Chapter 577: Be on Guard Day and Night, but It Is Difficult to Prevent Thieves in Your Own Home

The Xu and Wei families finally reached a settlement in private.

There is no way to know what kind of shameful deal was going on.

Xu Jinsong was punished by Emperor Jianshi to reflect on his mistakes behind closed doors because of his poor parenting skills. Ten days later, Emperor Jianshi summoned him and the punishment ended.

The Xu family sent another silver to the Tianlao, asking Chen Guanlou to take good care of their third master.

Chen Guanlou received the silver and asked the Xu family's steward, "Why didn't your fourth master come today?"

"Reporting to Chen Yucheng, my fourth master has left the capital and it will take one or two months to come back."

"It's a pity. I also want to invite your fourth master to drink."

"I will definitely bring Chen Yucheng's kindness to my fourth master. When my fourth master returns to the capital, I will notify Chen Yucheng."

"That's great!"

As promised to take care of Xu Lao San, Chen Guanlou definitely did what he said, serving him with good food and drink, and the jailers also accompanied him carefully. As long as it's not excessive, give whatever you want.

As a result, there was still a problem with the service.

Xu Laosan had a stomachache, vomiting and diarrhea, and was about to die.

Doctor Mu went to the prison to treat him personally and confirmed that Xu Laosan was poisoned, not because he had eaten something bad. However, the poison was not too strong. If he was physically strong, he would have diarrhea for a few days at most and would barely survive. If he was physically weak, it would all depend on fate whether he would die.

Chen Guanlou was furious when he learned the truth.

He confirmed again and again, "It is definitely poisoning, not just eating something bad."

"You can doubt my character, but you can't doubt my medical skills. I said he was poisoned, so it must be poisoning."

Chen Guanlou got a positive answer and was furious. He ordered all the jailers to gather. All those who were on leave today were also called in.

He asked Doctor Mu again, "Can it be cured?"

"Don't worry, with me here, Xu Laosan won't die."

"When did he get poisoned?"

"It should be last night. I asked the jailer, and he started having diarrhea last night and had diarrhea all night. If nothing unexpected happens, the poison should have been mixed in with the dinner."

Chen Guanlou came to the prison door and looked at Xu Laosan lying weakly on the bed, with sunken eyes and a pale face, as if he was about to die at any time.

The strong Xu Laosan turned into a weak Xu Meimei overnight. It is conceivable that this poison can not only kill people, but also make people feel worse than death and uncomfortable all over. It is really a good way to torture people.

"Master Xu San, don't worry. With Doctor Mu here, you won't die. You'll just feel uncomfortable for a few days."

Xu Lin cried out twice, "Did Wei Lao San do it?"

"Not sure yet. Of course he is the biggest suspect. Don't worry, I will investigate this matter myself and give you an explanation. I didn't expect that the revenge methods of you noble family children are so mean."

Xu Lin snorted coldly, but he had no momentum, and he was weak and sick. I'm afraid he lost 7 or 8 pounds in the past night, which was enough to torture people.

"I'll remember this account. When I get out, I'll make Wei Lao San look bad."

"You two families have reconciled."

"The Xu family is the Xu family, and I am me." Xu Lin wanted to get up, but his body was not strong enough. He got up halfway and lay down again. "Chen Yucheng, can you ask the doctor for me when I can get better?"

"The disease comes like a mountain falling, and goes like a thread. It will take at least three or two days, don't worry. There is no use in worrying. First, I will stop your diarrhea, and then you need to take care of your body. I won't take you out in the rain for the next two days. When the sun comes out in two days, I will have someone help you go out to bask in the sun and get rid of the bad smell."

"Thank you!"

"You're welcome!"

After comforting Xu Laosan, the jailers have arrived and are standing in rows.

All four squad leaders are there.

Chen Guanlou walked to the front with a stern face, his eyes cold.

"Xu Laosan was poisoned, vomited and had diarrhea, and almost died in prison. Did I not give you enough money, or was I too harsh on you! Even after I warned you again and again, you still couldn't stop your hands. You had to accept money from outsiders, secretly drugged me, and caused trouble for me. Do you really think that I, Chen Guanlou, can't kill people?

I have emphasized many times that I will never cheat anyone if I accept money for doing things. Since I have accepted money from the Xu family, I can't accept money from the Wei family. We in Tianlao must be principled in doing things and never allow people to eat from both sides.

Whoever accepted money from outsiders, please come forward now. I don't care how much money you have received in private, and you drugged Xu Laosan behind my back. Come forward now, and I can punish you slightly and warn you severely. We will still eat from the same pot in the future. Otherwise... don't blame me for turning my face against you."

Chen Guanlou's eyes swept across the faces of each jailer, observing everyone's expressions and movements.

"Those who took the money should come forward quickly, and they can still keep their jobs. If they don't come forward now, they will be found out later, and not only will they lose their jobs, but also their lives." Wu Bantou roared, staring at his jailers, and no one came forward to admit it.

"No one admits it? It's better not to let me find out." Wu Bantou looked resentful.

Wang Bantou knocked on his pipe and said expressionlessly: "Although I dare to guarantee that none of my jailers dare to drug Xu Laosan. But according to the rules, we still have to investigate. Whoever is guilty and who knows about it can come to me privately. I'll put it here, whoever knows about it can tell me quietly, and I will help you keep your job afterwards. Lord Chen, is it okay for me to say this?"

"Yes, no problem." Chen Guanlou didn't care about these small details.

Shi Hong followed suit, reminding his jailers that those who knew about it could tell him secretly in private, and don't expect to keep it a secret forever.

Xiao Jin's forehead was covered with cold sweat, "Sir, Xu Laosan is imprisoned in my jurisdiction. If he gets into trouble, I can't shirk my responsibility. Please give me half a day, I will definitely find out the truth."

"Is half a day enough? I'll give you one day. If there is no result after one day, I will investigate the matter myself."

Chen Guanlou gave Xiao Jin enough face.

"Don't think that there are no experts in the Tianlao." Chen Guanlou added weight again, "I tell you, the gang in the torture room are all experts in the trial. Don't force me to send out Old Zhang, don't force me to send my brothers to the torture room to suffer a taste worse than death. There is only one day, I hope you can seize the last chance."

Chen Guanlou got up and left the A-shaped prison, but ordered the jailer of the torture room to mingle in the A-shaped prison and observe everyone's movements. Anyone who is abnormal will be arrested and interrogated immediately.

This time he was really angry.

The money was collected and distributed. He ate the money from the Xu family and poisoned Xu Lao San. Not only did he betray his family, he also ruined the reputation of Tianlao.

Outsiders thought that Tianlao was playing both sides.

Once the reputation was ruined, how could he do business in the future? He had to go back to the old way of paying money every day in the torture room. What was the difference between this and the Imperial Prison next door?

He would never tolerate anyone who broke his rules.