The emperor motioned the eunuch to open it and quickly browsed through it, "You want to sue your father?"
Yao Zheyu bit the tip of his tongue. He had a son, and maybe he would only have one son in the future. He wanted to survive. Even if he was frustrated in this life, he wanted to live well and live hard. He had his own family and could not be trapped to death in Yao Hou Mansion.
So what happened to Yao Yao last time gave him inspiration, and he also wanted to avenge his mother, even if he had to carry the disgrace on his body for the rest of his life, he wanted to live.
Yao Zheyu said firmly, "Yes, I will sue Lord Yao."
Yao Wenqi's heart skipped a beat. What was he accusing him of? Treason? Cold sweat ran down his back. Just now, he had taken a quick look and saw that the emperor had taken all kinds of precautions, but he still hadn't been caught. He was not happy at all with the emperor's current situation. A rational emperor who could control his emotions could still torture him slowly. He was really afraid that if he killed the emperor directly, he would have no way out.
The emperor did not say what Yao Zheyu had reported. Instead, he looked at Yao Wenqi's panic with amusement. He knew that this old man had a way out. He had not taken any action just to wait for an opportunity, but it also depended on whether Yao Wenqi would give it to him.
After a quarter of an hour, the emperor finally spoke, "Son suing father, have you thought it through?"
Yao Zheyu kowtowed, "I have made up my mind. My mother was murdered and I want justice for her. I beg the emperor to find out the truth and allow my mother to divorce Yaohou Mansion and let me take my mother's surname."
The emperor narrowed his eyes. Yao Zheyu wanted to take his mother's surname because he wanted to save his life. He fiddled with the beads and looked at Yao Wenqi.
Yao Wenqi was stunned for a moment, then he became angry. Even though he hated Yao Zheyu, he couldn't take his mother's surname. "Your Majesty, I am innocent. I have never harmed my wife!"
The emperor signaled the eunuch to hand Yao Wenqi what Yao Zheyu had found out, "This is the evidence."
Yao Wenqi pulled him over. He knew in his heart that the evidence was real. If he couldn't react at this time, he might as well die. It was obviously found out by the emperor, but he couldn't admit it. He had to return to the Marquis' Mansion alive today. He felt more and more anxious, "Your Majesty, it's all fake. Yao Zheyu hates me for being unfair. He hates me!"
I must return alive today.
At the Ministry of Revenue, Rong Enqing came carrying some fruit. Zhou Shuren had just approved some applications. "My Lord, you are a very busy man. Why are you here today?"
Rong Enqing took the fruit and put it on the table. "I know that Master Zhou has worked hard, so I just got some fresh fruit and specially gave it to you to try."
Zhou Shuren didn't want to eat, even though he knew it was okay, "My Lord, please eat it yourself."
Rong Enqing sat down and said, "Rongchuan has been out for a while, isn't your Excellency worried?"
Zhou Shuren realized that Gu Ren was anxious, so Rong Enqing came back to the Ministry of Revenue to pretend to get information. "Rongchuan works for the court, and I am very relieved."
Rong Enqing whispered, "Master Zhou, our two families are relatives. You see, I have gained benefits, so I cannot let you down."
As he spoke, Rong Enqing removed the fruit from the top layer, revealing the silver bills inside.
Zhou Shuren narrowed his eyes and said, "I have never been greedy for a penny. Are you trying to humiliate me? Get out."
Rong Enqing twitched his lips. The emperor said that he could keep the silver, and also told him that whatever he could get would be his. This was a disguised way of compensating him with money, because after the prince ascended to the throne, his job would only be a sinecure.
Rong Enqing counted the banknotes and said, "This money comes easily. All I need is for you to say a few words."
Zhou Shuren stroked his beard. The emperor knew that Pinggang would not be closed for too long. It was just to attract attention. You have to know that there are merchant ships from various countries coming and going in Pinggang. It will become chaotic after a long time. Therefore, Pinggang has arranged inspections, and the merchant caravans with no problems can take the living things away.
Gu Ren gave Rong Enqing benefits and asked Rong Enqing to find him, not only to inquire about the news, but also to hope that he could talk to Rong Chuan and make it convenient for him to leave early.
Rong Enqing had already taken out the silver bills and was counting them one by one. Gu Ren was really anxious. From what he had found out, many people were waiting for this batch of goods, and some had been severely poisoned and became ill. Gu Ren was extremely worried.
So he gave him 100,000 taels right away, and said he would give him another 100,000 taels if the matter was successful. He took out 50,000 taels.
Zhou Shuren glanced at the banknotes. There really was money there. He almost felt jealous of the rich. "Take the money back. I will pretend I didn't see it this time because we are relatives. Get out."
Rong Enqing smiled and said, "Please think about it first. It's not difficult. This is Pinggang's inspection. I just hope Rongchuan can raise his hand and make it easier."
Zhou Shuren didn't even raise his eyes. After Rong Enqing left, he took out a piece of paper with a line of words written on it and then handed it to Jinyan.
In the palace, the emperor looked at the note in silence and handed it to the prince beside him, "Take a look too."
The prince was not wearing the prince's clothes, but the clothes of a secret guard. There were only the emperor and the prince in the study. The prince took the note and it said, "Can I take it?"
The prince chuckled, "Master Zhou wants to collect the money!"
The emperor snorted, "He guessed that I would let him go with the flow, so he wrote the note."
The prince put down the note and said, "It seems that Gu Ren has given Rong Enqing a lot of money again."
The Emperor: "Well, it can be considered as compensation to Lord Rong En."
The prince did not ask how much silver it was. He agreed with his father's compensation and arrangements. He had never intended to use Rong Enqing from the beginning.
The emperor took a piece of paper and wrote a word, then asked someone to pass it over and asked the prince, "You should leave the palace too."
The prince's eyes were rimmed with blue. He was busy, very busy, and hadn't had a good rest for some days, especially in recent days. "Yes, I will take my leave."
At the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren got a nod of approval, and with his eyes bent, he collected the money openly. Fifty thousand taels was not enough, as Rong Enqing would come again, so he had to think about it.