Chapter 434: A shocking scandal

"Is Su Zishi narrow-minded and vengeful?" Chen Guanlou couldn't help but ask.

Xie Changling shook his head and only said, "After suffering a great disaster, one's temperament inevitably changes. His father-in-law's entire family died, his children died, and his elderly mother also died. It is said that his clansmen were also implicated because of him.

He is now serving in the Princess's Mansion; logically, he has the opportunity to come out and continue being an official, yet he is willing to remain in the Princess's Mansion as a Guest Official, bearing all kinds of unbearable gossip. Do you guess his temperament has changed? In any case, in my view, he is no longer the Lord Su of the past."

"Between him and the Princess?" Chen Guanlou couldn't help but gossip a little.

"I don't know if it's true, so I won't comment. Do you think I look good?"

This topic shifted exceptionally abruptly.

But Chen Guanlou still cooperated and nodded; naturally, he looked good. Among the officials serving in the court, not one was ugly. If one is ugly, one is only fit to be a local official in a remote area; one would never dream of being a capital official, let alone showing one's face before the Emperor.

This world that looks at faces is just this cruel.

"You also look good. But the two of us combined are not as good-looking as Su Zishi."

Xie Changling resolved Chen Guanlou's doubt.

Chen Guanlou was extremely shocked; his appearance, he wasn't bragging, was enough to make young ladies throw themselves at him. He hadn't seen anyone better-looking than himself. Xie Changling could barely be considered his equal.

Even so, the two of them combined were not as good-looking as Su Zishi?

That must be handsome to what degree!

It's hard to imagine.

"Can't believe it, right? Back then, during the Palace Examination, when Su Zishi first showed his face before the old Emperor, he was almost stripped of his qualification for the Palace Examination."

"Why?"

"Naturally, it was because the old Emperor had filthy and unbearable thoughts. I might as well tell you, Jiang Tu's appearance is three parts similar to Su Zishi's."

This, this, this...

Chen Guanlou felt he needed some time to digest this gossip.

"If not for several court officials blocking it, the state would have almost erupted into a shocking scandal."

After Xie Changling finished speaking, his eyes revealed a look of mockery. His disgust for the old Emperor was undisguised.

"Since that's the case, why did Su Zishi end up in the Princess's Mansion?" Chen Guanlou couldn't figure it out.

"Because someone told His Majesty that Su Zishi would affect his great cause of immortality. That Su fellow had to be kept away from the court. Su Zishi suffered a great disaster, which was also related to this prophecy; someone took the opportunity to want to kill that Su fellow. Jiang Fangxiu kicked him while he was down; it is no surprise that he was retaliated against, and it is only natural. Princess Qingyang saved that Su fellow regardless of everything, which can be considered a rebirth favor to him. Su Zishi chose to be a Guest Official of the Princess's Mansion and did not come out to be an official, which might also be due to that prophecy. If he came out to be an official, he might die a second time. And the second time, Princess Qingyang might not be able to protect him."

Xie Changling analyzed Su Zishi's situation unhurriedly.

"Jiang Fangxiu has been dead for many days, yet he still cannot be buried. If nothing unexpected happens, Su Zishi's hatred has not yet dissipated. You ask me to contact him; I fear it will be hard to have any effect, and it might even be counterproductive."

Chen Guanlou bared his teeth; this matter is troublesome!

The grievances and hatreds within this, just hearing a rough outline, one could feel the blood and gore.

"The corpse must be hauled out." He said with a resonant voice. "No matter what, the corpse cannot continue to be kept in the Heavenly Prison."

"Fine! For the sake of everyone's life, I will write a letter, and you can think of a way to send it to the Princess's Mansion yourself. Actually, you should use the Marquis's Mansion's channel; the chances of success are greater. In any case, the Princess's Mansion should give the Marquis's Mansion some face."

"I don't have that much face to let the Marquis's Mansion's Heir come forward for me." Chen Guanlou said realistically.

"Chen Guanfu, this person, um, I met him once before. It seems he is indeed not easy to deal with. The Marquis's Mansion's level of educating their clansmen is average, but their ability to cultivate the Heir is quite good. For several generations of successors, they have all been quite capable." Xie Changling commented briefly, with both praise and criticism.

Chen Guanlou suggested to him, "If you can't handle Su Zishi and the corpse can't be transported out, you had better find a way to get out of prison early."

"Prison Clerk Chen, rest assured, I have a premonition that you will definitely be able to accomplish this. I don't need to worry about getting out of prison early."

"I don't even have confidence in myself, yet you have quite a bit of confidence in me." Chen Guanlou teased.

Xie Changling feigned mystery and laughed, "I naturally believe in Prison Clerk Chen's ability. Even if you don't use the Marquis's Mansion's channel, I believe you have a way to resolve this matter."

"Thank you for having confidence in me."

Chen Guanlou took the letter, and the next step was to find a way to send the letter to Su Zishi. He would ask Su Zishi to put aside his hatred and hurry up and have someone transport Jiang Fangxiu's corpse out of the city.

To ensure the letter was accurately delivered to Su Zishi's hands, Chen Guanlou once again shamelessly found Chen Guanxiang.

"Brother Xiang!"

As soon as Chen Guanxiang saw this dog of a Chen Guanlou, his head immediately ached.

He rolled his eyes several times, almost closing the door, knowing that closing the door would be useless.

"Don't call me Brother Xiang. Every time you call me that, it's definitely nothing good."

"Look at what Brother Xiang is saying, you and I are who to whom. Let's go, I'll treat you to a drink."

"I don't dare drink your wine; I'm afraid you'll kick me over."

"Slander, pure slander. You aren't Chen Guanqing, why would I kick you? Let's go, let's go, Zui Xiang Lou, top-tier banquet, top-tier young lady, my treat."

"So generous. Tell me first, what do you want me to do?"

"A small matter, truly a small matter."

Chen Guanlou dragged the person away directly, heading straight for Zui Xiang Lou. Chen Guanxiang was half-pushed and half-willing, following along reluctantly.

By the time the food was tasted, the wine had gone through three rounds, and there were beautiful girls serving him, making him feel physically and mentally refreshed, only then did Chen Guanlou bring up the serious business.

"Guest Official Su?"

"Is this matter difficult? With Brother Xiang's connections, it shouldn't be."

Chen Guanxiang's cheeks twitched twice. "I'm just a gatekeeper; what qualifications do I have to speak with Guest Official Su?"

Seeing Chen Guanlou's face drop, Chen Guanxiang added uncomfortably, "Forget it, I do know a few stewards in the Princess's Mansion. I will handle delivering the letter for you, and I will also help you bring the words. As for whether they are willing to raise their hands in mercy, I dare not guarantee."

Chen Guanlou immediately laughed. "Sure enough, it has to be Brother Xiang. Once Brother Xiang makes a move, in this capital city, there is nothing that cannot be resolved."

"Stop flattering me. If you would just stop giving me attitude a couple of times, I would thank you. What kind of person are you, if I don't help you, you give me attitude. Being brothers with you, I truly have had eight lifetimes of bad luck."

"Likewise! But we are blood brothers passed down from the same ancestor, a bond that cannot be broken!" Chen Guanlou sang and acted well, amusing the girls around him.

Chen Guanxiang thought to himself, if not for being pleased by the girls today, he definitely wouldn't pay attention to this fellow Chen Guanlou. He is generous, but that dog temper of his, if they don't agree, he flips his face without the slightest politeness. It's as if brothers are meant to be pitted. ===== CHAPTER 435 =====