The emperor wanted to carefully look at the information on the table. All this information could not be read in a short time. Not only he wanted to read it, but the prince also wanted to read it. The method of recording information was worth learning.
The emperor put down the information in his hand and said, "I need to read the information first before discussing the plan. You will have to stay in the capital for a few days."
This is the same as Zhou Shuren's guess. "I obey your order."
The emperor added: "Come to the palace in the next few days and tell me and the prince about the recording techniques."
Zhou Shuren said respectfully: "I accept your order."
Zhou Shuren was not happy about giving lectures to the emperor and the prince. He was very upset now. He really dug his own grave this time.
The emperor was very happy. The more capable Zhou Shuren was, the happier he was. He thought he would be a great helper when he came to Beijing in the future. Because of Rongchuan, the emperor had a higher opinion of Zhou Shuren.
At noon, Zhulan didn't wait for Zhou Shuren to come back, so she was still in the palace!
Zhulan didn't feel very happy. She just felt that Zhou Shuren had a hard time. Although it was an honor to meet the emperor, it also meant danger. It is not just a saying that "living with the emperor is like living with a tiger". Who knows what words he said might lead to a landmine. The longer Zhou Shuren stayed in the palace, the more tense he became.
Mrs. Dong was very happy and said something during the meal. Zhulan just smiled.
After dinner, Zhulan took the wedding invitation sent by Shi Qing's house and said, "We have started sending wedding invitations now. Time flies so fast. Shi Qing will get married in a few days."
Xue Han took the wedding invitation. The names on the invitation were Mr. Shi, a man she knew well, and Yao Yao, a lady she liked more. "I hope you two will be happily married."
Zhulan smiled and said, "Of course they will. They are all sensible people who know how to get along with each other and live a good life."
Xue Han said, "Mom, Dad has arrived in the capital. Shi Qing is also in the Imperial Academy. He should have known the news. Why didn't he come with us yesterday?"
Zhu Lan said quietly, "Your third brother and his friends arrived in the capital earlier, but Shi Qing never came to visit them. Although Rong Chuan and Chang Lian didn't say anything yesterday, we can guess that they didn't have any contact in the Hanlin Academy."
Xue Han was a little confused, "Mom, why?"
Zhu Lan could guess a little, "First, in the Hanlin Academy, your third brother, Rongchuan, plus Shi Qing, the three of them are familiar with each other, which will make people wary. Without Shi Qing, there will be less attention. Second, Shi Qing is marrying into the Yaohou Mansion, and he probably doesn't want our family to be involved, so he stays away from our family."
In fact, Shi Qing was a person who clearly distinguished between gratitude and resentment. He was grateful to the Zhou family in his heart. It was because of gratitude that he stayed away from the Zhou family.
Xue Han understood, "It seems that after Shi Qing got engaged to Miss Yao Er, he stopped contacting our family."
Zhulan hummed.
Xue Han held the wedding invitation and asked, "Mom, are you going to get married, Shi Qing?"
Zhulan looked at the post and said, "When Shi Qing gets married, your father and I should be in Jinzhou. Your third brother and Rongchuan can go."
Even though she is far away from the Zhou family, Shi Qing still wants to get sincere blessings when she gets married!
In the Hanlin Academy, Chang Lian came out of the editor's room and on his way back he met Shi Qing who had just come out. Chang Lian sighed inwardly. Shi Qing was like a transparent person yesterday and didn't say much today. He had been excluded because of his background, and now he was not allowed to talk to him.
Chang Lian lowered his voice, "Does it have to be like this?"
Shi Qing smiled, "I'm about to be drawn into the whirlpool, so it's better to stay away from me. You just need to watch."
While others were on vacation, he was looking at information and taking over some secret tasks. The more he came into contact with them, the more he understood that the Zhou family had not had an easy life, and that they had carefully walked through life until today. It would be better for him to stay away from them.
Chang Lian heard the footsteps, nodded and walked past Shi Qing. Shi Qing had his own way to go and he couldn't help at all. He could only avoid causing trouble.
Shi Qing continued walking slowly, he was going to get married in a few days, thinking of the job he was going to take over and the Marquis' Mansion, Shi Qing's eyes darkened, there would be more troubles in the future.
Chang Lian returned to the house, and Master Lu came over and asked, "Did I see you talking to Master Shi just now?"
Chang Lian understood that the footsteps just now were from Master Lu. "Yes, he has been learning from my father for more than a year."
This is not a secret. Even though Shi Qing is far away from him, he should know it.
Mr. Lu did not hide the contempt in his tone, "He married the daughter of the Yao Marquis's family, which means he has climbed up the social ladder. He has long forgotten the Zhou family."
Chang Lian lowered his head and said nothing. This was the result Shi Qing wanted. He felt sad for Shi Qing. "This is the information you wanted."
Master Lu wanted to say a few more words, but seeing that Zhou Changlian had no intention of continuing to speak, he could only smile dryly and leave with the information.
Chang Lian found it difficult to concentrate on the information, so he heaved a sigh of relief and decided not to think about it anymore.
In the afternoon, Zhou Shuren returned home and Zhulan was sitting in the yard watching her son and Shenxing playing football.
Zhu Lan stood up and followed Zhou Shuren into the house, "You must be tired, change your clothes and take a rest."
Zhou Shuren was indeed tired, mainly mentally. The emperor was a creature who particularly liked to exploit capable people. He had brought this upon himself, so he could only blame himself. Add to that the prince, and he was really exhausted today.
Zhou Shuren had said a lot today, and he didn't want to speak anymore. After he hummed, he changed his clothes, washed his face, and lay down, unwilling to move.
Zhulan felt so distressed that she reached out to massage Zhou Shuren, especially his waist. He couldn't walk around in the palace to stretch his waist, no matter whether he was sitting or standing. After nearly a whole day, his waist must have been uncomfortable.
Zhou Shuren's tense waist slowly relaxed. "I will stay in the capital for a few days, but I will go to the palace from time to time."
Zhulan felt distressed, "It would be better not to stay."
Zhou Shuren looked at the bright side and said, "It's tiring, but it's also an opportunity. I'm sure I'll be able to go to Beijing this time, but I don't know when I'll be able to go there."
Zhulan slowly put strength into her hands, "Then I will check the luggage when I go back, so that I won't be in a rush when I suddenly arrive in Beijing."
As soon as she finished speaking, Zhulan heard a little snoring. She turned sideways and saw that Zhou Shuren was already lying down and sleeping.
When Zhulan heard the door open, she hushed her hand to signal her son not to make any sound, and then asked Mrs. Song to take her son out. Zhulan massaged Zhou Shuren's back and legs, then gently turned him over, covered him with the quilt, and carefully put on her shoes and went out.
Chang Zhong saw his mother coming out, "Mom, it's still daylight, why did Dad fall asleep?"
Zhulan held her son's hand and said, "Because Daddy is tired, he needs to rest."
Changzhong tilted his head, "Mom, can I help Dad?"
Zhulan smiled and said, "Yes, but you have to wait until you grow up."
"Am I not grown up now?"
"When you become the same age as your third brother, that's when you'll really grow up."
Changzhong blinked his eyes and said, "Mom, I'll eat more at night. Daddy said that if I eat more, I'll grow taller."
Zhulan laughed. He was still young and didn't understand much. She touched her son's hair. The little guy's hair grew really fast.
At night, after dinner was ready, Zhou Shuren woke up and asked, "What time is it?"
"It's time for dinner. If you don't get up, I should wake you up."