Chapter 1719 Rage

Changzhong arrived very quickly. The retired emperor had just been buried in the imperial mausoleum, and the Zhou family members were very low-key. They had never gone out unless necessary recently.

Zhou Shuren motioned for his son to sit down, "Were you reading a book just now?"

Chang Zhong saw the letter on the table, "Well, Dad, who sent the letter?"

"I received a letter from my hometown. It says that another child in my family is going to take the exam for a scholar. Mingqing asked about your situation. If you are going to take the exam, he can make arrangements for you."

Changzhong didn't say anything, but looked at his father's white hair. There weren't so many white hairs at the beginning of the year.

Zhou Shuren added: "Dad respects your opinion."

Changzhong retracted his gaze and said with a smile: "Next year my son will go back and take the exam for the scholar degree."

Zhou Shuren asked, "Not reluctantly?"

Chang Zhong pretended to be surprised, "Dad, you have to believe in your son's ability. He will definitely come back with the top scorer and break the rumor that the Zhou family only produces runner-ups."

Zhou Shuren looked at his proud son with gentle eyes and said, "Okay, Dad will wait for your good news."

Changzhong took the fruit that Qingxue brought in and said, "Dad, eat some fruit."

Zhou Shuren felt sweet inside. His old son was so considerate. "You should also eat more fruits."

Changzhong took another one and handed it to his mother, "Mom, you eat too."

Zhulan took it with a smile, but did not rush to eat it. Instead, she watched her son eat. He was obviously still a child, but he was engaged.

Time passed quickly, and Zhou Shuren's vacation was over. He felt the gazes from all sides when he attended the morning court. He got used to it and stood in his seat waiting for the emperor.

The emperor had not arrived and the palace was very quiet. The emperor only rested for three days. During the two days when he was absent, the ministers were very cautious during the morning court sessions, which showed that the emperor was still in grief.

The emperor arrived. Zhou Shuren looked up. The emperor had a blank expression on his face, which was really frightening. After the emperor emeritus left, the emperor became obviously even colder and harder.

The emperor's aura made people feel uneasy. Zhou Shuren silently withdrew his gaze. He felt that the emperor was angry. If he didn't vent his anger, no one would have a good life!

The emperor held the memorial in his hand and threw it directly to the ground, "You are so brave."

All the ministers felt a pang in their hearts, and Zhou Shuren was a little confused. What big deal had happened?

The emperor looked gloomy and said, "It's only been a few years, and you dared to embezzle the money for road construction, and even cut corners and use inferior materials to pass off as good ones. Good, very good."

Zhou Shuren blinked his eyes. The road construction was decided by the retired emperor before he abdicated. How could the emperor not be furious if it was revealed at this time? He looked at the memorial. He really knew how to choose the time to reveal it. He must have been waiting for the opportunity.

The emperor was in great grief at the time, and when it came to the matter of the retired emperor, he became angry.

Zhou Shuren looked at Lord Lu, who was in charge of the road construction. He had already knelt down to apologize, his body trembling.

In the hall, only Lord Lu's voice was heard asking for forgiveness. No one stood up to plead for mercy. Did Lord Lu feel wronged? Don't be ridiculous. It's not just talk that officials protect each other. Lord Lu wouldn't have reached his current position if he didn't have the ability, so he received a lot of tributes.

Zhou Shuren sighed in his heart, there will always be corrupt officials. Lord Lu has been in charge of road construction for many years, it is such a glorious job, but unfortunately he must bear the consequences of the causes he has sown, and the consequences have come out, but they are double!

The emperor's eyes froze, "Heh."

He was too lazy to say another word and signaled that Lord Lu be taken away to await trial.

The ministers in the palace were shocked by the quick and decisive action. They knew that since the matter involved the retired emperor, the emperor's anger would inevitably lead to bloodshed.

After the morning court session, the emperor left with the prince. Zhou Shuren glanced at the ministers. Some of them looked nervous and sneered in their hearts. They pulled out the radish with mud on it. Everyone in Lord Lu's network of relationships was in danger.

