Chapter 249: How Can You Break the Unspoken Rules on the Spot?

A Crown Prince who is affectionate and righteous, who wouldn't like him?

No one would like a cold and ruthless boss; there is only fear. If there is a chance to be a traitor, I guess everyone will consider it.

The Crown Prince disregarded his status and personally came to the Heavenly Prison to send off Zhuang Taifu. If this matter spreads, it will surely win the praise of civil and military officials: His Highness the Crown Prince is indeed affectionate and righteous.

But it will definitely anger the old Emperor; a scolding is inevitable, and it is possible to be grounded if it is serious.

However, even if the Crown Prince doesn't come to the Heavenly Prison, can he win the old Emperor's favor?

No matter how you calculate this account, the harvest of coming to the Heavenly Prison is definitely far greater than sitting in the Donggong without moving. Reputation is something that cannot be seen or touched, but it exists in reality.

The Crown Prince is so disliked by the old Emperor, why do the court officials still firmly support the Crown Prince? Besides the legitimacy of his status, it is also because the Crown Prince has always had a good reputation in the literati and the imperial court. If the Crown Prince were a person who didn't learn anything, had great ambition but little talent, and was strong on the outside but weak on the inside, the court officials would have turned to support other imperial princes long ago.

The Crown Prince put on a look of not wanting to return to the Donggong, and even wanting to accompany Zhuang Taifu to sit in prison.

Zhuang Taifu was moved and angry, "Your Highness, don't be willful! You are making it very difficult for me. Sun Vice Minister, hurry and ask the Crown Prince to leave. How can you bring the Crown Prince to such a filthy place."

Sun Vice Minister was quite aggrieved, saying yes, but didn't speak to persuade the Crown Prince; it was impossible to persuade him!

"Taifu, don't complain. It's me who wanted to come. The days in the palace are too boring, and I have nothing to do all day. Sending Taifu off is better than sitting in the bitter cellar in the Donggong." The Crown Prince was bolder with every sentence, not hiding his inner resentment, and complained as soon as he opened his mouth.

Chen Guanlou lowered his head, thinking, is this something we prison guards can listen to?

He wished he could plug his ears.

These noble people don't look at the occasion when they speak. They don't care, but they don't think that one of their words could bring disaster to the small people.

Therefore, the Heavenly Prison really doesn't welcome this group of high officials and nobles. The most popular ones are big corrupt officials like Liu Daowen, middle-level officials. They have a lot of money, few things, and are easy to talk to.

Hurry up and go! Chen Guanlou shouted in his heart, wishing he could personally drive the Crown Prince away. The Heavenly Prison temple is small and cannot accommodate the Great Buddha of the Crown Prince.

"Your Highness, don't complain," Zhuang Taifu scolded sharply, completely in the attitude of an elder teaching a junior, a teacher teaching a student.

The Crown Prince bowed and listened to the teaching, not daring to refute a word.

Prison guards:...

Everyone collectively acted as a transparent person.

Chen Guanlou felt like he was on pins and needles, complaining in his heart, Zhuang Taifu wants to teach the Crown Prince, can't he go into the room, close the door and teach however he wants, don't drag everyone to suffer!

At this moment, the only person who can exert effort is Sun Vice Minister.

He looked at Sun Vice Minister frequently, hoping that the other party could be in tune with him and could take action decisively.

Unfortunately, Sun Vice Minister was like a student at this time, also bowing and listening to the teaching, not daring to interrupt Zhuang Taifu's long-winded speech.

It's killing me!

Chen Guanlou to come forward himself?

Unless he's crazy!

Seeing that the time was not early, Chen Guanlou winked and asked the prison guards under his command to bring a pot of tea. Zhuang Taifu had been talking for so long, he must be thirsty.

The tea was delivered, finally making everyone realize that the time was not early.

Zhuang Taifu drank a cup of water and waved his hand, "Go, go, don't stay outside the palace for too long."

