Not long after, Chu Yanwu announced his resignation.
Xiao Chen also returned to his private residence first.
Concubine Shu is waiting for her.
When she saw Xiao Chen coming, she asked:
"How's it going today?"
Xiao Chen smiled:
"The situation is okay. Chu Yanwu agreed to Zhang Dongyang's request and said that he could be allowed to investigate the remnants of the Zhou family in the court!"
After Concubine Shu thought for a moment, she said:
"Did he hesitate or think more about it?"
Xiao Chen shook his head and sighed:
"That's not true."
"I feel that Chu Yanwu is almost eager for Zhang Dongyang to take over this job... Mainly because many people in the court have connections with Zhou Tianfu. Not everyone is willing to do this."
"Moreover, as long as Zhang Dongyang has this merit, Chu Yanwu can lift it up and then check and balance me!"
Concubine Shu also agreed:
"That makes sense..."
"After all, you are not only the governor of Dongchang, you solved the corruption in Jiangdong Road, and you also participated in countering the rebellion!"
"The great contribution he has made...has exceeded his due date. He also needs to find a new official to replace Zhou Tianfu to check and balance you,"
There was also a sense of "you are honored" in her tone.
Xiao Chen was also happy:
"Say it simply!"
"Chu Yanwu is just worried that I might become bigger and stronger!"
"That's why I handed this fat job to Zhang Dongyang so happily."
When Concubine Shu heard the word "fat poor", she covered her mouth and said with a smile:
"There's nothing wrong with what you said..."
"But don't mutter here. Didn't you want to give this thing to Zhang Dongyang?"
"Now I can't bear to part with it, it's really too much..."
Xiao Chen gently held Concubine Shu's waist and blew into her ear:
"This is something!"
"Anyway, I just think it's best to get rid of Zhou Tianfu's team as soon as possible, and Zhang Dongyang is the most suitable candidate."
"Besides, Chu Yanwu doesn't know the relationship between me and Zhang Dongyang!"
As he spoke, the corners of his mouth curled up.
Chu Yanwu probably didn't expect this!
Concubine Shu leaned her face against Xiao Chen's arms, listened to Xiao Chen's heartbeat, and said:
"By the way, didn't you tell me that?"
"Is Zhou Tianfu going to be beheaded today?"
Xiao Chen's eyes became more serious and he said:
"That's right, today is the day for Zhou Tianfu's questioning. To be honest, it took a while..."
"But I'm afraid you won't be able to come with me to watch the ceremony today. However, when Zhou Tianfu's head falls to the ground, I can take you to a place!"
Concubine Shu was stunned for a moment, then asked softly: "Are you talking about the gold and silver mountain before?"
Xiao Chen touched his nose, feeling a little embarrassed.
He also forgot that he had told Concubine Shu about this matter before...
Xiao Chenqing coughed and said with a smile:
“Indeed, it’s that mountain of gold and silver!”
"Zhou Tianfu's head fell to the ground. Let's leave again... tonight!"
Concubine Shu nodded slowly.
But at this moment, there was a hurried knock on the door.
Xiao Chen frowned slightly, then raised his eyes and looked over: "Come in!"
The next moment, Xiang Yichun rushed in quickly.
His face was full of anxiety, and he even felt panicked.
Xiao Chen asked directly before he could speak:
"What happened?"
Xiang Yichun gasped and said:
"Something big happened!"
"Lord Governor, there is a problem in the Tianlao... All the guards are dead, many members of the Zhou family are also dead, and Zhou Tianfu has disappeared!"
Concubine Shu became panicked and couldn't help but clench her hands into a ball.
Xiao Chen narrowed his eyes, took a deep breath, and said:
"This week Tianfu is really not that simple..."
"And this time, Chu Yanwu may have a headache!"
Concubine Shu was panicked, gritted her teeth, and asked:
"If Zhou Tianfu hadn't died... I'm afraid there would have been chaos again in the court!"
"And we can't guarantee that Zhou Tianfu will not take revenge on us."
Xiao Chen smiled:
"This guy Zhou Tianfu is indeed very scheming!"
"Today's noon and even the afternoon will be a celebration banquet... In the evening, it will be the time for him to be questioned and beheaded!"
"He escaped from the prison at this time, which can be regarded as a thorough consideration... I even suspect that he buried some chess pieces and manipulated everything!"
Xiang Yichun sighed and said:
"Lord Governor, should we step up our vigilance these days... to prevent Zhou Tianfu from sending someone to assassinate you..."
Xiao Chen nodded:
"This is inevitable!"
"Safety is the most important thing, and Zhou Tianfu definitely has more than a few experts!"
"But Zhou Tianfu will not send his main force to my side, but we still have to pay attention."
After saying this, he rubbed his forehead.
What an eventful year...
Xiang Yichun suddenly remembered something and said quickly:
"Lord Governor, my subordinate suddenly remembered something!"
Xiao Chen also remembered something and said:
"By the way, I asked you to send someone to guard Zhou Tianfu's treasure house in Mang Mountain. Have you gone?"
Previously, Yun Zhonghe, Xiang Yichun and others found the Zhou family's stronghold in Mang Mountain.
Then they discovered that there was a treasure hidden inside.
To be honest, Xiao Chen also planned to choose a day to go there and deal with it.
But now, Zhou Tianfu has disappeared... Xiao Chen suspects that there will be problems there too!
Xiang Yichun's eyes were a little worried:
"We have sent people there..."
"However, the East Factory was handed over to Eunuch Chen earlier, and the large troops originally stationed there returned. Only some of our cronies were guarding there!"
Xiao Chen didn't say much:
"We have to go check it out!"
Without further ado, Xiao Chen took Concubine Shu and Xiang Yichun to the treasure place near Mang Mountain.
This place is not too far from the capital, and it only took a few hours to get there.
After Xiao Chen passed by, he subconsciously felt something was wrong.
Because there is no one here...
There should be people of their own stationed here.
Xiang Yichun over there gritted his teeth and launched a signal firework.
Not long after, several people came on fast horses.
One of them turned over and it was Lin San.
Lin San stepped forward and said to Xiao Chen:
"Lord Governor, we just want to inform you of something!"
Xiao Chen frowned and asked, "What's the matter?"
Lin San smiled bitterly and said:
"The treasure trove you allowed us to guard was looted!"
"All the treasures inside disappeared...and after we investigated, we found that someone opened a secret tunnel and took away all the things!"
"It's my subordinates who have neglected their duties. Please forgive me, Lord Governor!"
Xiao Chen didn't feel confused.
And he also knew that even punishment would not help.
So he just shook his head:
"Don't be too nervous!"
"Actually, it was me who underestimated Zhou Tianfu, an old thief!"
