Zhou Shuren just wanted to tease Li Zhao, as Li Zhao had always used his height advantage to bully him. He didn't expect that a few words would cause speculation.
In the Fifth Prince's Mansion, Zhang Yang was lying on the bed and impatiently sent away his two concubines. He was thinking about the words of the imperial physician. Although the poisoning was not serious, it would affect his offspring. Thinking of his offspring, Zhang Yang lowered his eyes. The concubines had never been pregnant since they entered the mansion.
Zhang Yang had to think about it, wondering who did it. Fourth brother, no, Fourth brother is not stupid, why would he do it in his own house, then who was it? He first eliminated the prince, they were brothers from the same mother, even if they were not close, as long as he did nothing, he would not harm him. Now only the second and third brothers were left.
He felt that the possibility was greater with his third brother. Now the third brother and the fourth brother were fighting fiercely, which could be thought of as affecting their offspring. He pounded the bed hard. Children were very important. Several of his brothers had sons, and several of them, but he was the only one who had none.
In the palace, Zheng Hall, the emperor asked the imperial physician, and found out that the women in Zhang Yang's backyard took birth control pills. He also asked the imperial physician to give Zhang Yang the pills. There was medicine in Zhang Yang's body, which accumulated over a long period of time, and at a certain point it clashed with the poison, so it broke out in the fourth brother's house. It was not that someone poisoned the fourth brother's house.
The poison used by Zhang Yang was not life-threatening, but it would affect his offspring. Zhang Yang had been taking it for quite some time, more than half a year. He did not poison Zhang Yang because he did not want him to have offspring. There were people who were much more cruel than him.
This poison is not a strong poison, and is similar to birth control pills in the early stages. After a year, it is basically unsolvable. Now that it has broken out, the emperor feels that he has helped Zhang Yang, and it will affect his offspring but not end his offspring.
The emperor also breathed a sigh of relief. As long as his son was not poisoned, he would not have to worry. Even if his son was a bastard, he was still his own son. He would break his son's wings for the sake of inheritance, but he would never take his son's life.
At the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren was in a good mood, while Wang Ju was in a bad mood. Zhou Shuren asked her, "Come to my house to go fishing with me during your day off?"
In the summer, he released a lot of fish into the lake and asked the housekeeper to renovate the pavilion specifically for fishing and drinking tea.
Wang Ju naturally would not refuse, "I will take my grandson with me."
"good."
If the two children have more contact from a young age, their relationship will be better.
Wang Ju left the room, sighing. It was said that women were willing to change their faces, and he felt that Zhou Shuren was no exception. Today, Zhou Shuren's face was smiling like a flower, and it was so eye-irritating to him!
Qiu Yan smiled and said, "You and Wang Ju have a really good relationship."
Zhou Shuren sighed, "So Wang Ju will leave the Ministry of Revenue next year. What should I do after he leaves?"
Wouldn't that mean he would have to face a pile of work again? Wang Ju's coming to the Ministry of Revenue really helped him share too many tasks. His current leisure time was gained by exploiting Wang Ju.
Qiu Yan curled the corners of his mouth. He began to sympathize with Wang Ju. Even though he had a good relationship with Zhou Shuren, Zhou Shuren was ruthless in exploiting Wang Ju in order to have some free time for himself. Ever since Wang Ju came to the Ministry of Revenue, Wang Ju's hair had become as long as his!
At the Zhou family, Zhulan was a little absent-minded. There was still no news of Zhang Yang being poisoned today, and Zhang Yang didn't make a fuss. There was no rumor at all, so there was something wrong with the poisoning this time.
Zhao came holding a small wooden box, "Mom, I made these in the past few days. Do you like any of them?"
Zhulan looked at the hairpins in the small wooden box. They were all very nice. She picked up a ruby one and said, "I like this one."
Zhao also thought that ruby was the best, "Mom, please pick a few more."
Zhulan waved her hand, "One is enough. I have too many jewels."
