Chapter 945

Shi Yi Shu, let's go, let's go, let's also go join the fun and see what this guy actually wants to do!

Chen Wuji, upon seeing Chen Luozi's appearance, immediately became interested as well.

Chen Li shook his head, "Family Head, it seems there are still some matters not yet clarified?"

"Let's talk later, no rush, the main person to talk about has run off; they're an elder, I can't do anything about it!" Chen Wuji said jokingly with a smile; actually he knew very well that whatever Chen Luozi wanted to say definitely wasn't important—if it were important he would have spoken up already.

Although his Jiu Shu is somewhat unconventional, he distinguishes priorities clearly, with no mistakes.

The two left the courtyard, Huo Sanniang, Yu Yan Chu, and Xue Hongdou didn't know what they were chatting about, but the atmosphere seemed rather relaxed and pleasant.

Chen Wuji gave an embarrassed greeting, then left the courtyard and caught up with Chen Luozi ahead.

"Family Head, are you trying to set me up with someone?" Chen Luozi said shamelessly.

Chen Wuji chuckled lightly, "Jiu Shu, if you really have this intention, I'd be happy to act as matchmaker."

But given Yu Shi Mei's temperament, even if they really got together, he'd probably suffer.

"I really do!" Chen Luozi said, "Even if the princess is a bit ugly, I'm willing; it would bring honor and lift my spirits!"

Chen Wuji shook his head.

That talk is pure bullshit!

Probably not a single word of it is true.

The group entered the army Lìng and arrived at the place where Yu Shi Mei was detained.

Even in this narrow, cramped dungeon reeking of decay, Yu Shi Mei was completely at ease, showing no tension; her whole being was so calm she seemed like a regular in such a place.

When they entered, Yu Shi Mei was drawing on the earthen wall with a thin wooden stick.

The drawings depicted various figures and many action diagrams, looking like martial arts techniques.

Her drawing skill was quite good, the figures lifelike; she had potential to switch to drawing picture books.

If she weren't a princess and also a restless opponent, Chen Wuji would almost have genuinely considered making picture books.

When paper had just emerged and was sweeping the world, such derivative product as picture books would surely sell quite well.

"Greetings, Commander Chen." Yu Shi Mei leisurely looked at Chen Wuji outside the bars, smiling lightly and asked, "Commander Chen, have you decided?"

"No, just came to see you." Chen Wuji said, "I have an elder in my family who's very curious about you, so I brought them along; won't I disturb you?"

These heartless words didn't stir any emotion in Yu Shi Mei; she openly spread her hands, turned her body, and said, "Commander, this elder of yours is quite young; Princess, am I good-looking?"

Chen Luozi stroked his chin and nodded, "The princess is naturally beautiful!"

Yu Shi Mei giggled, "Then I must thank this elder for the praise."

After saying that, she instantly changed expression, staring straight at Chen Wuji as if she'd completed a task, and asked, "Commander, what are you still worrying about?"

"I have nothing to worry about; haven't we already settled things between us? Why ask again?" Chen Wuji really had some doubts.

Everything's been made clear; why ask these things?

Yu Shi Mei was annoyed, "Commander Chen, are you treating me like an idiot? You just don't care about the list in my hand?"

Chen Wuji suddenly felt dazed.

He forgot!

Things one doesn't care about often end up like that—unnoticed, they get tossed to the back of the mind.

But Chen Wuji would surely not admit he forgot; he solemnly said, "Princess, you needn't worry about the list; when I need it, I'll naturally come to you for it—these matters, even if I don't mention them, you should surely understand."

Chen Wuji not only didn't admit it, but offhandedly threw a smoke bomb.

Yu Shi Mei's brows furrowed slightly, her heart full of confusion.

Those under her command are the most secret spies; could it be that this Chen dog still has a verification method?

Impossible!

He definitely doesn't have such a channel.

But if he doesn't, why would he say such things?

The smoke bomb Chen Wuji casually threw plunged Yu Shi Mei into deep suspicion.

"Someone, prepare brush, ink, paper, and inkstone for the Eleventh Princess, so she can draw on paper." Chen Wuji shouted, "Although she's imprisoned, she's a princess; don't let the princess think the people of Nan Jun are ignorant of etiquette."

"Here!"

Yu Shi Mei gave Chen Wuji an indifferent glance, "Thank you, Commander, for your kindness."

……

"Indeed she's a lovely woman, a shame her aura is overly dark."

As they walked out of the dungeon, Chen Luozi sighed heavily with a heart full of thoughts.

Chen Wuji glanced, "You really do have ideas?"

"Exactly, you think I'm joking?" Chen Luozi shouted.

"You, as a nephew, already have wives and concubines galore, but I, as your uncle, am still alone; you think I'm not anxious? If I don't hurry to continue the incense, later when I go down I'll be beaten to death by the ancestors!"

"I really don't care for ordinary women, but if it's a princess, I still feel some stir; since you don't want her, what harm is there in me making a bid?"

Chen Wuji's expression turned odd, "Jiu Shu, you're just vain; don't belittle ordinary women."

"What belittling? I have no such intention; I'm just stating my view." Chen Luozi said.

"You're just a stubborn duck." Chen Wuji snorted disdainfully, then turned serious and asked, "Are you really serious?"

"I am serious, but I still need to think it over; what you said is correct, this princess is indeed not someone ordinary people can subdue." Chen Luozi's expression was grave, completely devoid of joking; he was truly seriously considering this matter.

Chen Wuji had always thought Chen Luozi was joking; seeing him like this now, he also couldn't help but feel a headache.

A princess who is a grandmaster peak, with means and thoughts extremely ruthless—if brought into the household, whether blessing or disaster is truly hard to predict.

"Jiu Shu, if it were any other woman, I wouldn't waste words, but if it's the Eleventh Princess, I urge you to be cautious, then cautious again." Chen Wuji solemnly instructed, at the same time giving Chen Li a glance.

He's not good at persuading people; he'll have to rely on Chen Li.

Chen Luozi's eyes showed contemplation as he nodded, "I'm not that impulsive; Family Head, rest assured, if I haven't thought it through clearly, I won't act rashly."

All right, come to my tent and we'll talk about the prefecture's affairs.

Good!

Although all major matters in the prefecture's districts are reported to Chen Wuji, the written accounts are never fully comprehensive.

Just then Chen Luozi arrived, and Chen Wuji wanted to learn about every detail that needed to be known.

The new system has just been implemented, and Chen Wuji is not entirely at ease.

…… → ……

After a long talk, time flew by.

By the time Chen Wuji noticed, it was already dusk, the sun sinking behind West Mountain.

He notified Huo Sanniang and Yu Yan Chu, and prepared a feast in the camp to welcome Chen Luozi and wash away his travel dust.

Although the household is calm, beneath that calm there seems to be an undercurrent stirring.

Let's lie low for a while, then go back later.