Chapter 813: Water

The prince also had a headache looking at the files. There were too many cases in the Ministry of Justice, not to mention the pressure. He raised his head and asked, "Master Zhou, are you feeling unwell?"

Zhou Shuren's heart was moved, and he coughed, "It rained last night, and the temperature has dropped a lot today. I am old, so it is inevitable that my body is a little uncomfortable."

The prince was still very nervous. His father said that he would be assigned to the six ministries, but he was not really allowed to stay there. There were also time limits. He planned to just go through the motions for the Ministry of War, but not the Ministry of Justice. "I will send someone to invite the imperial physician. Imperial Physician Liu is also familiar with your family. Imperial Physician Liu, please step down. His son is a better doctor than me. I will ask him to come over."

Zhou Shuren, "......No, that's not necessary. I'll just drink some hot water. No need to call a doctor."

He finally understood that even if he was really sick, he couldn't escape it. This prince, no, the emperor and the prince treated him like oil squeezing!

When the prince heard this, he understood and was speechless. How many people wanted to show off their abilities more often, but Zhou Shuren was one of them. However, when his eyes fell on Zhou Shuren's desk, the prince felt guilty for a rare time. Well, he had indeed exploited him too much.

The prince cleared his throat and said, "Master Zhou, you have worked hard. After you finish looking at the table today, Master Zhou should go back and rest."

If Zhou Shuren hadn't been such a good actor, he would have been furious. He thought he was a scanner, with all the files on the table. "Yes."

The prince thought to himself that he would discuss with his father later and give Lord Zhou more ginseng and other high-quality tonic medicines when rewarding him in the future.

Zhou Shuren was depressed and took the file. His original intention was to take advantage of the situation, no, he wanted to divert attention.

He accompanied the Crown Prince to the six ministries. No matter what the Emperor was thinking, whether he wanted to really confirm that he stood behind the Crown Prince, or he simply thought that he could discover something, he really didn't want to get involved with the Ministry of Justice.

Among the six ministries, the water in the Ministry of Justice is the most muddy. Although the Ministry of Personnel is also muddy, it is not as muddy as the Ministry of Justice. The Ministry of Rites is the only one in power and the water is very clear. The Ministry of Revenue is the purse, and the emperor will be angry with anyone who touches the purse. The officials of the Ministry of Revenue who had their property confiscated a few years ago are proof of this.

The Ministry of War is the place that the Emperor keeps the closest eye on. Except for some people who have ulterior motives, the Ministry of War is actually in chaos, especially after the Emperor secretly cleaned it up.

As for the Ministry of Works, let’s not mention it. The only difference is the Ministry of Justice, which has a lot of gray income and is like a sieve.

Zhou Shuren looked at the files on the table. He wanted to slack off, but the prince would definitely not allow it. He moved forward cautiously. The conspiracy did not work against him, and instead he ended up hurting himself. He really wanted to vomit.

Zhou Shuren looked at the file, wishing he could see through it. Finally, he gritted his teeth, put down what he was doing, and said, "Your Highness, I have something to say."

The prince raised his head and said, "Master Zhou, please speak."

Zhou Shuren took a deep breath, "I don't know much about the Ministry of Justice. I only know a few officials such as the Minister and the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice. So I want to get to know the officials of the Ministry of Justice, from the Minister to the Prisoner."

The prince thought for a moment, "Okay, I'll send it over in a while."

Zhou Shuren didn't plan to look at the files. There was no point in looking at them. These files had been processed and nothing could be seen from them. Of course, fake ones would definitely leave traces, but Zhou Shuren didn't have the time to look at them carefully. If he really read all the files from so many years, he would be exhausted to death.

Zhou Shuren saw the Crown Prince put down the file in his hand, thought for a moment and said, "Your Highness, why don't you take a look at the records of the redemption office and the redemption money paid."

As long as it is directly related to money, the problem must be serious. This is a breakthrough.

The prince felt that his mind was imprisoned. He was in a higher position and liked to see the results, so he ignored a lot. He looked at Zhou Shuren meaningfully, "Master Zhou, are you feeling well?"

