Chang Lian came back a little late for dinner at the Zhou family. He came back with Rong Chuan. He sat down but didn't see his father. "Mom, don't we have to wait for Dad to come back?"
Zhulan replied, "Your father has an appointment and won't be back for dinner tonight."
Chang Lian was thinking, "Dad, is this about Ran Lei?"
Zhulan didn't hide it, "Yeah."
Rongchuan thought for a moment and said, "Aunt, I."
Zhu Lan interrupted Rong Chuan, "You can't, come on, start eating."
Rong Chuan lowered his head, because his aunt was right, he could not use the Ning family's power to help. The Ning family was now acting very cautiously, too many people were eyeing the Ning family, the Ning family was the prince's maternal family, and many people wanted to find something wrong with the Ning family.
Although the Ning family is like a behemoth, they dare not move and can only stay in their own place. Even he has been troubled recently. If he hadn't gone to the palace so often, they would have targeted him more blatantly.
At the restaurant, Zhou Shuren generously invited Lei to dinner. He did not hide from people. It was better to be open and aboveboard than to hide. However, Zhou Shuren did not mention Ran Lei's matter first, but said: "You have been in the Ministry of Justice for some years, and you have never been promoted in these years."
Lei was prepared for Lord Zhou to ask him questions. He even read Ran Lei's case. Unexpectedly, Lord Zhou was talking about him. Thinking that he had not been promoted for many years, he felt a little upset. "Yes, I have been the head for some years."
Zhou Shuren continued, "The Ministry of Justice has just been cleaned up, and the personnel are all newly transferred. There are no more positions."
What I mean is, you still have no chance of getting promoted in the Ministry of Justice. Even if you continue to endure for a few more years, the situation will not be very optimistic.
Manager Lei felt heavy-hearted. He knew it and had thought about transferring to another place, but transfer was not something that could be done just by thinking about it, so he just drank.
Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "I have seen your ability. It would be a waste of your talent to stay in the Ministry of Justice."
Lei's heart moved, "Sir?"
Zhou Shuren didn't say anything else. Just nodding was enough. He had already mentioned to the Shangshu about transferring Director Lei to the Ministry of Revenue. He emphasized that Wang Ju would leave next year. The Shangshu knew that he lacked a capable assistant, so he had already made a note of Director Lei.
He brought it up with the Shangshu so early because he was prepared for the worst. Even if it was a sure thing, he would still be careful. He brought it up with Master Lei in advance in the hope that Master Lei could say more about Ran Lei's case. He knew that Master Lei would not want to cause trouble, so if he wanted to pry Master Lei's mouth open, he had to let Master Lei see the hope of promotion.
Just as he said, he was optimistic about the ability of Master Lei, who had helped him a lot in the Ministry of Justice. This man was very meticulous.
Lei touched the wine glass and understood that the master was still asking about Ran Lei's case. He said in a very low voice: "In fact, everyone knows that Ran Lei was wrongly accused, but some people wanted to convict Ran Lei, and some people stopped them, so they were stuck."
Zhou Shuren narrowed his eyes, "How many?"
Manager Lei thought about it and held up three fingers. Don’t underestimate him because he sees everything clearly.
Zhou Shuren thought that since the three princes had intervened, the King of Chu had completely given up on Ran Zheng and was trying to stop him. He didn't need to ask. Ran Zheng had been an official for so many years and had his own power. Plus, the prince least wanted anything to happen to the Ran family.
The Zhou family rose to prominence late, so he had no power to help him. Now it was a game of power between several parties, and he dared not move. He drank the wine in the glass and said, "Thank you for today. What you said will not be spread."
Manager Lei was really afraid that Lord Zhou would make other requests, but he didn't feel burdened just to understand some of the situation.
When she got home, Zhulan said that Qi had come during the day, "I think Qi came without telling Ran Zheng."
"Well, Ran Zheng won't ask me for help. He knows we can't help much."
Zhu Lan sighed. What Zhou Shuren said was true. The Zhou family's foundation was too shallow. "What are your plans?"
Zhou Shuren changed his clothes and said, "The evidence is not important. What is important is who wins this game. If the prince wins, Ran Lei will be fine. If he loses, the Ran family will be in trouble."
Zhu Lan frowned, "Then why are you still going to see Master Lei?"
"I just wanted to confirm something."
Zhulan sat down and asked, "Do you have any ideas?"
Zhou Shuren really has a solution, "but the price is a bit high for the Ran family."
When Zhulan saw Zhou Shuren taking a shower, she thought about her husband's words and the price the Ran family could pay. She realized and understood Zhou Shuren's method, but she didn't know whether the Ran family was willing to pay the price.
As for overturning the testimony and reversing the verdict, there is no need for that anymore. It's just that the Ran family is caught up in it and is being led astray, yet they are still concentrating on finding evidence to prove their innocence!
At the Ran family, Ran Zheng had a terrible headache, "You went to the Zhou residence?"
Qi wiped her tears and said, "We are engaged to the Zhou family, but you didn't ask Zhou Shuren for help and stopped me. I am also anxious."
Ran Zheng's headache was even worse. "The Zhou family has just entered the capital and has no foundation. Although they are related to the Ning Mansion by marriage, the Ning family will not help. Zhou Shuren can't help even if he wants to."
If he could help, would he not go to Zhou Shuren? Because he couldn't help, it would be useless to go to him, so it would be better to let the Zhou family get rid of him completely and keep their friendship for the future.
Now that his wife has gone to the Zhou family, Zhou Shuren doesn’t know what he will think. The main thing is that the Zhou family really can’t help!
Qi was really anxious, "I will go back to my parents' home tomorrow and ask my father for help."
"Ridiculous! The Crown Prince has already intervened, and you still want to return to the Qi family? I tell you clearly that the King of Chu has also taken action, so don't hold on to your illusions."
Qi fell down on the chair, and the King of Chu took action, "What should we do?"
Ran Zheng sighed. He was careful but still couldn't avoid it. The rumor this time was completely false and the emperor didn't want to assign him an official position, so he had been very obedient. He had the patience to wait for the opportunity, but now, damn it.
The next morning, Zhulan saw Mingyun and asked, "Are you here to see your grandfather?"
Mingyun didn't see his grandfather, "Grandpa is gone?"
Zhulan nodded, "I didn't finish some things yesterday, so I went to the Ministry of Revenue as soon as I got up in the morning."
Mingyun asked about the Ran family, "Grandma, will something happen to the Ran family?"
Zhulan thought for a moment and said, "You should ask your grandfather. Grandma doesn't know either."
Mingyun thought so too, "Grandma, I'll go first and come over for breakfast later."
"okay."
Mingyun turned around and saw his uncle, "Good morning, uncle."
Chang Lian stroked his nephew's hair and said, "Good morning."
Chang Lian waited until his nephew was far away, then he came to his mother and said, "Mom."
Zhulan only revealed her true colors in front of Changlian, and then turned her head away and ignored Changlian.
Chang Lian followed his mother's footsteps, "Mom, Mingyun is concerned about Ran Wan, who is engaged to him."
Zhulan said with disdain, "Don't be so close to me, stay away from me."
Chang Lian took a step back and asked in a low voice, "Mom, it's not easy for the Ran family to get out of this."
"If you know that, why are you following me?"
"My son thinks that mom is as powerful as dad, so I want to ask you, mom, do you think the Ran family can get away with this?"
Zhu Lan turned her head and said, "You think I'm awesome, but that's just your illusion. Come on, stop bothering me. Go do what you need to do. If you don't want to eat, go to the Hanlin Academy early."