Chapter 1827 Consideration

Changzhi motioned for Gu Sheng to sit down. Gu Sheng skillfully picked up the teapot and the kettle of boiling water, rinsed them carefully, and then took out the tea leaves he brought.

Chang Zhi just watched quietly, and waited for a pot of tea to brew before he spoke, "Where did you get this good tea?"

Gu Sheng poured a cup of tea. "The emperor gave this to Lord Wu, and Lord Wu gave me some of it."

Chang Zhi picked up the teacup and took a sip. This was the spring tea that had just been delivered to Beijing. "You came here just to make me a pot of tea?"

Gu Sheng pinched his palm, then took out the date written on it from the secret pocket of his official sleeve and opened it carefully. "It shows a few good days. Please take a look, sir."

Gu Sheng was helpless. He had agreed to propose marriage after the Spring Examination, but Lord Zhou said that his nephew was engaged. He could only wait, but he waited and waited but Lord Zhou didn't give any hint. He understood that Lord Zhou was feeling bad.

Finally, Wu Shangheng reluctantly gave him some tribute tea, and he mustered up the courage to come to the Hanlin Academy.

Chang Zhi glanced at the date on the paper. One was ten days later, one and a half months later, and the last one was one and a half months later. "Actually, I also looked at the date."

Gu Sheng was worried, but he had no choice but to ask, "Which day do you think is right?"

Chang Zhi reluctantly pointed to half a month later and said, "It's a good day."

According to the time, it’s time for my elder brother and younger brother to return to Beijing.

Gu Sheng's heart was in a state of ups and downs, then he smiled foolishly, stood up quickly, saluted and said, "Thank you, sir."

Changzhi motioned for Gu Sheng to sit down. This kid attracted attention when he came to the Hanlin Academy. Everyone looked over at him when he shouted, "Sit down."

Gu Sheng also knew that he had lost his composure, and when he saw that the tea in the adult's cup was gone, he hurried to add more tea.

Changzhi asked, "Since you left the Hanlin Academy, have you been happy these days?"

Gu Sheng smiled. The place where the future prince consort would stay was an idle position. He had the support of the prince consort in the past. In addition, the affair between him and County Lord An He had spread, so he was doing quite well. He didn't have much to do and could take care of his own business. This was the life he wanted.

Gu Sheng said whatever he thought in his heart, "Everything is fine."

Changzhi also thinks it's a good idea. The future prince consort represents the idle and powerful. Gu Sheng is on good terms with these people, so he can get by just fine without much care from him.

The next day, after the morning court session, Zhou Shuren followed the emperor back to the Zheng Palace and discussed with him the taxes collected in several seaports over the past two years.

After the discussion, the emperor asked, "Do you think anyone will confess to me?"

Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and said, "There are smart people."

In the past two years, major cases have occurred one after another in the imperial court. The emperor has used his iron-blooded wrist to shatter the courage of countless people. The emperor has given you an opportunity, but you still don't seize it. Are you waiting to be liquidated?

The emperor snorted, "I will only give you three days."

Zhou Shuren thought about taxes. "Tax increases are a good thing, but with so much money being handled and the merchants offering gifts, not many people can keep their original intentions."

Many people gave him gifts privately, but not everyone could keep their original intentions like he did.

The emperor knew clearly that this was the reason for his headache. If the water is too clear, there will be no fish. He also turned a blind eye to some of the problems. Unfortunately, not many people could stand the test.

The emperor said quietly, "The transfer of officials in the port is already frequent enough."

Zhou Shuren said: "We still need to focus on strengthening control."

All necessary preventive measures have been taken.

The emperor was thinking about something when the crown prince came in holding the eldest grandson. The emperor smiled and asked, "Is he awake?"

The prince smiled and said, "Son, he has been playing for a while."

The emperor took his grandson and asked, "What did you eat this morning?"

The prince said, "I ate a bowl of egg custard and some fish porridge."