"I will definitely do my best to rescue Taifu, Taifu please be patient for a while. Heavenly Prison people, listen to the order, take good care of Taifu. If Taifu is injured or sick in the Heavenly Prison, I will definitely not be lenient!"

The Crown Prince listened to the advice and finally set off to leave. However, the final warning was like a shadow floating over the heads of all the prison guards.

The Heavenly Prison has this condition, whoever comes is the same. Zhuang Taifu is old, what if he doesn't adapt to the environment of the Heavenly Prison and gets sick, does it have to be counted on the prison guards?

It's unreasonable!

Why do these high officials and nobles have to come to the Heavenly Prison? Why don't they go to the Imperial Prison next door? I don't believe the Crown Prince dares to make harsh words to the Embroidered Uniform Guard. In the final analysis, it's just bullying the Heavenly Prison for being weak, and anyone can ride on the head of the Heavenly Prison to shit.

Sun Vice Minister sent the Crown Prince away and returned to the Heavenly Prison.

"Taifu must be tired, why not eat a meal before going down to the Heavenly Prison."

"No need!" Zhuang Taifu refused, "Don't take extra care of me, Sun Vice Minister, lead the way."

Sun Vice Minister was very regretful, unable to change the other party's decision, and could only obey orders, "Taifu, please this way."

Chen Guanlou followed with the prison guards and explained to Sun Vice Minister in a low voice, "Niu Jiang Yucheng was infected with a cold, fearing that he would pass the disease, so he is behind and dare not come forward."

Sun Vice Minister 'hmm'd.

Xu Yuli on the side looked at Chen Guanlou with gratitude. He had been worried about not finding a chance to explain for Niu Jiang Yucheng, but he didn't expect Chen Guanlou to be so quick-witted, wholeheartedly sharing the worries for his superior, well done. No wonder Niu Jiang Yucheng had always valued him and allowed him to hollow out Little Fan Da Ren.

Just by this quick-wittedness and daring to take responsibility, it was a matter of time before he got ahead.

It was the same cell where the second son of Prince Jin's mansion was held, the supreme VIP cell of the Heavenly Prison. After whitewashing, it looked no different from a guest room in an inn, but the lighting was limited.

Zhuang Taifu stood in front of the cell door and saw this, joking, "I didn't expect the conditions of the Heavenly Prison to be so good. Or is it that I am the only one?"

Sun Vice Minister hurriedly explained: "Taifu is a pillar of the country, naturally different from others. The conditions are simple, I hope Taifu will forgive me."

"Where is this simple. I haven't seen what a real prison looks like. You have put your heart into it."

A word of 'put your heart into it' made Sun Vice Minister overjoyed. He remembered Chen Guanlou alone among so many prison guards over the years. It can be seen that this person indeed has ability and skill, and has his own uniqueness. Otherwise, he wouldn't remember this person's name alone.

"It's all what your subordinate should do. Taifu, please!"

The cell door opened, and Zhuang Taifu walked into the cell with square steps. He sighed secretly, "Sun Vice Minister, go be busy. I am a prisoner now, naturally I should have the consciousness of a prisoner. Does your Heavenly Prison have a rule that all disgraced officials who come in must pay a sum of silver? How much money? I will arrange for the servants at home to send the silver."

This is embarrassing!

The prison guards present, counting one by one, didn't dare to make a sound.

Sun Vice Minister was also very embarrassed. However, collecting money from prisoners in the Heavenly Prison was a matter of course. It had been a rule since the day the Heavenly Prison existed, and it wasn't something that could be abolished by a word from anyone. Even if the old Emperor came, don't think about abolishing the rule of collecting money.

Without money, what to eat? What to drink? Relying solely on the Ministry of Justice's appropriation, everyone would drink the northwest wind sooner or later. The lessons of the previous year and the year before were very profound; the Ministry of Justice didn't appropriate funds for a year and didn't give rice and grain, all relying on the prison guards to pay for it.

Moreover, the Ministry of Justice was counting on the Heavenly Prison to create income and issue bonuses to everyone to improve their treatment. ===== CHAPTER 250 =====