The case was immediately brought to the Crown Prince, who asked his father what he meant, "Father, should we delay this case?"
The emperor smiled playfully and said, "Tell the Dali Temple that there is no rush and they can investigate slowly."
The prince understood that his father wanted to see Yao Zheyu's actions, "Yes."
When Zhulan received the news, her first reaction was that Yao Yao had done it. If it weren't for the fact that filial piety was more important than heaven in ancient times and children would not sue their fathers, Yao Yao might have done it herself.
Zhulan has been married to Zhou Shuren for so many years, and Zhou Shuren would tell her whatever he remembered. She has a deep understanding of history and knows some laws of past dynasties and some graces, such as children shielding their parents regardless of the crime. It is not like modern times where everything is based on the law. The laws in ancient times, ah, have always been unfair.
In ancient times when imperial power was supreme, the law only restricted the poor. For example, did King Liang kill many people? Quite a lot, and everyone knew it, but did anyone sue
Some of the noble families in the capital city have more dirty tricks. Do they hide it well? No, everyone who should know knows it.
Unfortunately, the emperor did not dare to really settle all the accounts. He could only make an example of someone to scare the monkeys and clean up after a period of time. This was already considered a wise ruler, at least he would clean up vigorously after a period of time.
Zhulan was overthinking this. Mingteng was engaged to the Liu family, and Lord Liu was in the Dali Temple. He knew too much.
Zhulan thought about Yao Yao again. Yao Yao didn't show up, but there must be a lot of discussion. She knew that she would have to call evidence and witnesses. Yao Yao, the daughter, was at the center of the storm. Was she helping her father or avenging her mother? Right or wrong, the final result was Yao Yao's fault. After all, Yao Yao was a daughter!
Zhao and Su Xuan looked at each other. Mother had been absent-minded for a long time. Zhao was a little worried. "Is mother okay? She doesn't look well."
Su Xuan shook her head, "I don't know either."
She rarely saw her mother-in-law with an unhappy face. No, she had never seen her mother-in-law with an unhappy face. Her mother-in-law had always been very calm. After so many years of marriage, her mother-in-law had become more and more peaceful.
Zhulan had already calmed down and pressed her eyebrows.
Zhao asked with concern, "Mom, are you okay?"
Zhulan put down her hand, "I'm fine, I just thought about something."
She thought again about when she first arrived in ancient times, her sons would kneel down at every turn and were often accused of being unfilial. In ancient times, filial sons were truly more important than anything else. Even though she and Zhou Shuren had integrated into the ancient times, their thoughts were still modern.
Zhulan was a little tired and waved her hand, "You guys should go back and rest too."
Zhao and Su Xuan looked at each other. They clearly felt that their mother-in-law was unhappy. The two walked out of the main courtyard. Zhao still didn't understand why her mother-in-law was unhappy. "Is it because of Bai's case?"
Su Xuan shook her head. "I don't think so. Mother won't care about these things."
Zhao thought about it and it was true. It had nothing to do with them. Even if it was related to Rong Hou Mansion, it was Rong Hou Mansion's business.
At Ronghou Mansion, Yuyun listened to Enqing talking about Bai's case. He really didn't want the Rong family to get involved. He was annoyed and didn't want to get involved with the Yao family. "You actually agreed. How foolish."
Enqing knew that Fourth Grandfather didn't like Yao Yao, and this time he was even more dissatisfied with Yao Yao. The old man's face had not been good since he entered the door, "Fourth Grandfather, we don't have the ability to investigate so clearly, and the Bai family agreed too quickly."
Yu Yun came here angrily, but after hearing this, his mind cleared up and he said dryly, "Your Majesty?"
Rong Enqing nodded, "Yes."
Yu Yin took a deep breath, still angry, and stood up and walked back and forth, "What a good plan, is this going to happen?"
Rong Enqing lowered his head and said, "Although it will cause criticism, it is indeed an opportunity for Yao Yao to tear apart the Marquis' Mansion."
Therefore, even though they knew they were not being used, they were willing to be used. It would be better for them to be torn apart now than for the Yao family to be convicted.
Yu Yun took a breath and said, "Tear it apart, do you want to tear it apart completely?"
Rong Enqing's eyes were firm, "Yes."
Yu Yun's eyes widened. If they wanted to completely tear each other apart, they had to completely tear each other apart. If they could completely tear each other apart, they would naturally testify in person. "This is more than just slander."
His head felt a little dizzy. This, this is really...
Rong Enqing saw Fourth Grandpa staggering, and hurriedly supported him carefully, "The criticism will only last for a year or two, and it will fade away after a few years."
Yu Yin sneered, "Indifferent? Naive."
Yu Yun didn't want to talk anymore. He regretted intervening in the first place. Even if this woman hated him, they should have separated. Thinking of the child in Yao Yao's belly, he pursed his lips and pushed Rong Enqing away, "You guys can do whatever you want. I don't care."
In the evening, when the Zhou family was having dinner, Zhulan and Zhou Shuren saw that their fourth uncle had no appetite. They knew that the old man had gone to Rong Hou Mansion today, and it seemed that the old man was still angry!
Zhou Shuren was also unwilling to speak. He had relatives in the Rong Marquis' Mansion. There were too many smart people in the capital. The Bai family had not filed a complaint earlier or later, but now it was a big problem. The first thing they would think of was the revenge of the Rong family. Besides, the wife of the Rong Marquis was the legitimate daughter of the Yao family.
Zhou Shuren received a lot of attention and inquiries, which annoyed him.
Yuyun really couldn't eat anymore.
After dinner, Yu Yun looked at his nephew hesitantly, and Zhou Shuren slipped away.
Yuyun, "..."
At least he wanted to find someone to talk to and have a heart-to-heart talk with, but his nephew was really not considerate.
Zhou Shuren returned to the house and said, "I am tired of being questioned today and I don't want to continue listening to these annoying things."
Some things make you happy just by watching them, but some things can make you bald just by getting involved.
Zhu Lan said quietly, "Just wait and see. You should come to me tomorrow to ask for information."
Zhou Shuren took off his shoes and lay on the small kang. "You can look after this case. Some of it will be delayed."
Zhulan, "I know even without you telling me that the emperor is just forcing Yao Wenqi to leave step by step, not trying to kill him with one blow."
Zhou Shuren didn't want to continue talking, but he was still annoyed and took the book. "I met Ning Xu today. Ning Xu told me that he wanted Chang Zhi to accept Ning Yang as his apprentice."
Zhu Lan was surprised, "Ning Yang, isn't that Ning Zhiqi's second son?"
"Yes, that child. He just went to the academy. Ning Xu knew that I would not accept any disciples. Our Chang Lian and Chang Zhi are both good, but unfortunately Chang Lian is not in the capital, so I chose Chang Zhi."
Zhulan twitched her lips, "The drunkard's real interest is not in drinking."
"Wrong, he is killing two birds with one stone. He found a good master for Ning Yang, and what if he can cultivate a childhood sweetheart! The third and fourth brothers both have daughters."
Zhulan blinked, "Where's Ning Zhao? Where's the child's master?"
After all, he is Ning Zhiqi’s eldest son.
Zhou Shuren said quietly: "Of course there are better choices, Rongchuan, what a good choice."
So it can be said that Duke Ningguo was only soft-hearted towards his sons. No, Duke Ningguo was not soft-hearted towards his sons. It was just that two of his three sons had died and the remaining one was in poor health, so he was naturally soft-hearted. The old duke's brain was always online.
Zhulan blinked, "Do you agree?"