Wang Ju came over quickly and said, "I said I wanted to see you, but you wouldn't let me in."

"I'm fine. I don't need your visit."

Wang Ju wanted to roll her eyes, "You are pretending to be confused."

Zhou Shuren: "Yeah."

Wang Ju, "."

This old man actually admitted that the emperor had passed away, and he just wanted to test Zhou Shuren's attitude, but in the end he refused to see him!

Wang Ju knew Zhou Shuren was not going to tell her, so it was useless for him to ask. He could only say, "Lord Lu is in trouble."

If the emperor had not died and the truth had been revealed, Lord Lu would still have a chance to survive. Now!

Lord Wei was standing not far away. Now everyone had left the palace. He saw Lord Wang talking to Marquis Zhou, and after thinking for a moment, he followed them closely.

Zhou Shuren sensed it and did not wait for Lord Wei. After leaving the palace, Wang Ju left Zhou Shuren and stood in front of the Ministry of Revenue's carriage without leaving.

Lord Wei's eyes lit up and he walked over quickly, "Meet the Marquis."

Zhou Shuren gestured to get on the carriage to talk, and Lord Wei followed. The carriage started, and Zhou Shuren said, "Go ahead."

Lord Wei lowered his head and humbly asked, "Lord, what do you think about Lord Lu's matter today?"

Zhou Shuren, "Be fair and just in your work."

Don't exaggerate, just do your own thing.

Lord Wei does not have much foundation, and he has relied on the Zhou Marquis's Mansion to gain a foothold recently, especially after Zhou Marquis sent the retired emperor to the palace. He has heard a lot of sour words from his colleagues, and he always goes home and tells his wife that this marriage is a good one.

Lord Wei was relaxed. He was afraid that he would be pushed out because he had no foundation. "I understand."

Zhou Shuren was willing to give more advice to his son's Yue family, not to mention that Master Wei was indeed good. "This matter involves a lot of things, so you should pay more attention to it."

Lord Wei is very smart. The misappropriation of road construction funds must not have happened in recent years. The country is so big, with states and counties. Just thinking about it makes his scalp tingle. "I will be careful."

He understood how crazy some people were just trying to survive!

Zhou Shuren returned to the Ministry of Revenue, and Qiu Yan came out to greet him, "Sir, you are back."

Zhou Shuren said: "You have worked hard these days."

Qiu Yan shook his head. "It's not hard. I've been working very hard recently."

Zhou Shuren was happy, "Being diligent is good."

Qiu Yan came in and told him about the important events of the past few days, and then he said with concern, "Master, you must take care of yourself."

"I know what's going on. Send more people to the Ministry of Industry recently."

Qiu Yan smiled and said, "Yes."

In the afternoon, at the Hanlin Academy, Chang Zhi saw Zhuo Guyu with a pale face. Zhuo Guyu entered the palace today. Was he angry because of the transfer?

What happened in today's morning court has spread throughout the capital. The Lu family is in a panic. There are children of the Lu family in the Hanlin Academy who have been distraught the whole day.

At present, it seems that he is the only one in the entire Hanlin Academy who is not afraid of entering the palace? He deeply understands the envy of his colleagues. Having a good father does give him confidence.

Chang Zhi saw Gu Sheng coming out and waved, "Come over here."

Gu Sheng was feeling a little nervous. Serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. He had just entered the officialdom and felt unsure.

Changzhi took Gu Sheng a little further away and said, "If you enter the palace, keep your eyes and mouth shut, and pretend you don't have ears when necessary."

Gu Sheng's panicked heart gradually calmed down, "I'll take note of it."

Changzhi continued: "Don't be timid, do your job well and don't be curious."

Gu Sheng carefully remembered that Lord Zhou would give him advice in the past, but he would never be so direct as today. "Thank you for your advice, Lord."

Chang Zhi thought to himself that he just didn't want his promising future son-in-law to fail, "Go back."

Gu Sheng: "Yes."

At Zhou Hou Mansion, Ming Hui heard the servant's words and stood up and said, "Let's go to the main courtyard."

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(End of this chapter)