Chang Zhong arrived quickly, and the Supreme Emperor entered the imperial mausoleum only recently. The Zhou family is very low-key and never goes out unless necessary recently.
Zhou Shuren motioned to his son to sit down, "Were you reading just now?"
Chang Zhong saw the letter on the table and said, "Dad, who is the letter from?"
"This is a letter from my hometown. There is a child in the clan who wants to take the scholar exam. I will ask you about your situation tomorrow. If you take the scholar exam, he can easily arrange it."
Chang Zhong didn't say a word, but looked at his father's gray hair. There wouldn't be so much gray hair at the beginning of next year.
Zhou Shuren added: "Dad respects your opinion."
Chang Zhong looked back and said with a smile: "Next year, my son will go back to take the scholar examination."
Zhou Shuren asked, "Not forcefully?"
Chang Zhong pretended to be surprised, "Dad, you have to believe in your son's ability. Your son will definitely come back with a top score and break the rumor that the Zhou family is a role model."
Zhou Shuren looked at his proud son with gentle eyebrows and said, "Okay, dad is waiting for your good news."
Chang Zhong said, "Dad, eat the fruit."
Zhou Shuren felt sweet in his heart, and his old son was so considerate, "You should also eat more fruits."
Changzhong took another one and handed it to his mother, "Mom, you can eat it too."
Zhulan took it with a smile and did not rush to eat. Instead, she watched her son eat. He was obviously still a child, but he was engaged.
Time passed quickly, and Zhou Shuren's vacation was over. He felt the eyes of everyone around him in the morning. He got used to it and stood at his place waiting for the emperor.
The emperor did not arrive, and the palace was very quiet. The emperor only rested for three days. It can be seen that the emperor was still not out of grief during the two morning court days when he did not come.
When the emperor arrived, Zhou Shuren raised his head and took a look. Hey, the emperor's expressionless face was really frightening. When the emperor left, the emperor became obviously colder and tougher.
The emperor's overwhelming aura made people panic. Zhou Shuren silently looked away. He felt that there was a fire in the emperor's heart. If this fire was not released, no one would have an easy life!
The emperor held the fold in his hand and threw it directly on the ground, "How brave you are."
The ministers' hearts trembled, and Zhou Shuren was a little confused. What big thing happened
The emperor had a stern look on his face, "How many years ago did he dare to embezzle the money for road construction and cut corners to pass off inferior materials? Good, very good."
Zhou Shuren blinked. The road construction was decided by the Supreme Emperor before he abdicated. It was revealed at this time. How could the Emperor not be angry and look at Zhezi? He really knew how to reveal it at the right time. He must have been waiting for the opportunity.
When the emperor was grieving, the emperor became angry when it came to the emperor.
Zhou Shuren looked at Mr. Lu, who was in charge of road construction. He had already knelt down to apologize, and his body was trembling.
There were only Lord Lu's pleas in the hall, and no one stood up to plead for mercy. Are you saying that Lord Lu was wronged? Don't be ridiculous, officials are not just talking about protecting each other. Mr. Lu would not have reached his current position without the ability, so he accepted a lot of confessions.
Zhou Shuren clicked his tongue in his heart, there are so many corrupt officials. Mr. Lu has been building roads for many years, and he has done many glorious jobs. Unfortunately, he must suffer the consequences of his own actions. When the consequences come out, they are doubled!
The emperor's eyes froze, "Heh."
Too lazy to say another word, he motioned for Mr. Lu to be escorted down to wait for the trial.
The simplicity and neatness frightened the ministers in the palace. They knew that if the Emperor was involved, the Emperor's fire would be bloody.
After the morning court, the emperor left with the prince. Zhou Shuren glanced at all the ministers. Some of them looked worried and sneered in their hearts. They pulled out the carrots and brought them mud. Everyone in Mr. Lu's network was in danger.
Wang Ju hurried over and said, "I said I wanted to see you, but you still didn't let me in."
