Chapter 676: Clarity

In the front hall, because Rongchuan didn't like Shen Yang, he didn't come with them, so Changlian was the only one there.

Chang Lian was also annoyed with Shen Yang. If they were not all Shujishi, he really would not want to come here in the future. He was annoyed in his heart, but pretended to be polite, "Mr. Shen, I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you?"

Shen Yang said, "I am doing fine. I came to visit you when I passed by Jinzhou City. Tomorrow I will go to the capital first."

Chang Lian remembered that Shen Yang did not have a house in the capital, "Mr. Shen, are you going to the capital first to buy a house?"

Shen Yang curled his lips and said, "My family has already bought a house. It is quite close to Zhou's house."

Chang Lian narrowed his eyes. There were no vacant houses in the West City except those belonging to the royal family. It had only been over a month since they last met, but Shen Yang seemed to have changed a lot. "Oh? Why haven't I heard of any vacant houses in the West City?"

Shen Yang said with a hint of pride, "I just found out when I went home this time that a distant relative of the Shen family is a minister of the Ministry of Personnel in the capital. The house belongs to a relative and was sold to the Shen family."

Zhou Shuren heard these words as soon as he came in. "Minister of Personnel." If he remembered correctly, the Minister of Personnel was Lord Tang, and the prince's companion was Lord Tang's youngest son. What a coincidence! The Minister of Personnel was not a low position!

When Chang Lian saw his father, he stood up quickly and said, "Dad, you're here."

Shen Yang also stood up and said, "I have met Mr. Zhou."

Zhou Shuren sat down and motioned for everyone to sit down. He smiled and said to Shen Yang, "I just heard someone at the door. Are Mr. Shen's distant relatives from the same clan?"

Shen Yang was very proud of himself. Lord Zhou, who had ignored him before, now took the initiative to ask him, "No, distant relatives are distant relatives from my maternal grandfather's family."

As for the fact that we had not been in touch for many years, it goes without saying that we got in touch again because I passed the imperial examination.

Zhou Shuren took note, "I heard that Master Shen is also a scholar. You and Chang Lian will be together in the future. Chang Lian will need Master Shen's care."

Chang Lian was stunned. He really didn't need Shen Yang's care. It was obvious that Shen Yang had been obedient since childhood. He did have some abilities and the capital to be proud, but he really didn't want to have much contact with Shen Yang.

Shen Yang felt very relieved after hearing this. He thought to himself that Zhou Changlian used to be indifferent to him, but now he still needed his care. "Don't worry, sir. I will definitely help Mr. Zhou more."

Zhou Shuren, "......."

That's really rude. Shen Yang doesn't know himself well. Shen Yang and Chang Lian are really not on the same level. If Chang Lian wants to trick Shen Yang, he will succeed.

Chang Lian looked at the complacent Shen Yang with a wooden face. He was too lazy to say anything. Who gave Shen Yang the confidence? He would remember Shen Yang and wait for him when he returned to Beijing.

Zhou Shuren took the opportunity to chat a little more, but the servant beside Shen Yang was a little surprised. There were so many little tricks. However, he was also more certain that this man really knew nothing and everything was arranged clearly.

It's a pity that he should have made a stunning debut in the palace examination, but in the end he only made it into the second class, and was the last one. He had heard from Chang Lian that many people said that Shen Yang should not have been in the second class, and that this person's psychological quality was really bad, and that he was scared enough just by the emperor's stroll. It must be because of his excellent teaching. Look at Chang Lian, look at Rong Chuan, they both performed beyond their expectations!

Zhou Shuren cleared his throat and said, "It's getting late now, Mr. Shen, please stay and have a quick meal."

Shen Yang was willing to do so. He wasn't proud enough yet, but it was a pity that he only said one word.

The servant suddenly interrupted, "Sir, have you forgotten that you are going to the capital today and visiting tomorrow?"

Shen Yang was stunned for a moment, then stood up and said, "It's getting late. I'm sorry to bother Mr. Zhou with my sudden visit. I'll take my leave now."

Zhou Shuren glanced at the servant with the rest of his eyes, and his smile deepened. "Okay, Chang Lian will see Master Song off."

When Shen Yang walked out of the Zhou Mansion, he frowned, "Why did you interrupt me without permission? And when will I be in Beijing?" The servant bowed his head and admitted his mistake, "Please punish me, sir. I am doing this for your own good. Lord Zhou is a smiling tiger with deep scheming. I am afraid that you will be tricked and suffer."

I feel like vomiting blood now. I've been tricked so many times!

Shen Yang recalled what he had said, and it seemed that he had said a lot without realizing it. "It's a good thing you reminded me. Let's go to the capital."

In the study, Chang Lian pushed open the door and walked in, "Dad, why did you let Shen Yang take care of your son?"

Zhou Shuren, "Your father just wanted to show weakness and ask some nice words."

Chang Lian, "......."

Zhou Shuren handed the letter he had just written to Chang Lian, "This is the name of the person Shen Yang mentioned just now. You should stay away from him in the future. Also, when you enter the capital, no matter what you see related to Shen Yang, just ignore it."

Chang Lian took it in his hand, and said, "Are these the officials that Shen Yang just mentioned that he was going to visit?"

Zhou Shuren, "Well, your father has a very good brain, he won't make a mistake."

Chang Lian swallowed his saliva. His father's brain was indeed sharp. There were eight names, but he only remembered a few after hearing them once. "Dad, I really admire you."

Zhou Shuren said with a smile: "Why don't you ask me why I asked you to stay away from Shen Yang?"

Chang Lian smiled and said, "Dad must be doing this for his son's good. Don't worry, I will be careful in the capital. I will wait for you to come to the capital."

Zhou Shuren said quietly, "Before, Dad estimated that I would have to stay outside for a few more years before I could come to Beijing, but now I can't say for sure."

Chang Lian was excited. He hoped that his father would come to Beijing earlier. He would feel more at ease with his father keeping him in the capital. God knew how uneasy he had been feeling these days. He was afraid that he would be implicated and bring disaster to himself and the entire Zhou family.

Now that his father had given him the list, he felt relieved. "Dad, don't worry. I will take good care of myself and Rongchuan."

Zhou Shuren's mouth twitched. Rongchuan was the one who needed the least care. He had the most awesome father and mother. You still had to rely on Rongchuan. He didn't worry about Changlian. He just had to make sure Changlian avoided Shen Yang. But he had to encourage his son who knew nothing. He couldn't discourage Changlian. "Well, Dad believes you can take care of yourself and Rongchuan."

Chang Lian was affirmed by his father, and the uneasiness in his heart completely disappeared.

Zhou Shuren stood up and said with some regret: "Shen Yang left too quickly. If I had kept some food and given him some wine, I would have been able to get some information out of him."

Chang Lian, "......."

This is the power of an old fox.

Zhou Shuren walked to the door of the study and said, "Yes, and stay away from Shen Yang's servant in the future."

Chang Lian was also very smart. He asked the question in his heart, "Dad, is there something wrong with Shen Yang?"

"As long as you know it in your heart, remember to work more, talk less, party less, and stay at home when you have nothing to do."

Chang Lian swallowed his saliva. He regretted asking, "Yes."

Zhulan waited for Zhou Shuren to come back, "Why did you take so long?"

(End of this chapter)