Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, seven days had passed and Zhou Shuren's accounts were settled.
Zhulan pursed her lips, "Are you really going to Beijing?"
Zhou Shuren pointed to his head and said, "Yes, there are two account books, one is for outsiders to see, and the other is in my head. Besides, the emperor summoned me, so I have to go."
He didn't want to go to Beijing because it meant being the center of attention. Everyone was already focusing on checking the account books, and now he had to go to Beijing again. Well, everyone would be watching him.
He was really grateful that the emperor had let the prince go, otherwise, he would be in real danger. The prince had interfered with many forces and dared not move, and he had tied up many people and disrupted their formation. He could see from the accounts that they were already prepared to sacrifice some people, so he was not afraid that someone would take risks.
Zhou Shuren narrowed his eyes. Even though he was ready to give up some people, he was still worried about the accounts after the audit. Fortunately, he only had one account book from the beginning to the end, and the real accounts were all in his mind. Even so, someone still peeked at the accounts he locked up, just when he only put dust on the lock
However, the ancients were really amazing. They could restore the ashes they put there. Fortunately, they had tampered with the book, so as long as it was moved, he would know.
Zhulan was really worried about Zhou Shuren. Although Jinzhou was very close to the capital, her mind was full of assassinations. She held Zhou Shuren's hand and said, "No one will attack us halfway, right?"
Zhou Shuren chuckled, "What are you thinking about? Don't worry, it won't happen."
If they really dared, it would be a challenge to the imperial power. The forces behind the princes do not have the courage to do so.
Zhulan stared at Zhou Shuren's eyes carefully, and finally felt relieved that Zhou Shuren would not lie to her. Then she couldn't help twitching the corners of her mouth. Zhou Shuren and the emperor were about to meet. These two people could cooperate in doubles even without meeting each other. Now that they met, Zhulan inexplicably sympathized with the princes.
Zhou Shuren looked at Zhulan and tried to hold back his laughter. "What are you thinking about?"
Zhu Lan leaned over to Zhou Shuren's ear and said, "You and the Emperor have finally joined forces."
Zhou Shuren curled his eyes and said, "Okay."
It’s really pleasant to think about it, all the accounts are recorded in his little account book!
Zhulan looked at Zhou Shuren's smile and was silent. Zhou Shuren was really narrow-minded and liked to settle accounts afterward. However, she liked him because he was handsome like this.
The next morning, Zhou Shuren left before dawn, accompanied by many officials escorting him.
Zhulan believed Zhou Shuren's words that everything was fine, but she was still worried and had trouble eating breakfast.
The Zhou family's children only found out that their father had gone to the capital after breakfast. The eldest Zhou family member and the others came over immediately, "Mom, Dad went to the capital?"
Zhulan, "Well, don't leave the house until your father comes back."
Boss Zhou was worried. A few days ago, he would run into people whenever he went out. He had stopped going out a long time ago. "Yes."
Zhou Laoer thought to himself that he hoped his father could come back safely. He was used to thinking the worst of everything, but this time, he dared to think the worst.
Chang Lian was also worried, but with Master's words, Chang Lian felt most at ease. Instead, he said, "Mom, don't worry too much. Dad knows what's going on."
Zhulan smiled and said, "Well, that's enough, you all should go back and stop staying here with me."
The room is not big to begin with, and with so many people around, it makes me feel suffocated just looking at it.
Boss Zhou and his companions went back, taking their wives with them.
Xuemei and Xuehan did not leave. The two sisters planned to stay with their mother. Zhulan thought that she really didn't need to accompany them, but the two girls were worried about her, so in the end she had no choice but to leave them behind.
Zhou Shuren arrived in the capital smoothly. His carriage went directly to the palace. The morning court had already ended at that hour.
Zhou Shuren saw Eunuch Liu as soon as he got off the carriage. He took out the purse he had prepared and handed it to Eunuch Liu, "Eunuch Liu."
Eunuch Liu politely answered, "Sir, the emperor is waiting, this way."
Zhou Shuren, "Thank you for your help, eunuch."
"You are too polite, sir."
Zhou Shuren followed behind Eunuch Liu and thought, hey, his treatment is really good. It was actually Eunuch Liu who came to pick him up. It was quite far to the Zheng Palace. Then Zhou Shuren was silent. Although he had never seen many princes, he could tell from their clothes.
After walking a few steps, Eunuch Liu stopped and said, "Greetings to the Second Prince."
Zhou Shuren also greeted him, "Second Prince."
The second prince smiled and said, "Eunuch Liu and Zhou Shuren, please stop being polite."
Zhou Shuren stood up straight and saw the second prince's appearance clearly. The second prince did not look very much like the emperor, and his looks were not as good as the crown prince, but he was just okay. However, he was really not short.
The second prince was also looking at Lord Zhou. He had long forgotten what Lord Zhou looked like. Now looking at him carefully, he was very disappointed. He looked too ordinary. Without the official uniform, he changed into other clothes and looked like an ordinary person.
Eunuch Liu coughed and said, "Second Prince, the Emperor is waiting for Lord Zhou."
The second prince smiled and said, "Is that so? Then go quickly."
Eunuch Liu glanced at Lord Zhou and fell silent. Lord Zhou was really calm.
Zhou Shuren thought, he is only the second prince, I don’t know what prince he will be in a while, he is really famous, let’s form a group to see him.