Chapter 562: The Back-Boiler

The next morning, Shi Qing left. For the Zhou family, Shi Qing's departure had no impact. The children still went to the academy to study every day, and each family was still busy with their own little family.

Zhulan only sighed for one day and then let it go. Everyone has their own path to follow and their own life to continue.

On the second day after Shi Qing left, the only important event was that Lord Lin's case was closed. Those who deserved to be beheaded were beheaded, and those who deserved to be exiled were exiled.

The capital city was filled with the smell of blood, and so was Jinzhou. Many of those who remained in the Jinzhou prison were beheaded as a warning to others.

Zhulan was worried about Zhou Shuren, but it turned out that Zhou Shuren was fine. You know, Zhou Shuren personally watched the execution. Finally, she couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you afraid?"

It wasn't just one or two people who were killed, they were beheaded!

Zhou Shuren held Zhulan's hand and said, "I've seen a lot, and my heart has become hardened. I'm no longer the same person I was when I first came here."

Although he felt a little uncomfortable, he didn't feel too bad after one night. He didn't even have a nightmare, which surprised himself. Later he thought that this road to power was destined to be a bloody road, and he had already prepared himself mentally.

Zhulan felt sorry for Zhou Shuren. She had relied on Zhou Shuren all along. In ancient times when men and women were the most unequal, she could not help much. "I didn't help much. Thank you for your hard work."

Zhou Shuren saw Zhulan was disappointed and kissed her hair. "You have helped me a lot. With a stable backyard, I can work hard outside without any worries. Your contribution is not small."

Zhu Lan felt better. Thinking of the news she got this morning, she leaned on Zhou Shuren's shoulder and said, "I didn't expect Miss Lin to commit suicide at the wedding banquet."

She thought that Miss Lin would occupy the position of concubine and always hate the Fifth Prince.

Zhou Shuren said, "Someone must have called."

Zhulan was stunned, "Who could it be?"

Zhou Shuren shook his head, "Except for a few princes, there is no one else. Miss Lin committed suicide at the wedding banquet, and it is difficult to find a legitimate wife for the fifth prince."

Zhulan sighed, "There's calculation everywhere."

Another connection was sacrificed on the road to imperial power.

Zhou Shuren hugged Zhulan and said, "Go to sleep. These are not our concerns."

Zhulan closed her eyes, then suddenly opened them again, "Yes, I almost forgot, Xuemei's letter arrived today, and we are going to be grandparents again."

Zhou Shuren's mouth twitched, "Xuemei already has four children."

Zhulan rubbed her forehead and said, "Yes, if we continue to have children at this rate, seven or eight is not enough."

She had implicitly told her daughter that having children continuously was not good, but she still got pregnant.

Zhou Shuren was silent for a long time, "I'd better say it in a cryptic way. This time I gave birth to five babies, which is enough."

Zhulan, "Yeah."

In the capital, at the Fifth Prince's residence, all the red decorations had been removed. Outside the study, the sound of smashing and throwing things could be heard. The guards and maids hunched their necks, fearing that the emperor would be angry.

Zhang Jinghong's eyes were red, originally the wedding was a joke, the concubine's wedding was not grand, but he couldn't help but see how lively it was. There were so many people here today, he was ready to be laughed at, but he didn't expect that before he could kill Miss Lin, Miss Lin actually dared to commit suicide.

At the Second Prince's mansion, the Second Prince was confused. He had clearly told Miss Lin that she was alive and that he would protect her so that he could use her in the future. So why did she commit suicide?

The third prince looked at the information he had found out. He didn't expect that the second prince had sent someone to contact Miss Lin. The second prince made a good move. It would be difficult for the fifth prince to get married.

The fourth prince was in a good mood as he drank his wine. He didn't care who did it. He had learned to be patient in the last game. If someone couldn't bear it and took action, there was no need to dirty his own hands.

At the Crown Prince's Mansion, the Crown Prince was speechless. No one would believe him if he told them. Was it him who did this, or was it his father who ordered him to do this? The second son was to take the blame!

Time flies, and it is the New Year in a blink of an eye. People are forgetful. A few days ago, because of the beheading ceremony in Jinzhou, few people went out. Now the streets are bustling again, with lights and decorations everywhere.

Zhulan's foot was completely healed. She hadn't left the house for a long time, so she took Xuehan and Wu Ning out for a walk.

Zhulan walked slowly, while the two little girls walked faster, with maids and servants following them as they looked at each stall.

Zhulan looked at Wu Ning. Shi Qing had been gone for some time, and Wu Ning really seemed to not care anymore. The smile on her face could not deceive anyone. Zhulan was in a good mood. This was good. She would find a suitable family for Wu Ning in the future. This girl was suitable for a stable life.

Xue Han waved her hand, "Mom, hurry up."

Zhulan quickened her pace and walked over. Jinzhou City was indeed the closest city to the capital. The streets were bustling and close to Pinggang. Zhulan also saw some foreigners.

Zhulan just took a look and quickened her pace to catch up with the two girls.

There was a cry of surprise in front of me. This cry of surprise was too familiar in my life. It was Wu Ning's voice, followed by Xue Han's voice. Xue Han shouted, "Liu Jin, catch him quickly."

Zhulan quickened her pace and walked over, only to see the maid and the old woman protecting Xuehan and Wu Ning. Zhulan asked anxiously, "What happened?"

Xue Han said, "Mom, someone stole Wu Ning's purse. I've asked Liu Jin to chase after him."

Zhulan breathed a sigh of relief. It was just a robbery. Luckily, nothing serious happened. "It's the New Year and there are many people around. There are many thieves who steal money."

Wu Ning apologized, "Auntie, it was all my carelessness."

Zhu Lan comforted the frightened Wu Ning, "It's not your fault. The way you were dressed has long attracted the attention of thieves."

Moreover, the servants followed Xue Han all the time, so Wu Ning was robbed of his money so easily.

This cannot be blamed on the servants. Xue Han is the young lady of the Zhou family, so the servants' first reaction is naturally to their own young lady.

Soon, Liu Jian came back, and behind him was a young master. Liu Jian said, "Madam, when I caught up with him, he had already caught the thief."

Zhu Lan said, "Thank you for your help, sir."

He Shu hurriedly said, "Madam, you are too polite. Anyone would help."

As he said this, he took out the purse in his hand.

Zhu Lan motioned for Liu Jin to take it. He Shu said embarrassedly, "I didn't come here for any other reason. I just wanted to confirm if it was the owner. Well, I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."

Before Zhulan could finish her words, the young man in front of her left quickly. Zhulan nodded to Mrs. Song beside her. Mrs. Song took two steps back and was soon followed by the servants behind her.

Because something happened suddenly, the shopping trip ended.

Back in the carriage, Xue Han said to Wu Ning, "Quickly check if anything is missing?"

Wu Ning quickly opened her purse. Not a penny of the silver was missing. "The silver is all there."

Xue Han was relieved, "It's good that it's not lost."

Wu Ning held her purse tightly, luckily it was not lost. There was a lot of money in the purse. If it was really lost, she would be very sad.

Back at the mansion, Zhulan signaled the two maids to go back and rest. After a while, the servant who had gone with them came back. Zhulan asked, "Did you find out anything?"

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