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Chapter 113 He's your godfather?! The rules of the Heavenly Prison! Chen Yu's gratitude!

Chapter 114 He's your godfather?! The rules of the Heavenly Prison! Chen Yu's gratitude! (The remaining 2 chapters will be released later)

Heaven Prison.

Shen Yan was drinking in his cell when he heard Ma Danian come to the cell to tell him that someone was looking for him outside.

"Do you know who the visitor is?"

"My lord, the person who has come is a palace eunuch."

Shen Yan frowned upon hearing this, thinking, "What could a palace eunuch want with him? Could it be that he's here to invite me to the palace again?!"

Upon arriving outside the prison, he saw an elderly eunuch in his forties, who was all smiles as he looked at Shen Yan.

"Lord Shen, my name is He Yun, and I am a personal attendant of the Directorate of Ceremonial."

Shen Yan looked surprised. The attendant's official rank was not low, at least much higher than his.

However, the power of eunuchs was not as clearly defined as that of civil and military officials; their power was determined by the emperor's favor.

"What brings you here, Lord He?"

"Lord Shen, please allow me a moment to speak."

Shen Yan followed him to a secluded corner.

"Speak! What do you want with me?"

He didn't have much affection for eunuchs, but he certainly didn't hate them either.

However, He Yun came with respect and a smile, so Shen Yan couldn't keep a straight face.

"My lord, one of the people who entered the Heavenly Prison today is my godfather. I have heard about the rules of the Heavenly Prison, so I came here to make some arrangements for my godfather."

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"Godfather?! Which official is your godfather?"

Shen Yan recalled the scene in his mind, and it seemed that no elderly eunuchs had been imprisoned there.

Moreover, he was somewhat surprised that the rules of the Heavenly Prison had actually reached the palace.

Because of their physical disabilities, eunuchs were often psychologically twisted, ruthless, and vindictive.

The prison guards least wanted to mess with this kind of person; they had nothing, and nobody wanted to mess with them.

Fortunately, when eunuchs were punished, they were usually not sent to the imperial prison; most of the time, they were dealt with within the palace, or at most, they would be transferred to the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Even if they were brought in, most would face the death penalty.

"Lord Shen, my godfather's name is Chen Yu."

He Yun thought Shen Yan was giving him a warning, so he secretly added two more bills to the five hundred li he had prepared.

When Shen Yan saw that the silver notes handed to him amounted to 1,500 taels, his gaze narrowed slightly, and he thought to himself, "The eunuchs are too rich."

Chen Yu knew that only one eunuch had been imprisoned in the imperial jail yesterday.

Those eunuchs who took action had already been beaten to death by the enraged officials; there was no need to imprison them in the imperial jail.

Chen Yu looked to be only around thirty years old, yet he was He Yun's godfather.

Shen Yan said calmly, "Chen Yu, right? Don't worry, I'll make the arrangements. He'll be treated to good food and drink and won't suffer."

He held up the silver note and said, "I'll tell your godfather about your contribution."

The image of He Yun calling Chen Yuqian "father" in his mind sent a chill down his spine.

He Yun was overjoyed when he heard Shen Yan's words.

"No need to make it special, just mention it briefly."

After saying this, He Yun left. Eunuchs cannot stay in the palace for long, and this time it was only because Wang Xi gave him permission to leave.

He had to go back and report as soon as possible.

Watching him leave, Shen Yan shook his head and said, "Eunuchs really know how to make money; that's 1,500 taels!"

Back to the Heavenly Prison.

Shen Yan arrived at Chen Yu's cell.

"Lord Chen, your godson has brought you money. If you need anything, just tell the jailers."

"Godson? Which godson?"

"He Yun".

"He's so thoughtful. Human relationships are as thin as paper, and life is ever-changing. I never expected him to be so kind. All the care I've given him has been worthwhile."

Chen Yu was completely lost about his future. Beating up a government official was no small crime, and he had done it on his own initiative.

Although it was out of a desire to protect his master, he ultimately made a grave mistake.

