Chapter 1698: Saving people on one side, killing people on the other

Qu Yuan didn't quite understand Chen Guanlou's train of thought.

In fact, many people had the same confusion as him, not quite understanding Chen Guanlou's style of doing things. Sometimes he looked very normal, following secular rules. Just when everyone felt at ease, this man surnamed Chen would pull a bizarre stunt.

However, it didn't matter if he couldn't understand; it was clear that Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen's operation suited his interests.

In the vast world, there was no place safer than the Heavenly Prison.

Hiding in the Heavenly Prison, even the all-pervasive Brocade Uniform Guard would never dream of finding him.

"Many thanks to Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen for your righteous help. If I am lucky enough not to die in the future, if there are any errands, just give the order."

"Easy, easy!"

Chen Guanlou stared at the other party for a while, smiling cheekily.

Qu Yuan didn't understand, but respected him, "May I ask Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen, when can I leave prison?"

"Wait! When the time is right, I will naturally let you out. Remember, after you go out, don't mention my name. If I ever find out you dragged me into your case, I will definitely kill you!"

Qu Yuan:...

Saving people on one side, killing people on the other; is this really appropriate?

Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen actually had two faces.

"Did you hear me?"

"Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen, rest assured, I, Qu Yuan, am not a petty person. I repay kindness with kindness, and grudges with grudges. I will absolutely never do anything that repays kindness with enmity."

"That is very good! Stay well, don't cause trouble, don't stir up issues. If you dare to beat the servants again, I will deal with you!"

After reminding the other party, Chen Guanlou turned and left.

Keeping a person in a prison cell could not be hidden from the prison clerks.

Chen Guanlou entrusted Qu Yuan to Huang Ye, telling him to look after him a little.

If there was one less prisoner in the cell, that was a normal situation; prison break, report it, cancel the name, and the matter was settled.

But now, there was one more prisoner in the cell; this was a life-threatening matter.

Fortunately, this matter was handled personally by Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen; Huang Ye wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and felt relieved.

"My lord, rest assured, I will look after that person well. There won't be any trouble, right?"

"Rest assured, there won't be any trouble. Don't let other prison guards get close to him."

"The prison guards of the C-grade prison are all lazy. If I don't order them to be diligent, they won't even patrol the deepest, darkest corridors."

Chen Guanlou smiled knowingly.

The C-grade prison was the same as always, the same virtue as when he was on duty back then; if they could be lazy, they would be lazy. As long as the higher-ups didn't ask, they would resolutely not do any extra work.

Sometimes when there were fewer prisoners, they would drag it out as long as they could, and only report it when they couldn't drag it out any longer.

Over these years, because of prison breaks in the C-grade prison, he had already helped wipe their asses many times. This bunch of prison guards were all bastards!

Now, it actually made things convenient for him.

"That is very good! Remember, don't inquire about that person's situation; it's better for everyone."

"My lord, I know the rules; I will absolutely never inquire about what I shouldn't."

Chen Guanlou patted Huang Ye on the shoulder to show encouragement.

The Ministry of Revenue official was murdered, and since they couldn't catch the person, the case could only be left unsettled and shelved.

Seeing that the summer grain was about to be put into storage, Li Yanmo, Tan Zhang, and that bunch were still locked in the prison cells.

Li Yanmo, as the Imperial Uncle and the older brother of Imperial Consort Li, had been locked in the Heavenly Prison for a long time; from initial discomfort and irritability to subsequent despair, and now to a calm state of mind, his mental state had undergone twists and turns.

Looking at Tan Zhang, he had always been calm and composed, with an air of having everything under control.

This guy would seize any opportunity to incite Chen Guanlou to kill Li Yanmo, and every time Chen Guanlou would return the favor with an eye-roll.

"You don't have as much money as Imperial Uncle Li, so why should I follow your wishes and kill? The money I earn from you doesn't even compare to the fraction of what I earn from Imperial Uncle Li. If it were you, would you kill?"

