Chapter 1747: There are advantages to being a good person

Changzhong raised his eyebrows. "From what you said, you checked it too?"

Ze'er nodded, "For the safety of the Qin Palace, I will naturally investigate. I have already sent people to investigate the An family, and it will take some time for the news to be sent back."

Changzhong said calmly, "I don't think there's anything wrong with Jiaqing. It may have something to do with his background."

Ze'er smiled and said, "That needs to be checked clearly."

Chang Zhong embraced his nephew with satisfaction, "You are worthy of being the future King of Qin."

Ze'er felt embarrassed, "Uncle."

"Come on, let's go over there and play. Don't frown all the time. If someone doesn't know, they'll think the Qin Palace can't survive anymore!"

Ze'er thought to himself, he also wanted to be happy, but unfortunately he couldn't, there were too many people who wanted to pull him down, and he could avoid a lot of trouble by putting on a stern face and looking unapproachable.

Wu Shangheng came over and asked quietly, "Prince, how is the princess?"

Ze'er, "My eldest cousin."

Wu Shangheng pricked up his ears, feeling a little nervous. Since the Queen Mother passed away, he had been able to see the princess less and less often, and now he was eager to know the news.

Ze'er stopped teasing, "My eldest cousin asked me to tell Master Wu to rest assured."

Wu Shangheng's smile grew wider and wider. Feeling relieved meant that the emperor's anger had subsided. "Thank you, Prince."

During the New Year, the Zhou Mansion was very lively, but on the contrary, there was no smile at all in the Wang Mansion.

In a blink of an eye, it was the seventh day of the New Year. Changzhong set out for his hometown, bringing one more person with him. Minghui changed his mind after the New Year and also wanted to go back to take the exam for the scholar.

The two of them going back together made their family feel more at ease. The convoy was very long, and most of the people were bringing gifts back to their hometown.

After Changzhong left the mansion, things became much quieter. Wu Shangheng left on the third day of the Lunar New Year.

Zhulan's mind was all on the Wang family, so Yulu didn't go back to deliver the message saying that her father would not live long, but he survived the seventh day.

At noon, I didn't hear any news from the Wang family. Instead, I heard that the Yong'an Duke's Mansion brought evidence to sue someone.

Zhulan raised her eyebrows. The Duke's Mansion was smart. They did not retaliate privately but came openly instead.

In the evening, Zhou Shuren came back and told me about this matter, "I have accepted the lawsuit."

Zhu Lan asked, "Have they all been caught?"

"The evidence is solid and several people have been detained. Now they can't leave even if they want to."

Zhulan handed the handkerchief over and said, "Yangmou left well."

Zhou Shuren wiped his hands and said, "The Duke doesn't want to leave any evidence to be cleared up."

Zhu Lan said: "The Duke's Mansion has been shrinking over the years, and it is very difficult for the southern families to find trouble and get involved."

Sometimes there are advantages to being evasive, as there are fewer handles for you to use!

Zhou Shuren laughed, "Qiu Yan also said the same thing today. If they really play open tricks, these noble families can't beat them, so they will do it secretly."

"Then it's something out of nothing."

Zhou Shuren pointed to the sky and said, "Look at how this guy above is holding water."

Zhu Lan added: "There are three people who took the imperial examination at the Yong'an Duke's Mansion this year."

“It’s hard to make the list.”

Zhulan also thought so, it’s cause and effect!

The next morning, Zhou Shuren had just gotten up when Qingxue, who was standing guard outside the door, came in and said, "Master, there was a letter from the Wang family. The master left in the middle of the night."

Zhou Shuren's hand stopped as he was putting on his shoes. His nose felt a little sour. He paused for a moment and said, "Let Jinyan deliver the leave application."

Qingxue lowered her head and said, "Yes."

Zhulan also stood up, "We should be happy, the old man has gone to enjoy his life."

Not everyone can endure the long-term torture of illness.

