Chapter 981: Rupture

The strong often die at the hands of those around them!

Zhuang Yifei also failed to escape this rule!

He was betrayed by a good brother beside him, and when the Embroidered Uniform Guard descended from the sky, he was still dazed.

Two fists are no match for four hands; the Embroidered Uniform Guard didn't talk about martial virtue and directly ganged up on him, and with a Ninth Rank martial artist assisting, he was completely defeated and surrendered.

He didn't choose to commit suicide cleanly on the spot because he still held hope in his heart. He remembered that Chen Guanlou had promised him that he would fish him out of the Embroidered Uniform Guard's hands.

The five hundred taels of deposit could be considered to have come in handy.

It could only be said that Chen Guanlou's crow's mouth was becoming more and more powerful.

Saying he couldn't escape, he truly couldn't escape!

Saying he would fall into the hands of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, he truly fell into the hands of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

He only hoped that Chen Guanlou could keep his promise!

When Chen Guanlou learned the news that Zhuang Yifei had been caught, the Embroidered Uniform Guard was busy escorting Zhuang Yifei back to the capital for trial.

Time was very tight!

Wanting to fish someone out of the Embroidered Uniform Guard's hands was not easy to handle.

But having received the money, even if it was not easy to handle, it had to be handled.

Finding others was useless, and finding Sun Daoning might not even work.

Sun Daoning had always viewed the Embroidered Uniform Guard like snakes and scorpions; he would never take the initiative to get involved if he could avoid it. Moreover, things without benefits were hard to move old Sun with.

Old Sun was a man who saw money and opened his eyes; this habit was very bad.

Since old Sun wouldn't work, he could only find Xiao Jincheng.

He sent an invitation to Xiao Jincheng, arranging to drink on a flower boat at night.

Worried that the other party wouldn't agree to the appointment, the invitation clearly stated that the flower boat queen had already been reserved.

Thousands of taels of silver had already been smashed down; he just asked the one surnamed Xiao, would he give face? Would he give face to a Ninth Rank martial artist?

The face of a Ninth Rank martial artist must certainly be given.

Xiao Jincheng happily agreed to the appointment.

As the night grew dark, Chen Guanlou waited early on the flower boat, with wine and dishes on the table, just waiting for the guest to arrive to start the banquet.

Xiao Jincheng arrived on time, giving enough face.

"Master Xiao, you are a distinguished guest. Come, come, please take the seat of honor!"

"Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen is too polite."

"Politeness is only right. You are busy, and we rarely meet on weekdays. This time I sent you an invitation, and you were able to attend; I will keep this favor in my heart. Come, I will toast you first."

At this time, the flower boat queen brought her sisters to enter, and a cheerful tune made the atmosphere on the boat lively.

He didn't rush to talk about business; first, enjoy.

The flower boat queen was the flower boat queen; she was charming and energetic enough!

Chen Guanlou indulged in pleasure, pulling the coffin-faced Xiao Jincheng into it. It didn't matter if the other party refused to cooperate; the girls had their own ways.

When the atmosphere was about right and everyone had a bit of wine, he clapped his hands, and the girls knew the situation and all retreated.

He personally poured a glass of wine for Xiao Jincheng. "Master Xiao, for this banquet today, you must have guessed that I have something to ask of you."

Xiao Jincheng always had a coffin face and didn't drink, saying directly: "Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen might as well speak directly!"

Chen Guanlou stared at the other party and hesitated for a moment. "Fine, I'll speak directly. Prisoner Zhuang Yifei, can he be transferred to the Heavenly Prison?"

"Why? Do you know the one surnamed Zhuang?"

"You could say I know him! How about it? Can this matter be agreed to?"

"I'm afraid not!"

Xiao Jincheng refused!

Chen Guanlou raised an eyebrow, having psychological preparation early on that this matter wouldn't go smoothly. Negotiating with the one surnamed Xiao, without three or five rounds of tug-of-war, the matter would absolutely not be handled.

He was also very honest and didn't play tricks. Playing tricks in front of the one surnamed Xiao was useless.

