Steward Ding came to the main courtyard to report, "My Lord, Lord Luo has left and did not take the tea set with him."
Zhou Shuren, "Send it to Luo Mansion."
Butler Ding: "Yes."
In the palace, the emperor and the prince listened to the words, and the emperor laughed out loud, "It's still better to be rude to Marquis Zhou."
He has been very angry these days. He gave face to the Luo family, but the Luo family refused to accept it and he kept looking for help everywhere. Originally, it would have been fine for everyone if he had retired quietly, but now it has irritated a lot of people. He is indeed a troublemaker as Shu Ren said!
The emperor saw that the prince was also smiling, and asked, "After all the trouble, do you think the Luo family should retire?"
The prince's eyes were cold, "It is because Lord Naoruo must retire."
The emperor's eyes were filled with satisfaction. "Write a letter to the Yong'an Duke's Mansion."
The prince smiled, "Yes."
In the following days, Zhou Shuren's words were not spread. Lord Luo also wanted to save face, so he was so harsh in one incident that he even avoided Zhou Shuren during the morning court session.
Zhou Shuren's family is well-connected, and the Luo family lacks confidence and is also afraid that he will retaliate against the Luo family.
At noon, at Zhou Houfu, Zhulan listened to the news and asked, "Is the divorce finalized?"
Su Xuan's eyes were filled with excitement. "The case has been reported to the government office. They say the Luo family has appropriated my daughter-in-law's dowry. I can't get a divorce even if I don't want to."
Su Xuan's tone was full of regret. When she received the news, the two families had already left the yamen and returned to the Luo family, so she had no chance to watch the show.
Zhulan didn't believe that the Duke's Mansion didn't get the hint. The Duke's Mansion dared to tear the Luo family's face like this, it must have been instructed by the royal family, "This time the Luo family has completely lost face."
The fig leaf has been torn off completely, so it would have been better to retire honestly and leave some fig leaf. Now, a family without a good reputation will have difficulty for officials in the family to take a single step, and the Luo family will only accelerate its decline.
Su Xuan looked down on the Luo family from the bottom of her heart, "The Luo family is rotten to the core."
Zhulan also sent someone to inquire about the news and sighed, "It seems that there has been a lot of divorce in the past two years."
Su Xuan, "Concubine Chen's story is good."
Zhulan also laughed. Concubine Chen played an indispensable role in the change of the woman's thinking.
Su Xuan added: "There is also the reason of mother. You are a woman serving as the dean, and many young ladies and female relatives admire you."
Especially since the academy was doing well, everyone could see it. She knew that many young ladies and female relatives had been to the academy, although not many times, which was also a change and recognition.
Zhulan curled her lips, "It's not enough."
But she is not in a hurry. Impatient people cannot eat hot tofu. She needs recognition. Only with recognition can she reflect on herself and change, instead of just believing what she says and becoming another form of brainwashing.
As the weather gradually warmed up and the days became longer, the news about the Luo family spread before dark.
The daughter of the Duke of Yong'an has left the Luo family. Not only did she leave on her own, she also took away all her dowry. There is also news that the Luo family must pay back the money they spent, otherwise they will be brought to court.
This day was really lively. Zhou Shuren came back and said, "The emperor is the most petty person. The Luo family made the emperor unhappy. The Luo family's retribution has come."
Zhulan: "Mr. Luo will retire obediently."
Zhou Shuren curled his lips, "Until the very end, this person still holds on to hope."
The next day, Lord Luo's eldest son was suspended from his post for lax housekeeping, and the Luo family was asked to return the money to the Duke's Mansion as soon as possible.
Zhou Shuren's indifference was also heard. News spread quickly in the capital, and the fate of Lord Luo's eldest son was doomed. If he was suspended and returned, he would be ostracized and then transferred away.
Qiu Yan sighed, "I really didn't expect it."
"Do you sympathize with the Luo family?"
Qiu Yan shook his head, "I am a clear-sighted and upright person."
Zhou Shuren was amused, "You have a lot of emotions."
Qiu Yan: "I am old, so I feel more emotional. I don't know how many more years I can work."
Zhou Shuren knew everything. Qiu Yan worked diligently just to plan for the future of his offspring. "Your contributions over the years have been seen by the higher-ups."
The emperor knows everything about the officials under his nose, and he keeps detailed notes on who has made contributions and who has committed mistakes.
Qiu Yan smiled and said, "I feel at ease listening to your words, sir."
Since his son was not outstanding, he asked his son to work diligently. He did not ask his son to make great achievements, but just to make no mistakes. His achievements would accumulate slowly, and when he retired and returned home, his achievements would be rewarded to his son.
Zhou Shuren motioned Qiu Yan to sit down, "I have already informed the emperor that the Ministry of Revenue will not recruit officials in the next few years."
He was the one who polished the current team over and over again, so he informed Qiu Yan in advance.
Qiu Yan hesitated, "There are many officials who want to be transferred to the Ministry of Revenue."
The Ministry of Revenue is a good place. Many people want to come in. In the past three years, many people have come to him to test the waters.
Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said, "I know that the emperor has agreed that if someone comes to you to test the waters in the future, you can just give a direct hint."
Qiu Yan understood, "Yes."
He thought of Zhang Jinghong. Zhang Jinghong had not been promoted over the years but had firmly held his position, which had annoyed countless people. It would be better if the Ministry of Households did not recruit new people, as this would make Zhang Jinghong safer.
In Yang County, Changzhi was looking at the letter. The servant waited for the master to read the letter and saw that the master had a strange look on his face. "Master?"
Chang Zhi put away the letter, which was given to him by the Emperor, asking him to be more obedient. He pushed the letter away, thinking it was too annoying. The letter he sent back to the capital was an express letter, and the Emperor's reply was delivered to him very slowly!
The servant called out, "Sir?"
Chang Zhi lazily said, "We won't leave today. We'll stay in Yang County for another day."
The servant was speechless, "My lord, your luggage has been packed."
Changzhi: "... Then let's go."
He can't even slack off for a few days!
The carriage downstairs was ready. Chang Zhi put away the letter and went downstairs first. He met the beggar as soon as he walked out of the inn.
The beggar was stopped, and when he saw Changzhi's eyes light up, he knelt down and kowtowed, "Master, kind master, please give me something to eat."
Changzhi recognized the beggar in front of him. He had been begging when he came to the city yesterday. He gave him some snacks and said, "It's you."
The beggar saw that the master remembered him and said, "It's me."
Chang Zhi asked, "Why don't you go to the orphan village in the city? The county government will send you to the city."
This regulation was made by the imperial court out of concern that orphans in the county town and other places would not be able to go there on their own. Therefore, he rarely saw children begging along the way.
This also strikes a blow to those who maliciously control children to beg, because any children seen on the street will be sent away, even if they have disabilities.
So my mother set up the orphanage in the capital, which changed the fate of many children and saved many children.
The beggar was stunned, but afraid that the master in front of him would be impatient, he lowered his head and said, "I, I am not an orphan."
Changzhi didn't say anything. The innkeeper recognized the beggar in front of him and said, "This child has an adult at home. The county magistrate has confirmed it."
The waiter added: "This child is pitiful too."
There were too many poor people, and as a young man who was just trying to make a living, he had no ability to feel pity for strangers.
Changzhi looked at the child who almost stuck his head to the ground. It was obviously embarrassing to be recognized!