Chapter 1750 I will lend it to you for your reference. I will return it to you.

Zhou Shuren knew more. "They have already returned to their residence in the capital after using some connections."

Bamboo orchid, "."

She thought she could see a good show, but in the end it felt like anticlimactic. Even though there was solid evidence, the young masters were left with nothing.

Zhou Shuren continued, "This also shows that the Duke's Mansion is just a name."

Zhu Lan was speechless, "I think the emperor is speechless too."

Zhou Shuren laughed softly, "Yeah."

The next day, Zhulan thought about it and decided to book a private room in the teahouse. Li was busy staying at home, Zhao and Hu had appointments, and only Su Xuan liked to watch the jokes in the Duke's Mansion, so she went to the teahouse with them.

Once you're at the teahouse, news is transmitted the fastest here. You just need to wait here to get first-hand information.

Inside the palace, the prince whispered, "The trial has already begun."

The emperor didn't want to hear it, "I thought the old guy would hide some power, huh."

The prince replied, "Your attitude was very clear last year. Who would dare to rely on the Duke's Mansion? Even if there were some in the past, they have been silent for so many years and the tigers have lost their teeth. Who would still take the Duke's Mansion, which only has the title, seriously?"

The emperor sneered, "We need to give more chips to the Yong'an Duke's Mansion."

The prince asked, "Should my son get involved this time?"

The emperor said with a cold look on his face, "No need. Let the southern families think that the Yong'an Duke's Mansion has failed, and let the old family know that they have to work twice as hard if they want to survive."

The prince's eyes turned cold. "These noble families always support poor students in every imperial examination. This time, there are five officials working for the southern noble families."

These are just officials who came from humble backgrounds; the ties between aristocratic families are even deeper.

The emperor felt upset when he thought of the imperial examinations, "The imperial examinations have become a means for them to select and protect people."

The prince's heart moved, "Father, you sent Zhou Changzhi to be the chief examiner because you value his ideas."

The emperor pointed to his head and said, "The ideas that have been passed down for a long time are becoming more and more solidified. Whether it's you, the emperor, or me, we are all influenced by Zhou Shuren's ideas, even you."

The prince understood that his father raised Marquis Zhou's son not only because he had good abilities and was trustworthy, but also because he cared more about his thoughts.

The emperor liked to chat with Zhou Changzhi, and the contrast between them became more and more obvious as the officials from the Hanlin Academy walked around the Zheng Palace.

The emperor thought of the aristocratic families, "Take your time, there's no rush."

In order to avoid any confusion, Zhou Shuren said that the country now has many more departments and changes, and a little bit of infiltration is not forced, but a step-by-step necessity.

In the teahouse, Zhulan was speechless for a long time while listening to Qingxue's report.

Su Xuan opened her slightly open mouth and said, "Is that it? Is it over after paying one thousand taels?"

That's it? That's it? If anyone dares to touch her son, she will return it a hundredfold!

Zhulan said, "It's a waste of money to reserve the box."

Su Xuan nodded in agreement, and then laughed out loud, "Today, the Duke's Mansion has lost all its face. If it weren't for Zhuo Guyu who still had some favor in the eyes of the Crown Prince, the Duke's Mansion would have no place to stand."

Zhulan picked up the teacup. She hadn't even finished her tea yet and was thinking it wouldn't end so soon. She was speechless. "Drink your tea. Don't waste it."

Su Xuan smiled happily. She just held a grudge. "I don't think the wife of Prince Yong'an will have the nerve to go out again."

"The Duke's Mansion is going to be closed."

Although a skinny camel is bigger than a horse, it depends on who you are comparing it with. You cannot afford to offend petty officials. For aristocratic families, a skinny camel means it is about to die!

A few young masters came out as if nothing had happened and said to Wu Shangheng, "How is it?"

Wu Shangheng gave a thumbs up and said, "Very good."

They have been courting death all the time and he couldn't stop them. Well, he didn't care either. Ever since he knew that some of them were not at peace in their imprisonment, he guessed that they couldn't meet anyone without the emperor's permission!

