Inside the Zheng Hall of the Imperial Palace, the Crown Prince was watching the time. Today was another day for him to read memorials. Although he was very curious about the news his father was reading, he did not dare to make any excessive moves.
The prince thought to himself that his father really valued Lord Zhou. But then again, someone like Lord Zhou who was so sensible and capable should indeed be protected.
The emperor put down the news in his hand. Zhou Shuren was poisoned, and he immediately tracked down the case. Unfortunately, the person who poisoned him committed suicide, but it was not completely fruitless. His eyes were full of sternness, "Eunuch Liu."
Eunuch Liu: "Yes."
Your Majesty, "Go to Jinzhou City tonight to pick up Lao Wu."
Eunuch Liu's hair stood on end. He knew a lot. This Fifth Prince was fake. He was stunned for a moment and said, "Yes."
The emperor looked at the prince who continued to review the memorials, and waited for Eunuch Liu to leave. "Nothing you want to ask?"
The prince put down his pen and raised his head, "There is no danger in Jinzhou. The court officials were openly poisoned. The fifth brother was just assassinated. It is indeed time to bring him back."
The emperor stared at the prince and laughed out loud, "Good, very good."
I can understand his intentions to some extent now, and his teaching is worth it.
Although the prince cannot guess everything, he can guess a few things. His father wants to use the fake fifth brother to muddy the waters completely. Although he doesn't know what his father has found out, he is not the prince for nothing. The Marquis' Mansion has been dragged into the center by his father, and the fifth brother seems to be very crucial!
The prince curled his lips. The real Old Fifth should be anxious. His father unexpectedly brought the fake one back to the capital. Haha, this move was really interesting. It turned out that the fake Old Fifth was a living chess piece in his father's hands. He had learned something new.
The next day at the Zhou Mansion in Jinzhou, Zhou Shuren had just woken up when Jinyan was waiting for him, "Master, Eunuch Liu went to pick up the fifth prince and return to the capital at midnight last night."
Zhou Shuren was gargling and almost spit out liquid. He didn't have time to pay attention to the Fifth Prince who was recuperating from his injuries. But after a long time, he realized something was wrong. The Fifth Prince was seriously injured in an assassination, and it seemed like everyone had forgotten about him after he had been recuperating for quite some time. This was not right. They were trying to take his life while he was sick. What a good opportunity.
Combining this with Yao Zheyu's reaction, he knew that the Fifth Prince was probably not real. Was he brought back to Beijing now
Oh my god, the emperor’s operation is really awesome. He couldn’t have imagined that he could play it this way.
It was rare for Jinyan to see an adult stunned, "Sir."
Zhou Shuren spit out the mouthwash, coughed and said, "You go down first."
Jinyan, "Yes."
Zhulan changed her clothes and came out. She had heard what happened just now. Now Mrs. Song went to prepare breakfast. Zhulan whispered, "What do you think? Will the emperor issue an order to grant the fifth prince a marriage next?"
Over the years, Zhulan has gotten to know the emperor more or less. Given her no-nonsense personality, this guess is very likely to be true, and it is also a woman's intuition.
Zhou Shuren had a wooden face, "It's possible."
Zhou Shuren really sympathized with those who were hated by the emperor. The emperor had so many ways to disgust people.
At the government office, Zhou Shuren was stared at as soon as he appeared. Zhou Shuren was speechless, "Why, didn't you see enough yesterday?"
We watched him the whole afternoon yesterday. These people went back to rest for a night, so why are they still staring at him
Zhou Shuren touched his face and asked, "Am I getting younger?"
The corners of Lord Wang's mouth twitched. He really admired Lord Zhou. "Lord Zhou, look at your complexion. Did you have a good rest yesterday?"
Zhou Shuren did have a good rest yesterday. "Not bad. I had no dreams all night."
He didn't lie. After he was poisoned, he felt like the dust had settled. You know, before he was poisoned, he had been worried.
Lord Wang and Lord Wang the prefect looked at each other. They were all fine, as they had not rested all night yesterday. They were already old, and after staying up all night, they seemed to have aged a few years.
Lord Wang said with a wooden face, "I'm glad you're alright, I'll go and get busy now."
Zhou Shuren said politely, "Thank you, Lord Wang, for thinking of me."
Lord Wang smiled, turned around and left. He didn't want to deal with Lord Zhou anymore. It was too discouraging for him.
Zhou Shuren looked at Wang Ju, "Why aren't you leaving yet?"
Lord Wang laughed dryly, "From now on, I will work with you, sir."
He also noticed from yesterday's events that there are many capable people around Lord Zhou, and after yesterday's events, Lord Zhou's area is actually the safest. Lord Wang was trembling in his heart, and he had also investigated a lot. It's scary to think about it, the greater the merit, the greater the danger!
Zhou Shuren was silent for a moment, "Move the table yourself."
"Thank you, sir."
In the backyard of the Zhou mansion, the Zhou family boys. Because it snowed yesterday, the eldest and second sons of the Zhou family did not go out. Chang Lian and Chang Zhi were also at home, so they really had no idea what was going on outside.
Zhulan called her sons over and told them about the poisoning. Then they knew about it and said, "You should stay at home if you can."
Afterwards, Zhulan said to Xuehan, "Mrs. Song will be in charge of the kitchen recently."
Having someone from the emperor in the family brings benefits. Relatively speaking, the Zhou family’s backyard is much safer than other officials’ homes.
The Zhou family's children came back to their senses after hearing this. The eldest Zhou's heart was beating loudly, "Mom, is Dad okay?"
Zhulan, "It's okay, don't worry about it. For now, just take care of yourself."
After a pause, he continued, "Yes, Rongchuan, Mingyun and Mingteng, you don't have to go to the academy these days. Changlian, I'll trouble you and Changzhi to teach these boys these days."
Zhulan thought of kidnapping. In order to eliminate the danger, it would be better to nip the source in the bud.
Zhou Laodao said: "It's bad. It's time for these two guys to leave at this hour."
Zhu Lan said: "I have already notified Steward Ding to lock the door."
Boss Zhou felt relieved. Although he had more sons in the family, he loved all of them. The eldest son was mature and steady, while the second son was lively and active. If any of them was hurt, he would take his life.
Chang Lian knew more. His master had been very busy recently and had not given him any guidance for some time. He was worried, "Mom, is Dad really okay?"
Zhulan: "It's really okay."
Chang Lian stared into his mother's eyes, and his heart gradually calmed down. He pursed his lips and hated himself. If only he were a few years older, this would be great. He wanted to help his father, but this feeling of powerlessness really made him feel uncomfortable.
Zhou Lao Er frowned and said, "Mother, my younger sister should stay in the mansion as well. Please reject the invitations for social events."
At home, because my mother had to take care of my younger brother, my younger sister went to post many posts on her behalf.
Zhu Lan, "That's what I want to say, Xue Han, don't go out recently. The Zhou Mansion will be closed to visitors recently."
Xue Han responded, "Yes."
Zhulan gave some other instructions and waved her hand to tell her son and daughter to go back. As for her daughter-in-law, her sons could go back and talk to her themselves.
After a while, Steward Ding came with a card in his hand, "The invitation from the Lin Mansion to the mistress and the young lady."
Zhulan took the invitation for tea tasting and put it down. Yesterday, Zhou Shuren was poisoned, and the Lin family immediately sent an invitation. You know, there is not much friendship between their two families!