Chapter 1801 Zhou's Son-in-law

In Pingzhou, the servant saw his master standing still, so he hurriedly stepped forward and asked worriedly, "Master, are you feeling unwell?"

All the servants in the mansion knew that the marquis loved the young master the most, and they were really worried that they would have a hard time explaining if the young master fell ill.

Chang Zhong waved his hand, "I'm fine, your son. Come on, let's go back to the house. I need to take a good bath."

The bad smell on his body was considered good. Although he had someone to serve him, he had to take part in the examinations and had also developed the ability to take care of himself. The candidate next to him was the one who was worried. Water and ink were spilled all over his paper. Fortunately, he was able to calm down and was not affected.

The servant raised the kettle in his hand and said, "This is the soup. I have been holding it tightly to keep it warm. Sir, please drink a few sips to warm your stomach."

In his heart, the young master suffered a lot for taking three exams in a row. Fortunately, the young master had a good foundation in martial arts since he was a child. Then, he heard someone coming out coughing again.

Changzhong took it and drank it, and his stomach felt much better. "Where are the others?"

This time, there were many candidates from the Zhou family, including several sons-in-law of the Zhou family. Yes, sons-in-law. Women from the Zhou family never have trouble finding a husband, and the men they marry are getting better and better. Most of them are scholars. Changzhong also met many sons-in-law of the Zhou family when he went to give lectures at the clan school.

The most direct manifestation of a powerful clan is that married women have a strong position in their husband's family. Also, because the Zhou family's daughters are literate and well-mannered, they have never been domineering. Married women understand that the good reputation of the family is hard-earned, and they will maintain the reputation when they get married. This has led to many Zhou family daughters getting engaged before they reach the required age.

The servant replied, "Most of them have come out and are waiting at the carriage."

"Let's go too."

The servant couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Sir, are the exam questions difficult?"

Changzhong has the right to speak. The questions in this autumn examination are really not difficult. This is also related to the region. The country is too big to set questions according to the standards of the south. This also results in few northern students ranking high in the spring examination. Brother Wu Ming is a genius!

Even if he won the top spot in the imperial examination, there was still a gap between him and Brother Wu Ming. He grew up with elite education, while Brother Wu Ming only relied on himself.

Changzhong shook his head slightly. The servant understood and became anxious. "What should we do?"

He heard from the young master that the harder the test questions, the greater the gap between the candidates, and his young master was going to win six prizes!

Changzhong smiled and said, "Okay, let's go."

In Beijing, Zhou Shuren went home and changed his clothes. The food was already on the table. "What day is today? Why is there such a rich feast?"

Zhulan sat down and said, "It's the day your son finished his autumn examination."

"I said I forgot something."

"Really forgot?"

Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "I haven't forgotten. It's time for this kid to go home."

"Yeah, I don't know how the results are."

Zhou Shuren has confidence in his son, "It will be fine."

The worst thing is not understanding the Yuan.

Zhulan handed the soup to her husband and said, "I am not worried about Changzhong, I am worried about Changzhi. The case will be tried after the autumn examination, and it is also the most powerful time for counterattack."

Zhou Shuren said: "I also asked the emperor recently, and the emperor only told me that he was sorting out the evidence, and the officials sent by the Ministry of Revenue to Chuanzhou would take some time to arrive in Chuanzhou."

Zhulan drank a few sips of the soup. Hmm, the mushroom soup was delicious. "I feel more at ease when Zhang Jinghong comes over."

Zhou Shuren said, "It is precisely because he is so amazing that I chose him to help Changzhi."

He was indebted to Zhang Jinghong, and Zhang Jinghong had also wrestled with the Prince of Qi and others. He felt relieved that Zhang Jinghong was helping Chang Zhi.

After the couple finished their meal, the temperature was good, so they got up and went to walk around the garden. Zhulan said as they walked, "Minghui rewrote the book he compiled and gave it to me this afternoon."

"Well, I'll go back and take a look later."

