Time flies, Chang Zhi's letter was sent back to the capital, along with the evidence he found, which was sent back at full speed.
The emperor left Zhou Shuren alone, "He found a helper for himself."
Zhou Shuren had not received any letter from his son, and only had a general idea of Changzhi's situation. "Help?"
"Well, he saved people from despair. Here's the information."
Zhou Shuren took the file with all the information about Ding Jue on it, "To restore one's reputation, one must be a juren. It is indeed difficult to buy one back to become a servant."
After a pause, he continued, "Changzhi's action is also a fulfillment of filial piety."
Your Majesty, "Changzhi did a good job."
Zhou Shuren continued to read the news sent back, "The situation in Sichuan is more serious than I thought."
The law has specific criminal laws targeting lending at interest, but unfortunately it has not been eliminated. With high profits ahead, the law cannot deter those who take risks, not to mention that some interest is protected by someone.
The emperor had already calmed down yesterday after being angry. He said, "I will clean up some of the filth and restore order to Sichuan Province."
Zhou Shuren was worried about his son, "Your Majesty, Changzhi is safe!"
This guy is so capable, he actually found so much evidence!
Emperor, "I have sent another person over. He will not be in danger. Alas, how many people with ideals are disappointed with the court? I couldn't sleep last night."
Zhou Shuren was silent for a while, "So reform is needed."
The emperor said in a deep voice: "That's easy to say."
Zhou Shuren, "..."
In Xiaoxi Village, Chuanzhou, Chang Zhi rented a yard next to the Ding family. The yard was a bit dilapidated because the Ding family had been unlucky in recent years and their neighbors moved away, leaving the yard in a dilapidated state with no one to take care of it.
Changzhi rented the house and renovated it for two days before moving in. He planned to stay in Xiaoxi Village until the entrance examination was over.
The funeral of the Ding family was over. Although the family was sad because they did not owe interest, they were also in high spirits. They knew that he had helped, but because they were in mourning, they did not enter the yard and kowtowed outside.
Changzhi was taking notes in the yard. Ding Jue followed the servant in and said in a reserved tone, "Sir."
Changzhi put down his brush and said, "Sit down."
Ding Jue was a little dazed now. He thought he was going to be a servant, but he never expected that the person in front of him was an official from the imperial court, and an official who was specially sent to investigate the situation in Chuanzhou. "Sir, everything has been arranged at home. Is there anything I can do for you?"
Changzhi did not reply but asked, "Your title of scholar was wrongly denied to you. Do you really not intend to get it back?"
Ding Jue was disheartened about the imperial examination. His mother and elder brother's lives were at stake. His voice was hoarse and very depressed. "I don't want to."
Changzhi sighed inwardly, "I'll pay you back the interest. Follow me for half a year as your reward."
He will not continue to help Ding Jue because Ding Jue will not accept it. He has been observing his neighbors coldly these days. They can still live a hard life without interest.
Ding Jue was aware of the master's kindness, and he could only help the master repay the favor with his heart, "Thank you, master."
Chang Zhi did not tell Ding Jue that someone had replaced his result in the Autumn Examination, fearing that Ding Jue would not be able to bear it. He also did not tell Ding Jue that he came for the imperial examination. He said to Ding Jue, "Help me sort out the information about the An family."
Ding Jue was a little confused, "An family?"
Changzhi pointed to the book on the table and said, "You'll understand once you take a look. However, you need to know what to ask and what not to ask."
Ding Jue's heart was pounding. He reached out his hand and touched the booklet. "I understand. I will definitely not hold you back."
In the capital, Zhulan took Yuwen and Miss He to the Women's College. Miss He was curious about the college, so the two girls stayed with her for the whole morning.
In the afternoon, on the way back to the city, He Sishi said, "Madam, I heard from the county lady that the academy has opened two new courses this year."
Zhu Lan, "Well, the Ministry of Industry has sold a lot of patented technologies, and merchants have bought patents to improve the technologies. There is a shortage of manpower in production, so the college has chosen the two industries with the most shortage of manpower to offer courses."
The master who was invited to give the lecture was helped by the Xu family.
He Sishi, "Madam is really amazing."
Yu Wen continued, "My grandfather was also amazing. He was the one who came up with the patent for selling the Ministry of Industry."
The more He Sishi understood the Marquis' Mansion, the more she wanted to marry into it, and she agreed, "My grandfather also admires the Marquis."
Yuwen was even happier. Zhulan saw that the two girls were chatting again, and her eyes towards Miss He became softer. She was very satisfied with Miss He.
The carriages lined up to enter the city. Zhu Lan saw Lu Jiaqing with her sharp eyes and asked, "Where are you going, kid?"
Lu Jiaqing was thinking about something and looked over in the direction of the voice. "Hello, old lady."
Zhulan asked again. Not only was the child in casual clothes, but there was also a bundle hanging in front of the horse.
Lu Jiaqing said, "I asked for leave from the prince to take care of some personal matters."
Zhulan's mind worked quickly. Her grandson had found out about Lu Jiaqing and that Changzhi was in Chuanzhou. Seeing that Lu Jiaqing was about to go on a long journey, she stretched out her hand to stop him without thinking, "Why don't you go back to the city and talk to me?"
Lu Jiaqing was stunned, "Old Madam?"
Zhulan narrowed her eyes and asked, "Are you going to Chuanzhou?"
Lu Jiaqing, "!!"
Zhulan raised an eyebrow and she tried to test it. The child was still young, "Let's go."
The guard from the Prince of Qin's mansion who was following from a distance was dumbfounded. Well, he didn't need to follow and would go back to report to the prince first.
Lu Jiaqing was in a state of confusion. How did the old lady know that he was going back to Chuanzhou
Zhulan first sent Miss He back to the He Mansion, and then took Lu Jiaqing home.
Back at the Marquis' Mansion, Yu Wen looked at Lu Jiaqing. Lu Jiaqing became very nervous when she was glanced at him, and sweat broke out on his forehead.
Zhulan changed her clothes and came out, "I know you have a secret, for some reasons, I want to ask a few questions for the safety of my son. You can choose to tell me or not."
Lu Jiaqing still didn't know where he had exposed himself, so he said respectfully: "Kid, I understand."
Zhu Lan also directly asked, "Do you have any grudges with Gongbu An's family?"
Lu Jiaqing choked up. It was too direct. Thinking of the good things in the Marquis' Mansion and the trust of the Prince Qin's Mansion, he simply replied, "Yes."
Zhu Lan asked again: "The An family's land is in Chuanzhou. Are you going to Chuanzhou to seek revenge?"
After Lu Jiaqing met the An family, he did not plan to continue hiding his life experience. He planned to go back to Chuanzhou first and confess to the prince when he came back. "No, I'm going back to Chuanzhou to get some things."
Zhulan saw that Lu Jiaqing had no intention of continuing to speak, "Take it back and confess?"
Lu Jiaqing answered simply, "Yes."
After the An family moved to Beijing, his plan was disrupted. He realized that he was moving too slowly step by step. After thinking it over, he decided to tell the prince. He was afraid that if he didn't go back, his memory would become more vague, so he asked the prince for leave directly.
Seeing Lu Jiaqing pursing her lips, Zhu Lan knew that she couldn't get anything out of him. "Are you curious about why I stopped you?"
Lu Jiaqing said: "Madam just told me the reason."
After meeting the An family, he was immersed in hatred. The prince and the prince would not tell him if there was anything going on in the Marquis' Mansion, and he really didn't know which master of the Marquis' Mansion was related.