Chapter 1157: All Are Sinners

Wang Hai, this person, had no movement for several days in a row. Whether things were accomplished or not, he didn't even send anyone to say a word.

Chen Guanlou waited patiently, and waited, the money had already been collected, and there was no reason to return it.

At this time, someone from the clan came to find him, saying that the clan was repairing some old houses, and the roof beam had collapsed, which was very unlucky. They asked him to go back and preside over the overall situation.

"How did you think of looking for me?"

Chen Mengzhi, a junior in the clan, whispered: "I heard them say that Uncle Lou has great luck, and is auspicious. Moreover, working in the Heavenly Prison, this filthy place, all the bad luck has been offset. Asking you to go back is the result of everyone's discussion."

Chen Guanlou raised his eyebrows slightly. "Is there no one left in the Hou Fu?"

"For such a small matter, it is not appropriate to ask people from the Hou Fu to come forward. First, the Heir is very busy, and second, the people of the second branch are not easy to deal with."

"I heard that the Hou Fu is going to divide the family and divide the second branch out. Why haven't I seen any movement?"

"I don't know!" Chen Mengzhi looked dazed.

"Could it be that we have to wait for the Marquis to return to the capital before dividing the family? If the Marquis doesn't return for a day, the family won't be divided for a day?"

It was estimated that the second branch had this idea.

Dividing the family had no benefit for the second branch. Without dividing the family, they were still the young masters and young ladies of the Hou Fu. After dividing the family, they would be the young masters and young ladies of the Chen Mansion, and their value would shrink instantly. From then on, don't even think about acting as the masters of the Hou Fu!

With the difference in status and treatment, the second branch would say anything to stick to the Hou Fu.

From the perspective of seniority, the only person who could suppress the second branch was the Marquis. If the Marquis didn't return to the capital, the Heir Chen Guanfu couldn't take tough measures against the second branch, still having to consider his reputation and the so-called ethics and family affection.

It was just unknown how long the Heir Chen Guanfu's patience could last.

He hurried back to the clan.

Sure enough, the roof beam had collapsed; this was a great omen!

Several elders in the clan all had sad faces. Could it be that the Chen clan was about to have a major disaster.

"Brother Lou is here. In this situation, what do you say we should do? You are knowledgeable in the Heavenly Prison, do you have any way?"

Chen Guanlou looked around. "This matter is simple, spend money to eliminate disasters. Ask Daoist priests and monks to perform rituals, hold a grand ancestor worship, let the ancestors bless us, and also let heaven feel the sincerity of the Chen clan members. Nothing expresses sincerity more than money! In these few years, have you been a bit stingy with spending money?"

"Rice can be eaten indiscriminately, but words cannot be spoken indiscriminately. In these few years, the clan's expenses have been significantly more than in previous years."

Chen Guanlou chuckled twice. He pointed to the roof position. "Expenses are high, but they haven't been spent in key places. Old houses have been in disrepair for a long time. When planning repairs, these problems should have been considered, asking reliable craftsmen, taking out enough silver, and the best materials. I don't believe the roof beam could still collapse. You... click click, so much money every year, I think it's necessary to check the clan's accounts."

"Stop talking nonsense. We asked you to come to give ideas and solve problems. Not to let you create problems. Since spending money can eliminate disasters, you can go."

"Uncle, are you crossing the river and tearing down the bridge?"

"Presumptuous! You call me Uncle, what about the etiquette of a junior?"

"Third Grandfather, are you also driving me away?"

"Oh, you junior, you must know when to stop. Right now, taking advantage of the good weather, hurry up and repair the old house. In winter, you can also help the widowed and elderly, and do your part for the clan. We are all of the same surname, if there are any contradictions, everyone can speak openly, don't get angry."

"I am in favor of seeking benefits for the clan. I, Chen Guanlou, with my own strength, donate a sum of money to the clan's public account every year, which is documented. I never ask where this money is spent, as long as you handle things sincerely and handle them well, don't make big mistakes."

"Extremely so, extremely so!" Third Grandfather stroked his beard and nodded repeatedly in approval.

Chen Guanlou smiled. "For some things, I have always turned a blind eye. As long as it's not too much, I won't ask. However, if some people's eating is too ugly, don't wait for the Hou Fu to take action, I will take action myself.

According to the funds I donate to the public every year, I still have some say in the clan, right? At that time, if I turn my face, some people shouldn't shout. Therefore, for the sake of harmony on the surface, you had better stop, don't force me to take action."

"This..."

"Presumptuous! You are a junior, where is your place to speak here."

"Brother Lou, don't be angry! This time the roof beam collapsed, it was indeed an accident. Someone, bring the repair account book."

"Why bring the account book. The account book is an important material, how can it be shown to people at will!"

"What are you arguing about! The most critical thing right now is how to resolve the bad luck of the roof beam collapse. Spending money to eliminate disasters, the old man thinks it is very necessary. Brother Lou, do you think one hundred taels is enough?"

"Enough for a fart! Since spending money to eliminate disasters, without five hundred taels, how can it be considered spending money?" Chen Guanlou smiled but didn't smile. "Several elders, the roof beam has collapsed, and you are still reluctant to spend money. Do you want to bring bad luck into the house and harm your descendants? If the Hou Fu is alarmed, you will all suffer! At that time, if your jobs are removed, I'll see where you can take kickbacks. Third Grandfather, what do you say?"

Third Grandfather was very embarrassed, smiled awkwardly, and didn't speak.

"According to my meaning, since it is spending money to eliminate disasters, just prepare one thousand taels to show sincerity."

"One thousand taels?"

"Simply absurd. Where is one thousand taels needed!"

"Five hundred taels is already too much, one thousand taels is absolutely impossible."

Chen Guanlou chuckled, his eyes sweeping over everyone's face. "Is one thousand taels a lot? Compared to harming descendants, what can one thousand taels count for? This is related to the well-being of the Chen clan, one thousand taels are reluctant to spend, you old vegetable bunch, do you want to harm the Chen clan to death? Could it be that the lives of the Chen clan's sons, in your eyes, are not even worth one thousand taels?

Absurd! Heavenly absurdity! This matter, I will definitely inform the Hou Fu, inform the clan son, and let the clan son come forward to clean up you group of disasters! Goodbye!"

"Wait, don't be in a hurry to leave!"

"Brother Lou, where did such a big temper come from! Everything can be discussed!"

"For such a small matter, why alarm the clan son! The clan can solve it by itself."

"How do you want to solve it?" Chen Guanlou looked back, staring at everyone.

His expression was angry and painful. "The Marquis is working hard in the Northwest, sharing worries for the country. At such an old age, he still can't stop! You don't think about sharing worries for the Marquis, and you still want to hold him back.

Such a serious problem, the roof beam has collapsed, to put it seriously, this means the pillar of the Chen clan is in trouble. If it is not resolved, have you ever thought about the consequences? When the nest is overturned, there are no unbroken eggs! Look at you, the short-sighted appearance, it is truly painful!

The Hou Fu allocates so much money every year, and you are so perfunctory? Even a mere one thousand taels are reluctant, absurd! I tell you, as long as the Hou Fu, as long as the Marquis, has any trouble, it is because of your inaction today! You are all sinners of the Chen clan!" ===== CHAPTER 1158 =====