Chapter 1641: Don't Disgrace Me

Chen Xiaolan learned that her brother Chen Guanlou had returned and had been talking to the old lady, and she was very worried and anxious.

Clearly they left together, why did he go back to talk to the old lady?

This was deliberately avoiding her, and the content of the conversation definitely could not be known by others.

The content of the conversation that could not be known, just use your brain to know, eight or nine out of ten involved the Hou Fu, and even involved Marquis Pingjiang.

In the court, Marquis Pingjiang has been a heart-trouble for court officials for many years, and is a "rebel" that everyone agrees to pull off the horse!

In the Chen family, Marquis Pingjiang is a high-reaching figure, comparable to the existence of the Hou Fu totem. That is no longer a single person, but a symbol, a spiritual force.

Marquis Pingjiang is here, the Chen family has a backbone.

If Marquis Pingjiang is gone, the sky of the Chen family is equal to collapsing.

She was very anxious, sitting and standing uneasy, until she saw Chen Guanlou, that hanging heart fell to the ground.

She pulled the other party's arm, "Go, let's go home quickly."

"Not eating?"

"Not eating!" Chen Xiaolan was very stubborn.

"Sister, you are overthinking. The old lady talked to me, nothing more than talking about family affairs. Knowing that I occasionally go out, let me visit the Marquis when I go out next time."

"Really?" Chen Xiaolan was half-believing and half-doubting, "You can't lie to me. The old lady specifically called you back to talk, is it that simple? I'm not a fool, don't try to fool me."

"When did I lie to you. Sister, you are making a fuss. The old lady is a woman in the inner house, how big can it be. You are thinking too much."

Chen Guanlou's tone was relaxed, and he even teased the other party twice.

Chen Xiaolan thought, could it be that she really made a fuss?

"Eat before going back. If we don't eat and leave, the Hou Fu will be unhappy. Outsiders will also say that the Hou Fu has no way of treating guests." Chen Guanlou persuaded again.

Mainly because the Hou Fu's cook has good craftsmanship and the food is delicious. If the taste was a little worse, he wouldn't care about the Hou Fu's banquet.

Chen Xiaolan was persuaded, but she still felt some worry in her heart. "If something happens, although I cannot be of much help, you must set my mind at ease and not leave me in constant fear. The Marquis has won a great victory; logically, everyone should be happy. But whenever I hear certain remarks outside, I feel uneasy, as if something bad is bound to happen. The Hou Fu has suddenly closed its doors to guests, the Old Madam is unwell, and the Heir is taking leave at home—could something be wrong?"

Chen Xiaolan is very sharp.

She is only limited by the low position she is in, many things are covered by clouds and mist, so she cannot make judgments in time. But her intuition is very sharp, and she has realized that something might happen.

"Sister, look at me, does it look like something is going to happen? And with the foundation and connections of the Hou Fu, even if there are some twists and turns, it can be successfully calmed down. Don't worry."

"Will something really happen?" Chen Xiaolan was anxious, pulling his arm and not letting go.

Chen Guanlou considered and said: "It's not a fresh thing. The court has many misunderstandings about the Marquis. Commanding generals, these are inevitable. The Hou Fu has long had a way to deal with it, don't think too much."

Chen Xiaolan was worried, "Are you involved?"

"I am a ninth-rank martial artist, if necessary, I can deter some petty thieves."

Chen Guanlou did not answer directly, but emphasized his role.

Noble families all keep a group of martial artists as thugs, and even enshrine ninth-rank martial artists. Over the years, Marquis Pingjiang has been assassinated many times, some sent by enemy countries, and some sent by certain people.

Without exception, there are no ninth-rank martial artists.

Below the ninth rank, the personal guards and attendants around Marquis Pingjiang can solve it, fighting back and forth.

Above the ninth rank, a must-die situation.

Once a ninth-rank martial artist is sent to assassinate, you must be prepared to accept retaliation.

When Chen Guanlou first entered the ninth rank, he fought back and forth with the ninth-rank peak Master Qi, and finally tied, this strength cannot be ignored by anyone.

Several years passed, Master Qi died. Moreover, nine out of ten died in Chen Guanlou's hands.

A Master Qi in the half-step grandmaster realm, and still in a state of violent madness, was slashed and killed by Chen Guanlou with a knife.

All ninth-rank martial artists have to ask themselves, are they harder than Master Qi, and is their life harder?

Chen Guanlou doesn't need to go to the Northwest to be a bodyguard, he sits in the capital to eat and drink, which is enough to deter some petty thieves.

You can send a ninth-rank martial artist to assassinate Marquis Pingjiang, and you must be prepared to be assassinated by Chen Guanlou.

This kind of tacit understanding, no need to say it explicitly, everyone knows it in their hearts.

The deterrence Chen Guanlou spoke of is truly deterrent. The Hou Fu needs this deterrence of his!

Chen Xiaolan doesn't understand the martial arts world, doesn't know the twists and turns here. She only knows that her brother should be very powerful, anyway, it seems he hasn't lost. The Hou Fu gave a lot of convenience, and it is right for her brother to repay one or two.

It's just...

"Will there be danger?"

"No! There is no one who can threaten me."

At least on the surface.

Grandmasters will not easily make a move. Unless both sides tear their faces, Marquis Pingjiang raises the flag of rebellion, and the Chen family is to be cut off by the Emperor.

Chen Xiaolan let out a long breath, and then said: "You can't be too careless. As the saying goes, there are people outside people, and there is heaven outside heaven. Be careful and there is no big mistake."

"Sister, don't worry, I have a count in my heart."

After lunch at the Hou Fu and staying for another hour, the sister and brother set off to leave the Hou Fu and returned directly to the Chen family courtyard.

Chen Xiaolan couldn't be idle, and as soon as she entered the room, she started to clean up.

Chen Guanlou couldn't stop her, and clearly said that someone came to clean every day, but the other party didn't listen.

"You have too much money and nowhere to spend it. You don't know how to put expensive valuables away, clearly inducing people to make mistakes. Who is as big-hearted as you!"

Chen Xiaolan scolded while cleaning.

Chen Guanlou said: "My courtyard doesn't guard against you, but guards against outsiders. Don't worry, no one is being induced. I put those valuables away properly."

"Just put it in the drawer, this is called properly?"

"You are my sister, so you can easily open the drawer. Outsiders don't have this ability."

Chen Xiaolan was stunned, "You mean outsiders can't open these drawers?"

"Yes! I am a grandmaster anyway, it is normal to set a few restrictions at home."

"You have no master, and no sect, where did you learn it?"

"Your brother, I am gifted, self-taught." Chen Guanlou was arrogant.

Chen Xiaolan laughed, "Really? That's great! You have this ability, then I don't worry. Look, so many banknotes, so many jewelry, thrown around, is it like words? At least find a carpenter to hit a few wooden boxes to pack."

"No need. I can't use it."

"You can't use it, but these jewelry can use it. These famous jewelry fall into your hands, it is really a waste."

"Sister, if you have any you like, just take it. I have a lot here, and you know it's all wasted here."

"I'll take two pieces, to be used as a betrothal gift for Erbao and Xiaobao in the future."

"Only two pieces? Don't disgrace me. Take a few more, you use it yourself." ===== CHAPTER 1642 =====