Chapter 840 Father
In the Hanlin Academy, Lu Liang was feeling uneasy. He recalled his past experience in the Hanlin Academy over and over again. After making sure that he had not seriously offended Shen Yang, he slowly calmed down. His eyes fell on Zhou Changlian, whom Shen Yang had always targeted, and he was surprised.
Lu Liang walked around the table and asked, "Shen Yang has entered the palace, why don't you have any reaction at all?"
Today, it was Eunuch Liu who came to the Hanlin Academy in person to report Shen Yang. Although Eunuch Liu is very old, he still serves the emperor. He is a person the emperor trusts. This fake prince is most likely the real one.
Chang Lian raised his eyebrows, "How should I react?"
After Shen Yang entered the palace, he felt relieved. Finally, he didn't have to pay attention to Shen Yang from time to time.
Lu Liang twitched the corner of his mouth and wanted to ask, "Aren't you afraid?" But looking into Zhou Changlian's eyes, he knew that he was really not afraid. Then he thought, he has a powerful father, Lord Zhou is highly valued by the Emperor, the Prince also has a high opinion of Lord Zhou, and the Zhou family is related by marriage to the Ningguo Mansion, so Zhou Changlian really has nothing to be afraid of.
Lu Liang pulled the corner of his mouth, "Nothing, you are fine this way."
He envied this ability of reincarnation.
Chang Lian hummed, lowered his head and continued to work on the things in his hands, which the dean would need tomorrow. He pried his ears open, and the usually quiet house was now in a mess. Most people had no intention of working anymore.
In the Mansion of Marquis Yao, Yao Wenqi was pacing in the study room after hearing the news. Zhang Jinghong returned to Beijing yesterday, and the emperor took Shen Yang into the palace today, so as for the rumors, the emperor has been waiting for Zhang Jinghong to return to Beijing.
Yao Wenqi swept the teacup on the table to the ground, cursing under his breath, saying that he had done more harm than good, but it was too late to say anything now.
Yao Wenqi had a gloomy face. The emperor might have believed that Shen Yang was the real fifth prince a long time ago. He secretly subdued Zhang Jinghong and deliberately set up a maze to use Zhang Jinghong to fish. If he hadn't reacted quickly, Jiang Huai's lair would have been destroyed.
Damn it, what he fears most now is that Zhang Jinghong sees his face. He used to be the one making the plans, but now the situation is reversed. He has lost too many chess pieces. The only consolation is that the emperor finally wants to recognize Shen Yang.
At the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren met with Minister Fang from the Ministry of Works. "I know your intentions. I have already asked, but I can't help you."
Fang Tan came here with hope, but was disappointed. Even Mr. Zhou could not understand Mr. Xiao's idea. The money would not be approved by the Ministry of Works. But he was still unwilling to give up. "Since I talked with you, failure is not terrible, but it is terrible not to dare to try. There will always be a time to succeed. I have been trying to improve the method of making colored glaze. The Ministry of Works really did not waste a penny of money. Every penny was used for practical purposes."
Zhou Shuren was silent. He was thinking about the big cake he had painted and how he had talked with Fang Tan at that time. Yes, ordinary people's windows could also be covered with glass, and children in the school could study in a bright room. He seemed to have expressed a lot of optimistic thoughts at that time.
He was looking forward to the success of the Ministry of Works, so he did a lot of nonsense. Well, of course he didn't make big promises in front of the prince, but he did make a lot of rumors.
Zhou Shuren looked at Fang Tan's anxious eyes and couldn't help but look at the room where Lord Xiao was. He felt a little confused. It was not right to interfere in other people's business. Moreover, Lord Xiao had made it very clear yesterday that if he started from other places, even if he didn't show up, Lord Xiao would know it was his trick.
It has been some time since he entered the Ministry of Revenue. He knew clearly that Lord Xiao was training him to be the next minister. He was exposed to more things than Lord Qiu. Lord Xiao was very good to him, and he could not put Lord Xiao in a bad light.
