Zhou Family, not long after Zhulan returned home, Changlian came back from the Imperial Academy, "There is still a month and a half left. Xuzhou is not far from the capital, and it only takes half a month to get there by boat. When are you going to set off?"
Chang Lian was looking forward to life in Xuzhou and wanted to go there earlier. "Mom, I want to leave in half a month, leaving half a month to buy a house and settle down."
Zhulan asked, "Do you have money to buy a house?"
Chang Lian was embarrassed to ask his parents to take the money. He knew how other children lived. It was not easy for his parents to earn the money. "My son has the money. Mom, don't worry. I will take good care of myself."
Zhulan was reluctant to leave. Changlian was the child she was closest to, and it was Changlian who chatted with her the most. "You must take good care of yourself when you go out."
"Mom, don't worry, your son was taught by you and dad, and he won't suffer any loss."
Zhulan laughed and said, "Okay, go back and help Chuchu pack her luggage. I don't know when I can return to Beijing after going to Xuzhou this time, so prepare more luggage."
Chang Lian moved his lips. He was reluctant to leave home, but his wings had already grown. He would never be able to stand on his own if he stayed at home. He turned around and took more and more firm steps.
In the third room, Zhao and Su Xuan were both helping out, but Li's belly was too big so she didn't come to cause any trouble.
The third room has a lot of stuff, and they have added a lot over the years. Chuchu wants to take everything away. "You won't know how much stuff you have until you pack it up."
Zhao envied her third brother's wife. Her third brother's wife's imperial decree came down at the same time as her third brother's. Now her third brother's wife was already an ordinary woman. She looked so beautiful in the dress. In the future, her third brother's wife would rise step by step just like her mother. Then she sighed and said, "No, no, no."
Su Xuan was also a little envious. She envied that her third brother had a smooth career, and she didn't know what her husband's future career would be like.
After Chang Lian came back, Zhao and Su Xuan left together.
Dong Chuchu, "Have you been to the main courtyard?"
"Well, I came back and talked to mom for a while. How is the packing going?"
"You said there's no need to rush to pack, and I'm not in a hurry either. I just packed Yuyi's luggage."
She originally didn't want to take the two children with her, but then she thought that the two children were still too young to leave their parents, and that being too young would cause too much worry to her mother-in-law. After discussing with her husband, she decided to take them both with her, and wait a few years until the children were older, then send them back to the capital to gain experience and let her mother-in-law educate them.
Chang Lian, "After leaving Beijing, there is a vast world."
Dong Chuchu was still a little uneasy about going to a strange place. Seeing her husband's longing look, she curled the corners of her lips and thought, wherever her husband is, that is home.
The capital city did not react too much to the fact that the third son of the Zhou family became the person in charge on the list. Instead, the Zhou family was paid more and more attention. First, Zhou Xuehan married into the Marquis' Mansion, and then Zhou Changlian was sent as an official. The Zhou family is no longer supported by only Zhou Shuren alone. The roots of the Zhou family have already taken root in the soil of the capital city. As long as the younger generations make efforts, the Zhou family will flourish sooner or later.
Inside the palace, Zhou Shuren had been there for a while, but he found that several princes were all there, so he could only wait patiently.
The emperor seemed to be listening to his sons exposing each other's shortcomings, but in fact his mind was wandering. After everything calmed down, the emperor spoke, "Are you done arguing?"
The King of Qi and his companions looked at each other, then lowered their heads and dared not look their father in the eye.
The emperor was becoming more and more impatient, "You guys can go back after you're done arguing."
The King of Qi wanted to speak, but when he met his father's impatient eyes, he quickly lowered his head and said, "Son, I'll take my leave."
The remaining few also spoke up and retreated.
Zhou Shuren was outside and noticed that the faces of several princes were very ugly, so he hurriedly greeted them.
The King of Qi looked at Zhou Shuren. It was the beginning of the new year and Zhou Shuren's son was sent as an official. Zhou Shuren was also the first minister summoned by his father. A smile appeared on his face. "Lord Zhou must have been waiting for a long time. Come in quickly."
The King of Chu cursed the King of Qi in his heart, but he would not say a word. The Chu Palace had often targeted the Zhou Palace.
King Liang was now displeased with everything he saw. He rolled his eyes and left first.
Zhang Yang wanted to speak, but unfortunately Zhou Shuren had already entered the inner room.
Zhou Shuren came in and brought the account books that the emperor wanted, then stepped aside. As for why the princes came today, he didn't care at all.
The emperor looked at it quickly and said, "The court is short of money."
Zhou Shuren was having a headache. It was just the beginning of the new year. He had advanced quite a bit of money last year, so he was short of money. "Yes."
The emperor motioned Zhou Shuren to sit down and put down the account book. "I thought that raiding the Feng family would add some to the national treasury, but I didn't expect that."
Zhou Shuren was the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, so he naturally knew how much the Feng family's assets were worth in cash. In order to support the Fourth Prince, Prince Liang, the Feng family had almost emptied their family assets over the years. Why did the Feng family have so much evidence of guilt? Of course it was all for the silver.
Therefore, it can be seen that the power behind the Fourth Prince, Prince Liang, is not small, and he has many people under his control.
Zhou Shuren didn't want to talk to the emperor about the prince. If the emperor didn't like him, he was the emperor and he was just an outsider. "Your Majesty, my third son will leave Beijing in a few days."
Seeing the emperor looking at him, Zhou Shuren paused and continued, "My third son will have to shoulder the responsibility of the Zhou family, so as a father, I am very worried and wish I could let my son take away all the cautious words and deeds around me."
The emperor narrowed his eyes, "You are not afraid."
"I have never done anything wrong, so I have nothing to fear."
The emperor thought, this is the only one who dares to ask him for someone openly without fear of being monitored. Zhou Shuren obviously knows that he has been monitored all the time, and he cannot leave if he is careful in what he says and does. They have already gained Zhou Shuren's trust. "I know, this is the only time."
Zhou Shuren grinned, "I know that Your Majesty is the wisest, so Your Majesty can afford to support more of your ministers."
The emperor almost rolled his eyes. You think it's just a strong wind. Every spy is the result of hard work. If Zhou Shuren hadn't discovered it last time, he wouldn't have been willing to give so much at once. He didn't want to see Zhou Shuren anymore, so he waved his hand and said, "Hurry up and leave."
Zhou Shuren had been thinking about getting someone but never had the chance. Now that he had succeeded, he quickly retreated. The emperor's people followed Chang Lian, not only to protect Chang Lian, but also to monitor the Maritime Affairs Branch. It was such a blatant surveillance, and the emperor was reluctant but also happy.
The Emperor signaled the Crown Prince that he could come out. The Crown Prince said, "Father, Lord Zhou is really not afraid?"
The emperor snorted, "This old fox wishes that I had more people in the Zhou Mansion now. Not only is the Zhou Mansion safe, but the old fox also wants to tell me that the Zhou family is not involved in anything. He wants to reassure me."
The Zhou family and the Ning Marquis' Mansion became an alliance, and there were many rumors that Zhou Shuren was leaning towards the prince, so he naturally knew about it.
The prince thought to himself, an old fox is an old fox, his actions every month have multiple layers of meaning, so shrewd.
At night, Zhou Shuren went home feeling happy and said to Chang Lian, "Your father asked the emperor for a few people for you. You must always keep them with you."
Chang Lian, “… . . . .”
He knew what kind of person his father wanted, so he exclaimed, "My father is so awesome!"