"Why is Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen so short-sighted? Imperial Consort Li and Empress Chen are mortal enemies; killing Imperial Uncle Li would be beneficial to Empress Chen and the Marquis Prefecture."

"Thanks! Whether it's Empress Chen or the Marquis Prefecture, neither needs to kill an external relative to consolidate their status. The Marquis Prefecture has always relied on military merit, not the Emperor's charity or a woman's sacrifice. Official Tan, don't make me look down on you. Seeing that the summer grain is about to be put into storage, according to what you said, you will be able to leave prison soon. Behave yourself; if I find out you bribed prison guards to try and kill someone, I will deal with you first!"

Chen Guanlou warned the other party.

On his turf, without his permission, no one was allowed to break the rules.

Tan Zhang felt annoyed, then sighed, "Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen is right; this is your turf after all, and you have the final say. Rest assured, I won't pull any small tricks. Seeing that I'm about to leave prison, I don't want to cause any extra trouble at this time."

"I hope you really think so, and aren't just trying to handle me. Official Tan, you have a bright future, don't do things that destroy your own future. I cannot influence the imperial court's landscape, but wanting to kill someone is still as easy as turning over a hand."

After saying both the good and the bad, Chen Guanlou continued to patrol the prison cells.

He went to visit the God of Wealth, Imperial Uncle Li.

Li Yanmo had lived in the Heavenly Prison for nearly a year, and his mental state was not very good.

He remembered what Chen Guanlou had once said, that three months was the shortest record in the Heavenly Prison. After three months passed, and he still hadn't seen a release document, he became irritable, yelling and shouting every day. Every time the Li Prefecture steward visited, he would go crazy once.

It wasn't until after the New Year that he barely calmed down.

The calmness was also fake; he had once wanted to seek death. It was just a pity that he was a coward and didn't dare to really die.

Now he looked calm, but in reality, he was muddled, with countless resentment and anger accumulated in his heart. Every three days he would want to drink wine and eat meat.

Chen Guanlou was happy!

As long as there was money, he would satisfy all his eating and drinking needs.

And so, when he arrived at the prison door, he saw Imperial Uncle Li had just eaten his fill. A pot of wine had already been half drunk.

"Official Li, how have you been these days? Are the prison guards serving you comfortably?"

"Next time, change me to a different pot of wine; it's not like I don't have money."

"Fine! Next time I'll help you bring wine from a restaurant outside."

"That's more like it." Li Yanmo held up the wine pot and asked Chen Guanlou, "Does Company Commander Chen want a sip?"

Chen Guanlou shook his head, "I won't drink. Is there no news from your family? It's been so long, why haven't they fished you out yet?"

Li Yanmo shook his head and sighed, speechless.

Immediately after, he suddenly raised his head, "Company Commander Chen, why don't you help me and find a way to fish me out. The price is negotiable."

Chen Guanlou shook his head and refused.

He wanted to earn Li Yanmo's money, but he didn't intend to fish him out and do something that harmed others without benefiting himself. At least he was surnamed Chen; he wouldn't harm Empress Chen's interests, and even less could he harm the Marquis Prefecture's interests.

Li Yanmo staying in prison had no disadvantages for the Marquis Prefecture, and even less for Empress Chen.

"You are surnamed Li, I am surnamed Chen; you asking me to fish you out is inappropriate." He said frankly, appearing very generous, "Imperial Uncle, don't make things difficult for me. Getting along like this is excellent. Everyone follows the rules, doesn't cross the line, and everyone feels comfortable."

Li Yanmo nodded in agreement; how could he not know this point? Therefore, these days, he hadn't asked Chen Guanlou for help.

Now, he felt he couldn't hold on any longer, which was why he had lost his mind and tried to get Chen Guanlou to help fish him out.

"I understand Company Commander Chen's meaning. Rest assured, I won't make things difficult for you. Next time, bring me better wine; money is not a problem."

The Li family was wealthy; money was naturally not a problem. ===== CHAPTER 1699 =====