Chapter 1331

Song Anxu left, and Chen Guanlou, the "Child-Sending Guanyin," also returned to his daily life of eating, drinking, and living happily and freely.

Strangely, there were actually imperial clansmen who sent him invitations, asking him to go drinking.

He refused them all.

He nagged to Medical Official Mu, "God knows what kind of thoughts this group of people has. It's definitely not good intentions; it must be malicious. Could it be that they want to ridicule me in public? Or sow discord between me and the noble daughter?"

Medical Official Mu pondered for a moment and said, "The noble daughter's series of actions can be said to have created history. Next, many imperial relatives' backyards will probably not be peaceful. They invited you to drink, probably with the intention of joining forces to crusade against the noble daughter."

"Let me join them in a crusade?" Chen Guanlou felt as if he had heard a huge joke.

Even if he and Song Anxu didn't get married, the two at least had a child. In terms of interests, he would definitely lean towards Song Anxu, rather than that group of imperial relatives who didn't know what they were doing.

"The official is a man after all!" Medical Official Mu said with the attitude of someone who had been there. This kind of thing was rare, but human nature was connected. Men had more topics and resonance. As long as Chen Guanlou was willing to defect and hold her back, Song Anxu wouldn't have an easy time.

It was purely disgusting people. I might not get any benefits, but you absolutely cannot get any benefits!

Chen Guanlou pondered for a while and nodded. "Makes sense. Truly should refuse! Currently, the noble daughter and I are a community of interests; they really misjudged me."

"As long as the official has a plan!"

Chen Guanlou soaked in the brothel.

When they couldn't invite him, they knew his whereabouts and went straight to the brothel to block him.

Looking at the few imperial clansmen who came uninvited, he was extremely disgusted. He dealt with them casually and then pretended to be stupid, pretending not to understand. When pushed to the limit, he would just say one sentence.

"Five hundred thousand taels! If you take out five hundred thousand taels, I will reluctantly consider cooperating with you."

"Chen fellow, are you not joking?"

"Do I look like I'm joking?"

"Absurd! Opening your mouth like a lion, how can you have the nerve to ask for five hundred thousand taels."

If he had five hundred thousand taels, why would he run to the brothel to block people? He would have gone to live freely himself long ago.

Chen Guanlou sneered. "Why wouldn't I have the nerve? When I cooperate with the noble daughter, she gives me houses, carriages, and money. Houses, an inch of land is worth an inch of gold. Carriages, luxurious carriages. Money, countless gold and silver treasures. I don't choose such a generous boss, and I choose to cooperate with you poor ghosts—are you stupid or am I stupid?"

When they didn't agree, they tore off their masks directly.

The few people who were called poor ghosts were furious. Although what the other party said was the truth. In this day and age, the truth is hard to listen to!

"Chen Guanlou, don't go too far. Song Anxu doesn't even want you, only the child; we come to talk to you about cooperation, which is looking up to you. Do you really think you are the husband of the Lu Wang Fu, a member of the imperial clan?"

"Shut up!"

"Let him speak, let him speak more if he can." Chen Guanlou smiled. "Come, hurry up and use your brain to analyze it; I want to see if you can say something flowery. I didn't even know I was so rare to become a member of the imperial clan. Truly hard for you to think for me."

A round of sarcastic mockery made the few people not know how to speak for a while.

"Do you really not care?" someone probed.

Chen Guanlou smiled without smiling. "Guess!"

The few people were so angry their faces turned green.

This guy was completely impervious to oil and salt, soft and hard.

"Let's go!"

"Go well, won't see you off! Be careful on the road!" Chen Guanlou gave the few people a piece of advice.

Early the next morning, news spread that the few people went to the brothel to have fun and returned home in the middle of the night with broken hands and feet. For a time, there was all sorts of talk. Some said there were tigresses at home, some said they were beaten with black sticks, some said they fell accidentally, some said they were fighting in a group...

Of course, there were also those who said it was Chen Guanlou's revenge.

This matter alarmed the Imperial Clan Court, then reported the case, and the Embroidered Uniform Guard was responsible for the investigation.

The number one suspect: Chen Guanlou!

The Embroidered Uniform Guard didn't dare to touch him, and didn't even dare to take a warrant to invite him to drink tea at the Embroidered Uniform Guard. When dealing with a Ninth-Rank martial artist, the Embroidered Uniform Guard was very sensible; where was their usual arrogance and domineering behavior?

Finally, Xiao Jincheng personally took a trip to the Heavenly Prison.

"Official Xiao, a rare guest!" Chen Guanlou sat lazily in the main seat, without any sitting posture. He gave people a feeling that he would lie down and rest at any time.

"Haven't congratulated Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen on his good fortune!"

Xiao Jincheng was very polite.

Chen Guanlou waved his hand. "You congratulated wrong; we didn't get married. But you can change your wording and congratulate me on having offspring!"

"Then congratulations to Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen on having offspring."

Oh my, actually so sensible.

Chen Guanlou raised his eyebrows slightly. "You don't visit the Three Treasures Hall without a reason; what is the matter today?"

"There is a case that needs Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen's cooperation."

"Speak."

"Last night, the imperial clansmen... after the few of them came out of the brothel and returned home, they all broke their hands and feet. This case is the responsibility of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. May I ask Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen, are you clear about this case?"

Hearing this, Chen Guanlou raised his eyebrows and smiled. "Guess whether I am clear or not."

Xiao Jincheng said seriously, "Whatever you say, it is."

"Do you believe it?"

"As long as you say it, I believe it!" Xiao Jincheng's attitude was very upright.

Chen Guanlou smiled without smiling. "Since Official Xiao is so sincere, I will tell you, I am not clear."

"Fine, I know. Sorry for the disturbance today, goodbye!"

After Xiao Jincheng finished speaking, he stood up and said goodbye.

Actually so straightforward.

Chen Guanlou was surprised and waved his hand to see him off. "Official Xiao, walk slowly!"

Xiao Jincheng walked a few steps and turned his head back. "Does Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen know the rebel Zhang Kang?"

"Are you talking about that rebel Zhang Kang in the south? Don't know!" Chen Guanlou's heart jumped, and his face was calm.

"According to the Embroidered Uniform Guard's investigation, Zhang Kang looks somewhat similar to Wu Dashou, the Right Prime Minister during the late Emperor's time. There are rumors in the south that Zhang Kang is a descendant of Wu Dashou. The reason he is surnamed Zhang is because his mother's surname is Zhang. Therefore, he uses his mother's surname as his surname!"

Chen Guanlou sighed in his heart.

The Embroidered Uniform Guard has some ability, even being able to check these things.

"Why are you telling me these things? I don't know any Zhang Kang or Wang Kang. Official Xiao, I know you are loyal and dedicated to sharing the Emperor's worries. You should take it easy and take care of your health. Look at you, your brain is a bit unclear."

Hearing this, Xiao Jincheng rarely showed a smile. "Is my brain unclear, or is it too clear? Doesn't Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen know?"

"What exactly do you want to say?"

"According to my understanding, many years ago, the whole Wu family was imprisoned, and the children were no exception. If this Zhang Kang is really Wu Dashou's grandson, he was young at the time and should have been imprisoned with the female family members."

"Since he was imprisoned with the female family members, why are you telling me these things? Female prisoners are not under my management; go find Prison Clerk Hu. If Prison Clerk Hu is not there, go find his godson."

Chen Guanlou made his attitude clear: don't bother him without evidence.

Even if there was evidence, he wouldn't admit it.

Just by guessing, wanting to dig the truth out of his mouth—dream on!