Chapter 1053 Rumors

Zhulan motioned the maid to leave, and then said with emotion: "The eldest wife already has four sons. What do you plan to name your grandson?"

The Zhou family has so many grandchildren, and they are all legitimate grandchildren. They are both enviable and a burden!

Zhou Shuren sat on the edge of the kang and said, "You can take it."

Zhulan was a little worried. With so many grandchildren, it would be difficult to name them. She really didn't know how to name them. "Ming Jing, what do you think?"

Zhou Shuren pulled the quilt over him and lay down. "It's fine. Go to sleep. We have to get up early tomorrow."

Zhulan also lay down. She really couldn't sleep. The rainy days these past few days were especially suitable for sleeping. She slept a lot. "Do you think that the emperor's actions today will make the princes face reality and be honest?"

Zhou Shuren thought of the King of Chu's laughter, "I'm not sure either, but you didn't hear the bitterness in the King of Chu's laughter today. This is because his own father didn't give him a chance, and he feels bad."

Zhulan envied Zhou Shuren, "It would be great if I were a man, so I could watch the live version up close. It's much more exciting than watching various costume dramas."

Zhou Shuren turned his body and asked, "You are a man, so am I not a woman?"

Zhulan looked very regretful, "So I wore the wrong clothes at that time. It would have been much better if I were a man."

Then he laughed out loud, thinking about how Zhou Shuren was socializing with a bunch of women. It made him happy just thinking about it!

Zhou Shuren rolled his eyes, "Thank you for coming up with this idea. Go to sleep, go to sleep."

Zhulan smiled secretly and pulled the quilt over her. She suddenly felt sleepy, held her husband's hand and closed her eyes.

The next day, Zhou Shuren stayed after the court session. This time it was the prince who kept him. When he came out of the side hall, Zhou Shuren met Mr. Chen. Mr. Chen did not attend the morning court session today, and he had unexpectedly been in the palace. Eunuch Liu sent Mr. Chen out, and Mr. Chen entered the palace to see the emperor.

When Master Chen saw Zhou Shuren, he smiled and asked, "Master Zhou is leaving the palace?"

Zhou Shuren greeted him and said, "Yes."

Master Chen held out his hand, "It's a good opportunity for us to leave the palace together. Master Zhou, please."

Zhou Shuren took a step back, "Mr. Chen, please go first."

The two walked for a while, and when the eunuch disappeared, Old Master Chen spoke, "When people get old, they yearn to find their true self in the countryside. In the future, Master Zhou, please come and visit more often. I will be waiting for you at the farm."

Zhou Shuren almost fell down, and turned around suddenly, "What do you mean?"

Old Master Chen's eyes were full of smiles, and he stroked his long white beard, "I am retired now. Our two estates are not far away. Let's go fishing together in our spare time."

Zhou Shuren was shocked. The King of Qi's biggest supporter had retired. Judging from his expression and spirit, the old man was obviously very happy. This open-mindedness was unmatched. "You are admirable."

The old man walked with his hands behind his back, "There is nothing to admire. The winner is the king and the loser is the enemy. I am just greedy and afraid of death."

Zhou Shuren's heart was very complicated. Among the maternal families of these princes, except for the maternal family of the crown prince who had always kept a low profile, only the Chen family survived. As soon as the emperor sent a signal yesterday, the old man came today. This is a truly smart man who knows when to advance and when to retreat to protect the family. Zhou Shuren bowed deeply, "Your Excellency taught me a lesson, and I am grateful."

Old Master Chen squinted his eyes, so it was easy to talk to smart people. "I have been calculating all my life, and now that I am old, I just want to make some good connections."

He spent his entire life teaching Zhou Shuren that it is wise to retire when the time comes.

Zhou Shuren, "Your Excellency, please."

Old Master Chen just felt relieved. From now on, he can put down all the burdens. In the chaotic times, he lied that his father had found a wise ruler for the family. His father died before the dynasty was established. He protected the family and schemed step by step to gain power for the Chen family.

After founding the dynasty, he had fought for his family and had gone through many ups and downs along the way. Now, he had secured the continuation of the Chen family. He was worthy of his family and his grandson.

Master Chen took big strides, laughing, "Master Zhou, I will go ahead."

Zhou Shuren stood still, watching the old man leave, then smiled. He would do better than Mr. Chen.

In the Zheng Palace, the Emperor and the Crown Prince sat opposite each other. When only the father and son were in the palace, the Emperor said, "Let the Chen family remain like this."

The prince felt a little unwilling in his heart, and cursed Chen Lao, the old fox, in his heart. He really had many ways out. Among the top families, only the Chen family was left. He had to admire him, "Yes."

The emperor continued, "In the days ahead, the officials of the Chen family who hold important positions will retire one after another, and you can place new people in their place."

The prince was stunned. The Chen family actually made so many concessions. Not everyone could have such pressure. It directly weakened the power of Prince Qi. The prince looked at his father. His father agreed to this deal not for the Chen family, but for Prince Qi. Over the years, Prince Qi kept making small moves, but because of the pressure from Old Chen, he did not make any major mistakes, but instead made greater contributions.

The prince's heart was moved. Among his brothers, the Prince of Qi was more important in his father's heart. His father's actions were also a father's love. This time, he wanted to use the Chen family to make him more tolerant. "I understand."

The emperor was drinking tea. He hoped that his eldest son could really be tolerant. This was also his selfish wish.

At the Zhou family, Zhulan was holding a letter from Xuzhou. What happened in the capital had already reached Xuzhou long ago. This was a letter delivered by the third brother on express horse.

Xue Han sat next to her mother, "Mom, the capital is open, didn't you write to my second brother?"

Zhulan had already opened the letter. "I was afraid your third brother would worry, so I'll send it to you as soon as the city gates are opened."

After saying that, she looked at the letter. The whole letter was about the third brother's worries. When she read to the end, Zhulan's face didn't look good. "You should also take a look."

Xue Han took it and read it carefully. "There are rumors that the Zhou family has been wiped out."

Zhu Lan snorted, "Fortunately, your third brother had the brains to come back without falling for the trick, otherwise who knows what would have happened on the way back."

Xue Han put down the letter in her hand, feeling scared, "Mom, first there were two groups of assassins, and then the rumors reached my third brother's ears. They want to wipe out our family."

Zhu Lan's face was particularly cold, "What a good plan, very good."

Xue Han is extremely worried now. The joy she felt for her nephew's birth is gone.

Xuzhou, this is also a coincidence. Beijing received a letter from Xuzhou, and Xuzhou also received a letter from Beijing. Dong was worried about not being able to eat or sleep well these days, and she was out of energy. When she heard the letter from Beijing, her movements were a little big, and her eyes were a little dark. She hesitated for a while before quickly taking the letter. When she saw the first sentence that everything was fine at home, she breathed a sigh of relief and muttered, "It's good that everything is fine, it's good that everything is fine."

Then he reacted and called to the servant, "Go tell the master quickly that everything is fine in the capital and everyone at home is safe."

After hearing this, the servant ran away quickly, and the maids and old women's mournful faces began to smile. They were all afraid that something really happened in the capital!

Dong continued to read the letter. The letter talked about the danger, the future handling, and some things that happened in the capital. Dong was stunned. In just a few days, so many things happened in the capital, and even an entire family was wiped out. Dong was terrified.

Chang Lian's tense heartstrings finally relaxed after receiving the letter. He stood up happily and walked back and forth. Then he thought to himself, the rumors of the extermination of the family were directed at him. Fortunately, his father told him again and again not to believe anything based on hearsay and to see it with his own eyes.