At night, Zhulan couldn't sleep. "I was doubting whether there were still people alive in the Zhang family. Do you think Rongchuan was wrong?"
Zhou Shuren didn't sleep either, thinking about this in his mind, "I don't know, maybe it's just his appearance."
Zhulan was very sensitive and would make associations at the slightest sign of trouble. What if it was a member of the Zhang family? They were in the capital, so where were they hiding
If he was not in the capital, why did he come to Beijing? Rongchuan said that his face was covered with beard, which she cared about very much. The beard was for disguise.
Zhou Shuren pulled the quilt higher and said, "Don't think about it. It doesn't matter whether it is Zhang's family or not. It has nothing to do with you and me now."
Zhu Lan turned sideways and said, "By the way, the prince searched the harem a few days ago. This is not only a sign of the emperor's trust, but also a sign that the emperor is slowly handing over power!"
Zhou Shuren was the most touched. "Well, I don't know what has provoked the emperor. He shouldn't be so anxious to clean up."
"I guess the shock was quite great, for example, it was confirmed that someone from the Zhang family was still alive."
Zhou Shuren thought more deeply that the emperor should have confirmed the person who cooperated with Yao Wenqi.
Inside the palace, the emperor went alone to the hall where his mother's seat was enshrined. There was only one seat in the hall. In the empty hall, candles were burning. The emperor's shadow was very long, and the sound of the wind outside the window made the hall look very creepy.
Eunuch Liu was standing in the distance. There were many spies in Lord Zhou's mansion, and the Fifth Prince's words were quickly delivered to the palace. After hearing it, the Emperor sat for a while, and then stayed here.
The emperor knelt on the cushion, the beads in his hands rolling non-stop, showing his unrest.
Eunuch Liu heard the noise, opened the door and went out, then came back and said cautiously: "Your Majesty, the person has not been caught, and the news has disappeared."
The emperor held the beads in his hand and said, "I didn't clean it thoroughly last time. There are still some places I haven't found. Good? Very good!"
Eunuch Liu swallowed his saliva. "I have already gone to Yao Hou Mansion to check."
The emperor closed his eyes, then suddenly opened them. "Wasn't the secret passage in the Zhang's mansion built in recent years? It's been a long time, and a family has many escape routes. Was it just one person who escaped back then? Or were there many who escaped?"
Eunuch Liu's forehead was covered with more sweat? Because the more he investigated? The more he felt that it was impossible that only one person escaped. Just like what the emperor said, a family has many ways out? When the emperor rebelled, didn't the Zhang family get the news? Even if there was a secret passage suddenly.
The emperor stood up and said, "The dead body from that year? Ha."
Eunuch Liu was even more afraid to speak? Did the person who collected the bodies of the Zhang family die long ago? Or did the whole family die? This proved that someone was alive.
The next day, Zhou Shuren met the emperor at the morning court. The emperor had not attended court for a long time, and everyone thought that there must be something big happening this time.
Zhou Shuren glanced at the prince, who was standing quietly.
The emperor had a blank expression on his face. He was old and had many wrinkles on his face. Today he looked particularly serious. For a moment, the palace was exceptionally quiet.
The emperor touched the dragon chair and looked at the ministers in the court. He was angry. There must be something he couldn't catch in the court. He retracted his gaze and said, "The prince of Qi has been building Rong Garden recently. I have seen it all. The prince of Qi has worked hard."
The King of Qi used to be nervous, but not now. At least after Grandpa retired, he didn't cause any trouble. He kept an eye on the construction of Rong Garden and investigated the affairs of the Rong family. So even when he named them, his tone was steady, "This is what a son should do."
The emperor cleared his throat and said, "Prince Qi has been doing his job very well for many years. I am deeply relieved. The construction of Rong Garden is on track. My son should share more of my worries."
The emperor paused, glanced at the ministers and continued, "The Zhang family discovered a long-standing secret passage in their residence. I have been thinking about it for a long time and suspect that someone escaped that year. I feel like I have a thorn in my throat. The King of Qi accepts your order."
The King of Qi's heart was beating fast, "Your son obeys your order."
Your Majesty, "Prince Qi, thoroughly investigate the Zhang family and dig out all the living people for me, even if you have to dig only three feet deep, regardless of life or death."
The King of Qi's ears were about to explode. He had suspected that someone from the Zhang family was still alive, but now his father had confirmed it himself, "Yes."
No, it should be said that many old foxes had guessed that someone was alive, and the emperor's words just confirmed it.
Zhou Shuren thought that the emperor had lost his patience and wanted to find the person directly, which would be more efficient than searching secretly. If he searched openly, he would be exposed if he tried to hide.
The emperor came here just to issue an edict. After his second son accepted the order, the emperor left.
The King of Qi was thinking about where to start the investigation. There were traces of contact on the Rong family, but not on the Zhang family. He was going to ask his grandfather.
Zhang Yang's heart almost stopped. Just now, just now, when his father was leaving, he glanced at him and he saw murderous intent. When he wanted to see clearly, his father had already left.
After the morning court session ended, the ministers walked together in groups of three or four, talking in low voices about the Zhang family.
Zhou Shuren listened to a few words, but no one thought that the emperor had good intentions towards the Zhang family. Regardless of life or death, it was revealed that the emperor had always harbored murderous intentions towards the Zhang family.
Zhou Shuren walked slowly because there were puddles and it had been raining non-stop since he was about to farm.
At this time, Zhou Shuren heard Zhang Yang talking to several princes.
Zhang Yang's mind was in a mess, and he felt inexplicably uneasy. This uneasiness made him panic. As a result, he heard King Chu say, "Second brother, the Zhang family must be a legitimate branch if they can escape. If you want to investigate, it would be easier to check based on their appearance. They should look a bit like father."
Zhang Yang's mind exploded. He didn't know why he became more and more uneasy after hearing this, and he didn't dare to say a word.
The King of Qi frowned and said, "There are people who look alike even though they are not related by blood. Your son looks a lot like the Princess of Chu. There are many people who don't necessarily look like their fathers, and there are also many who look like their mothers."
King Liang felt that there was a light in his mind, but unfortunately he didn't catch it, and frowned.
Zhou Shuren retracted his ears and quickened his pace. These few words were quite on point. If Rongchuan didn't look too much like a member of the Ning family, the words of King Qi would have aroused suspicion among the other princes.
In Zhoujia Village, Dong Yiyi was so angry that she wiped her tears and pushed away the woman who was trying to stop her. "As parents, we don't agree to the marriage, so it doesn't count."
The old woman smiled with a fake smile, "Our wife is doing this for the sake of her own sister. She arranged the marriage with a young master from a fourth-rank family. You should be grateful to our wife for such a good marriage for a country girl. If it wasn't for her own sister, our wife wouldn't be willing to worry about it."
Dong Yiyi was furious, "Get out, all of you, Jiang Muting, don't pretend to be kind, we won't recognize this marriage even if it's decided, get out, get out."
The old woman did not move, and scolded the maid beside her, "Hurry up and pack the luggage for the second young lady."
Dong Yiyi's mind was buzzing, and she was more and more certain that this was not a good marriage. "This is Zhoujia Village, not a place for you to run wild."