Since then, he has used self-destructive methods to lower Chu Yanwu's wariness towards him, while also searching for money.
Xiao Chen was able to kill two birds with one stone. He made money and lived safer than before.
Just as he was crossing his calves and holding a ledger in his hand, he was calculating his gains over the past few days.
Xiang Yichun trotted over: "Lord Governor, we have clues about the things you asked to investigate before!"
I had an old man help me before and secretly gave him a note.
If it weren't for the guidance of the note, maybe dealing with the Zhou family wouldn't have been so smooth.
Xiao Chen is a man with clear grievances and grudges. That man obviously has the strength and the opportunity to make meritorious deeds, but he chooses to hide his identity in secret to help him.
In addition to being grateful, the identity of that person is also really curious.
Xiao Chen casually threw the account book in his hand on the table. With just a look, everyone else stepped aside knowingly.
Soon, he and Xiang Yichun were the only two people left in the huge courtyard.
"explain."
"Go back to the Governor, my men have been investigating through clues and found that the person you are looking for may be an old eunuch who pours night fragrance."
"However, there is a secret hidden in that old eunuch, which seems to be related to the previous dynasty."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen frowned slightly and his face became a little more serious.
"I want a more definite answer. It seems, maybe, it doesn't make sense to say such words!"
Xiang Yichun hurriedly raised his hands and said, "Don't worry, Lord Governor, my subordinates will definitely investigate and get to the bottom of this man's affairs, and dig out the family tree for him!"
He knew that although Xiao Chen was usually idle and idle, he would flirt with women when he had nothing to do.
But seriously, he is not a pushover.
Pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger, this is the disguise wrapped around him.
"That's pretty much it." Xiao Chen casually threw a grape into his mouth.
The tense atmosphere instantly eased a lot.
Xiang Yichun breathed a sigh of relief silently in his heart and looked at Xiao Chen carefully.
He is a person who is really difficult to figure out, as if there are millions of faces waiting for people to discover, but none of them are real.
Xiao Chen squinted his eyes, like a knife cutting off Xiang Yichun's prying eyes.
He reminded me by the way: "Remember, the investigation must not leak out."
With his current identity and situation, any move that is slightly different from his personality in front of Chu Yanwu will probably bring more troubles to him.
Xiang Yichun understood what he was thinking, and quickly raised his hands and said: "Yes!"
He turned around and strode away.
Xiao Chen picked up a bunch of grapes and wandered around the yard with nothing to do.
The sky is thousands of miles away, but it seems to be very close at hand. The calm white clouds, blown by a gust of wind, begin to roll again without stopping.
They can always change positions quietly, like magic.
Xiao Chen sighed heavily, "The situation is changing and mysterious. A new round of competition is about to begin..."
The only thing that depressed him was, where did that old thief Zhou Tianfu hide and linger?
Since receiving the mission from Chu Yanwu, he sent people from Dongchang to search everywhere, but after a few days, no results were achieved at all.
If this continues, the old emperor must not doubt his ability to do things?
When a person with bad conduct loses his usefulness, he may become a thorn in the side of others, and then quickly remove him.
In this palace that eats people but never spits out their bones, he must be more cautious!
…
Within the territory of Qi State.
In an exquisite and simple courtyard, the courtyard is full of sycamores, and the leaves are swaying and rustling in the wind.
There were three people sitting on the small stone table under the tree, and the aroma of wine was flowing on the table.
If Xiao Chen sat in the last empty seat at the square table, he would be able to recognize the two most familiar people in front of him at a glance: Zhou Tianfu and his son Zhou Ji!
The family was destroyed due to fluid accumulation. The father and son escaped from death and fled from Dachu to Daqi.
After going through hardships and depression, the two of them looked a little haggard.
"Fourth Prince, thanks to you doing your best to save us this time and covering for us, otherwise we would have been caught by that emperor and Xiao Chen!"
When he mentioned Xiao Chen, he was even more resentful and disgusted than Chu Yanwu, who ordered his death.
If it weren't for him, he would still be the prime minister of the dynasty who was the most powerful person, inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people.
How could he and his son have nothing, and be so embarrassed that they consider the land of another country?
Such a feeling is extremely sad.
The fourth prince picked up the wine glass: "Hey, what are you doing thanking you?"
"Although Dachu and Qi are not on good terms with each other, you and I are close friends. Theft is really a bit embarrassing."
"Come on, time is short. Let's have a glass of wine to cleanse the two of you!"
Qi Tianlei drank it all in one gulp, full of heroism.
After a glass of hot wine, Qi Tianlei looked at them and said some polite words.
Regardless of what he said so nicely, the two countries have always been hostile, and what they call friends and confidants are nothing more than polite words based on mutual use!
He already knew what happened to Zhou Tianfu and his son.
"The Emperor of Da Chu is unkind and wants to drive you all away and eradicate your roots, but we, Da Ji, welcome you two very much."
"After drinking this glass of wine, as long as you are willing, you will become members of our Daqi from now on, and I will personally protect you!"
"Of course, with your abilities, you two will definitely be put to good use in our Daqi!"
Well, this impassioned speech made the people listening excited.
Zhou Ji's eyes were filled with stars, as if he had seen his benefactor, and he could not control his emotions. "Thank you, Fourth Prince, for your appreciation. We will do our best!"
Zhou Tianfu glared at him.
Here, kid, if someone says a few nice words, you're just here to flatter me?
Qi Tianlei was quite satisfied with Zhou Ji, who was on the right path, and said a few more compliments against his will.
Zhou Tianfu suddenly smiled and asked tentatively with some caution: "It is indeed an honor for me and my son to be favored by the fourth prince."
"Then Chu Yanwu and Xiao Chen are sworn enemies with us. No matter what, we will take revenge. But..."
He changed the subject and cast his cold gaze on the fourth prince, adding a bit more speculation: "Your great country must be full of talented people."
"Both my father and son have lost their power, one old and the other young. Now they are alone. I don't know if I can win the eyes of the Emperor of Qi."
The State of Qi had always extended an olive branch to the Zhou family before, but because of the national border issue, Zhou Tianfu had always stayed away.
At that time, a large part of the reason why Qi wanted to have good relations with him was because of his influence in Chu and his prestige in the court!
But now that I am in such a miserable state, I may not be able to get what I want...
