The disgraced official I took care of was actually Zhu Houcong's childhood friend.

In recent years, I have indeed been too stressed.

Things have gotten better these past few days. Yun Gui Fang has been handed over to Shen Qing to manage, while Zui Xian Lou is being looked after by my uncle and Chu Liu. I can finally free up a lot of time to do things I want to do.

Of course, the connection with Wang Cai couldn't be broken; every two or three days, Zhou Chu would find time to gamble with him.

Hu Wei had already been kicked out by Wang Cai. Hu Wei's insatiable greed made Wang Cai increasingly disgusted with him. Hu Wei, who had been kicked out, was penniless.

Even his family's house was won by Zhou Chu.

But Hu Wei has always been a bully who preys on the weak. If he doesn't dare to offend Wang Cai, wouldn't he dare to offend Zhou Chu?

He originally intended to find Zhao Hu and teach him a lesson, but no matter how hard he looked, he couldn't find Zhao Hu anywhere.

He couldn't find Zhao Hu, or even Ma Hong.

Hu Wei's every move was naturally under the old beggar's surveillance.

Zhou Chu found out very quickly.

Zhou Chu was well aware that Hu Wei, this potential threat, had to be eliminated, otherwise it could trigger a major crisis at any time.

However, dealing with Hu Wei is still quite simple.

This guy is extremely immoral. Aside from murder and arson, he's done almost every other immoral and illegal thing imaginable.

Zhou Chu didn't need to frame him.

They simply gave Hu Wei's house to the Prefect of Yingtian Prefecture.

"Weighing Instrument, tell me, we've known each other for years, why are you still being so polite?"

When the Prefect of Shuntian Prefecture received the house deed, he was all smiles.

“My lord, it is precisely because we are old acquaintances that I cherish our friendship so much, for fear of doing something wrong that would damage our relationship.”

Zhou Chu spoke in a very humble tone, which made the Prefect of Shuntian Prefecture feel very important.

Now everyone knows that Zhou Chu is Tang Bohu's disciple and one of the owners of the famous Zuixianlou restaurant. Even the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue is one of the owners of Zuixianlou.

The Vice Minister of Revenue, like himself, held a powerful official position of the third rank.

The Prefect of Yingtian Prefecture disregarded and was completely unmoved by the compliments he received from ordinary people.

But now that Zhou Chu has so many identities and accolades, it feels completely different when someone flatters him.

It was like a gentle spring breeze, making one feel as if they were floating on air.

“You have a close relationship with the Han family of the Ministry of Revenue. For such a small matter, they can just ask someone to put in a word. There’s no need for you to come to me personally.”

The prefect said with a broad smile.

"Your Excellency is mistaken. As the saying goes, a local official is more powerful than a distant one. Who are you? You are the magistrate of Yingtian Prefecture. In this capital, what matter, big or small, doesn't require your attention and effort? My relationships with other people have nothing to do with you. If I ask you for a favor and then ask someone else, wouldn't that be ungrateful?"

Zhou Chu said respectfully.

Upon hearing this, the Prefect of Yingtian Prefecture became even more satisfied, finding Zhou Chu increasingly pleasing to the eye.

This young man does things in a way that is truly pleasant and meticulous.

"My lord, my family has just brewed a new batch of Chenwang wine. I'll have someone send you a lot more later."

Zhou Chu smiled.

The Prefect of Yingtian Prefecture's eyes lit up when he heard this.

Today, the Chenwang Brew of Zuixianlou is famous throughout the capital.

A good drink is a basic requirement, but to truly become popular among high-ranking officials and dignitaries, a story is also needed.

Zhou Chu's poem, along with his stories with Tang Bohu and Wang Yangming, directly elevated Chen Wang Niang to a legendary status.

As a result, countless people flocked to Zuixianlou to buy Chenwang wine.

Zuixianlou only sells a small amount each day, citing its limited brewing capacity.

Many people want to buy more, but they can't.

As an official, how could the Prefect of Yingtian not enjoy drinking?

Even if you don't like drinking, this Chenwang brew is excellent for building relationships.

Zhou Chu had plenty of reasons to target Hu Wei.

It is common knowledge that Hu Wei deceived Aunt Liu and her son, and that Aunt Liu was taken in by Shen Qing.