing Han Dong.
Since if exposed, he’d die without burial grounds.
The best outcome then would have been hunted by the Court, retreating to Dragon Capital, perhaps only able to seek refuge with the Rebel Faction.
And on the contrary.
No matter how extensive the event’s impact, in outsiders’ eyes, he’s merely a dutiful Little Prison Chief, big figures wouldn’t blame him.
Even if desperate individuals wanted to eliminate him in rage, the danger he faced was less than being hunted by the Court. Worst case, continuously hide at Zhenbei Prison, wait until becoming a First-Grade Powerhouse, and then go out to confront them.
Moreover, Jiang Feng always felt that Han Dong and Lord Director would keep him safe.
After all, if traced by the Court afterward, those first punished would be Lord Director of the Prison and Han Dong.
Even Cao Zhengyang wouldn’t escape unscathed.
So Jiang Feng wasn’t too worried about retaliation.
"I just went to deliver food, Lord Tie was escorted to the interrogation room, Lord Director and Commander Han are all there, who knows what they found."
At this moment, Jiang Feng heard one of the Little Prison Guards under Chief Wang whispering.
Jiang Feng silently noted, then instructed Chief Wang to slap that guard twice, warning him not to gossip.