Chapter 1085: A natural progression

The emperor shook his head, "Shu Ren guessed wrong."

Zhou Shuren laughed dryly, "For my wife?"

The emperor gave you a very smart look, "I am deeply touched by Shuren's love for his wife. In order to prevent Shuren from committing suicide for love, I have brought four people with me, and Shuren can choose two of them."

Zhou Shuren, "Aren't they all given to me?"

The emperor sneered, "You are so rude."

Zhou Shuren really loves the emperor. If he reveals his identity, he doesn't have to be on guard in secret and can also ensure the safety of his family. However, the emperor is really generous to him. "I thank the emperor for his grace on behalf of my wife."

So don't ask her daughter-in-law to come out, her foot is injured.

The emperor had a faint smile in his eyes. Zhou Shuren placed Yang on the top of his heart. After Zhou Shuren selected someone, the emperor signaled Liu Gonggong and others to go down, "Since you dared to say it just now, you must have discovered Rongchuan's life experience."

Zhou Shuren nodded, "Yes, I have met the King of Qi. I was a little confused at first, but Rongchuan kept saying some ambiguous things to me, so I figured it out. I was really surprised."

Well, the expression of surprise is particularly appropriate.

The emperor pouted. He didn't think Zhou Shuren had discovered it recently. He didn't believe this old fox no matter how convincing he was. He was rude to Zhang Yang, thinking that he had forgotten. He changed the subject and asked, "What did Rongchuan say?"

His youngest son seldom came to the palace, and out of consideration for his youngest son, he did not force him to come to the palace, as he still wanted to know what his youngest son was really thinking deep down.

Zhou Shuren paused before speaking: "This child is very thoughtful. He has told me a lot. When he figures it out, he will go to the emperor."

Just when he figured it out, Rongchuan made up his mind.

The emperor is a human being and has his own emotions, but he controls them very well. "I owe him a lot. You are very good and have brought him up very well."

Zhou Shuren, "Like father, like son. I didn't teach him much, but he has always loved to learn and is sensible."

The emperor smiled. His father liked to hear these words. He thought for a moment and said, "Your daughter is also very good."

Zhou Shuren was happy. This was a communication between two fathers!

Another quarter of an hour later, the emperor left Zhou's house and sat in the carriage back to the palace. The emperor said quietly, "The Zhang family members who escaped from the capital still depend on Yao Wenqi to catch them. Yao Wenqi can easily wipe out the Zhang family members in the capital, and he will definitely track down the whereabouts of those who escaped."

Eunuch Liu whispered, "I will keep a close eye on Yao Hou's mansion."

"Don't let Zhang Yang's mansion go either. The news from the capital is spreading quickly to the states. Those who escaped will not let Zhang Yang go."

Eunuch Liu asked, "How should we deal with the pregnant concubine in Zhang Yang's mansion?"

The emperor smiled, "What do you think?"

Eunuch Liu understood that the emperor wanted the woman to live.

At the Fifth Prince's residence, Zhang Yang was so angry that his liver ached. It was just a coincidence that he caught his concubine wearing a human skin mask. She was already in her advanced stages of pregnancy, and his child had complicated emotions, so he sent a lot of people to keep an eye on her. It was really a surprise for him.

Zhang Yang smiled with a fake smile, "Third brother, aren't you meddling too much? Can't I handle the concubines in my house?"

After wearing the human skin mask, the last bit of fantasy was gone and he just wanted to deal with it.

The King of Chu looked like he was doing good for his brother, "I'm just worried that you'll be impulsive. What if it's your child?"

King Liang also responded in a hypocritical manner, "This is related to the royal bloodline, so we should investigate it thoroughly. Also, Lao Wu, anyone who is alive and wearing a human skin mask must be handed over to King Qi for interrogation. It's not right for you to handle it privately!"

Zhang Yang was about to vomit blood. These two people had been the ones who yelled at him the most at first, and they wanted to hint to him every day that the child was not his. Now they were interfering in his family's affairs and even sent people to guard the child. "Two brothers, you are going too far. This is the Fifth Prince's residence."

The King of Chu laughed sarcastically, "The whole world belongs to my father, not to mention your Fifth Prince's Mansion. Who is older, you or my father?"

Zhang Yang calmed down. Of course, his father was the elder. "My younger brother will be handed over to the King of Qi."

Just as the King of Chu was about to speak, Eunuch Liu arrived with the imperial physician and said, "Your Highness, the Emperor is very worried about your health because of the rumors. Today, he has ordered the chief physician of the Imperial Hospital to examine you."

Zhang Yang didn't want to take the pulse. He doubted his doctor in his heart, but for the sake of face and hope, he didn't dare to pursue the truth. He pursed his lips and said, "No need. I'm fine."

Eunuch Liu smiled and said, "Fifth Prince, this is the Emperor's order."

Zhang Yang's face turned pale. He could only stretch out his hand for the imperial physician to feel his pulse, and then waited anxiously for the result. The imperial physician stroked his mustache and said, "Your Highness is indeed seriously ill, but if you take good care of yourself, there is still hope for you to have children."

Zhang Yang breathed a sigh of relief, but his heart skipped a beat because of the baby in the concubine's belly.

Eunuch Liu said, "The Emperor has issued an order that if the Fifth Prince is still able to produce an heir, the pregnant concubines in the mansion will stay in the mansion to nurse the babies until the children are born and examined."

King Liang and King Chu left. King Liang asked, "Brother, why is this so weird?"

When Zhou Shuren got the news, he signaled the maids to go down, "The emperor made a wise move."

Zhulan couldn't quite follow her husband's thoughts, and after a pause she responded, "You mean, the pregnant concubine is carrying a child from the Zhang family?"

Zhou Shuren nodded in approval, "Yes, that's what I guessed when I found out that the concubine was wearing a human skin mask. Since we're going to give Zhang Yang a child, there's nothing better or more logical than a child from the Zhang family, right?"

Zhu Lan, "Your Majesty is using Zhang Yang and the child to seduce others. This is indeed a wise move."

Zhou Shuren was a little unhappy again, "I've only had a few days off, and the Emperor said today that I should go back to the Ministry of Revenue tomorrow, so my vacation is over."

Zhulan could understand a little bit, "The emperor is also worried about the abnormal weather. He will feel more at ease if you stay in the Ministry of Revenue."

Zhou Shuren really didn't want to take control of the Ministry of Revenue so early, but he had a Shangshu who could delegate a lot of power. The Shangshu was becoming more and more like a mascot, and he no longer had to report many things.

The next day, Zhou Shuren was still concerned about the weather, so he went to the Ministry of Revenue, and Zhulan also met the eldest daughter.

Xuemei had darkened a lot, and her hands were rough. Zhulan felt sorry for her, "There are so many people at home, and you insisted on doing it yourself."

Xuemei smiled and said, "Mom, it's good to exercise. I feel my body is much stronger now."

Zhulan didn't believe it. In ancient times, the fields were basically planted with human labor, which was inefficient and tiring. The eldest daughter had lost a lot of weight. "Have you finished planting the fields?"

Xuemei nodded. "I've planted them all. I also bought some drought-resistant seeds."

Zhulan counted the days. It hadn't rained for some time, but she was worried about whether there would be a heavy rainstorm, drought or flood. No one could predict. "Buy more food and store it in a dry place."

Xuemei nodded, "Mom, buy some more too."

Zhulan, "Yes."

Xuemei saw her mother's covered legs and asked, "Mom, it's so hot, why are you covering your legs?"

Zhulan covered herself up because she didn't want the eldest lady to worry, so she kept it a secret these few days and the eldest lady doesn't know about it yet!

(End of this chapter)