mesbooks Chapter 444: The Wise King
Chapter 444: The Wise King
Yuan Chunfeng had mentioned the Eight Wise Kings long before Jiang Chen was about to come to Suzhou County.
It is said that the Eighth Wise King looks kind and gives people a warm and refreshing feeling.
But in fact, the Eight Wise Kings were not good people!
Not only is he petty, but he is also lustful and good at calculating!
Therefore, Jiang Chen must be careful!
Now, he had just talked with the Eighth Wise King and felt that the other party seemed to be really petty!
The people just thanked him, but the Eighth Wise King couldn't stand it! ?
Just like this... you still have the nerve to call yourself a prince! ?
Want to accomplish great things, want to... become an emperor?
But dream on!
But for some reason, when Jiang Chen and the Eighth Wise King were walking on the street, he always felt that someone was staring at him in the dark!
This feeling is very strong!
He even suspected that the Eighth Wise King had arranged people in secret to kill him!
Fortunately, nothing happened on the way to the house!
"Isn't this house... a bit big?"
Jiang Chen was shocked when he saw the house arranged for him by Suzhou officials!
This house is really big!
When the Suzhou County Magistrate heard this, he hurriedly stood up!
"Lord Jiang! This is one of the prince's houses. The prince knew you were coming and prepared it specially for you!"
"There are servants and servants inside, everything you need!"
"My Lord, you can move in directly!"
"It turns out to be the prince's residence!"
"How embarrassing!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen looked at the Eighth Wise King with an embarrassed expression.
"Brother Jiang, you are a meritorious official of Dajing. As the prince of Dajing, isn't it my duty to arrange a house for you?"
"Don't be polite, please come in!"
The Eighth Wise King said this with a smile on his face.
However, the other party's unintentional change of address meant that they were going to take the next step towards Jiang Chen!
……
Jiang Chen heard what the Eighth Sage King said, and said awkwardly: "Your Majesty, it's not that I don't give you face, but you can see that there are so many guards behind me... It's not easy for me to bring them in directly."
"Don't mess up your house. I'll be embarrassed!"
"How about this, I'll book an inn in Suzhou!"
"When the time comes, these Royal Guards brothers will also have a place to stay. What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Jiang Chen didn't dare to live in the Eighth Sage King's house.
Not to mention whether there will be any problems with the maids and servants in this house.
If this matter were to be reported back to the court, he would not feel good either!
Others don’t dare to say it, but that bastard Cai Jing might come after him!
"Brother Jiang! Are you being distant with me?!"
"Isn't it just a house?!"
"You can live wherever you want!"
"Even if you demolish this house, I won't care!"
"The friendship between you and me is priceless!"
The Eighth Wise King said this, reaching out to grab Jiang Chen's hand.
This scene frightened Jiang Chen so much that he felt a chill!
Could it be that the Eighth Wise King learned this from the Big-Eared Thief?
He grabs people at every turn and even sleeps on the same bed with them to show his closeness!
This is not possible!
He can't accept it!
"My Lord, since you said so, I will speak frankly!"
"You said, if I live in your house and word gets back to the capital, it might be bad for you and me!"
"Please, Your Majesty, don't force me!"
Jiang Chen said bluntly!
On the one hand, his words directly exposed the Eighth Wise Kings' plan, and on the other hand, they showed his firm attitude!
Impossible to live in!
If the Eighth Wise King insists again, it would be too much to ask!
……
The Eighth Wise King naturally understood what Jiang Chen meant.
He didn't dare to ask Jiang Chen anymore, so he could only say, "Brother Jiang, I didn't think it through!"
"I'll book the largest restaurant in Suzhou County for you! How do you think?"
The Eighth Wise King said this with a proud look on his face!
But when Jiang Chen heard this, he refused again.
"Your Majesty, if possible, I would like to ask you to help me find a remote inn, preferably one where I can station troops nearby!"
"After all, I can't stray too far from the Guards!"
"If there really isn't any, then we'll find a wild place to camp!"
"This……"
The Eighth Wise King looked somewhat unhappy.
Jiang Chen has rejected him twice!
This Jiang Chen, wouldn't he really think that he is so powerful that he dares to challenge him? ?
However, thinking of what Yao Chao said, the Eighth Wise King still endured it!
"Okay, don't worry, Brother Jiang! There is nothing I can't do in Suzhou County!"
"I will send someone to look for him right away!"
"Would you like to take a break and have some tea?"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Jiang Chen did not refuse directly this time.
If he refuses again, it would be a slap in the face of the Eighth Wise King!
If the Eighth Wise King gets angry out of shame, it will be difficult to deal with!
Under the leadership of the Eighth Wise King, everyone found a teahouse to drink tea!
Although there were royal guards, the Eight Wise Kings' entourage, and yamen runners guarding them.
But there is still a constant stream of people coming and going.
They... all look up to their God of Jiangnan, Jiang Chen!
"Hahaha, Brother Jiang, look how happy the people of Suzhou County are now that you're here!"
"Even if it's thousands of miles away, I still want to see you!"
The Eighth Wise King laughed and said this.
……
But when Jiang Chen heard what the Eighth Wise King said, he hurriedly shook his head!
"Your Majesty, you are too kind. How can my reputation in Jiangnan compare to yours?"
"The three counties in the south of the Yangtze River are experiencing drought."
"Your Majesty, you are in charge of Suzhou, and Suzhou is free from disaster. The people should come to see you now!"
When the Eighth Wise King heard Jiang Chen's words, a smile appeared on his face!
This Jiang Chen is quite sensible!
"Haha, Brother Jiang, you are too kind. How can my limited ability compare with yours?"
"Brother Jiang, you went on stage to pray for rain in Yangzhou County a few days ago!"
"That...that's simply shocking!"
"Not to mention the common people, even I... I admire you immensely!"
"Your Majesty, thank you for your praise. It was just luck!"
Jiang Chen said with a smile on his face.
The two of them kept praising each other.
Soon, the governor of Suzhou came before the Eight Wise Kings.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, we have found the house. It is an empty house in the suburbs. We can station troops around it. It is very convenient!"
"Now, I have sent people to clean up the interior!"
"Hahaha! Okay, let's go take a look!"
The Eighth Wise King laughed and stood up, then looked at Jiang Chen.
"Brother Jiang, shall we go?"
"Okay! Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Jiang Chen stood up and followed the Eighth Wise King towards the camp.
When the two arrived, Jiang Chen took a closer look. The house was not big, but it had the advantage of having open space around it!
So, Jiang Chen agreed to live here.
"Brother Jiang, I'm going to host a banquet for you tonight at the number one brothel in Suzhou County, Rouqinglou. You must come!"
The Eighth Wise King said this with a smile on his face.
"Thank you, my Lord! I will definitely go!"