As she spoke, she continued to play with the hairpin in her hand. Zhao and Hu got along well. After Changyi went out to sea, Zhao liked to chat with Hu. Hu liked to make jewelry, which Zhao also did at the time. She thought it was interesting and so she learned it.
Some time ago, Changyi not only sent back a letter, but also some gems, all of which were unpolished. Zhulan got a few pieces, and each room also got some. Naturally, the second room got the most.
Zhao had a lot of gems in his hands, and because not all of them were of particularly good quality, he polished a lot of them to make jewelry.
Zhulan thought this was a good idea. Now that Zhao had some hobbies and interests, she wouldn't have to stare at Mingrui and Yushuang every day. Instead, she became more energetic.
Zhao was extremely happy. Since there were more embroiderers in the house, she had seldom embroidered. Not only because she wanted to enjoy herself, but she also wanted to protect her eyes. Now that she had a new hobby, she felt that her life was fulfilling, and her resentment about her husband not coming back was diluted.
Seeing that her mother-in-law really didn't want to be picky, Zhao closed the wooden box and said, "My husband said he would be back during the Chinese New Year. He would bring back some fine gemstones. Mother, I will make you a headpiece then."
Zhulan could hear the sincerity, she liked the current Zhao, "Okay, when I go out I will definitely wear the headgear you made, but I can't say it was you who made it."
Although Zhao could get a good reputation for being filial, it was still not good for her. Even Hu would not brag about making hairpins, let alone Zhao, who was the daughter-in-law of the Zhou family.
Zhao has learned a lot over the years. She knows that her mother-in-law did it for her own good. She is very grateful that her mother-in-law did not stop her from making hairpins. "Mom, you are so kind."
Zhulan was very proud. She could indeed be voted as the best mother-in-law in the capital. But, she also brought a lot of hatred to herself. Sometimes when she attended banquets, there were many sarcastic people, not least because she was too nice to her daughter-in-law.
She had heard that many men with daughters in the capital were eyeing Changzhong. Of course, some people also tried to trick her, but she had made it clear that Changzhong would not get engaged too early and it was too early for him to be her future daughter-in-law.
In the Mansion of Marquis Yao, Yao Wenqi thought over and over, he couldn't figure out why Zhang Yang was poisoned. Although the Emperor suppressed it, he was still able to get accurate information that said he was poisoned in the Fourth Prince's Mansion, but no one poisoned him. That's right, no one poisoned him. The Emperor sent people to investigate, and he also investigated.
Yao Wenqi felt that his partner was stupid, but not so stupid. Poisoning him now would only make the emperor more defensive.
Now he is about to vomit blood, it will be even more difficult to poison him in the future!
Prince Liang, Zhang Jingxi had a dark face and was in no mood to do his job. He felt aggrieved, and what made him even more aggrieved was that he could not find any signs of poisoning. He moved the focus from the third brother to the fifth brother, and he even thought that the fifth brother was here to commit fraud!
The more Zhang Jingxi thought about it, the more this possibility seemed to him, and he became even angrier. He didn't even know what poison the fifth brother had been poisoned with, and now the third brother must be terribly happy!
King Zhang Jingshi of Chu was also confused. Did the King of Qi do it? No, Zhang Jingyang would not be so stupid. He thought about it and became alert to the fifth brother. This kid had a lot of tricks. It was possible that he directed and acted it himself. However, he still gloated over the misfortune. The fourth brother was badly deceived.
At the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren called Zhang Jinghong and said, "Starting tomorrow, you will work for Lord Wang."
Zhang Jinghong knew everything. Lord Wang would definitely leave next year. Even Hu Xia would leave. Hu Xia had been very busy recently and had accumulated a lot of merits. This was in preparation for his departure. He was excited. Lord Wang wanted to use him. "Yes."
Zhou Shuren thought that Zhang Jinghong was not the first choice, but Lei Zhushi was, and he must transfer Lei Zhushi over next year.