Xiao Chen saw a hint of cunning in his eyes, and even more understood the attitude of Jiangdong Daotai Mansion towards him.
First, Daotai Jiang Rongfeng's blatant evasion, then the luxurious inn that clearly exceeded the regulations, and finally the two subordinate officials' sweet talk, all of which were setting up a trap for him.
If you are not careful, you will fall into the trap of these people.
But Xiao Chen immediately remained calm as usual, without revealing any of his temper. He just sneered and calmly ordered, "Okay, no need to be verbose."
"Everyone, please retreat first. I am exhausted."
"Yes!" Wang Jinli hurriedly responded, his little eyes rolled around, he glanced at Concubine Shu who was following Xiao Chen, and immediately said meaningfully, "The governor is tired, do you want to resign? I will go and serve as the governor now." Are you calling some girls who are proficient in massage techniques to relieve fatigue?"
Xiao Chen's eyes suddenly lit up, a smirk appeared in his eyes, and he opened his mouth to say, "There are such good things."
But before he could speak, Concubine Shu's face had already darkened.
"Hmm."
With a slight cough, Concubine Shu handed Xiao Chen a glancing knife. She couldn't help but step forward and hugged Xiao Chen. The beauty's soft little hands silently declared her sovereignty.
Xiao Chen felt something in his heart. Concubine Shu's possessiveness towards him made him feel much more comfortable than any number of beauties posing in front of him.
With a low chuckle, Xiao Chen hugged Concubine Shu's slender waist into his arms. With a touch of pride on his face, he said to Wang Jinli confidently: "I understand what you want, but beauty That’s not necessary.”
"After all, I am henpecked."
As soon as these words came out, Wang Jinli, who was accustomed to flattering others, was stunned and couldn't react for a moment. How could any eunuch be so unashamed?
Concubine Shu was also slightly startled, but contrary to everyone else, a warm current slipped through her heart. She couldn't help but slightly raised her eyes to look at Xiao Chen, her eyes moved, and she held Xiao Chen's hand tighter.
Xiao Chen squeezed Concubine Shu's waist again. He felt comfortable and his steps were brisk. He hugged the beauty and entered the luxurious room that symbolized power with high spirits.
Dressed in light clothes, wearing brocade clothes and a gorgeous crown, surrounded by beauties from all over the world, how could he look like a eunuch?
On the side, Ji Hongluan looked at Xiao Chen in shock, and it took him a while to come back to his senses.
"What kind of magic did this dog eunuch use? How come such a beautiful woman can be so devoted to him?"
Ji Hongluan thought to herself and became more curious about Xiao Chen.
However, the beauty in front of her was beautiful, and her words and deeds were decent and decent. At first glance, she looked like a young lady from a wealthy family. To be able to follow a eunuch like this was to be a downfall no matter what.
With this in mind, Ji Hongluan angrily followed the two of them into the house.
Here, Xiao Chen quickly settled everything in the post house, and he just lay on the high bed and soft pillows to recharge his batteries.
On the other side, in the residence of Marquis Zhongyi in the east of the city, Marquis Zhongyi and his son were talking about today's events.
Lao Zhongyi Hou Qi Kan leaned on the brocade pillow at the head of the bed. On his face covered with tiredness, a pair of greedy wolf eyes with extremely energetic energy slowly condensed like a knife, revealing a sharpness that has endured for a long time. "If everything is as you said, then Xiao Chen is really not a simple person."
"In fact, he is more cunning and cunning than rumored."
A mere eunuch actually dared to play face-to-face with the Zhongyi Marquis. This in itself was a kind of courage that ordinary people could not match.
What's more, what he did along the way was not fake. Such decisiveness could not be achieved by just relying on arrogance and flattering appearance.
This person is hiding deep.
Qi Sijun also thought of this, frowned and said: "Father, it stands to reason that with the dignity of the Hou Mansion, he is a eunuch, and he should be flattered in every possible way. However, his being so unwilling and unwilling is tantamount to overstepping the Hou Mansion. .”
"This person is unfathomable, and the child is worried. If he is an enemy rather than a friend, then how should our Marquis Mansion respond?"
Qi Kan's cold eyes were deeply focused, with a complex worry filling them. When he was cold and speechless, there was also a kind of determination and perseverance that ordinary people could not understand.
After a long while, Marquis Zhongyi said slowly: "Don't be in a hurry, just stay calm."
"Next, you continue to keep an eye on Xiao Chen's every move. Whether you can win him over as an ally depends on whether this person is worth it or not."
"Let's take a walk first."
"yes!"
Qi Sijun responded respectfully, feeling very complicated for a moment.
It seems that from the moment Xiao Chen stepped into Jiangdong, the sky above Jiangdong was destined to be unrestful.
On the other side, the news of Xiao Chen's arrival has spread throughout Weiyang City. The big merchants in the city and surrounding areas are all anxious, and they are tangled in their respective camps for a while about whether to visit and join Xiao Chen.
Some literary businessmen were unwilling to see Xiao Chen after hearing what Xiao Chen did to the scholars.
As for some wealthy gentry who only care about making money, most of them want to take the initiative to visit them.
After some chaotic entanglement, it was already sunset when the threshold of Jiangdong Posthouse was pressed by the first batch of gifts.
The wealthy gentry from all walks of life each brought a very thoughtful salute and tried their best to flatter and make a fuss outside the door of the post house.
"I heard that the imperial envoy is here. The common people just want to do their best for you and have nothing else."
"Gentlemen, this is all out of our love for the imperial envoy. Could you please be accommodating, we can just go in and pay our respects."
The commotion outside the door soon reached the ears of Xiao Chen, who was lying comfortably on the bed.
He finally talked to Concubine Shu and asked Concubine Shu to massage his shoulders. He was enjoying it at the moment. How could he bear this kind of noise?
"Brother Xiang," Xiao Chen frowned and shouted, and then heard Xiang Yichun appear in front of him immediately. It seemed that Xiang Yichun's martial arts had made a breakthrough. Xiao Chen was calm in his heart and lazily ordered, "Go out and get all the gifts." Collect it and drive everyone away."
"If anyone dares to make a scene and disturb my pure enjoyment, you will cut off his tongue directly."
"Yes!" Xiang Yichun responded and hurriedly exited.
In the room, the two women frowned slightly.
Concubine Shu put some pressure on Xiao Chen's shoulders and said calmly: "Xiao Chen, I think your behavior in accepting these gifts is inappropriate."
"What the Daotai Mansion is doing now, they are clearly trying to catch you everywhere. If there is a traitor among the people caught, and I read your book based on this, I am afraid that Long Yan will be furious. "
"Xiao Chen, you should take a long-term view, and don't lose the big for the small."
To be honest, Concubine Shu was a little disappointed. She didn't expect that such a smart person as Xiao Chen could not escape this gold and silver offensive. A greedy person would ruin a great future!