He said directly:

"The reason I proposed transferring the prisoner is, first, someone gave silver and greeted me in advance. I received the silver, so I have to get the matter done. Second, if the person enters the Heavenly Prison and lives safely until the day of the execution, it can also highlight the seriousness of the law.

If he is locked in the Imperial Prison, that scene—I don't need to say, you know better than anyone. By the time he reaches the execution ground, can he still be seen? The reputation of the Embroidered Uniform Guard will be dragged down by the Imperial Prison again!"

Xiao Jincheng smiled without smiling. "Prisoner Zhuang Yifei killed a court official; killing an official is equivalent to rebellion. Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen, you have broad connections! Making friends with a rebel and running around for him, this official has to suspect you. Could it be that you also had a part in the case of Zhang Yushi Geng's murder?"

"Do you have evidence?" Chen Guanlou sneered; he wasn't being polite.

Asking for help is one thing, being framed is another.

Asking for help, he could act like a grandson, but being framed and still acting like a grandson would make him a real grandson. He had to fight back fiercely.

"Master Xiao handles cases like this; may I ask how many unjust, false, and wrong cases the Embroidered Uniform Guard has in a year, and how many innocent people have died unjustly at the hands of the Embroidered Uniform Guard? The unjust souls of the Imperial Prison are still crying in the sky, and Master Xiao is so impatient to force a confession out of me?"

"It's as if there are no unjust souls crying in the sky of the Heavenly Prison!" Xiao Jincheng mocked. "Both are in the prison industry, why is Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen so excited."

Chen Guanlou laughed. "I'm not excited. I just really don't like people framing me to my face with empty teeth. If Master Xiao suspects that I participated in the case of Zhang Yushi Geng's murder, you take out the evidence, and it wouldn't be impossible to take a trip to the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Without evidence, it's best not to say similar words."

Xiao Jincheng nodded along. "Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen's words make sense!"

"Regarding the transfer, can you consider it?"

"Sorry, there is no room for discussion on this matter."

"Killing an official!" Chen Guanlou sighed. "Such a big case, can you Embroidered Uniform Guard handle it? Based on your case-handling style, I have to suspect that there will be a suspicion of forced confession. By then, how can you convince the public?"

"This matter does not trouble Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen."

"I'm just worried that the law will be played with by you, ruining the reputation of the court. Conversely, if the prisoner is locked in the Heavenly Prison, there won't be this worry. The Heavenly Prison is now the most standardized prison in the capital. You can ask the officials in the court; the Heavenly Prison is well-known among all officials!"

Xiao Jincheng's coffin face rarely revealed a smile, but unfortunately, it was ill-intentioned. "If Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen has the ability to convince the Ministry of Justice to have the Ministry of Justice come forward and snatch this case from the hands of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, then prisoner Zhuang Yifei can be locked in the Heavenly Prison in a justified manner."

Chen Guanlou raised an eyebrow, feeling unhappy in his heart.

If he could convince Sun Daoning to snatch a case from the Embroidered Uniform Guard, why would he be here babbling and spending heavy money to treat guests.

"Master Xiao, can you give me some face?"

"If it were another matter, everything would be easy to talk about. This case was set by the Emperor; forgive Xiao for being unable to help. Whoever you received silver from, return it as soon as possible. Next time, remember the lesson; don't be greedy for money, don't reach out. Not every case's money can be earned. That's all I'll say; Jiang Jiang Yucheng Chen, take care of yourself!"

Xiao Jincheng finished farting, cupped his hands, and got up to leave.

Chen Guanlou looked at the other party's back and laughed in anger.

Usually, words like "take care of yourself" were said by him. Today it changed, and he was lectured by someone!

Tsk!

The anger isn't smooth!

He just couldn't stand the other party's arrogant appearance, with a coffin face all year round; who are you trying to scare!

Since doing it openly doesn't work, then do it secretly.

Not for anything else, just wanting to add blockage to the Embroidered Uniform Guard! Since they don't give any face, then everyone relies on their own skills! ===== CHAPTER 982 =====