Otherwise, why would he be imprisoned in the imperial prison instead of being handed over to the palace or the Embroidered Uniform Guard?

These are all our own people. Civil officials naturally look down on eunuchs and castrated men, so how could they have a good time in the imperial prison?

"Sir, there's no need to be pessimistic. Perhaps you'll be able to leave in a few days."

Shen Yan felt that Chen Yu was being too pessimistic and said to him, "A good dog will protect its master, even if it hurts someone, the master will still remember its kindness. Since it wasn't killed on the spot, there's still room for maneuver."

Shen Yan compared him to a dog, but he wasn't angry at all; in fact, he felt a little happy.

Chen Yu's expression softened considerably after hearing this. Shen Yan was right; he was indeed the dog, protecting Emperor Xuanwu's face.

The fact that the matter wasn't dealt with on the spot indicates that there's room for maneuver.

If He Yun hadn't come to the prison to make arrangements, Shen Yan wouldn't be so sure.

Even if he came on his own initiative, he must have heard rumors about it.

When you're poor, no one cares if you live in the bustling city; when you're rich, distant relatives come to visit even if you live deep in the mountains.

He had a deep understanding of the fickleness of human relationships. When Shen's father had just died, although the neighbors were all members of the Shen clan.

But they couldn't even find anyone to help them. After Shen Yan became the prison warden and gained Shen Ci's appreciation, he was able to find a way to help them.

Even on ordinary days, neighbors come to visit and greet you, no matter if it's a holiday or not.

In officialdom, there is no right or wrong, only unchanging interests.

"Thank you for your advice, sir. If I am able to get out of prison safely this time, I will certainly receive a generous gift."

Chen Yu solemnly said to Shen Yan:

Hearing his words, Shen Yan remained indifferent; he didn't want to have too much to do with eunuchs.

He quickly refused, saying, "There's no need for that. It's only right to do things for money."

Chen Yu laughed and said, "What a fine way to do things for money! I think you're far superior to those self-proclaimed upright officials in the court."

Shen Yan scoffed, "Compare to them? Officials have two mouths; they're all ruthless and heartless."

If it weren't for the unwillingness to engage with the intrigue, open and covert attacks, and mutual scheming in officialdom.

Why has Shen Yan remained in the Heavenly Prison?

After hearing Shen Yan's words of advice, Chen Yu felt much better.

He ordered the jailers to prepare a good meal for him, and the officials imprisoned beside him were mostly people who were now begging for money in the palace.

He was somewhat surprised to see the dinner the jailer had given him; although it wasn't as good as Chen Yu's, it was still quite decent.

"It's just plain porridge? These prisoners are eating better than us?"

Upon hearing this, the jailer who delivered the food immediately said, "Lord Shen is kind-hearted and knows your hardships. He instructed us not to be harsh on you when it comes to food."

The officials were not very convinced after hearing this.

"The name 'Prison Demon' is not without reason; it must have been given by Lord Yang."

"Indeed, Lord Yang is truly noble!"

"My poor family is still suffering from cold and hunger at home, and I don't even know if they will be able to get their salary."

At this point, everyone fell silent, and the plain porridge in their hands lost its flavor.

Shen Yan was also somewhat curious whether the salary would actually be paid.

He had never received a salary from the Great Zhou before, and he was somewhat looking forward to it.

Before his shift ended, someone else came looking for Shen Yan.

The visitor turned out to be Fang Jingxing, which surprised him.

Shen Yan hadn't seen Lord Fang for a long time since he reported Ding Anzhi.

Backstabbing his former superior did not bring him a promotion; he was already a fifth-rank official.

He had hoped to take Ding Anzhi's place, but unfortunately, he couldn't.

Shen Yan heard that he had been demoted to a fifth-rank official.

"What is Fang Jingxing doing in the imperial prison?"

When Shen Yan heard Chen Xiaoshuan come in to report that Fang Jingxing had come to see him, he was surprised.

To his surprise, he had no connection with Fang Jingxing and even had some minor grudges against him.

"Xiao Shuan, come with me to see our Lord Fang and see what brings him to the prison."