Chapter 1073: Surname change?

The difference in treatment by his father was too obvious. There was a rumor in the palace that his father had feelings for the empress. Now it seems that it is not just a rumor, and his face became increasingly unpleasant. Therefore, his mother was the bond of interests, and he existed to maintain the interests.

Rongchuan suddenly ran downstairs. When Prince Qi saw that there was chaos downstairs, he didn't think anything more and frowned as he asked the guards to follow him down. Rongchuan must not be hurt, and neither could Lord Zhou.

Downstairs, Zhulan knitted her brows as she held onto Zhou Shuren tightly. Shouts continued to be heard throughout the hall, and the servants had already surrounded the room.

Zhulan saw Rongchuan coming down and was worried, "Don't be impulsive, we are fine, just be careful."

Rongchuan protected himself only after seeing that his parents were indeed fine. At this time, the guards had already arrived. Rongchuan was protected by the guards and looked at the chaotic scene with a frown. There were fallen tables and chairs everywhere, and the ground was a mess with teapots and cups broken all over the floor.

The chaotic scene ended only when the imperial patrol arrived.

Seeing that the situation was under control, Rong Chuan took two quick steps and asked, "Dad and Mom, what happened just now?"

Just as Zhulan was about to speak, the King of Qi came down and said, "Master Zhou, shall we go upstairs and talk?"

Zhou Shuren held his wife's hand and never let go. He would not let go at this time. He pulled his wife upstairs. King Qi glanced at him and his eyes twitched.

After choosing a private room upstairs, the King of Qi asked, "Lord Zhou has been downstairs the whole time. Does he know what just happened?"

Zhou Shuren greeted his wife first, then helped her sit down and said, "Just now, my wife and I were listening to a story. When I listened carefully, I found that the storyteller looked a bit like the emperor, especially when he lowered his head. I thought of the Zhang family, so I asked the servant to ask the shopkeeper. Unexpectedly, the servant didn't find the shopkeeper, and someone shouted murder, and then chaos broke out."

King Qi stood up suddenly and said to the guards, "Catch the storyteller for me."

Zhulan thought for a moment and said, "Your Highness, are there any brushes and ink here? My painting skills are quite acceptable. Can you let me draw a portrait so that I can find the person better?"

The prince of Qi held the fan tightly. The chaos just now was not a coincidence. The storyteller escaped. It must be related to the Zhang family. Now everyone knows that the royal family is investigating the Zhang family. "It's troublesome for the lady."

Zhulan nodded, stood up and walked to the table at the side. Soon the brush and ink were brought to her. Zhulan was confident in her painting skills, having learned it for so many years. She carefully recalled the storyteller she had just seen, and then picked up the brush to paint. It was not a plain face, but it was well painted, with clear facial features. Zhulan also helped the storyteller remove his beard, revealing his face. His profile really looked like the emperor.

The King of Qi looked at Yang Shuren in amazement. This Yang Shuren was quite talented and her figure paintings were so lifelike. "I would like to thank you here."

Zhulan quickly stood up and returned the greeting, "I don't deserve it. This is what I should do."

The King of Qi handed the painting to the guard and said, "Take the painting and let me examine it carefully."

Afterwards, the King of Qi felt embarrassed again, "Please draw a few more pictures, I will take them back and ask the painter to copy them."

Zhulan nodded, "Yes."

Zhou Shuren had already chatted with Rongchuan for a few sentences. Rongchuan saw King Qi looking at him and said, "It is said that the most dangerous place is the safest place. Your Highness, I just asked my servant to ask. This storyteller has been telling stories here for a few years. As soon as my father sent someone to find the shopkeeper, there was a commotion. This teahouse needs to be searched carefully."

King Qi naturally understood, "Yes."

Zhou Shuren sat aside feeling extremely depressed, he had not expected such a coincidence that he would run into the Zhang family when he went out shopping with his wife. Yes, now he was sure that they were not running away out of guilt, but because they were affected by the emperor's high-profile investigation and were scared.

Zhou Shuren stood up to help his wife grind the ink, pressing down the paper from time to time, feeling sorry for his own wife.

When Prince Qi came back after explaining things, he saw Lord Zhou with a distressed look on his face. He didn't ask Yang Shuren to do anything. It was just a few paintings. What's the big deal?

King Qi looked at Rongchuan again. Rongchuan was serving tea and fanning himself, with his mouth twitching. How could he be a son-in-law? Even his sons were not so filial.

Rongchuan saw King Qi coming back, "Your Highness King Qi, can we leave now?"

King Qi picked up the two portraits and raised his eyebrows. "Shuren paints very quickly."

Zhou Shuren said seriously, "My dear, your wrist hurts again. You clearly bumped it just now, but you still insisted on painting. I feel sorry for you."

King Qi, "."

Do you really think he is blind? Yang Shuren is very flexible!

Rongchuan looked up silently and said, "Well, the roof of this teahouse is pretty good."

Zhou Shuren sighed, "Madam, sit down and rest for a while."

The King of Qi did not want to see Lord Zhou anymore. He was afraid that he would not be able to eat at night. "Lord, I am busy here. However, for your safety, the soldiers of the Beijing Guard Camp will escort you back to the palace."

Zhou Shuren smiled, "Then I won't disturb your Highness from doing his work."

As he said this, he helped his wife to leave, but after only two steps, he said, "Your Highness, today we can be considered as the couple who discovered it. My wife has also painted the portrait, which can be considered as helping Your Highness, right?"

King Qi didn't want to answer, "I've kept it in mind."

Zhou Shuren, "You only keep such a big favor in your heart?"

King Qi thought for a moment and said, "If we catch him, I will give him a generous gift."

Zhou Shuren curled his lips. Are you playing word games? If you don't catch it, you won't give it to me? Although Zhou Shuren didn't say anything, the expression on his face was very clear!

King Qi, "."

Rong Chuan continued, "Your Highness often comes to this teahouse and no one noticed. Your Highness, what do you think the storyteller thinks every time you come?"

King Qi froze, thinking that he would definitely scold him for being stupid. He became furious at the thought and put on an ugly smile, "I will send you a generous gift in a moment. I am sorry to trouble Yang Shuren today."

Zhou Shuren was satisfied, but before leaving, he sighed, "His Royal Highness Prince Qi has changed. He used to be so golden, but now...

Rongchuan couldn't help laughing. The King of Qi's face darkened. That's why Zhou Shuren cheated him out of money when he was so glittering? What does it mean now?

Inside the Zhou family carriage, Zhu Lan whispered, "From what we saw today, it seems that quite a few members of the Zhang family escaped back then. The person just now should not be someone Rong Chuan has seen before."

"Well, they continue to be storytellers so brazenly. It's obvious that they are very confident in their ability to hide things. It seems that they can be found in all walks of life."

Zhulan counted the years, "It's been thirty years since the Zhang family was exterminated. Two generations have come out, and it's a new family."

Zhou Shuren pressed his brows and said, "Yeah, I don't know how many people there are now."

Zhulan thought of a possibility, "Do you think you will give the child to someone else to raise? Even the last name has changed?"

Mrs. Song and Jianyan looked at each other. They felt that the matter should be reported because the mistress's guess was very likely.

(End of this chapter)