Chapter 1047: Envy and Jealousy, No Hatred

News spread that Marquis Pingjiang had handed over his military power and was about to return to the capital.

Everyone was discussing it.

Some believed it, others thought it was nonsense. More were just watching the fun.

Chen Guanlou specifically ran to the Hou Fu to verify this matter.

The head steward told him solemnly, "That's right, the Marquis is coming back."

"Coming back for what? A lamb to be slaughtered."

"He can't not come back!" The head steward sighed long. "The situation is changing rapidly, and the Marquis decided to come back to rest. The body is important."

"Aren't you afraid the Emperor will kill the donkey after the millstone is removed?"

"Even if he wants to kill the donkey, he must first remove the millstone. But can it really be removed?"

"During the late Emperor's time, the Marquis could hold on and not come back. The current Majesty—could he have more means than the late Emperor?" Chen Guanlou always felt that this matter was weird and not very real.

The Marquis had caused so many things in order not to return to the capital to observe mourning, and now he suddenly changed his mind and wanted to return to the capital. Just because Prince Chujiang was defeated? Was it worth it?

"I already said, the situation is changing rapidly. The late Emperor's time cannot be compared to now. You, just don't worry."

Chen Guanlou said oh. "Within three to five years, the Hou Fu won't be raided and exterminated, right?"

"You you you..."

The head steward was going to be furious.

How could someone curse their own family to be raided and exterminated? It was simply absurd.

Could he even speak?

A perfectly good person, why did he grow a mouth?

Chen Guanlou said again, "It won't be raided and exterminated in a short time, so I'm relieved."

"What are you worried about?" The head steward asked back. "The huge Hou Fu cannot fall."

"That's good! Since the Hou Fu is fine, I'll go back to work."

"Do you have nothing else to say?"

"After the Marquis returns, I will collect a few pieces of antiques, calligraphy, and paintings, and sell them to him at a discount." Chen Guanlou thought about it; he felt this should be the way to express sincerity.

One loved collecting antiques, calligraphy, and paintings, and one had channels to get antiques, calligraphy, and paintings, plus a discount price—it could be called a match made in heaven!

The head steward was speechless and waved his hand. "Go, go! After the Marquis returns, because it is the mourning period, it is not convenient to hold a banquet. However, when the time comes, you also come over and show your face."

"Okay! You send someone to notify me, and I will definitely arrive on time."

Leaving the Hou Fu, Chen Guanlou returned to the Heavenly Prison to work.

The Heavenly Prison had free ice cubes, and all kinds of iced drinks were free. The office was warm in winter and cool in summer, and it was very comfortable to sleep.

Chen Quan was a gossip, and he ran over to say, "I found out that Xiao Jin moved, changed to a two-entry big house, and also took two beautiful concubines. And relying on Xiao Changsheng's connections, he sent his own children to study at the Qushi Academy."

"Are you envious?" Chen Guanlou asked.

Chen Quan twisted a bit. "To say I'm not envious would be a lie. However, even if I'm envious, I haven't wavered. I will stick to the Heavenly Prison and never leave."

"If you have connections to climb a high branch, I won't stop you if you really want to leave. I always respect everyone's wishes."

"I will never leave." Chen Quan swore, afraid that Chen Guanlou wouldn't believe him.

Chen Guanlou smiled. "Xiao Jin has made it! I didn't expect Xiao Changsheng to be quite generous. Do you know what Xiao Jin specifically does by Xiao Changsheng's side?"

"According to understanding, it is mainly welcoming and sending off, and privately helping to hook up some things that cannot see the light."

Chen Guanlou nodded knowingly. "Xiao Jin is slippery, experienced, and has experience dealing with criminal officials for many years. This job of welcoming and sending off is indeed very suitable for him. Continue to pay attention!"

Chen Quan was definitely uncomfortable in his heart; jealousy was inevitable, envy was also there, but hatred was not.

He just couldn't stand that Xiao Jin could still mix so well after leaving the Heavenly Prison.

He couldn't help but acidly arrange a few sentences. "Xiao Jin has made it now and has cut off contact with the old brothers. However, there are a few prison guards who used to follow Xiao Jin and now have the idea of leaving, wanting to continue following Xiao Jin. Lord, how do you handle this matter?"

"Whoever wants to leave, don't stop them. Count them up and remove their names together! However, you must tell them clearly: after actively leaving, the position will be someone else's. One radish, one pit; don't expect the Heavenly Prison to keep the position for their descendants to inherit."

"I also told them that; those few people are determined to follow Xiao Jin."

"Have they contacted Xiao Jin? Don't resign from the job here, but have no place to land there."

"They said they have already contacted him. Xiao Jin promised them that he would give them a job and guarantee that their income would double."

Upon hearing this, Chen Guanlou raised his eyebrows and smiled.

"Legs are on them; if they want to go, don't stop them. Handle the procedures properly, don't deduct the money that should be settled, and part on good terms."

"Yes! I listen to the Lord; I will try to finish the procedures and settle the money in these two days."

Chen Guanlou hesitated for a moment and still said, "Individuals have their own paths. Respect your own choices; once you choose the road, don't hesitate, and walk forward well. There is nothing to regret. Your income is not small, it's just that the reputation is not good, and the working environment cannot compare to the outside. Being a person, you must learn to be content and happy!"

Chen Quan was a bit embarrassed, feeling that his little thoughts had been seen through.

He smiled a bit embarrassedly. "Suddenly hearing that Xiao Jin has made it, my heart is indeed a bit uncomfortable and very unconvinced. However, from beginning to end, I have never had the idea of leaving the Heavenly Prison. For everything at present, I am satisfied from the bottom of my heart. I just can't stand Xiao Jin's villainous appearance and don't like him."

"When the four of you followed me, you were all good brothers. I didn't expect you and him to turn against each other. The fate between people cannot be forced; you don't like him, and he doesn't like you either. It's even! Think about it! The Heavenly Prison is not bad; him following Xiao Changsheng as a dog doesn't necessarily mean it's good."

"The Lord is right! I will definitely try to think about it and not drill into a bull's horn."

"If you can think like this, that's very good!" Chen Guanlou nodded approvingly; a person's character and temper determine a person's pattern. As long as he doesn't drill into a bull's horn, Chen Quan is still qualified.

After Chen Quan said his little thoughts, he felt much more relaxed, and his suppressed mood was relieved a lot.

He thought in his heart, don't look at Xiao Jin being proud now; sooner or later there will be a time for him to cry. He didn't believe that Xiao Changsheng could be a peaceful person.

He read few books and had limited knowledge. However, he had been in the Jia-sized prison for so many years and had seen the ups and downs of officials. No matter how favored Xiao Changsheng was, he couldn't compare to Jiang Tu back then.

Jiang Tu couldn't escape death; he didn't believe Xiao Changsheng could be proud forever.

When the Xiao family collapses one day, he wants to see what ability Xiao Jin has to be arrogant. At that time, it will be his turn to ridicule the other party! Hahaha!

Chen Quan thought about his own affairs, and his expression changed accordingly.

Chen Guanlou clicked his tongue, sent the person away, and reminded him, "Think less about things that have nothing to do with you; working well is better than anything."

"I listen to the Lord." ===== CHAPTER 1048 =====