Chapter 768: Bloodline of the Previous Dynasty

Zhang Jinghong left the Second Prince's Mansion and returned to the carriage. He realized something was wrong. There was an extra letter in his carriage. He stared at the letter on the table and sat there motionless until the carriage arrived at the Prince's Mansion. Then he opened the curtain and said, "Take the letter and give it to me after checking it carefully."

The guard frowned, "Yes."

He followed his master into the Second Prince's Palace. Only the coachman was left outside to look after the carriage. The coachman was his own man, so who delivered the letter?

Zhang Jinghong didn’t understand it before, but now he understands it very well. The Crown Prince would not let him live in Shen Yang’s house for no reason. He just didn’t expect that someone would contact him so soon. Is he preparing to show his cards to him?

Zhang Jinghong was filled with rage. He felt that he was wronged. If he hadn't saved himself, the only outcome waiting for him would have been death. His life was threatened. The more he thought about it, the angrier he got!

The next day, during the morning court session, Zhou Shuren was still sleepy and extremely sleepy. He had slept too late the night before in order to finish all the calculations. He missed his computer so much that his head was aching. Checking everything one by one was simply exhausting.

I couldn’t fall asleep in the court, so I could only pinch myself twice. It hurt so much!

Today's morning court ended quickly. Xiao Qing looked at Zhou Shuren and said, "Go back and have a rest first."

Zhou Shuren couldn't bear it anymore, he was too sleepy, "Yes."

On the carriage back to the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren did not sleep well. When he arrived at the Ministry and returned to the rest room, he needed to rest for half an hour.

When Zhou Shuren woke up, the Shangshu Lord had already returned. Qiu Yan saw Zhou Shuren and said, "Lord Xiao sent someone to come. When you wake up, we will go over."

Zhou Shuren heard that something must be wrong, "Okay."

Seeing that Zhou Shuren was in good spirits, Xiao Qing motioned for the two to sit down and said, "The emperor wants to send someone to buy grain from a foreign country. I asked you to come here. First, the Ministry of Revenue will send someone to go with him, and second, to estimate how much silver is needed."

Zhou Shuren was a little surprised, "The Ministry of Revenue also has officials?"

Xiao Qing saw that Zhou Shuren was not surprised to hear about buying grain. He knew in his heart that this idea must have come from Zhou Shuren. "Yes, the Ministry of Accounts needs to manage the accounts. Follow us all the way."

Qiu Yan asked, "Sir, who are you going to send?"

He didn't want to go. Not only would it be tiring, but he wouldn't get much benefit from it. It would be better for him to stay in the Ministry of Household Affairs.

Zhou Shuren actually wanted to go, to a nearby country where the danger was not high. He wanted to see the world abroad and looked at Lord Xiao eagerly.

Xiao Qing understood the two assistants' intentions and said, "Just send someone to take charge."

Not to mention that Qiu Yan didn't want to go, even if Qiu Yan wanted to go, he wouldn't let him go. The Ministry of Revenue needed Qiu Yan for too many places. As for Zhou Shuren, even if he arranged for him, the emperor would not let Zhou Shuren go.

Who can say that Zhou Shuren is not only good at making money, but also a capable minister with good strategies? The emperor treasures him very much. It is still dangerous to go abroad, so Zhou Shuren should not even think about it.

Zhou Shuren was quite disappointed. He really wanted to go out and see the world. He was thinking that he would retire when the Crown Prince ascended the throne. When he was healthy enough, he would take his wife to travel abroad.

Inside the palace, the emperor had already read the letter, which was re-copied. "What do you think?"

Zhang Jinghong felt a chill in his heart. The letter said that he was of royal blood from the previous dynasty, and he was confused. The guards were the emperor's men, and he dared not hide it. His lips trembled a little, "Your Majesty, I don't believe it."

The emperor, however, felt that the letter was true. As he investigated more and more, he realized that there were three forces: Yao Wenqi was one, the remnants of the previous dynasty were one, and the third was the most secretive, which he had not yet found.

As for the power of the remnants of the previous dynasty, it is estimated that they had long been planned and annexed by the other two parties. To be honest, the remnants of the previous dynasty were quite miserable, and the only remaining royal bloodline of the previous dynasty was still a powerful force.

Zhang Jinghong's heart was trembling. If he was an innocent man, he would still have a chance to survive. The emperor had already promised. But now, if the letter was true, his future would only lead to hell. "Your Majesty, I know nothing, your servant."

The emperor raised his hand and said, "The previous dynasty has perished. You are of the royal bloodline of the previous dynasty and that cannot be changed. The previous dynasty's demise is the end of fate. You should know that I am not so intolerant of a single person. Do you understand?"

Of course, he is more confident and is not afraid of the remnants of the previous dynasty!

Zhang Jinghong understood clearly that the royal family would tolerate him alone, and he could not have anything to do with any force, otherwise, the royal family would not tolerate him. At the same time, they also told him that the destruction of the previous dynasty was his own fault, and that when the wall fell, everyone would push it down.

Zhang Jinghong's back was soaked with sweat. "I understand, your Majesty."

Royal Family, "Do you understand what to do next?"

"Understood. I will get what the emperor wants."

This is his loyalty, his chance to survive, but at the same time he feels cold in his heart. The emperor seems to mean that he really is of royal blood from the previous dynasty. This royal blood is really miserable, and he hates taking advantage of his power even more in his heart!

At the Zhou residence, Zhulan had just seen the grandchildren of the boy and girl twins. The two little guys grew up even faster after they were one month old, and they are different every day. Suxuan takes good care of them, and the two children are raised very well. They don't look like twins at all, and they are very healthy.

Passing by the garden, I saw Yu Shuang sitting in the pavilion arranging flowers. I walked over and asked, "Why are you alone?"

Yu Shuang stood up and said, "My sister is tired from playing and just came back."

Zhulan sat down and looked at the flowers arranged in front of her. Yushuang's flower arrangement was the most artistic. This girl had a particularly good eye for beauty. "Very beautiful."

Yu Shuang smiled and said, "Today, my master is on holiday, and I picked some flowers when I had nothing to do. If you like them, I will give you this bottle."

Zhulan said without hesitation, "Okay."

Yu Shuang picked up the scissors and the flower branches again, intending to put the flowers in the vase again.

Zhulan sat aside and did not leave. "I plan to invite your aunt this time, and you and Yulu will go together."

Yu Shuang didn't want to go, but looking at her grandmother, she knew in her heart that her grandmother was doing this for her own good, so she said, "Yes."

Zhu Lan said, "Now your grandfather is favored by the emperor and has established a firm foothold in the Ministry of Revenue. Even if someone wants to bully you, they will know how much experience you need. The capital is the best place to hone your skills."

Now that the Zhou family is confident, it doesn't matter if Yu Shuang attends more banquets. The thing the capital city lacks the least is beautiful women. She has attended several banquets, and there are really many beauties.

Yu Shuang, "Grandma, I understand."

Zhulan smiled and said, "Grandma knows you are smart. The road ahead is long, girl, you have to take your time."

Yu Shuang's mood had long been peaceful. Ever since her father and mother changed, the pressure on her had disappeared. Otherwise, she would not have the leisure to enjoy the scenery and arrange flowers.

In the evening, Zhou Shuren came home. Zhulan felt distressed. She could feel her husband's fatigue. "Have dinner and rest later."

Zhou Shuren, "I'm fine. I took a nap this morning and went back to sleep. After dinner, I'll check on my grandchildren's homework first, and then it won't be too late to come back and rest."

Zhulan smiled, "You have really changed a lot."

In the past, Zhou Shuren didn't take everything to heart.

(End of this chapter)