Zhou Shuren stood up and looked for clothes. It was easy to find. This year, all his clothes were plain colors. "We'll go over later."

Zhulan looked at the sky outside and said, "Let's wait until it's brighter."

"Um."

The couple simply washed up and breakfast was served. Qingxue knew that her master had no appetite, so she served vegetarian wontons in sour soup.

Zhulan patted Shuren's hand and said, "Eat something."

Zhou Shuren picked up the bowl. The sour taste was indeed appetizing. He ate a few even though he had no appetite. He also drank some hot water to warm his body. He didn't feel cold when he went out with his body warm.

By this time, every household in the mansion had known the news, and Boss Zhou and his wife were already waiting by the carriage.

Boss Zhou helped his parents into the carriage before he and his wife went to the car at the back.

Li was concerned about her daughter and grandson, "I don't know if the two children can handle it."

They had to kneel in such a cold weather. The two grandsons were still so young. Aristocratic families have many rules, and the grandsons are the eldest sons and are bound by the rules.

Boss Zhou was also worried, "Yulu will take good care of it."

Li muttered, "Oh, it's a big family. The daughter must be very busy now."

It is indeed as Li said, all the members of the Wang clan will come today, plus due to years of personal connections, the Wang Mansion is bustling with people coming and going.

As soon as Zhou Shuren and his wife got off the carriage, they heard crying sounds from inside. The sound was extremely loud, and there must be a lot of people crying.

The person who greeted me at the door was Wang Ju's eldest son. He had gained weight after not seeing him for many years, but when I looked closer I could see that he had lost a lot of weight. When a fat man loses weight, his cheeks are very noticeable.

Walking into the yard, Zhou Shuren saw a crowd of people kneeling before he even reached the mourning hall. He recalled the scene of Duke Ning's death.

After entering the mourning hall, Zhou Shuren went forward to burn incense. Wang Ju burst into tears and lost weight, at least two times thinner.

Wang Wei knelt with the two children. Zhou Shuren felt so distressed that his great-grandson's voice became hoarse from crying.

Zhulan spoke to Tao, "My condolences."

Tao was not in a good mood. Things were piling up and now he had a headache. "I can't entertain you any longer."

"Just do your thing."

Zhou Shuren also spoke to Wang Ju, "Everyone is counting on you, you have to be strong."

Wang Ju sobbed, "You really don't know how to comfort people."

Zhou Shuren, "."

I can still refute it, that's good, no big deal.

Wang Ju's nose was blocked and her voice became hoarse. "My mind is full of the scenes of my growing up. My father left me and left me."

Zhou Shuren, "."

After crying like this, he wanted to leave, and finally patted Wang Ju's shoulder without saying a word.

Wang Ju raised her head and asked, "Are you talking?"

Zhou Shuren endured it, "The old man is watching you, he wants you to be well."

Wang Ju cried even louder, "Dad, please take care of your son more often."

Zhou Shuren, "!!"

Finally, he took a step back and walked to his great-grandson. Although the two children were still young, they already knew their responsibilities. They knelt straight. Zhou Shuren squatted down and reached out to touch the children's mat.

Zhuoping tilted his head to hold back his tears. Wang Wei asked, "Grandpa?"

Zhou Shuren took back the hand pad, which was thick enough, and touched the child's clothes. Then he stood up with satisfaction.

Wang Wei understood and whispered, "The two children won't kneel for too long."

Grandma and mom are watching!

Zhou Shuren hummed and saw Wang Ju lying on the ground crying. He withdrew his gaze and sighed. He didn't want to stay here any longer.

After waiting for a while, Mr. and Mrs. Zhou finished talking to Yu Lu and left the Wang family together.

We were all expecting a big show today, but the show was put on hold because of the death of the old man of the Wang family. The old man was really popular, and there were so many carriages going to the Wang family that there were fewer pedestrians on the street.

In the palace, the emperor said to the prince, "Go and have a look later."

He was willing to give this respect to the Wang family. Alas, another wise old man passed away.

(End of this chapter)