"I'm fine. There's no need for you to visit me."
Wang Ju wanted to roll his eyes, "You are pretending to be confused."
Zhou Shuren, "Yeah."
Wang Ju, "..."
This old man really admitted that after the death of the Supreme Emperor, he just wanted to talk about Zhou Shuren, but in the end he didn't even see him!
Wang Ju knew clearly that Zhou Shuren didn't intend to say anything, so it was in vain for him to ask, so he could only say: "Master Lu is miserable."
If it is revealed that the Supreme Emperor is alive, Mr. Lu still has room for survival, now!
Master Wei was standing not far away. He was now out of the palace. He saw Master Wang talking to the Marquis of Zhou and thought about following him not far or near.
Zhou Shuren felt it and did not wait for Lord Wei. After leaving the palace, Wang Ju left Zhou Shuren and stood in front of the Hubu carriage without leaving.
Mr. Wei's eyes lit up and he walked over quickly, "I've met the Marquis."
Zhou Shuren signaled to get on the carriage to talk, Master Wei followed, the carriage started, Zhou Shuren said: "Say it."
Lord Wei lowered his head and asked humbly, "Master Marquis, what do you think about Lord Lu's affairs today?"
Zhou Shuren, "Act impartially."
Don't add fuel to the fire, just do your own thing.
Mr. Wei doesn't have much foundation. He relies on Zhouhou's Mansion to gain a foothold recently, especially when Zhouhou sends the Queen to the palace. He has been listening to sarcastic remarks from his colleagues recently. He often goes home and talks to his wife about how good this marriage is. .
Master Wei felt relaxed all over, but he was afraid that he would be pushed out without any foundation, "I understand, I understand."
Zhou Shuren is willing to give more advice to his younger son's in-law family, not to mention that Master Wei is really good. "This matter is very involved, so you should pay more attention."
Mr. Wei is very smart. The misappropriation of money for road construction must not have happened in recent years. The country is so big, with states and counties. Thinking about it makes him feel numb, "Officials will be careful."
He understands how crazy some people are just to survive!
Zhou Shuren returned to the household department, and Qiu Yan greeted him, "Sir, you are back."
Zhou Shuren said: "You have worked hard in the past few days."
Qiu Yan shook his head, "It's not hard, I've been very diligent recently."
Zhou Shuren was happy, "It's good to be diligent."
Qiu Yan walked in and talked about the major events of the past few days, and then became concerned, "Sir, you must take care of yourself."
"I know what's going on. You've been sending more people to the Ministry of Works recently."
Qiu Yan smiled and said, "Yes."
In the afternoon, Chang Zhi met the white-haired Zhuo Guyu in the Hanlin Academy. Zhuo Guyu entered the palace today. Was he angry
The news of today's morning court has spread throughout the capital. The Lu family was panicked. There were children of the Lu family in the Hanlin Academy who were in a state of despair all day long.
At present, it seems that he is the only one in the entire Hanlin Academy who is not afraid of entering the palace? He deeply understands the envy of his colleagues, and having a good father really gives him confidence.
Changzhi saw Gu Sheng coming out and waved, "Come here."
Gu Shengzheng was a little flustered. Accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger. He was just like an official, and he didn't know what he was doing.
Chang Zhi took Gu Sheng a little further away, "If you go to the palace to take care of your eyes, it's better to take care of your mouth than to take care of your ears."
Gu Sheng's somewhat flustered heart gradually calmed down, "The official has written it down."
Changzhi continued: "Don't be timid, do your job and don't be curious."
Gu Sheng carefully remembered that Mr. Zhou would give him some advice in the past, but he would not be as straightforward as today. "Thank you, Sir, for your advice."
Changzhi thought to himself that he just didn't want his promising future son-in-law to die, "Go back."
Gu Sheng, "Yes."
In Zhouhou Mansion, Minghui heard what the boy said, stood up and said, "Let's go to the main courtyard."