Chapter 826: Having a Clear Mind

Mr. Deng came in, greeted everyone and sat down. Zhou Shuren knew why Mr. Deng came. Now everyone must be keeping an eye on the real and fake prince. The child exchange happened during the Jian Dynasty. The revelation of the real and fake prince also revealed many problems.

Mr. Deng came here today to seek peace of mind.

Zhou Shuren put down the bowl in his hand, "I know your purpose, and this matter will not affect me."

Mr. Deng was waiting for this sentence. His life and property depended on the Zhou family. He was afraid that the adults would be involved. "I understand."

Zhulan asked, "Can I have breakfast?"

Mr. Deng wanted to say he had, but his stomach was growling. He had been tossing and turning all night without any rest. He got up before dawn to line up to leave the city. He said awkwardly, "I haven't eaten yet."

Zhulan motioned the maid to go to the kitchen and tell her to bring back the buns and porridge, and a pair of bowls and chopsticks, "Use them here."

Mr. Deng was embarrassed and said, "Thank you, my dear lady."

Zhou Shuren had almost finished his meal and asked, "How is the situation in the capital?"

Deng Xiucai replied, "I didn't dare to ask more. I just know that everyone is waiting for the response from the palace."

Zhou Shuren left the capital, no longer in the vortex, his mind was clear, and now he was in a position of observation. He knew in his heart that the emperor would not be led by the nose, and the conclusion of Shen Yang's life experience would be waiting. "Don't ask for any news after you return to the capital, just live your life well."

Deng Xiucai has been in the capital for many years and knows how to survive. "I've made a note of it."

In the capital, the court meeting ended long ago, but Yao Wenqi still hadn't waited for the result, and he felt heavy in his heart. He had studied the emperor for many years, and he no longer dared to say that the emperor had not taken any action in order to carefully investigate Shen Yang. He was worried whether the emperor knew that Shen Yang was a fake?

Yao Wenqi kept comforting himself. The old woman had told him that the child was strangled to death in the palace and buried after being taken out of the palace. The Fifth Prince was really dead and there would be no hidden dangers.

He believed that the old woman would not dare to lie, and the whole family was in his hands. In order to avoid future troubles, he watched the old woman commit suicide by taking poison.

Yao Wenqi kept saying in his heart that the emperor was suspicious by nature, and he took the initiative to reveal Shen Yang's identity, so it was normal for the emperor to be suspicious. He comforted himself in this way.

But I was still very depressed. Shen Yang should have accepted the move smoothly, but something went wrong. It was such a good move!

At the Ningguo Mansion, the Ningguo Duke closed his eyes and listened to his two sons talking. When his two sons stopped talking, he opened his eyes and asked, "Do you two think that the crown prince can succeed to the throne smoothly?"

The Ningguo Mansion has kept a low profile for so many years because the prince no longer needs the influence of his maternal family, and too much influence is not good.

The maternal grandparents of the other princes were high-profile and really thought that the emperor knew nothing. Duke Ning watched the emperor grow up.

Ning Xu was stunned. When he came back, his father had never told him much about the crown prince, but today he had been talking about the succession. "Dad, why are you asking about this all of a sudden?"

Duke Ning's eyes were full of smiles. "I am just asking as I understand more and more."

He has been pondering the emperor's actions towards the prince and the movements in the harem these days. He seldom sees the concubine, but he has a tacit understanding with her. The more stable the concubine is, the more it shows that the emperor has not been disappointed with the prince.

In addition, the fact that the emperor agreed to Rongchuan changing his surname actually explains some problems. The emperor protects the prince the most in his heart, as he is the successor to the country. Even if there are hidden dangers now, he has a clear mind.

Ning Xu's heart was moved. His father had also instructed the emperor in the past. Although his father was a military commander, he and his elder brother were as smart as his father. "Dad, I understand."

It would be a lie to say that I'm not excited. Since ancient times, few princes have ascended the throne smoothly. Most of them were either deposed or forced into a corner.

How could he not be worried? He just kept looking at his second brother. The Ningguo Mansion did not need a shrewd hostess because the emperor would be jealous. Although his eldest nephew was not talented, he thought he was just the right person.

Duke Ning, "You two brothers should know what is going on. You should take good care of the Duke's Mansion in the future."

The two brothers understood, "Yes."

At Zhou's manor, Li came to visit her mother-in-law and told her about her plan to buy land and a shop. Zhulan said, "What a coincidence! Mr. Deng is at the manor."

Li put all the money she could take out in front of her mother-in-law and said, "Mom, I need you to find some good wood."

Zhulan said, "You don't need to prepare the wood for the dowry. I will prepare the wood for the maids at home."

Li's heart was pounding. "Mom, we have many daughters in our family. You need a lot of money to prepare them."

Especially since the dowry was all expensive wood, he quickly calculated the cost in his mind and took a breath of cool air.

Zhu Lan smiled, "I have already made plans. The Xu family has been doing business overseas. I asked them to help me find some wood and bring it back. I will bring a little at a time, and it will add up to a lot. It will be enough for Yu Shuang to have as a dowry."

She even prepared things for her granddaughter Jiang Miao. Not to mention, she was her only granddaughter and she really cared about her. She would also prepare things for Jiang Miao if Yu Shuang had some at home.

Li was still embarrassed, "Mom, actually we still have the money for the wood."

Zhulan knew in her heart that except for the fourth room, the other rooms were under great pressure. For the first room, just preparing Yu Lu's dowry was a big problem. She and Zhou Shuren were fine. Xue Han's dowry was ready, and they only lacked Chang Zhong. She was not in a hurry.

So after discussing with Zhou Shuren, she decided to share more of the dowries for her granddaughters.

In Zhoujia Village, Jiang Miao sat next to his mother, "Mom, my eldest brother has been gone for a few days. Where is he now?"

Xuemei has been worried about her son ever since he left, "Mother doesn't know either."

Jiang Miao hooked the handkerchief in her hand with her fingertips, lowered her head and said nothing. She envied her elder brother for being able to go to the capital, and she also wanted to go. She did not want to be rich, but because she missed her grandparents. She lowered her head and looked at the bracelets on her hands, which were prepared for her by her grandmother.

Every year her grandmother would prepare jewelry for her. She would have whatever her cousin had.

Xuemei noticed the little action of the lady, "You want to go to the capital too?"

Jiang Miao didn't want to lie, "Yes, my daughter misses her grandparents."

Xuemei held her daughter's hand and said, "I'll take you there when I have time."

Jiang Miao leaned on his mother's shoulder, "Mom, is it really going to be a few years before Big Brother comes back?"

"Well, he will come back after your elder brother passes the exam."

Jiang Miao took his mother's hand and asked, "Mom, what about my eldest brother's marriage?"

Xuemei narrowed her eyes and said, "Your grandparents are here."

Jiang Miao thought that as long as his grandparents were keeping watch, the Dong family would not come to visit. However, these days, the Dong family came to visit every day.

Just as he was thinking about it, Jiang Miao heard his grandmother's reluctant voice, and looked at his mother. Okay, the people from the Dong family are here.

Zhou Jia Zhuangzi, Zhu Lan and other Shu Ren finished talking with Deng Xiucai before meeting Deng Xiucai and handing the silver to Deng Xiucai, "The land is the master, if there are shops for sale, buy them, if there are none, forget it."

The capital city is so small, and there are so many powerful people watching it. The Zhou family was able to buy the shops they have now because of someone's secret help. Otherwise, they would not be able to buy many.

Mr. Deng was originally in a difficult situation, but after hearing this, he understood what was going on.

(End of this chapter)