Chapter 705 Guilty Heart

Yesterday, the good news of the great victory had spread throughout the capital. Today, the teahouses were really bustling, and the storytellers' voices were a few decibels higher than usual.

It was Changzhong's first time to come to such a place, and he was curious about everything. "Dad, it's fun here, and there are stories to listen to."

Zhou Shuren took his son to the second floor. Forget about the private room. There is still some space on the second floor. "If you like, we can rest here for a while."

Changzhong was very happy, "Okay."

Zhou Shuren took his son to the seat and said to Jin Yan Shen Xing, "You have worked hard all the way here. Please take a seat."

Jianyan and Shenxing had followed the master for a long time and knew that the master was not being polite, so they both sat down.

Zhou Shuren ordered quite a few snacks and a pot of good tea. After the waiter left, he leaned back in a chair and was finally able to take a break.

Changzhong grinned, "It's great to have daddy at home. Daddy is the best."

Zhou Shuren looked at the gift boxes stacked on the ground. He was indeed a good man. He bought everything his son liked.

Shen Xing also looked at the gift box and thought about the snacks he had just ordered. He became a little worried. "Sir, do you have enough silver?"

Zhou Shuren touched his purse and said generously, "Don't worry, I have enough silver."

He suffered a loss once, so he always carried extra money with him whenever he went out.

Shen Xing was allowed to pass, as long as there is enough silver. Although he can go back to the mansion to get it, he doesn't know whether the mistress has returned. However, the master really doesn't have his own small treasury, and the money in the mansion is in the hands of the mistress!

An hour later, Zhou Shuren left the teahouse with his son who had eaten and drunk his fill. The little boy was so full that he was reluctant to move and even yawned.

Zhou Shuren picked up his son and asked, "Are you sleepy?"

Changzhong nodded, "Yeah."

Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "When the carriage arrives, we will go back home. You can sleep on Daddy's shoulder for a while."

Changzhong rubbed his eyes with his fat hands, "Yeah."

Seeing that the master was struggling to hold the little boy, Jianyan stretched out his hand and said, "Master, let me hold the little boy."

Zhou Shuren shook his head, "The carriage from the mansion is coming soon, let me hold you."

Soon, the mansion's carriage arrived at the teahouse. Zhou Shuren didn't hold his son for long, but moved carefully. His son had already fallen asleep, so he signaled Zhenyan to get on the carriage to pick up the child first.

Jianyan got on the carriage, and Zhou Shuren was about to hand his son over when he heard a hesitant voice behind him, "Master Zhou?"

Zhou Shuren turned around and said, "Lord Ning."

Ning Xu likes to listen to books in the teahouse. He never expected to meet Zhou Shuren today. Look at Zhou Shuren holding the child with such a doting look on his face. He confirmed several times before it was really Zhou Shuren who spoke.

Zhou Shuren had already handed the child to Qianyan, and then greeted him, but his arms were shaking a little, "Hello, Lord Hou."

Ning Xu glanced at Zhou Shuren's arm and said with a smile, "The one just now was the adult's little son?"

Zhou Shuren's eyes softened, "Yes, Lord Hou was also in the teahouse just now?"

He thought Lord Ning would enter the palace today.

Ning Xu, "This is a teahouse I often visit. If I had known that Master Zhou was here just now, I would have invited him to come over and have a seat."

Zhou Shuren had met Lord Ning in the palace. Every time he met Lord Ning, Zhou Shuren was impressed by how tall Lord Ning was. Fortunately, Rong Chuan did not look like Lord Ning. "Lord Ning, you are too polite. It is getting late. I have to take my son back home. I will invite Lord Ning to have tea when I have the chance. I hope you will do me a favor."

Ning Xu had wanted to go to Zhou's house for a long time, but he never found an opportunity. After he heard that Zhou Shuren had come to Beijing, he went to the palace to see Zhou Shuren. Unfortunately, while the emperor and Zhou Shuren were talking, he could only watch and could not say a word.

Ning Xu smiled, "I know that Lord Zhou has been resting at home these days. It's better to do it today than to wait for a day. How about Lord Zhou invite me to have a drink at his home tomorrow?"

Zhou Shuren also wanted to get to know Lord Ning better, so he smiled and said, "Okay, tomorrow, I will wait for you at the mansion."

At Zhou's residence, Zhulan was waiting for Zhou Shuren and his son to come back for lunch. As a result, Zhulan saw her son sleeping soundly. "Why did you fall asleep?"

Zhou Shuren rubbed his shoulders and said, "This child is a little tired. He is sleepy after eating and drinking enough."

Zhu Lan looked at Zhou Shuren's stomach and said, "You've eaten a lot, haven't you?"

Zhou Shuren laughed dryly, "The story of the teahouse is really good. I did eat a lot."

Zhulan stared at the gift box that Jianyan Shenxing brought in, "You must have spent a lot of money!"

Zhou Shuren felt a little guilty, as his wallet was indeed empty. "It was a rare opportunity for me to rest, so I bought a few more because the child was happy."

Zhulan pointed at the gift box on the table and asked, "Did you buy a few extra?"

Zhou Shuren felt even less confident and breathless, "There won't be a next time."

Zhu Lan snorted, "Your bottom line for your son is getting lower and lower, Zhou Shuren, I think I should manage your purse."

Zhou Shuren, "...My dear wife, I don't think you can do this to me."

Zhulan sneered, "Haha."

Zhou Shuren bent his back. Zhulan already remembered the last time he took his son to slack off. This time, Zhulan was really angry. Her eyes drifted towards the gift box. It seemed that it was indeed a bit too much!

Mrs. Dong came to have lunch with her daughter, and saw only her mother-in-law and sister-in-law. "Mom, aren't Dad and my younger brother back yet?"

Zhulan was angry, "They have already eaten in the teahouse, don't worry about them."

Mrs. Dong rarely saw her mother-in-law angry, but today she didn't hide it. She was quite curious about how her father-in-law made her mother-in-law angry. It was really rare to see.

Xue Han knew what had happened and she firmly stood on her mother's side. Her mother really had to control her father.

In the afternoon, at the gate of Hanlin Academy, Chang Lian and Rong Chuan got on the carriage to go back to the palace. Chang Lian saw Rong Chuan lift the curtain and look back, "What's wrong with you?"

Rongchuan lowered the car curtain, "I just felt someone was staring at me, maybe it was my illusion."

Chang Lian also opened the curtain, "There is nothing there, only a carriage behind me."

Rong Chuan pressed his brows and said, "Maybe I'm too tired today."

In the carriage at the back, Ning Hui just wanted to take another look at Rong Chuan. He didn't see him clearly last time, so he peeked at the gate of Hanlin Academy. In order to make it look more natural, he calculated the time when he passed by.

I just didn't expect Rongchuan to be so sensitive. He just stared at him for a few more seconds and the child noticed it. But, he really is like an older brother.

Chang Lian and Rong Chuan returned home. During the meal, Chang Lian felt something was wrong. Not only did his father look listless, he was also busy picking up food for his mother. This time he did not feel choked, but he felt as if his father was being punished by his mother!

Chang Lian finally made it through dinner, and when he returned to the courtyard, he asked his wife, "How did Dad offend Mom?"

Mrs. Dong also heard from Xue Han what her father-in-law had done. "It's not your fault that you're angry."

Chang Lian was speechless. He knew that his father had a lot of money in his pocket. He then covered his chest and said, "My father has never bought me any gifts since I was a child."

Dong, "That's not right, your father-in-law bought it for you."

Chang Lian, ".......I mean I bought it separately."

Dong, "......."

So, my husband is jealous!

(End of this chapter)