Chapter 561: Can't Escape

The next morning, Yao Zheyu paid a visit to thank Zhou Shuren for taking him back to Jinzhou.

Zhou Shuren took Yao Zheyu to the study room, "Your Highness, you don't have to come all the way to thank me. I just told the emperor that you wanted to go back to Jinzhou with me."

Zhou Shuren really didn't take it seriously, so after the emperor wrote it himself, he regretted it terribly. It was the biggest loss in the transaction.

Yao Zheyu felt Master Zhou's alienation and smiled faintly, "Master, you don't care, but I can't help but be grateful. I'm not afraid of being laughed at by you. I've been in trouble all the time. This time I came back with you and avoided a lot of trouble."

Zhou Shuren thought to himself that Yao Zheyu was indeed a poor kid. Even his own father wanted to kill him. He was indeed pitiful enough. "It's not that Zhou doesn't know how to talk. You can escape for a while, but you can't escape forever. It's almost the end of the year, why doesn't the prince go back?"

The monk can run away but the temple cannot; as long as your surname is Yao, you can’t escape.

Yao Zheyu pursed his lips. Sometimes he really hated chatting with Lord Zhou, who always hit the nail on the head. "At least we have escaped the vortex created by the Fifth Prince."

His father will not show mercy to him. If he doesn't leave this time, he will definitely be pushed down. He can avoid the whirlpool of the fifth prince, and he will not be restricted by the imperial power.

Zhou Shuren said "oh", and considering the progress in the capital, the turmoil caused by the fifth prince should be over, and there is no need to hold on any longer.

In the main courtyard, Zhulan rarely sees Rongchuan, "It's rare to see you leave the courtyard."

Rongchuan was embarrassed, "I've been too busy lately, and I won't be busy anymore in the future."

Speaking of this, Rongchuan felt a little disappointed. Now that Master Shi was gone, he could no longer make a lot of money.

Zhu Lan raised her eyebrows, "Did Shi Qing tell you?"

Rongchuan nodded, "I said yesterday that he was leaving."

Rongchuan was a little reluctant to leave, not only because Shi Qing was his rich man, but also because they had known each other for more than a year and they had some friendship to some extent.

Zhulan looked at Rongchuan and said, "You are here not just to chat with me today!"

The children have grown up and no longer hang around her like they did when they were little. Now they always have something to do when they come over.

Rong Chuan nodded, "Auntie, I've made a lot of money recently and have bought two shops. I still have some money left and I want to buy some land, so I want to discuss with you where to buy it."

Zhulan was surprised, "Why don't you discuss this with your elder and second brothers?"

Zhulan has handed over the shop and land at home to the eldest and second oldest sons, who know them best.

Rongchuan blushed. His second brother, who owned a shop, laughed at him. Zhulan saw Rongchuan's red ears and understood. "You are going to take the Tongsheng exam next year. My suggestion is to wait until you pass the exam before buying, so as to avoid paying taxes."

Rongchuan, "Auntie, I know everything. I am confident about the exam next year."

Zhulan looked at the confident child in front of her and curled her lips. "If that's the case, then buy it near Jinzhou. Let Butler Ding go with you tomorrow."

Rongchuan smiled and said, "Thank you, Auntie."

Now that he had a shop and was slowly accumulating land, by the time he got married in two years, he would be able to save up a good fortune.

It was a rare opportunity for Zhulan to chat with Rongchuan. The kid worked very hard every day, either studying or practicing. She finally had the chance to relax and chat with him for a while.

After fighting for half an hour, Rongchuan left only after Zhou Shuren came back.

Zhu Lan asked, "Is the prince gone?"

Zhou Shuren nodded, "He left a long time ago. I chatted with Shi Qing in the study for a while. Shi Qing has set a date to leave. He will leave tomorrow. Today is my day off. Let's have lunch together at noon."

Zhulan asked, "Didn't you say last night that you would wait a few days?"

"Shi Qing has to go back to the capital first, so he is in a hurry to leave."

Zhulan just remembered that Shi Qing's family was in the capital, and his father was still there. Shi Qing had not left for more than a year, and she almost forgot that Shi Qing had a family. "I should go back and see him."

Zhou Shuren sneered. Shi Qing went back not because of family ties, but to make arrangements.

Everyone in the Zhou household knew that Shi Qing was leaving. The eldest wife and the eldest son were not close friends of Shi Qing, and Boss Zhou rarely talked to Shi Qing either.

Boss Zhou said to his wife, "We have been together for more than a year. Now that Shi Qing has left, we should prepare a farewell gift."

Li was a little unsure of what to give her. "Although Mr. Shi wears simple clothes, he has good food and things to use. Master, what do you think we should give him?"

Boss Zhou thought for a moment and said, "Just send some food and daily necessities for the journey."

Li stood up and said, "I'll do it myself to show that we are serious."

"good."

In the second house, Changyi and Zhao were also discussing the matter. Zhou Laoer talked more with Shi Qing, mainly asking about management issues. Shi Qing taught Zhou Laoer a lot.

Zhou Laoer thought for a while, "Didn't I get a nice jade pendant a few days ago? Let's give this one as a gift!"

In the end, he became Shi Qing's lover.

Zhao was a little reluctant to give it up. The jade pendant was rare, and she wanted to keep it for her son. But since her husband had asked, she would not object. "Okay."

In the third room, Chang Lian and Shi Qing have a deep friendship. They have been studying together for more than a year. With Meng Jie, the three of them get along very well and are considered good friends. Chang Lian took out the original work with a painful look on his face, "I got it from my father, and I'm going to give it away today."

Dong chuckled, "Since you can't bear to part with it, then change to something else."

Chang Lian shook his head, "Shi Qing has taken great care of me this year and taught me a lot about how to avoid being plotted against. This is worth the money."

Dong touched her belly and said, "Hmm."

Fourth house, the gift this time was prepared by Su Xuan. Su Xuan sees through things more than Chang Zhi. It is not easy for Shi Qing to study in Zhou's house. In order to see him in the future, the gift must be prepared well.

At noon, everyone was present. Shi Qing felt unhappy. He didn't want to leave. Except for the night, he spent most of his time at the Zhou residence. Over the past year, he really considered himself a member of the Zhou family.

He felt a warmth in the Zhou family that he had never felt before. He looked at everyone in the Zhou family and felt very uneasy.

Zhou Shuren spoke up, "I have taught you everything I should have taught you. This is just a farewell dinner. You will have to rely on yourself in the future."

Shi Qing picked up the wine glass and said, "Sir, I am grateful for your care over the past year."

He had also experienced Lord Zhou's protective nature. When he first arrived in Jinzhou Prefecture, those children from noble families bullied Rong Chuan, let alone him. He later learned that Lord Zhou had mentioned him in front of some adults, even if it was just a few short sentences, which was also a protection for him.

Zhou Shuren sighed in his heart. If Shi Qing's problem wasn't so complicated, he really wanted to accept him as his apprentice. Over the past year or so, Shi Qing has also been repaying the Zhou family in his own way.

Zhou Shuren patted Shi Qing on the shoulder and said, "Think more, think more, and look more. Before you take one step, you must look ten steps ahead."

Shi Qing grinned, "Students remember it."

Zhulan watched Shi Qing toasting everyone one by one and sighed in her heart. All good things must come to an end. She hoped that Shi Qing's life would be easier.