Chapter 1106: All the credit is gone, the fire is burning

Zhou Shuren returned home in the evening. He was still wearing his ordinary coarse cloth jacket, but he walked with a limp. He returned home at dinner time. The people at home were waiting for him for dinner, and they all saw that he was limping.

No matter how thick-skinned Zhou Shuren was, he couldn't hold it back any longer and said dryly, "You guys eat, no need to wait for me."

Zhulan watched her husband endure the pain and slip away, he was really beaten.

Changzhong was worried, "Mom, what happened to Dad's leg?"

As he was talking, he was about to go see his father. His father was limping, and he felt worried and distressed when he saw him.

Zhulan looked at him strangely, thinking that Zhou Shuren had been spanked, and coughed, "It's okay, don't worry, eat quickly."

Because Zhulan had a calm expression, Boss Zhou and the others looked at each other and ate their meals in silence.

Changzhong still couldn't help it, he ate two bites and ran away. Zhulan didn't stop him. At this time Zhou Shuren really didn't want anyone to bother him. This was the first time Zhou Shuren was beaten in so many years. His expression when he came back said it all. Zhou Shuren felt ashamed!

Inside the room, Zhou Shuren was changing his clothes and taking off his pants halfway when his son came in. He got so excited that he put his pants back on and gasped in pain.

Changzhong hurried over to support his father, "Dad, are you okay? My son's butt looks swollen."

Zhou Shuren's face flushed. This was the first time he felt so embarrassed in so many years. The emperor really wanted to beat him. "Why are you here?"

Changzhong was originally very worried, but now seeing his father's face flushed, he inexplicably wanted to laugh, "Well, your son was worried about you, so I came here. Dad, who spanked you?"

Zhou Shuren said unhappily, "Who can beat up your father?"

Changzhong, "Besides mother, there are only the emperor and the prince. Dad, did you say something wrong today?"

Zhou Shuren lay on the kang and listened to his son's words. This boy spoke very maturely. Should he thank Wu Ming for his good teaching?

Changzhong saw that his father didn't say anything, so he tilted his head to look at the ointment in Jianyan's hand and stretched out his hand, "I'll help Dad apply the ointment."

In the restaurant, Boss Zhou was sitting on pins and needles. His heart flew to his father, but he didn't dare to go over. After all, he was not as simple-minded as his younger brother. He knew very well that his father didn't want to see anyone except his mother at this time. If his younger brother went over now, he would be beaten if he didn't go over, and he would be beaten if he went over. It was really too difficult for him.

In the end, I couldn't eat anymore, so I walked over and entered the house. I saw my younger brother trying to take off his father's pants, with his father pulling him with one hand.

Changzhong felt that his father looked like he was unwilling to take the medicine, and when he saw his elder brother's eyes light up, he said, "Brother, come here quickly and help me take off my father's pants."

Zhou Changli felt that his father's eyes were like knives. He laughed dryly and said, "Little father, you are not very gentle. Let Zhenyan apply the medicine."

Changzhong looked at his eldest brother in disapproval, "As sons, we must be filial ourselves."

Boss Zhou stood still. It was okay for the younger brother to be unruly. The old son had the right to be unruly because of his age. He was useless. Look, the younger brother did not say anything. Instead, the look in his father's eyes became worse and worse. Suddenly, he had an idea. He walked over quickly and picked up the younger brother. "Dad, your son will take the younger brother out."

Dad seems so energetic and Mom isn't worried, which shows it's nothing serious.

Zhou Shuren felt that the boss had finally taken care of the personnel matters, and nodded.

Changzhong wanted to say something, but Boss Zhou covered his brother's mouth and quickly retreated.

Inside the palace, the Emperor remained speechless and asked Eunuch Liu, "I only awarded five strokes of the cane in total, and in the end, because Zhou Shuren yelled so loudly, I only gave him two. Are you sure the eunuch knew his limits and didn't hit him too hard?"

Eunuch Liu said hurriedly, "I am sure. I watched it myself. The beating was a bit timid. I know it well. He only gave two light strokes."

The emperor snorted, "Zhou Shuren is really very coquettish. I think he is acting because he doesn't want to go to the Ministry of Revenue tomorrow."

Eunuch Liu didn't respond, and Lord Zhou didn't say anything either.

This was really unfair to Zhou Shuren. Zhou Shuren was really in pain. Since he became an official, he had been living a wealthy life. He followed the emperor and wore coarse clothes, which made his body sore. Now it was summer, and there was only one layer of coarse clothes. In addition, Zhou Shuren was a thin man. Well, although it was a bit exaggerated, Zhou Shuren was really in pain and his butt was really a little swollen.

When Zhulan came back, Zhou Shuren's butt had been treated with medicine. After hearing that he was only beaten with two boards, Zhulan burst out laughing. She felt distressed at first, but now she wanted to laugh.

The next day, Zhou Shuren's butt was healed. The ointment was very effective and the pain was gone. However, Zhou Shuren was still being cared for in the mansion. The emperor was determined to turn a blind eye to the matter.

The news that Zhou Shuren was beaten spread, and many people wanted to come to the Zhou residence, but they were all blocked.

Xue Han was worried, so Rong Chuan came to visit her in person. He saw Dad leisurely reading a book, and he didn't look like he was injured and couldn't get off the bed as rumored. "Dad, are you okay?"

Zhou Shuren put down the book and said, "I just want to rest for a few days. I'm too tired these days."

Rongchuan had an idea, so his father wanted to rest, but the emperor didn't let him go, and then he got beaten. Seeing his father sitting well in the chair, he felt relieved, "Dad, I'm glad you're okay."

Zhou Shuren hummed, "I will go back to the Ministry of Revenue tomorrow, don't worry."

Rong Chuan smiled and said, "You don't know, my father was worried when the news of your beating got out."

I am afraid that the emperor will become moody.

The next day, Zhou Shuren went to the Ministry of Revenue. The officials in the Ministry of Revenue all stared at Zhou Shuren's butt, and seeing that there was nothing wrong, they thought the rumors in the capital were too exaggerated.

Qiu Yan, "I'm glad you're okay."

Zhou Shuren couldn't blame himself, nor could he explain. Anyway, it was the emperor who had misunderstood.

As a result, the emperor called Zhou Shuren out again in the afternoon, saying that the rumor that Zhou Shuren had fallen out of favor was self-defeating.

In the blink of an eye, another four days had passed. By the time the urgent letter from the capital was delivered to Prince Liang, several of the fast horses had died from running.

The messenger said, "Your Highness Prince Liang, here is an urgent letter from the Emperor."

He was really exhausted. If King Liang hadn't left people behind, he really wouldn't have been able to find where King Liang was.

Prince Liang was a little annoyed. According to the date, his letter should have arrived in the capital just now, but how come his father's letter arrived first?

King Liang opened the letter, read it quickly, and was stunned. His credit was gone, and he was so angry. When did Zhou Shuren realize that the jade pendant was useless? But he made progress here. Zhou Shuren also became excited, and his teeth were chattering.

Chang Zhi was about to leave when he saw the King of Liang coming angrily with his men. He was startled and his first reaction was to run back, but then he stopped. Running was useless, so he calmed down and waited, "I have met His Highness the King of Liang."

Prince Liang gritted his teeth and said, "Your Highness is going back to the capital. The Emperor has ordered me to bring the box you dug back to the capital."

Chang Zhi's mind went blank. He didn't believe what King Liang said, and it showed on his face. He looked at King Liang warily.