Zhou Shuren went back to the Ministry of Revenue and first went to Lord Xiao to report the matter of the carriage. Xiao Qing called the guards seriously and said, "Take the driver to check."
Zhou Shuren sat there without moving, feeling heavy in his heart. Last time he failed to catch someone and instead someone died, he knew that he had attracted too much hatred. This time they attacked him, it seemed that the identity of the person who died was very important.
Xiao Qing was particularly serious. Zhou Shuren was the next Minister of Revenue, an important official needed by the court. The carriage of the Ministry of Revenue was tampered with, which was under his jurisdiction. "Do you have any clues?"
Zhou Shuren, "A clue?"
Xiao Qing frowned, "Don't play dumb, you know what I want to ask, you know best what the King of Qi was investigating a few days ago."
Zhou Shuren didn't want to play dumb. "I happened to meet him by accident last time. Lord Li said I was lucky, but I thought I was unlucky. Now, someone is dead and he is taking his anger out on me."
It is not clear how the man died, but he currently looks like a soft persimmon, a suitable person to vent one's anger on. It's really annoying.
Xiao Qing choked. He didn't know whether to say that Zhou Shuren had good luck or bad luck.
Jinyan and the guards came back soon. Jinyan was holding a tray with a few needles on it. "Sir Shangshu, I found a few poison needles in the carriage. The poison needles are very toxic."
Zhou Shuren was shocked, his pupils constricted. This guy would not stop until he was dead, with the car accident and the poison needle!
Xiao Qing's expression became even uglier, and he asked the guard, "Did the driver find the messenger?"
The guard shook his head, "We checked everyone but couldn't find him."
Xiao Qing slammed the table, "The Ministry of Revenue has allowed outsiders to sneak in. What are you doing here?"
The guards looked unhappy. This was their negligence. "I will check it out as soon as possible."
He knew that Lord Zhou was highly valued by the Emperor. During the last crackdown, they had received instructions from the Crown Prince, asking them to protect Lord Zhou at all costs!
Xiao Qing didn't count on the guards. Each department had its own guards, responsible for protecting the officials of each department. People had sneaked into the Ministry of Revenue, so what else could he expect? With a dark face, he said, "Check it for me, check it carefully."
After saying that, Xiao Qing saw the poison needle in his peripheral vision, and he was furious. Zhou Shuren was very important to the Ministry of Revenue. His talent was more beneficial to the country. The weather at the beginning of this year was unusual. The Ministry of Revenue needed Zhou Shuren, "I will go to the palace to report to the emperor."
Zhou Shuren didn't want to go to the palace. He wanted to go home now. "I want to go back and rest. I was a little frightened today. Yes, I need to rest for a few more days. Please allow me."
Xiao Qing, "..."
He didn't want to give him leave. Although Zhou Shuren had arranged the Ministry of Revenue very well, he still hoped that Zhou Shuren would stay in charge of the Ministry of Revenue, especially when the national treasury needed money. He hadn't worked hard for a long time, and he could no longer go back to the days when he worked hard in the past.
Zhou Shuren felt a little embarrassed when he saw everyone looking at him. He really didn't look frightened. His thin hand slowly touched his chest and grabbed his head. "Quickly take the poison needle. I can't bear to watch. I almost died today. I am scared just thinking about it."
Guard, "... ..."
Great acting, Mr. Zhou!
Jinyan lowered his head to look at the needle, saying, "The adults' acting is so fake."
Xiao Qing originally thought that today's incident was very serious, but now he wanted to roll his eyes and say, "Pretend."
Zhou Shuren couldn't take it anymore, "Sir, how could this humble subject be pretending? This humble subject is really scared. This humble subject cherishes his life the most. Today, this humble subject almost stepped into the palace of Hades!"
Xiao Qing, "The Ministry of Revenue cannot do without you. Go back and rest today, tomorrow."
"Sir, I cannot come tomorrow. Who knows if there will be another assassination after I escape today's disaster? I think it's better for me to stay at home."