Zhu Lan smiled and said, "The third son's letter arrived today, and everything is fine with the little grandson."

Zhou Shuren misses his grandson whom he has never met. "I don't know when he will be able to see Minghu again."

Zhulan also sighed. The child was too young. The couple would not be willing to send the child back if the child was older. The couple were older and wanted the child to be around.

Zhou Shuren added: "Today the Emperor mentioned the marriage of the Third Prince."

"I thought the emperor was still angry about Chuanzhou!"

Zhou Shuren curled his lips, "Your Majesty has long known that his recent anger was all acted."

Zhu Lan asked, "Oh, it seems that the Third Prince is doing a good job in the Ministry of Works."

Otherwise, the emperor would not have mentioned it so much. Ignoring it since childhood will become a habit.

Zhou Shuren nodded. "Yes, the Third Prince has divided the various technologies improved by the Ministry of Industry into smaller pieces and also estimated the prices at which they can be sold. The Third Prince is quite attentive."

Zhu Lan's eyes were filled with sarcasm. "I heard from Chang Yi that the Second Prince is still not doing his job conscientiously."

"Um."

The next day in Chuanzhou City, Chang Zhi woke up in a daze. He was surprised to see the dawn. He got up, put on his clothes and met Ding Jue, "Why didn't you call me?"

Ding Jue said: "It's rare for you to have a good sleep, I want you to rest for a while."

Chang Zhi slept for more than three hours, and his mind was much more relaxed. "I had a good rest, and I can hear the case today."

Ding Jue suppressed his excitement and asked, "Sir, whose case will we hear first today?"

Changzhi, "."

There are too many cases. Almost all the officials in Chuanzhou City have been sent to prison. The emperor has already sent people, but it will take some time for the new prefect to arrive.

Ding Jue asked, "Sir?"

Chang Zhi washed his face first before saying, "Let's start with Prefect Shi."

Ding Jue said: "Yes."

Changzhi's food and expenses were all prepared by the emperor's people, because he still managed to sneak into the government office with something deadly. He had a simple breakfast, put on his official uniform and went to interrogate the prefect Shi.

Governor Shi was indeed cautious. Once the door was opened, it would be easiest for him to find all the evidence. However, behind his cautiousness was his arrogance. He arrogantly believed that his confidentiality measures were foolproof.

I know about the trial today and there are many people outside listening to the trial.

Prefect Shi was brought up. He was over 40 years old. After being in jail for so many days, he had lost his elegant temperament and looked more than ten years older.

Chang Zhi did not abuse anyone. He asked the guards not to make things difficult for them and to pay more attention to prevent anyone from committing suicide out of fear of punishment.

Prefect Shi stood in the court. He had not been convicted yet. He looked up at Zhou Changzhi. He had underestimated this man.

Chang Zhi was not intimidated at his first trial. He presented all the charges and evidence, and asked, "Do you plead guilty?"

Shi Zhifu was devastated. He knew that not only he was finished, but his entire family was also finished. His children would be implicated. "I plead guilty. Please forgive my children."

Chang Zhi, "Since you plead guilty, sign the name."

He was not surprised by Magistrate Shi's straightforwardness. It would be better to plead guilty and seek lenient treatment than to struggle in vain. Unfortunately, Magistrate Shi was charged with too many crimes and no one could protect his family.

In the following days, Changzhi reviewed cases in the morning and reviewed test papers in the afternoon. He was like a spinning top. Because the deputy examiner and others were arrested, Changzhi borrowed academic certificate officials from several nearby states to come over, so that there was no chaos that affected his grades.

The case in Chuanzhou was tried very quickly. Chang Zhi's large-scale move caught everyone off guard. The evidence was not transferred, which made it easier for Chang Zhi to try the case.

Of course, there were also those who refused to plead guilty and cried out for innocence, but they were all slapped in the face by the evidence and had no choice but to plead guilty in the end. As the trial progressed, some small fish were also caught and the prisons were no longer able to accommodate them.

(End of this chapter)