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Chapter 820: Everything is ready, only the east wind is lacking

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"My lord..."

Xu Fugui ran to Chen Guanlou to cry and complain. Seeing those few low-lifes who couldn't be released, he felt dizzy and unwell, as if he were about to die.

The Xiao mansion!

They stole from the Xiao mansion!

Fortunately, the Xiao mansion currently didn't know about the tricks inside.

However... he always had the illusion of a sharp sword hanging over his head, and his neck felt cold!

"They are still suitable to be flower fertilizer!"

"Do it, do it tonight! I'll go get a few potted plants and handle the people to make flower fertilizer."

At this moment, Xu Fugui changed his previous attitude; he was active and proactive, full of subjective initiative.

Chen Guanlou gave him a rap on the head. "The Jingzhao Prefecture sentenced them to exile three thousand miles away. If you are uneasy, hurry up and arrange for their exile."

"Don't want the money?"

"Who said I don't want it. Tell the escorting bailiffs that this exile has no time limit; let them squeeze those few people to death. When they squeeze out two hundred taels, that's when they arrive at the place of exile."

This works too?

Xu Fugui's eyes were opened, and he asked tentatively: "Can it really work?"

Chen Guanlou smiled like a smile. "Why don't you ask the laborers below if anyone is willing to volunteer? As long as someone is willing, I'll handle the documents and tickets, ensuring they go on the road legally. How about that?"

"I'm afraid the laborers can't deter those few low-lifes. It still has to be prison guards. My lord, why not pick a few prison guards to act as bailiffs to escort them into exile, earning money all the way. When they earn enough money, that's when the exile officially begins."

"Fine! You handle this matter. There are many wealthy families around the capital, and many opportunities to earn money. The south is also easy to earn money, but it's too far, and with the war, it's not safe. Better to earn money in the capital. If anyone asks, just say they are on the way to exile and walking a bit slowly."

It was indeed very slow!

So slow that they couldn't walk out of the capital's territory in a few years.

Regarding exile, as long as there is no time limit, one can drill loopholes at will. No one can pick out any faults. The documents and tickets are all complete, legal and compliant, and the procedures are complete; how can one pick out faults? Who can pick out faults?

Even if people from the Censorate come to pick out faults, they will be beaten back.

Xu Fugui's hanging heart finally landed in a solid place.

Three days later, after the procedures were handled, he would exile (earn money) them!

Calculating the time, Chen Guanlou should also set off to keep his appointment with Zhang Daohe.

Poison, anesthetic—Medical Official Mu explained the usage and dosage one by one.

Finally, he couldn't help but nag a few words. "Must you go?"

"The leave has been requested, so I must go."

"You can come back safely, right?"

"No problem! I have great fortune and a great life."

"Just you alone, why not find a few more people to follow you."

"Don't drag me down." Chen Guanlou refused decisively. "Old Mu, you are just worrying about nothing. I have confidence in myself; why don't you have confidence?"

"There is heaven beyond heaven, and people beyond people. People make mistakes, and horses stumble. My lord, when you are out, be very careful. Most importantly, watch your mouth and don't talk nonsense. People in the martial arts world don't have very good tempers; fighting and killing hurts harmony."

"If people don't offend me, I won't offend people! Just rest assured."

Medical Official Mu couldn't rest assured and always had a hanging heart.

Chen Guanlou told his elder sister Chen Xiaolan; he didn't say he was going to fight, only that he was going out for a trip.

"Official business? When will you be back?"

"If it goes smoothly, I can be back in a month or so. If I encounter many things, it might delay some time."

"Go early and return early. If you encounter things, remember to write back. Don't be stubborn; if you should show the Marquis mansion's signboard, show it generously; don't feel embarrassed. It's all passed down from one ancestor, what's there to be embarrassed about. Anyway, it's all basking in the light, so bask in the light generously."

"Sister's words make sense." Chen Guanlou laughed.

"Nonsense! My words, which time didn't make sense. The key is you have to listen. I've said it countless times, did you listen? Your brain is a straight line. Every time I go to the Marquis mansion to pay my respects, the old lady asks about you. You really are something; you live so close, and you aren't busy, yet you don't go to the Marquis mansion to pay your respects. The Marquis mansion treasures you so much, they want to be a matchmaker for you, and you refuse time and time again, not giving them any face, yet they didn't blame you."

She started nagging again.

Chen Guanlou made a face at his little nephew; at this moment, the uncle and nephew became a victim alliance, both scared by the nagging.

"The logistics job you mentioned last time, I heard you fell out with them?"

"Did Chen Guanxu find his way here?" Chen Guanlou frowned.

"You misunderstood. He was on duty, passing by the teahouse, and took care of our business. We just chatted a few words, saying he wanted to apologize to you, but was blocked outside the door several times. He wanted me to mediate. I don't know the conflict between you, I just want to say one sentence: we are all named Chen, so be forgiving when you can. As long as it's not a matter of principle, you should talk to him properly. As the saying goes, leave a line in everything, so we can meet again in the future."

"Next time you see him, tell him you don't know anything. Tell him not to bother you. Wait until I return, and I'll deal with him."

"Who are you going to deal with?" Chen Xiaolan glared. "He is older than you, you still have to call him brother."

Chen Guanlou laughed, secretly rolled his eyes, very disdainful.

"I'll deal with him sooner or later."

"Don't mess around!"

"Rest assured, I have a sense of proportion. However, if you encounter troublesome things, you can ask him for help. He is on duty at the Six Shanmen now, very majestic."

"You want to deal with him, yet you ask me to ask him for help. You are contradictory, do you know what you are saying?"

"He owes me, and I haven't even collected the interest yet. Asking him for help is his honor." Chen Guanlou said righteously; the opportunity for the Heavenly Prison logistics was so hard to come by!

If not for this stepping stone, what qualifications would Chen Guanxu have to be on duty at the Six Shanmen, paving the way for entering the Ministry of Justice in the future?

There are many ways to enter the Ministry of Justice. But wanting to be an official with real power, wanting to be an official who can participate in the situation and has the ability to stir up wind and rain, is not an easy thing. Age, qualifications, background, backing...

Does Xie Gechen lack favor? Just because his qualifications are lacking, his age is lacking, he still cannot rightfully become a Grand Secretary.

"I can't manage your affairs either. In short, no matter how big the conflict, don't forget you are named Chen. One pen cannot write two 'Chen' characters; if family can let go, let go." Chen Xiaolan advised like this.

Chen Guanlou looked a bit impatient. "Got it. Sister, you just worry too much. You must manage your husband like this, and your husband is managed by you obediently. Has the matter of dividing the family been settled?"

"Still pulling." Chen Xiaolan hesitated for a moment. "Father-in-law has already loosened his mouth, it's just that there's no movement on mother-in-law's side. I guess there must be a statement before the New Year. When the time comes to make a scene, you must help me."

"Rest assured, I will definitely rush back before the New Year to help you and support you! I fully support you wanting to divide the family. Remember what I said before: if you want to open a window, you must show the momentum of overturning the roof, so the other side will be willing to compromise and make concessions. Don't say you don't want anything at the beginning; people will only think you are weak and push for more." ===== CHAPTER 821 =====

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