Xiao Qing was also a little scared. It was indeed unsafe if the Ministry of Revenue hadn't investigated it thoroughly.
Zhou Shuren continued, "Sir, the Ministry of Revenue has made all the arrangements."
Xiao Qing heard this and asked, "Is everything arranged?"
"Um."
So, of all the things he said before, the last sentence was the one that moved Xiao Qing the most.
Xiao Qing coughed and said, "The Ministry of Revenue is indeed unsafe. Sir Zhou, please go back and rest for a few days. When Sir Zhou comes back, I will definitely give you a safe Ministry of Revenue."
Zhou Shuren was happy that he could rest now. He felt happy just thinking about it. "Thank you, sir."
Zhou Shuren spoke to Qiu Yan for a few more words. Qiu Yan was still thinking about what had happened. The news had spread throughout the Ministry of Revenue. "Are you okay?"
Zhou Shuren waved his hand, "It's okay, you know I rarely ride in the Ministry of Revenue's carriage."
Qiu Yanxin thought about it and felt a little scared. Zhou Shuren didn't like riding in the Ministry of Revenue's carriage, but other officials in the Ministry of Revenue liked it. Zhou Shuren was not alert today, and who knows who will be unlucky enough to ride on it. He felt scared just thinking about it, especially since he had to attend the morning court this month. He swallowed his saliva.
Zhou Shuren saw Qiu Yan's pale face and asked, "What's wrong with you?"
Qiu Yan, "No, I just thought too much, you can go back."
Zhou Shuren always felt that Qiu Yan was frightened, "Okay."
Jinyan had already checked his own carriage. Zhou Shuren thought to himself that he would still ride in his own carriage in the future. It was really safe, especially since he would check it every time he went out!
Inside the palace, the emperor looked through the findings sent by the fourth son. The fourth son actually found a clue and handed it to the prince, "Take a look too."
The prince took it, but there weren't many clues. "Escaped to the south?"
The emperor didn't know what he was thinking of, and asked, "Do you believe it?"
The prince didn't believe it. He saw all the actions of the fourth son. The fourth son went to Yaohou Mansion, and in just seven days he got a clue and gave the direction. "Father, the south is too big and has a large population. It's like looking for a needle in a haystack to find someone. I think the clue is fake."
The emperor shook his head. "I actually think it's true, but the Rong family members who fled to the south should have died."
The pursuit has arrived, and he only gives clues after confirming that there are no survivors. The fourth brother is not someone who can be fooled easily.
The prince looked at his father carefully, "Father, you."
The emperor raised his hand, "I'm fine."
Those things happened so long ago, it's normal to kill them all.
The prince thought for a moment and said, "The Rong family will not run in one direction if they escape."
The emperor hummed, "Let the fourth brother check it out."
Eunuch Liu came in, "Your Majesty, the Minister of Revenue, Lord Xiao, has arrived."
Your Majesty, "Please let him in."
Zhou's house, Zhou Shuren arrived home, and felt relieved as he walked through the gate. He did not see the housekeeper. When he arrived at the main courtyard, Zhou Shuren discovered that there were many people in the main courtyard, and there was a tied person on the open space.
Zhou Shuren's mind went blank. He should have thought of it earlier. Knowing that there was a problem with his family, why would they let go of the mansion when they wanted to kill him today? "Zhu Lan."
He didn't see Zhulan in the yard, nor did he see his granddaughter, daughter-in-law and others. There were only Mrs. Song and the housekeeper.
Mrs. Song and the others were startled. When they saw the master coming back, Butler Wang hurried forward and said, "Master."
Zhou Shuren had no time to pay attention to the housekeeper and walked quickly into the house.
Zhulan jumped in shock in the room. She had twisted her ankle, so she stood up in a hurry and sat down on a chair in pain. When she saw Zhou Shuren running in, she asked, "Why are you back?"
Zhou Shuren could only hear the thumping heartbeat, and then he quickly ran over to hug his wife, "Fortunately you're okay, fortunately you're okay."