Therefore, he could only say: "The Ministry of Revenue also has difficulties. The Emperor wants to build a fleet, which is a giant beast that devours gold. I think the Ministry of Works has heard the news and is preparing."
Fang Tan exclaimed, "We got the news. We have already recruited craftsmen. When we first expanded the harbor, our Shangshu had a premonition."
Zhou Shuren thought to himself, although the Minister of Works seems inconspicuous, he has a far-sighted vision. If he had not heard what the Crown Prince said, he would never have seen that the Emperor would have such great ambitions for going out to sea to buy grain.
Fang Tan knew in his heart that there was no hope of getting the money. "The Ministry of Industry has something else waiting for me, so I'll go back first."
"I send you."
Fang Tan suddenly lowered his voice, "I heard that the one from the Hanlin Academy entered the palace."
Zhou Shuren knew the news before Fang Tan came. "Yeah, I heard about it too."
Fang Tan said quietly, "This is a time of trouble."
Then he asked, "Yes, how is your eldest granddaughter's marriage going?"
Zhou Shuren paused, "Ah, I think the child is still young, there is no rush."
Fang Tan has been paying close attention to the matter since Zhou Shuren asked about it last time. The Minister once said that Zhou Shuren would most likely be the next Minister of Revenue. Not to mention the speed of Zhou Shuren's promotion, his current network of connections makes him a good candidate for marriage.
Now listening to what Lord Zhou said, Fang Tan was a wise man. He laughed dryly and left quickly.
Zhou Shuren felt sorry. The Fang family was really good, but this cousin was really frustrating.
Inside the palace, Shen Yang's legs were numb from standing for so long. He wanted to ask Eunuch Liu something. He really couldn't stand it anymore and made some noise, but unfortunately Eunuch Liu didn't even look at him.
Eunuch Liu heard it but pretended not to hear it. He knew very well that the emperor was angry and unwilling, and was deliberately making trouble for him!
Eunuch Liu sighed in his heart. Since the beginning of winter, his legs and feet have been feeling uncomfortable. People have to accept their old age, but he just can't retire. It's not good to know too much, and he doesn't know when it will end so that he can enjoy a few years of old age in peace.
Inside the room, the emperor lay on his side reading a book, estimating the time in his mind, but he was unwilling and could not vent his anger.
The prince looked at the letter and then at the imperial edict that had been drafted, which was addressed to Zhang Jinghong.
No matter how unwilling the emperor was, he had to use this chess piece. He sat up and coughed twice.
Eunuch Liu heard this and brought Shen Yang in. Shen Yang's legs were not standing properly and he could not walk properly, but his heart was burning with enthusiasm.
The emperor motioned for Eunuch Liu to go down, and looked at Shen Yang with disdain in his eyes, "I have sent people to find out your background. You are Xiao Wu who was replaced."
Shen Yang's mind went blank. His expectation came true. He was really the fifth prince. Then he was surprisingly warm and angry towards Zhang Jinghong. He thought that Zhang Jinghong had taken his place and enjoyed everything that belonged to him. "What about the fifth prince now? Where is Zhang Jinghong?"
The emperor said calmly: "You are real, and he is naturally fake."
Shen Yang clenched his fists, "Emperor, Father."
He paused after saying two words, he didn't know how to address her.
The emperor looked at the emotion on Shen Yang's face and was silent. It was too straightforward. "Call me father."
Shen Yang trembled with excitement, "Father, Father."
The prince held up a folded cloth to cover his face. If he didn't cover it, he was afraid that he would laugh out loud. He had been in contact with spirits since he was a child, and suddenly a stupid one appeared. It was really funny.
The royal family looked at the prince with the remaining eyes, then silently withdrew their gaze and said to Shen Yang: "The Fifth Prince's Mansion will be vacated in the next two days, you can live in the Prince's Mansion first."
(End of this chapter)
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