Chapter 835: Problems

Yao Zheyu was very humble, as if he was treating an elder, "Master Zhou, you have been very busy since you returned to Beijing, and I haven't had the chance to treat you to a meal. Today I would like to invite you to a simple meal."

Zhou Shuren knew very well that Yao Zheyu had always wanted to meet him, but he just had no chance to meet him. He felt very sad. When they first met, he didn't take him seriously and was very arrogant. Now, when he wanted to invite him to dinner, he had to put on a proper attitude, "Please, my prince."

Yao Zheyu made a gesture to invite him, because he was really afraid that Lord Zhou would not give him face. Even though he had fought in the war and was a prince, he knew in his heart that these were only temporary and he would have to rely on others to live in the future.

This time his stepmother died suddenly. He was not as calm as he appeared to be. He felt cold inside. This was too similar to the way he overheard about his mother's death. Both of them fell ill suddenly and died soon after. He thought it must be his father's work. The more his stepmother died, the more anxious he became.

Yao Zheyu thought about his days in the Ministry of War. He considered himself to be a capable person, but the Shangshu completely ignored him. He even suspected that he had gone to the Ministry of Works. He understood that Li Zhao's reaction was the emperor's reaction, so he felt that the mountain on his shoulders was getting heavier and heavier.

Zhou Shuren was sitting in the carriage. Winter was approaching and it was getting dark.

Yao Zheyu looked at Lord Zhou who had no intention of chatting, and his heart was filled with regret. He should leave a way out for him so that they could meet again in the future. He was too young at that time and missed a great opportunity. He would work hard to make up for it in the future. His friendship with Lord Zhou was still based on face.

Yao Zheyu found the words to say, "My Lord, you are recuperating. I wanted to visit you, but something happened at home, so I kept putting it off until today. I saw that you are recuperating well, your face is rosy and your spirits are good."

Zhou Shuren was speechless. Was he blind? He had been looking at the accounts for the whole day. Now his head was buzzing and his face was not good. Why didn't he want to speak? Because he was tired. If he didn't want to contact Yao Zheyu, he would have refused and went home.

Zhou Shuren thought for a moment and said, "Well, the hot spring in the manor is pretty good."

Yao Zheyu felt touched. He had made many contributions, but had never received any substantial rewards. Everyone knew that Lord Zhou's manor was a gift from the emperor, so everyone was jealous. Officials in the capital also became more polite to Lord Zhou.

As for him, his power was taken away, and the emperor felt like he was just throwing it away. He felt anxious every day when he went to the Ministry of War.

He couldn't tell his wife about his panic, so he had to hold on when he got home, and he had to deal with his father and protect his wife and children. He was really tired, especially since his father continued to commit suicide. No, he should have committed suicide a long time ago. He just wanted to stay alive.

Zhou Shuren saw Yao Zheyu was silent and stroked his beard. This man had struggled all the way here, and he was also a poor boy. The emperor's attitude was that if Yao Zheyu was not the son-in-law of the Shen family, he could not enter the Ministry of War.

The more Zhou Shuren got to know the emperor, the more he understood that Yao Zheyu was still the emperor's sword. He had not sealed the sword yet, but was just waiting for the opportunity, the right time to use it. As for when that time would be, he would have to wait.

Zhou Shuren looked at Yao Zheyu with the corner of his eye. This was the male protagonist of the original text. According to the ending, the male and female protagonists of the original text would live happily together in the end. Well, the premise was that all the sufferings were over.

So the question is, after his personal experience, he understands the emperor. According to the current situation, even if Yao Zheyu survives, he will not be able to leave Beijing and will be under custody in the future.

According to the original story without Wang Ru's counterattack, the original heroine, who was a daughter of the family, did not have the background of County Lord Shen. How could she live happily with the hero? What if the emperor could show some mercy and let Yao Zheyu go?

The carriage stopped and Zhou Shuren came back to his senses. He thought to himself that he didn't want to waste his brain anymore. The male protagonist could do whatever he wanted. Anyway, it was impossible for him to have any social interaction with his own lady. His brain was very tired now and he just wanted to relax.

Yao Zheyu chose a busy restaurant. Zhou Shuren looked at the restaurant which was already lit and it was really lively at this hour. He glanced at Yao Zheyu meaningfully at the door. This man did it on purpose. He was also a smart official in the capital. It seemed that as the son-in-law of Marquis Shen's mansion, Yao Zheyu's life was not much easier.

Yao Zheyu admitted that he was taking advantage of the situation and wanted to let people know that he and Lord Zhou still had some friendship. "Please come in person, Lord."

Zhou Shuren put his hands behind his back and went upstairs confidently. To be honest, he was not afraid of coming into contact with Yao Zheyu, who would let him know too much.

Sometimes, he could get some information from Yao Zheyu that he had overlooked!

When they arrived at the private room, the dishes were already on the table. Zhou Shuren was hungry, so he sat down and said, "Master, please sit down too."

Don't be so polite, as if he's treating us. He doesn't bring much money with him.

Yao Zheyu smiled and sat down. "I don't know your taste, sir. I've ordered all the famous dishes in this restaurant. Please try them and see if they suit your taste."

Zhou Shuren didn't hesitate to pick up the chopsticks and pick up the food he liked. When his stomach was full, he ate much slower. "You specially came to treat me today. It's not just to treat me to a meal, but you also have something to talk about."

Yao Zheyu lowered his head. Indeed, he was not just trying to take advantage of the situation. "My mother passed away. According to the laws of this dynasty, the military commander Ding You was only given a hundred days' leave if he was unable to leave his post."

Zhou Shuren knew that after he became an official, he not only studied the laws, but also memorized them for fear that he would make mistakes. "So?"

Yao Zheyu was very free in the Ministry of War, so it made no difference whether Ding was worried or not.

Yao Zheyu didn't want to take a holiday. The emperor had always ignored him, and after this incident, he felt even less of a presence. If he had to stay in the mansion every day, it would be the end of him.

Sometimes, he even thought that it was not that he had no ability, but that he would not be able to reincarnate.

Yao Zheyu poured wine for Lord Zhou and said, "The emperor thinks highly of Lord Zhou. Please say a few good words for me."

He knew that Ding Xun could not change, so he could only ask His Excellency to mention him appropriately in front of the Emperor. He was really afraid that Ding Xun would not be able to return to the Ministry of War even if he was not dismissed from his post.

Zhou Shuren held the wine glass and directly refused, "The prince is a wise man. I can't help you."

This all depends on the emperor. However, it seems that Yao Zheyu is really panicking.

Of course he wouldn't help even if he could. Bah, how dare he think that he could speak for others just for a meal? Now his mouth is very precious. He has only spoken for Wu Ming. As for other things, even his own son didn't dare to mention them to the emperor.

Yao Zheyu's heart skipped a beat. It seemed that Zhou Shuren also understood. He felt like he was meeting the Minister of War. He was unwilling to give up and wanted to make another plan. He took out the box that he had prepared long ago and then opened it to show Master Zhou, "I know that Master wants to buy a shop. These were my mother's dowry shops in the early years. They have always been registered under the name of the servants. The servants have been running it for many years and have a good income every year."

Zhou Shuren returned the box, "The Zhou family is not short of money."

It means that if you have money at home and really want to buy it, you will spend it.

Yao Zheyu looked at the box in his hand and felt very disappointed. Now he couldn't even deliver things.

One chapter today, I promise to update twice tomorrow at 3pm, and twice at around 10pm. Thank you all for your concern. Ahem, if it’s not finished, I’ll double it. . . .

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