Chapter 216 Palace Secrets

On the last attempt, Cao De personally set up an inescapable trap, and just when he thought it was foolproof, the suspect took poison and died instantly. Thus, the Internal Guard Bureau could only bring back a corpse.

On the way back, every time Cao De thought of this person, he seethed with anger. He was so close to capturing him, yet a bungling young subordinate spoiled the whole operation.

That young fool clung to a slender hope, not bothering to change his worn-out official boots, and was thus identified, leading to a complete failure and a return with empty hands!

After this youngster returned, Cao De had him severely whipped, and now he is bedridden, recuperating. Once he is healed, he will be punished by cleaning chamber pots until he wises up and can return to duty.