Chapter 1565: Dead
Because his wife brought it up, Zhou Shuren actually asked his fourth uncle. As a result, Rong Yuyun's eyes lit up. Zhou Shuren felt that he had given his fourth uncle a hint!
In a blink of an eye, the festive atmosphere in the capital city became stronger and stronger. People look forward to the New Year all year round. The deserted streets are now filled with more vendors and people. Although they are all in a hurry, there is nothing they can do because the weather is too cold.
Zhulan chatted with her eldest son. "The Queen Mother sent a message yesterday. She said the orphanage is doing well. The New Year is coming soon. The Queen Mother wants the orphans to have a good New Year. She sent New Year's goods to the children, including 100 kilograms of meat, 200 kilograms of flour, and 200 fish. She hopes that there will be fish on the New Year's table, so that there will be surplus every year. She also hopes that the children can eat meat dumplings."
Boss Zhou, "Mom, do you want us to donate some New Year's goods as well?"
Zhu Lan nodded, "Yes, this private orphanage was established in the name of the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother took the lead and I am the person in charge. My family should donate some money, just don't go beyond the Queen Mother."
Boss Zhou thought to himself, "Then donate 50 kilograms of fat meat, 100 kilograms of rice, and 50 chickens, and make chicken soup for the children."
Zhulan nodded, "That's good. Fifty kilograms of fat can produce a lot of oil, and the children's stomachs are lacking in oil."
In fact, the children in the orphanage are very good at living. Their lives are better than those of the children in the village. They can learn knowledge every day and have two meals. Even if they are only half full, it is still amazing.
As for why it is only 50% full, there are more than a thousand children in the orphanage in one winter, and the food is limited. With more children, there is less food to eat every day.
Zhulan asked again, "Minghui can get out of bed now, right?"
Boss Zhou smiled, "It works. This kid has recovered well."
"He's learned his lesson this time, and he should know how hard it is for you."
Zhou Shuren said sternly, "It's not that my son has a hard time, it's that the Marquis' Mansion has a hard time. There are too many people in the capital who are eyeing our Marquis' Mansion!"
Zhulan sighed softly. Yes, everyone is keeping an eye on the Marquis’ Mansion, so the Marquis’ Mansion cannot make any mistakes.
Days passed one by one, and something really happened before the New Year. Yao Zheyu died. Yes, Yao Zheyu did not survive and died in the cold winter.
Zhulan was a little shocked, "He died just like that?"
Zhou Shuren raised his eyebrows, "Surprised? Everyone will die sooner or later."
"No, you know what I mean."
Zhou Shuren, "I think everyone is a protagonist, and Yao Zheyu's death will be good for his son."
As long as Yao Zheyu is alive, his son can only live under Yao Zheyu's shadow.
Zhulan was still a little dazed, but she agreed with Shuren's words that everyone is the protagonist, and everyone's life is a book of his or her own, so she was no longer entangled with Yao Zheyu's death.
Zhou Shuren stroked his beard, "I asked my fourth uncle, he didn't poison me, although he had this intention. What he meant was that he would take Yao Zheyu away with him when he died, instead of poisoning him first. My fourth uncle likes Yao Zheyu to live in pain."
Zhulan, "Very good, that is indeed the old man's character. He has been keeping a close eye on Yao Zheyu these years and has seen him suffer. The old man really can't bear to see him die."
Zhou Shuren, "That's interesting. Yao Zheyu didn't dare to commit suicide, so he was really sick? Or was he poisoned?"
Zhulan pointed to the sky, "Could it be?"
"No, when the emperor abdicated, he had already trapped Yao Zheyu in a corner. There is no need to do this again."
Zhu Lan's eyes widened, "There is another person who wants to kill Yao Zheyu."
Zhou Shuren, "Are you talking about County Lord Shen?"
"County Lord Shen has reason to do this. For her son and for herself, being a widow is better than Yao Zheyu being alive."
Zhou Shuren clicked his tongue twice, "I will go to the palace tomorrow and ask the emperor. He will definitely know."
Indeed, the emperor was very clear about this. Even though he knew that Yao Zheyu could not make any waves, he would still keep an eye on Yao Zheyu.
The emperor smiled helplessly, "I am surprised that Lord Zhou is curious about this."
Zhou Shuren did not hide it either, "I suspected my fourth uncle because he had a motive. He said he didn't, so I became curious. I have met Yao Zheyu several times, and he is in good health."
The emperor was stunned. The old man did have this motive. Yao Zheyu was a direct descendant of the Yao family. "Yao Zheyu did die of illness, and the cause of the illness was related to County Lord Shen."
Zhou Shuren, "As expected, in a mother's heart, her children are the most important."
Anyway, Yao Zheyu, as a father, would only hold his son back if he were alive, so it would be better for him to die. Zhou Shuren still felt a little sad.
The emperor thought of the empress. After the empress realized that she didn't have much time left, she focused all her attention on her children and wanted to pave a good way for them.
Zhou Shuren asked, "What about County Lord Shen?"
The emperor turned the beads and said, "Marquis Shen has always been loyal to my father. My father has always been thinking about him. No one will mention this matter again."
Zhou Shuren raised his eyebrows. The marriage took place in order to suppress the power of the Shen family. After the Shen family gained power, they were very well-behaved. The emperor and the retired emperor remembered the kindness of the Shen family, so the matter was left unresolved.
At night, Zhu Lan heard what happened and said, "County Master Shen dared to take action because he knew that he had the protection of the Shen family."
Zhou Shuren, "Yeah."
Zhu Lan asked in a low voice, "You think Yao Zheyu is so smart, how could he not know that Shen Xian took the initiative?"
"You should know. Death would be a relief for him. He knew that his death would only benefit his son. He should have cooperated. That's why he died of illness in the end."
Zhulan sighed again, "Let's not talk about him anymore. You can rest tomorrow."
Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "Yes, I look forward to the Chinese New Year all year round. Only during the Chinese New Year can I have a good rest."
Yao Zheyu's funeral was held in a low-key manner. Time will make people forget a lot of things. As time passed, not many people in the capital paid attention to Yao Zheyu. He was buried in a low-key manner.
The Zhouhou Mansion has begun to decorate for the New Year.
On Zhou Shuren's days off, many people came to visit him, and Wang Ju was a frequent visitor. Zhou Shuren was speechless, "Why don't you stay at home? You come to me every day to report."
Wang Ju held the fruit plate, "There are many delicious foods in Zhouhou Mansion. Look at this fruit. I am so jealous. My son is so good."
Zhou Shuren smiled, "There's no point in being jealous."
Wang Ju, "My grandfather dislikes me and now his mind is on the little kid. I no longer have a place in his heart."
Zhou Shuren was silent. "Come to think of it, I rarely see my great-grandson."
Every time, Yu Lu came back by herself. She had no other choice because the weather was too cold and she was afraid that the child would get sick. The child was the apple of the Wang family's eye and Yu Lu, the mother, didn't even dare to take the child out.
Wang Ju, "You go to see my father and take care of the children at the same time. My father will definitely be happy."
His tone was very sour. In his father's heart, Zhou Shuren was like his own son. Whenever there was something good at home, he would send it to Zhou Shuren.