He thought he won. Haha, I don’t know how much the emperor knew about him. He was really arrogant because of what he had been raised to do.

Several young masters wanted to make some sarcastic remarks, but now they were stuck. They looked at each other. After all, they were concerned about Wu Shangheng's identity. One of them said, "We will go back now and enter the capital after the autumn examination."

Wu Shangheng narrowed his eyes. He thought that the exam was based on real talent and knowledge, and some of these people didn't have that ability, but he didn't remind them.

With fewer aristocratic families in the south, there would be more room for profit. Wu Shangheng smiled and said, "I'll treat you to a drink."

The carriage of the Duke's Mansion left. Wu Shangheng thought of the several young masters from the Duke's Mansion who wanted to take the exam. Forget it, he knew nothing!

Three days passed in the blink of an eye. Chang Zhi left Beijing early in the morning with the men given by the emperor in a small green carriage. No manpower was needed from the Marquis's mansion. Except for Chang Zhi's servant, the coachman and guards who drove the carriage were all the emperor's men.

Zhulan was confused and asked Shuren, who had not attended the morning court, "Isn't this number of people too few?"

"You've asked me that eight times."

Zhulan was worried, "I'm afraid Changzhi is in danger."

Zhou Shuren said: "I sent someone to follow him secretly."

Zhulan was surprised that her son would leave so soon. It would have been good if the news had not been leaked. If it had been leaked, she would have been terrified. "I'm going to the temple tomorrow."

Zhou Shuren, "???"

Zhulan: "It's settled."

Zhou Shuren didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Changzhi is very smart!"

Having been in the officialdom for so many years and working in the government for many years, Chang Zhi has quite a lot of scheming and tactics. Last night, his son even hinted that if he gets into trouble, he hopes he can help!

Zhu Lan looked at the time and waved her hand, "It's time for you to go to the government office."

Zhou Shuren asked, "Shall I accompany you again?"

"No, go ahead and do your work."

The Ministry of Revenue was very busy just after the New Year and couldn't leave Shu Ren, so she just needed to lie down for a while.

In the Hanlin Academy, when Gu Sheng came in, he heard the news that Lord Zhou was going to supplement the newly discovered ancient books, so he would leave the Hanlin Academy for a while.

He also transferred several Shujishi to help supplement the ancient books.

Gu Sheng blinked his eyes. His guess had come true. He really couldn't get used to the days when Lord Zhou was not around.

Gu Sheng returned to the house and looked in the direction of Zhuo Guyu. He was there. He admired Zhuo Guyu's patience.

The Duke's Mansion was in disgrace yesterday. It was said that several of the accused young masters were drinking in a restaurant and acting very arrogant.

Zhuo Guyu lowered his head to deal with the task at hand. He thought he would be angry and embarrassed, but instead he was particularly calm and clearer about what he could grasp and what he should do.

Zhuo Guyu felt Gu Sheng's gaze, nodded, and then continued to do his work.

Gu Sheng raised his eyebrows. He felt that Zhuo Guyu had grown up and finally got rid of the halo of the Duke's Mansion. Was this a good thing for Zhuo Guyu?

In the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren had been busy all morning, stretching his neck. At this time, Jianyan walked in and said, "Sir, Lord Wang sent someone to deliver a box to you."

Zhou Shuren raised his eyebrows, "Give it to me."

Jianyan put the box on the table, then left the room and stood guard at the door.

The box was not locked. Zhou Shuren opened the box and found several notebooks inside. He recognized the handwriting on the notebooks and picked them up to look through them. They turned out to be the notebooks of the old man.

Zhou Shuren didn't rush to read it. Instead, he picked up the letter in the box and said nothing. There were five words in total, "I'll lend it to you to read."

The most precious thing the old man left behind is not wealth. The Wang family already has enough wealth. The most precious thing is the old man’s insights and experiences!

(End of this chapter)