Chapter 698 Stay Away

The emperor wanted to carefully look at the information on the table. It would take a while for all the information to be read. Not only he wanted to read it, but the prince also wanted to read it. The method of recording information is worth learning.

The emperor put down the information in his hand and said, "I need to look at the information first before discussing the plan. You will have to stay in the capital for a few days."

This is consistent with Zhou Shuren's guess. "I obey your order."

The emperor then said, "Come to the palace in the next few days and talk to me and the crown prince about the recording techniques."

Zhou Shuren said respectfully, "I accept your order."

Zhou Shuren was not happy about giving lectures to the Emperor and the Crown Prince. He was very upset now. He had really dug a hole for himself this time.

The emperor was very happy. The more capable Zhou Shuren was, the happier he was. He believed that he would be a great helper when he went to Beijing in the future. Because of Rongchuan, the emperor was more convinced of Zhou Shuren.

At noon, Zhulan hadn't waited for Zhou Shuren to come back, so she was still in the palace!

Zhulan didn't feel very happy. She just felt that Zhou Shuren had a hard time. Although it was an honor to meet the emperor, it also meant danger. Serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. Who knows which wrong words might lead to disaster? The longer Zhou Shuren stayed in the palace, the more nervous he became.

Mrs. Dong was very happy and even said something while eating. Zhulan just smiled.

After dinner, Zhulan took the wedding invitation sent by Shi Qing's family and said, "We have started sending out wedding invitations. Time flies so fast. Shi Qing will get married in a few days."

Xue Han took the wedding invitation. The names on it were: Mr. Shi, someone she knew well, and Yao Yao, a lady she liked more. "I hope the two of you will be happily married forever."

Zhulan smiled and said, "Of course they will. They are all sensible people who know how to get along with each other and live a good life."

Xue Han said, "Mom, Dad has arrived in the capital, Shi Qing is also in the Imperial Academy, he should have known the news, why didn't he come with us yesterday?"

Zhu Lan said quietly, "Your third brother and his friends arrived in the capital long ago, but Shi Qing didn't come to visit? Although Rong Chuan and Chang Lian didn't say anything yesterday, we can guess that they didn't have any contact in the Hanlin Academy."

Xue Han was a little confused, "Mom, why?"

Zhulan could guess a little, "First, in the Hanlin Academy, your third brother, Rongchuan, plus Shi Qing, the three of them are familiar with each other, which will make people jealous. Without Shi Qing, there will be less attention. Second, Shi Qing married into the Yaohou Mansion, and he probably didn't want our family to be involved, so he stayed away from our family."

In fact, Shi Qing was a man who clearly distinguished between gratitude and resentment. He was grateful to the Zhou family in his heart. It was precisely because of gratitude that he stayed away from the Zhou family.

Xue Han understood, "It seems that after Shi Qing got engaged to Miss Yao Er, he stopped contacting our family."

Zhulan hummed.

Xue Han held the wedding invitation and asked, "Mom, is Shi Qing going to get married?"

Zhulan looked at the post and said, "When Shi Qing gets married, your father and I should be in Jinzhou. Your third brother and Rongchuan can go."

Even though they are far away from the Zhou family, Shi Qing still wants to get sincere blessings when getting married!

In the Hanlin Academy, Chang Lian came out of the editor's room and met Shi Qing who had just come out on his way back. Chang Lian sighed in his heart. Shi Qing was like a transparent person yesterday and didn't say much today. He was originally excluded because of his background, and he was not allowed to talk to him.

Chang Lian lowered his voice, "Does it have to be like this?"

Shi Qing smiled, "I'm about to be sucked into the whirlpool. It's better to stay away from me. You just need to watch."

While others were on vacation, he was looking at information and taking over some shady jobs. The more he came into contact with them, the more he understood that the Zhou family had a hard time to begin with, and that they had come to where they are today step by step with caution. It would be better for him to stay away from them.

Chang Lian heard the footsteps, nodded and walked past Shi Qing. Shi Qing had his own way to go and he could not help at all. He could only avoid making trouble.

Shi Qing continued walking slowly, he was going to get married in a few days, thinking of the job he was going to take over and the Marquis' Mansion, Shi Qing's eyes darkened, there would only be more troubles in the future.

Chang Lian returned to the room, and Master Lu came over and asked, "Did I see you talking to Master Shi just now?"

Chang Lian understood that the footsteps just now were from Master Lu. "Yes, he has been learning from my father for more than a year."

This is not a secret. Even though Shi Qing is far away from him, he still knows what he should know.

Master Lu did not hide the contempt in his tone, "He married the daughter of the Yao Marquis's family, which means he has climbed up the social ladder. He has long forgotten the Zhou family."

Chang Lian lowered his head and said nothing. This was exactly what Shi Qing wanted. He felt sad for Shi Qing. "This is the information you wanted."

Master Lu wanted to say a few more words, but seeing that Zhou Changlian had no intention of continuing to speak, he could only smile dryly and leave with the information.

Chang Lian couldn't concentrate on reading the information. He heaved a sigh of relief and stopped thinking about it.

In the afternoon, Zhou Shuren returned home and Zhulan was sitting in the yard watching her son and Shenxing playing football.

Zhu Lan stood up and followed Zhou Shuren into the house, "You must be tired, change your clothes and take a rest."

Zhou Shuren was indeed tired, mainly mentally. The emperor was a creature who particularly liked to exploit capable people. He had brought this upon himself, so he could only blame himself. Add to that the crown prince, and he was really exhausted today.

Zhou Shuren had said a lot today and didn't want to speak any more. After he hummed, he changed his clothes, washed his face, and lay down, not wanting to move.

Zhulan felt so distressed that she reached out to massage Zhou Shuren, especially his waist. He couldn't walk around to move his waist in the palace, no matter whether he was sitting or standing. After almost a whole day, his waist must have been uncomfortable.

Zhou Shuren's tense waist gradually became comfortable. "I will stay in the capital for a few days, but I will go to the palace often."

Zhulan felt distressed, "It would be better not to stay."

Zhou Shuren looked at the bright side and said, "It's exhausting, but it's also an opportunity. This time I'm assured of going to Beijing, but I don't know when I can arrange to go there."

Zhulan slowly put strength into her hands, "Then I'll check the luggage when I get back, so I won't be in a rush when I suddenly arrive in Beijing."

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhulan heard a baby snoring. She turned to the side and saw that Zhou Shuren was already sleeping on his stomach.

When Zhulan heard the door open, she made a shushing gesture to signal her son not to make any sound. She then asked Mrs. Song to take her son out. Zhulan massaged Zhou Shuren's back and legs, then gently turned him over, covered him with the quilt, and carefully put on her shoes and went out.

Changzhong saw his mother coming out, "Mom, it's still daylight, why did Dad fall asleep?"

Zhulan held her son's hand and said, "Because Daddy is tired, he needs to rest."

Changzhong tilted his head, "Mom, can I help Dad?"

Zhulan smiled and said, "Yes, but you have to wait until you grow up."

"Am I not grown up now?"

"When you become as old as your third brother, that's when you'll be truly grown up."

Changzhong blinked his eyes and said, "Mom, I'll eat more at night. Dad said that if I eat more, I'll grow taller."

Zhulan laughed, he was still young and didn't understand much. She touched her son's hair and found that the little guy's hair grew very fast.

At night, after dinner was ready, Zhou Shuren woke up and asked, "What time is it?"

"It's time for dinner. If you don't get up, I should wake you up."