Chapter 1313: A Kind Father

"You are not me, why are you even angrier than I am?"

Jiang Shoucheng asked a question that struck at the core.

Chen Guanlou was so angry he laughed.

After he had talked for so long, the other party wasn't concerned about his own situation, but instead came to suspect his intentions.

"I'm not angry! I just can't stand to see it, so I'm reminding you a bit and giving you some advice."

This was the truth! There was absolutely no hypocrisy in it.

Jiang Shoucheng looked at him for a good while before saying, "I believe you!"

"You believe me? Why do you believe me?" Chen Guanlou wanted to satisfy his own curiosity; he was truly curious about what the other party was actually thinking.

Jiang Shoucheng gave a bitter smile, "Ever since I ran into trouble, you are the first person to think on my behalf. Therefore, I believe you."

"You really shouldn't. If you are this gullible, you will suffer sooner or later once you return to the Prince's Mansion." Chen Guanlou kindly reminded him.

"Thank you for your concern. I am not a fool; I can distinguish good from bad, and I can feel both kindness and malice. As for returning to the Prince's Mansion, I want to refuse!"

"You cannot refuse! The Imperial Clan Court will never allow the Prince's Mansion's bloodline to remain outside. Once your identity is confirmed and announced, you must return to your rightful position. Your opinion on this matter is not important at all; what is important is the dignity of the Imperial Clan and the dignity of the Prince's Mansion."

Hearing this, Jiang Shoucheng couldn't help but furrow his brows.

He looked at his own body and gave a self-deprecating smile, "What can I do if I return to the Prince's Mansion?"

"Do you think you can be safe if you don't return to the Prince's Mansion? The Wei family cannot tolerate you; as long as you are alive, you are a threat. Since you have to go back anyway, you might as well take this opportunity to think carefully about how to protect yourself, how to take revenge, and how to reclaim everything that belongs to you. Rather than letting your enemies benefit, you might as well benefit yourself!"

Jiang Shoucheng remained silent, not saying a word for a long time.

Chen Guanlou observed the other party's reaction; the other party was clearly not a hot-blooded or impulsive person and wouldn't easily make a decision just because of verbal provocation. This temperament was good; there was no need to worry about him being alienated or exploited by others.

"Thank you, Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen. I will seriously consider your suggestion."

"Rest well and heal your injuries. The prerequisite for everything is that you have a healthy body."

Jiang Shoucheng nodded heavily.

The Jiang couple was "invited" to the capital, questioned and investigated by the Imperial Clan Court, and only released after being kept under surveillance for several days.

Chen Guanlou contacted the couple immediately, met with them, and told them the truth.

"As for this place, the capital, don't come here in the future if you can avoid it. This place really isn't the 'land of benevolence' that the outside world claims it to be. On the contrary, for the two of you, the capital is full of malice. You have no power or influence, just a little money, which makes you even more likely to encounter malice. I will take you to visit the prison first, and then you must leave the capital immediately."

Father Jiang was a shrewd and kind-hearted merchant; after testing the waters, he decided to trust Chen Guanlou. The couple followed him to the Heavenly Prison to visit Jiang Shoucheng.

When the family of three met, the Jiang couple wept bitterly, yet they didn't dare to touch Jiang Shoucheng for fear of hitting his wounds or hurting him.

The family of three talked for a long time. Jiang Shoucheng said, "I will handle the matters of the capital and the recognition of my kin. Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen is right; the capital is a den of dragons and tigers. You must leave early tomorrow morning and not linger here any longer. I am currently locked in the Heavenly Prison, and while it looks miserable, it is actually very safe. It is even a hundred times safer than the Prince's Mansion! Later, I will write to you. In short, before everything is settled, none of you should come to the capital."

"Eldest, what are you planning to do? You must not take risks! At worst, we can just go home."

"I can't go back!" Jiang Shoucheng smiled bitterly repeatedly, his face full of helplessness, "Once my identity is confirmed, I will never be able to go back. Whether I am willing or not, I must return to my rightful position and return to the Prince's Mansion. Don't worry; I can't promise anything else, but I can still protect myself. Father, I won't act recklessly!"

Father Jiang was filled with worry; how could he not understand the son he had raised with his own hands?

At a glance, he knew that his son was harboring something in his heart, something so heavy it made him unable to breathe. He must have a goal and a plan in mind. Unfortunately, the child was too headstrong and refused to discuss it with them.

He could only urge him repeatedly, "Regarding your biological father, we have learned some information from Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen. They are high-ranking and powerful; we cannot afford to provoke them.

In the future, when you return to the Prince's Mansion, even if you have the status, you have no affection or ties. Whatever you want to do, you must think three times before acting. If something goes wrong, a biological father without affection will never protect you at the expense of the wife and children who have accompanied him for twenty years."

People's hearts are always biased.

Affection is something that is built up over time.

If the Prince of Dongping only had Jiang Shoucheng as a son, everything would be easy to talk about. But as it happens, the Prince of Dongping's Mansion has a whole string of sons. Those born to the secondary wife, those born to the concubines, those born to the maids...

This made Jiang Shoucheng's situation very awkward.

In terms of talent, he was indeed quite good. However, as a member of the Imperial Clan, even if he could participate in the imperial examinations, his official career would not go far. He could only hold a sinecure in a quiet government office. All his talent had no room to be displayed.

Without power, there is no influence! How could he fight against others!

The couple was worried to death and both wanted to persuade Jiang Shoucheng to let it go. However, they themselves knew that it was impossible to let go. They were not some ignorant village couple; on the contrary, they had been in business for years and were well-informed. Qian Cai moves people's hearts, let alone a princely title and power; that must be a fight to the death.

In the middle of it all was the hatred for the death of his biological mother!

There was nothing left but a sigh!

"I see that Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen is a capable and insightful person. We don't know anyone else in the capital. In the future, if you encounter difficulties and really can't find a helper, you can look for Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen. I have inquired; Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen has a great background. He is not only a Ninth Rank warrior, but he also has the Marquis Pingjiang Prefecture as his backing, and he gets along very well with the Minister of Justice."

Jiang Shoucheng nodded in agreement.

Father Jiang knew his own limited abilities and couldn't help much, except for a little money.

After leaving the Jia-sized prison cell, he decisively found Chen Guanlou and thanked him repeatedly. He also took the initiative to offer silver.

"A small token of my heart, I hope Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen will not mind. My son is new here and has encountered a great disaster; his future prospects are truly hard to predict. Lord Chen is a man of affection and righteousness; I admire you endlessly! I have a presumptuous request, and I hope Lord Chen will not take offense."

"Speak!"

"My son will surely encounter many hardships in the future. I hope Lord Chen can offer a helping hand. As for money, I will surely offer it in full!"

Father Jiang, with a kind father's heart, had worried himself to the bone.

Chen Guanlou was very curious, "He is not your biological son, and he even implicated you. Are you sure you want to pour your heart and soul into planning for him? Once he returns to the Prince's Mansion and gains wealth, he might just forget about you."

"I do things entirely according to my own heart. No matter what his future prospects are, or whether he forgets us, at least for now, he is still the eldest son of the Jiang family. The Jiang family should naturally shield him from the wind and rain and plan for him."

"You two really have a compassionate heart; no wonder you were able to raise Jiang Shoucheng to be so outstanding. Fine, I accept this matter! If he encounters difficulties in the future and comes to me, I will definitely offer a helping hand."

The Jiang couple was overjoyed and thanked him repeatedly. They also promised that they would offer a fee of gratitude at the end of every year. ===== CHAPTER 1314 =====