Zhou Shuren knew that the prince had reacted to his procrastination and lowered his head, "I have been thinking about where to start."

Anyway, he would never admit that he wanted to draw water, even if he was beaten to death.

The prince did not insist, "Since Lord Zhou mentioned this, I think we should also take a closer look at the prison hall."

Zhou Shuren was impressed in his heart that the prince's reaction was really quick, worthy of his title as His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. He was in charge of the prison hall, the jailers, the distribution of prison uniforms, prisoner rations, medicines, etc. It was indeed a good starting point to look at the problem in detail.

In the Ningguo Mansion, Ning Zhixiang came back from the newly built study. Yu held a cup of tea and said, "The husband is back."

Ning Zhixiang was happy, and a smile appeared on his face. "I just saw the newly built study room. Dad has placed five bookshelves in the study room. Together with the books in the Duke's Mansion, I dare not say that the Duke's Mansion has the most complete collection of books, but it is enough for the children to use."

Yu curled her lips, "Grandpa did a lot for our son, that was prepared for my cousin."

Ning Zhixiang frowned, "Don't talk nonsense, Third Uncle's mansion has nothing, this study was built by Grandpa and Dad for Ning Zhao and Ning Ming."

He was clear-headed. Third Uncle had only one son, Rongchuan, and he should be given every opportunity. He would not be thinking about the study in the Duke's Mansion.

This study was built by my grandfather and father based purely on the Zhou Mansion.

Yu was unwilling in her heart, and her heart ached when she thought of the betrothal gift. "Yes, Third Uncle's mansion has everything, but I see that Grandpa and Grandma want to give all their wealth to Rongchuan."

As soon as Rongchuan returned home, he became the treasure of the old lady and grandfather.

Ning Zhixiang would be lying if he said he didn't mind. Without Rongchuan, his grandmother loved him even more because of his health. Thinking that it was Rongchuan himself who suggested educating his son, the depression in his heart eased a lot. They are a family, Rongchuan understands it, and he, as his older brother, understands it too.

Ning Zhixiang said coldly: "Don't talk about it in the future. It's all the descendants of the Ning family who want to be in cahoots with each other."

Yu was choked to death. They were all descendants of the Ning family. How come their eldest brother inherited the Duke's Mansion and their cousin had the title of Marquis, but only their second branch had nothing!

At the Zhou Mansion, Boss Zhou and Chang Zhiyong arrived home, got off the carriage and headed straight for the main courtyard.

Zhulan was looking at the recent expenses with Zhao Qiuniang when she heard the eldest son calling her mother. Zhulan put down the account book and stood up, "Mother thought I heard it wrongly. Good, good, mother has been thinking about you these days. You two finally got home safely."

After Chang Yi was plotted against, Zhou Shuren also sent people to investigate, but found nothing and the case was left unresolved.

She was particularly concerned about her eldest son and Changzhi. She was afraid that there was a plot waiting for her three sons who were away. Now that she saw her two sons returned home safely, she felt relieved.

The eldest son helped his mother into the house, "Mom, I am an unfilial son. I am sorry to have made you worry."

Zhulan patted the eldest brother's hand and said, "I don't like what you said. A mother worries when her son travels a thousand miles away. How can you be unfilial? In our family, you are all filial."

Changzhi smiled and asked, "Mom, how are you and Dad doing lately?"

Zhulan said, "Your father and I are in good health."

Because it was so good, Zhou Shuren kept talking about it and couldn't even take a break.

Changzhi looked at his mother, who seemed to have gained some weight since she left, and he blurted out, "Mom, you seem to have gained some weight."

Zhulan wanted to pinch her belly. She had indeed gained weight, and could not lose any more. Ever since she gained weight, she had been trying to control her weight, but with little effect. Zhulan knew it in her mind. She had been nourishing her body, and now that she was doing well, she started to gain weight.

But she really wants to lose weight, and now she is very jealous of Zhou Shuren's weight.