Chapter 783

"He's alive! He's alive again! It's Heaven's will!"

The next day, Medical Official Mu saw with his own eyes Li Shuan walking into the Heavenly Prison to report for duty at the Jia-rank prison, his expression shattering!

He hurriedly found Chen Guanlou. "How did he avoid it?"

"He poured the water from the teapot, sniffed it, and then took the teapot to wash it. That's all I saw!"

"Sniffed it? He can smell the poison?" Medical Official Mu just couldn't believe it.

"I'm also very curious if he has a dog's nose."

"Impossible! My poison is colorless and odorless; how could he possibly smell it?"

"Are you sure it's colorless and odorless, and that not even a hint of smell can be detected? Can't even the dog kept at home smell a tiny bit?"

"This..."

Medical Official Mu was suddenly speechless.

Things that are colorless and odorless to humans are not necessarily so for cats and dogs. If Li Shuan truly had a heaven-sent talent and possessed a dog's nose that surpassed ordinary people, it wouldn't be impossible for him to smell the poison.

"But how could anyone in this world truly possess a dog's nose?" Medical Official Mu still shook his head; without seeing it with his own eyes, he remained skeptical.

Chen Guanlou spread his hands. "If you ask me, I don't know either! Why don't you bury the hatchet with him, and then go ask him yourself to verify it."

Medical Official Mu shook his head like a rattle. No, no, no, absolutely not! It's too awkward! He didn't have a face thick enough for that.

The matter was left unsettled.

Chen Quan, however, received a new task: keep an eye on whether Li Shuan's nose is very useful. Could it be as sensitive as a dog's nose?

Chen Quan:...

Why?

He didn't dare ask.

He only knew that the matters entrusted by Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen must be carried out without any discount. Thus, Li Shuan discovered that it only took one day for Prison Clerk Chen to go from being indifferent to accepting him.

After Lord Zuo left the capital, Sun Daojing's way of doing things was swift and decisive; he soon took control of the logistics, at least on the surface.

The talent recommended by the Head Steward, Chen Guanxu, also arrived at the Heavenly Prison on schedule to report for duty.

Everyone who knows the rules knows that the first thing to do upon entering the Heavenly Prison is to pay respects to the local powers.

Chen Guanxu was older, so logically he should address Chen Guanlou as a younger brother.

He didn't do that; he opened his mouth and called him "My Lord."

Chen Guanlou was slightly surprised. "We're family, what's with this 'My Lord' business? Besides, I'm just a small Jiang Jiang Yucheng, what kind of 'Lord' am I?"

"My Lord is joking! My Lord is approachable and does not care about the disparity in status; it is our honor. However, we cannot be ungrateful and fail to live up to My Lord's kindness. This is the Heavenly Prison, this is official business, and everything must naturally be based on the rules of the Heavenly Prison. Even if we are brothers, we must observe the hierarchy of superior and inferior."

Chen Guanxu's posture and attitude were set too correctly.

No wonder the Head Steward was willing to support this guy, using the Heavenly Prison as a stepping stone to send him to serve in the Ministry of Justice.

"The Heavenly Prison is different from the military camp. Although it also emphasizes hierarchy, it is not as serious and rigid as the military camp. Besides, you and I are brothers; I should call you 'Second Brother Xu'!"

Chen Guanxu was the second eldest in his family, so calling him "Second Brother Xu" was very appropriate. The Chen clan had a large population; for example, the 'Guan' generation had hundreds of people. If one were to rank them according to the clan, it would be impossible to sort them out. It was better for each family to rank themselves.

Chen Guanxu followed the flow and immediately called out, "Brother Lou!"

Chen Guanlou laughed heartily. "That's right! Rules must be followed, but rules are dead while people are alive. In private, there's no need to be so serious. You left the military camp to serve in the Heavenly Prison; do you feel aggrieved?"

"How could I dare to feel aggrieved! I'm too happy. Such a good thing, like a pie falling from the sky, actually landed on my head. I dare not deceive Brother Lou; even now, I feel it's not quite real, floating on air. I'm just afraid of adding trouble to you, Brother Lou."

"Don't belittle yourself. I've heard all about your situation from the Head Steward: you can read and write, you understand the intricate relationships of the noble families, and you are clear about the ins and outs of officialdom. That you are willing to come to the Heavenly Prison to serve, I feel much more relaxed. From now on, if we brothers work together, our strength will be enough to cut through metal!"

"Everything is up to Brother Lou! I will follow your lead!"

No wonder everyone likes dealing with smart people; they are so sensible and know how to talk. The entire conversation took place in a pleasant and intimate atmosphere.

This kind of smart person doesn't need to be taught; they know clearly in their own hearts what should be done and what shouldn't. Tasks entrusted to them can be completed beautifully without any reminders.

A clever person! Yet not annoying!

Because their expressions are sincere, their tone is sincere, and not a trace of slickness or treachery can be seen. A sincere face alone is enough to please people.

Worthy of being the bloodline of the Chen family, born with a good-looking face.

But still not as handsome as him!

Chen Guanlou was very smug!

A Chen family lad who can beat him in looks has yet to be born. In the end, it's because the Chen family ancestors were strict in their selection, having excellent taste in choosing women, so the descendants enjoy the blessings.

There are no ugly people among the Chen family sons and daughters. Regardless of which branch they are from, or whether they are within the five degrees of mourning.

If an ugly child is born, think carefully: is this really a child of the Chen family!

At the first meeting, both sides left a very good impression.

He personally sent Chen Guanxu to report to logistics, still serving as a clerk.

A clerk in the Heavenly Prison and a clerk in the military camp are two completely different things.

One is always at risk of losing one's head, and even if one's surname is Chen, one cannot avoid the physical pain of being beaten with a board. The other is slacking off every day, with no one interfering, and getting paid when the day comes. When there is business, one gets a share of the money without having to exert any effort, legally receiving a sum of wealth.

Comparing the pressure, tasks, and responsibilities, serving in the Heavenly Prison is simply too comfortable, except for the bad reputation. The key is that logistics personnel don't have to go into the prison cells and don't have to work in a filthy environment. Compared to prison guards, it is ten times more decent, and the social status is also ten times higher.

Chen Guanxu only experienced it for two days and was extremely satisfied with this job. Besides the aforementioned benefits, he could also go home every day, which is something that serving in the military camp could never compare to.

No matter how good the military camp is, how can it compare to one's own home?

The military camp also has discipline, and one cannot act recklessly even when on leave. Clerks also have to follow discipline.

The Heavenly Prison doesn't have these rigid rules. Even if you sneak a drink while on duty, no one will ask. Even if you are caught on the spot, the most you'll get is a reminder not to do it again next time. If it were in the military camp, drinking on duty would mean a round of board beatings, and you'd have to lie in bed for at least ten days.

No wonder his cousin Chen Guanlou stays in the Heavenly Prison and refuses to leave no matter what. He wouldn't leave even for a promotion.

It's comfortable!

For those who have no ambition and just love money, the Heavenly Prison is comparable to a sanctuary, sacred! The favorite!

For those who have aspirations for an official career, this place will erode their will, so it's better to leave as soon as possible.

Before coming, the Head Steward had already told him that the Heavenly Prison was just a stepping stone. Therefore, after slacking off for a few days, he pulled himself together to do this stepping-stone job well.

When the time comes for a transfer, he can at least rely on his work ability to be transferred in a legitimate way. He won't be accused of having insufficient ability, suffering from all kinds of gossip and questioning.