Zhou Shuren looked at the Emperor's grandson, he also liked him. He had to say that the Emperor's grandson was really likable. He rarely saw the Emperor's grandson crying, he always had a smiling face to everyone. Of course, his good looks were the biggest plus.

At this time, Eunuch Zhang came in, and the Minister of War and other officials arrived. Zhou Shuren didn't want to listen and wanted to leave. The emperor handed his grandson to Zhou Shuren and said, "Take care of him for a while. Stay for dinner today."

Zhou Shuren looked down at the grandson in his arms. The little grandson grinned, showing his tiny teeth. "Master."

Zhou Shuren looked at the prince, who was in a good mood. He could only carry the emperor's grandson out of the study, followed by the female official who was taking care of him.

Lord Gong and others just happened to walk over and saw the emperor's eldest grandson in Zhou Shuren's arms at a glance. Lord Gong's eyes widened.

These people often saw the eldest grandson of the emperor. They were happy that the emperor valued the crown prince and the eldest son. At the same time, they knew how important the eldest grandson of the emperor was to the emperor and the crown prince. They could see the child when they entered the palace, but had never touched him, let alone held him in his arms.

Old Master Wen felt upset. The Emperor's eldest grandson was obviously very familiar with Zhou Shuren, which meant that Zhou Shuren often hugged the Emperor's eldest grandson!

Even he, the prince's grandfather, does not have this honor. On what basis?

Zhou Shuren nodded to the ministers, and then left under the guidance of the emperor's eldest grandson.

Lord Gong pondered in his mind, and glanced at Lord Wen again. Everyone present had some more thoughts in their minds.

The emperor's eldest grandson can already walk. Zhou Shuren watched him walk. He was very smart and knew how to share good things. Then Zhou Shuren got the emperor's eldest grandson's beads, which looked very familiar!

Eunuch Zhang explained: "This is the pearl necklace that the emperor has worn for many years."

After hearing this, Zhou Shuren stuffed the beads into his sleeve without looking at Eunuch Zhang's hesitant look.

The emperor's eldest grandson saw it, tilted his head and thought about it, and wanted to look through his own small treasury. When Eunuch Zhang saw it, his heart ached.

Zhou Shuren was too embarrassed to ask for more, so he took off the jade pendant he was wearing and said, "This is also a good thing, it was given to me by the Emperor."

The retired emperor had given him many gifts. Now when he thought of him, he still felt uncomfortable. He had also worn this jade pendant for many years.

When Eunuch Zhang heard this, he hurriedly put it away for the emperor's grandson, fearing that he might break it.

The emperor's eldest grandson discovered that there was a hidden pocket in the official's sleeve. He had already looked at it several times, then walked over and reached in with his hands.

Zhou Shuren's wallet was turned inside out, and he felt pained. This was the monthly allowance his wife had just given him. He smiled dryly and said, "This cannot be given to the grandson of the emperor."

Unfortunately, the emperor's eldest grandson refused to let go, and Eunuch Zhang smiled unkindly.

When the emperor came over after the ceremony, Zhou Shuren looked depressed. After listening to eunuch Zhang's explanation, the emperor laughed and said, "Look at what you have accomplished."

Zhou Shuren covered his chest and said, "My youngest son got some money, so I distributed it to my grandchildren. Do you really think I have ten thousand taels? This is all my salary for this month!"

The emperor picked up his grandson and said, "Well done, let him dig it out. You can learn skills but you can't learn from your master to dig it out."

Zhou Shuren pinched his empty purse and said, "The money in the national treasury was saved by me."

The emperor cleared his throat and said, "That."

Zhou Shuren knew that staying for dinner was no good, and every time he stayed for dinner it cost a lot, and this time he suffered an even bigger loss.

The prince took his son in his arms and secretly said to him, "Well done." The little boy thought his father was playing with him and started to giggle.

Zhou Shuren became even more depressed!

(End of this chapter)