Chapter 1662: Hitting the mark

Zhou Shuren stopped crying, he knew when to stop and retreated. This river transport involved a lot of people, and the money was very tempting!

After the morning court session, Lord Yu came over in a hurry and said, "My Lord, if it weren't for the guards you arranged, Yueyang would be in great danger."

Zhou Shuren, "Don't say that. You and I both know why Yueyang left Beijing."

Mr. Yu said cheerfully, "This child is very prudent."

Zhou Shuren doesn't think so. Yu Yueyang is cunning and courageous, with a deceptive face. He is a typical person who pretends to be a pig to eat the tiger.

Wang Ju came over, and Lord Yu did not leave either. Zhou Shuren asked, "Whose family is this Magistrate Wu from?"

He can remember the network of relationships and officials in the capital, but he really doesn't have the ability to remember those across the country.

Wang Ju was confused by the question, "I don't know either, I'll check it out when I get back."

Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said, "You can't do it."

Wang Ju, "."

There is a lot of information on officials in the Ministry of Personnel, and Zhou Shuren thinks he has a photographic memory!

Zhou Shuren had a look of disdain on his face. If he were the Minister of Personnel, he would definitely classify the officials into different categories and remember them based on their backgrounds and potentials. These were all resources!

Unfortunately, he is the Minister of Revenue and deals with money and grain all day long!

Lord Yu coughed lightly. He didn't expect that Marquis Zhou and Lord Wang would communicate so casually in private.

Wang Ju was used to it, and whispered, "Why didn't the emperor arrange for someone to investigate, and what did he mean by the last words?"

Zhou Shuren, "Killing pigs for the New Year!"

It is difficult to catch them all in one fell swoop. Prefect Wu has already been frightened. Now the memorial has been sent to the capital, and all traces have been wiped out when they go to investigate. The pig that has been killed now has been pushed out to bear the brunt of the blame.

Wang Ju, "."

Mr. Yu, "."

Zhou Shuren laughed and strode away. The ministers in front heard the laughter and turned back, speechless. Bah, what a shameless old man!

Zhou Shuren snorted, his colleagues were just jealous of his good acting skills!

It was already afternoon when Zhulan got the news, which was brought back by her youngest son. Zhulan took a deep breath and said, "These kids are so brave that they didn't even say anything in the letter they sent back."

Changzhong regretted it. If he had known, he would have gone with his third brother. "They were afraid that their families would worry."

Zhulan: "Thank goodness everything is fine."

Chang Zhong said, "Mom, do you want to tell my sister-in-law?"

Zhu Lan waved her hand, "Don't tell her yet, your sister-in-law hasn't been in a good mood recently."

Changzhong continued, "Where's the third brother?"

Zhulan, "Wait until the children come home and ask Yuyi to write a letter to tell them."

"They should stay at home."

Zhu Lan nodded in agreement, "Destroying someone's wealth is like killing their parents. This time the thieves will be quiet for a long time."

Even if it's indirect, it's better to be cautious.

Changzhong played with the chess pieces, "This Magistrate Wu is quite smart."

Zhulan: "Yeah."

Changzhong smiled and said, "This gentleman is very courageous."

Zhu Lan said: "He is indeed very courageous. This also shows that he has no other choice."

In the evening, Zhulan found out why Lord Wu did this. It was because this prefect, who was almost fifty, came from a poor family. "He is quite smart. Is he being suppressed?"

Zhou Shuren, "He seized this opportunity to catch the emperor's eye, and this time he can't be suppressed."

"It's time for the kids to come back."

Zhou Shuren also sighed, "I've been out for long enough."

In the manor, Mingrui was sitting by the charcoal fire, writing. Rong Enqing pushed the door open and asked, "Are you still tidying up?"

Mingrui put down the brush and rubbed his wrist. "I have been writing it down all along. It will be more convenient for grandma to read it after I sort it out."

Rong Enqing stretched out his hands to warm the fire, "It's snowing, we can't leave tomorrow, you don't have to rush to finish the cleaning today."

Mingrui didn't put away his writing brush after hearing this, "Stay one more day, I'll go teach the kids tomorrow."

Rong Enqing, "These kids like you very much."

Ming Ruiqian smiled, "Children have their own intuition."

Rong Enqing listened to the whistling wind. The room was still cold. "Add more charcoal."

The servant went out and quickly brought in charcoal fire, but unfortunately the temperature in the house still could not be raised.

Mingrui, "After traveling to several states, I still think orphans in Beijing have the best life."

Rong Enqing raised his eyes and said, "The old lady is admirable."

The manager is very important. The old ladies in several manors in the capital put a lot of thought into it, so although it was cold in winter, the children did not suffer much.

Mingrui was proud in his heart, "My father regrets that my grandmother is not a man."

Rong Enqing chuckled, "The old lady has become a man, where are you?"

Mingrui was also amused, "You are right, it is better for grandma to be a woman."

Rong Enqing felt warmer. "The prefect is a good person. He gave us a lot of donated cotton clothes and food as soon as we arrived."

"Smart man."

Rong Enqing leaned back in his chair and said, "Next year the house in the manor will be renovated."

"Yes, otherwise the winter is too cold."

If they had not arrived, countless children would have fallen ill and died. Having gotten used to the lives of orphans in the capital, he felt emotional wherever he went, even though orphans in other states felt that their lives were very good now.

There was a knock on the door, and the servant came back and said, "The manager of the manor has sent over some roast chicken."

Rong Enqing, "Leave it here, and send it to the kitchen for the children to eat tomorrow morning."

It can still enhance the flavor if put into porridge. Alas, orphans in Beijing have to eat meat and fish every now and then, while it is difficult for orphans in other states to eat meat and fish.

Mingrui, "I don't know what's going on at home."

He regretted that his uncle passed away and he was not in the capital to see him off.

Rong Enqing pursed his lips. He felt very upset that the top man of the Rong family was gone. The Fourth Master protected him but hated his wife and was opposed to his background. His status as a bastard was something he could never change.

The fourth grandfather is a man who values ​​family and rules. No matter how hard he tries to be filial, it is useless because the old grandfather has the family rules in his heart, which are engraved in his bones.

A few days later, Minghui and his party finally returned home. They arrived at the Marquis' Mansion at noon despite the snow.

Zhulan looked at her grandson and granddaughter and said, "They have lost weight. They must have suffered a lot when they came back."

Minghui said: "Sun'er will never travel in winter again."

Even though he had maids and servants serving him along the way, he still suffered a lot. His feet were a little frozen and now they were itchy.

The two girls, Yuyi and Minghui, were not in good health and looked extremely haggard.

The first wife and her husband loved their son very much. Minghui was spoiled since he was young. The birth of Mingjing did not shake Minghui's status. He had a good-looking face and would be popular all his life!

Zhulan said, "I won't talk to you anymore. Go back to the yard and take a shower and rest. Yes, let the doctor take your pulse later."

Yuyi couldn't bear it anymore. They didn't have the energy to appreciate the scenery along the way. They just wanted to get home quickly. "Grandma, your granddaughter will go back first. I will chat with you in the evening."

Zhulan said, "Okay, come over for dinner tonight."

Minghui and Yuyi brought a lot of gifts. Zhulan and her husband kept some, and the rest were distributed to each courtyard.

Qingxue came in and said, "The doctor's pulse shows that Master Minghui is fine. Miss Yuyi and Miss Yujiao need to take good care of themselves."

Zhulan was relieved, "It's good that everything is fine. The children have suffered a lot."

Thinking of Mingrui, Zhulan became even more worried. Minghui had just returned home, but Mingrui was still following Rong Enqing everywhere!

(End of this chapter)