Chapter 927: Jumping with Angry

Zhou Shuren appeared at the morning court today. Many officials present observed Zhou Shuren silently, and some were unsure whether Zhou Shuren was anxious.

The emperor was a little surprised when he saw Zhou Shuren as he sat down. He didn't expect Zhou Shuren to end his rest early. It seemed that the folding yesterday had worked, and Zhou Shuren was afraid that he could not stop.

The emperor's eyes fell on Zhou Shuren, and all the officials in the court felt it. Those who had made small tentative moves in the past few days stood quietly, waiting to confirm the truth of the rumor.

When Zhou Shuren heard the emperor calling him, he stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I am your humble servant."

The emperor asked with concern, "Is Lord Zhou feeling better?"

Zhou Shuren, "I just caught a cold, I am fine now."

"That's good. I've been thinking about you these days. It's my fault."

When the emperor saw Zhou Shuren coming to court, he knew that the game of testing was over, and he no longer had to hide what happened that day.

Zhou Shuren almost rolled his eyes to the sky in his heart. Not only did the Emperor tease all the ministers in the court, he was also preparing to stab him in the heart. After today, everyone in the court, no, everyone in the capital city would know how terrible his chess skills were!

The ministers all stretched their necks, they were very curious about what happened that day. None of them were stupid, and they knew from the emperor's tone that it was not a reprimand as rumored.

The emperor was very satisfied with the curiosity of his ministers. "My dear minister, you lost the whole morning's game of chess and left in a sweat. I should have asked you to stay a little longer to cool down before leaving."

Zhou Shuren knew this would happen. He was clearly wearing too many clothes, and it was not because he lost the game of chess. The emperor was not satisfied with showing off to his son, he also wanted to let everyone in the court know that what the emperor said was just words. Even if he could prove that he was a good chess player, it would not be recorded in history books!

Zhou Shuren had a wooden face. What else could he do? He could only accept it and said, "I will definitely practice more chess."

The emperor was very satisfied watching the ministers' changing expressions, and Zhou Shuren also found some comfort from the expressions of the ministers in the court!

Many ministers in the court wanted to curse, saying that there was no good between the emperor and his ministers, and they had been playing tricks on them these past few days!

After the morning court session, Zhou Shuren followed Lord Xiao. Xiao Qing was speechless. He was really surprised that Zhou Shuren left the palace because he lost badly in chess. "I am a good chess player. I will teach you a few moves some other day."

Zhou Shuren said with a wooden face, "Sir, if I say that my chess skills are OK, do you believe me?"

Xiao Qing didn't believe it. How could he lose in the whole morning when his chess pieces were good?

After that, everyone who passed by Zhou Shuren would ask about his chess skills.

Zhou Shuren, "......."

At the Zhou family, Zhulan was counting Wu Ming's betrothal gifts. Wu Ming had already handed the betrothal gift list to Zhulan. She had already been to the Song family yesterday and had chosen a day to bring the official matchmaker to the house. There was no need to hire a matchmaker this time. She could just be the matchmaker and bring the official matchmaker.

Wu Ming's betrothal gift list was still a little thin, so Zhulan took Mrs. Song to the warehouse and selected a few paired decorations with good meanings, and the betrothal gift list looked much better.

Xuemei sat next to her mother. She still felt that the five hundred taels of silver were too much. "Mom, is it really okay to take the five hundred taels of silver?"

Zhulan signaled Mrs. Song to put away the newly written betrothal gift list, and then said to the eldest daughter, "Keep it. There will be no more rumors about your father after today."

Xuemei, "Mother, my parents-in-law gave this money to our daughter."

Zhulan smiled, "Your parents-in-law didn't stay?"

"No, I gave it to my daughter the same day I took it back, and I haven't asked about the money in the past two days."

Zhulan asked, "What do you mean?"

Xuemei shook her head and said, "My daughter cannot accept it. Since it is fine to accept the money, my daughter wants to return it to her parents-in-law."

She didn't want to take it. It was a lot of money but it was not easy to take. Now she got along well with her parents-in-law and she didn't want to have any conflicts because of this money.

"Your idea is good. Let your parents-in-law arrange the money themselves. Don't interfere."

Otherwise you would have to take five hundred taels now and have to pay back double later.

Xuemei leaned against her mother's side and said, "It's better to stay close to my parents."

If she has any problems, she can discuss them with her mother instead of handling them on her own. Her life is much easier than before.

At the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren felt Qiu Yan's enthusiasm. He asked him if he wanted tea, and then asked him if the room was too hot and he needed to put out the charcoal fire.

Zhou Shuren twitched his lips, "Master Qiu, I'm not thirsty or hot, please sit down first."

Qiu Yan, "I was worried that you would catch a cold. I suffered a lot when you were away."

Zhou Shuren laughed, "I thought you would like it."

Qiu Yan waved his hands, "Don't cheat me, I don't like it."

He has been avoiding the Fifth Prince these past two days, fearing that Lord Xiao might have some ideas about him!

It was already afternoon when Zhou Shuren saw Zhang Yang. Zhang Yang tried to avoid him, but Zhou Shuren stopped him and said, "I've been recuperating. I heard that Your Highness has been thinking about me."

Zhang Yang turned around, wanting to strangle Zhou Shuren to death, "Ah, yes, I was thinking of going to visit you."

Zhou Shuren, "Your Highness is concerned about me. I am very touched and will definitely remember your kindness."

Zhang Yang's face changed color. All he heard was that Zhou Shuren was holding a grudge and had remembered his little actions. Damn it, he still had a brain. He didn't cause trouble for Zhou Shuren directly, but only went to Lord Qiu. What made him depressed was that Qiu Yan didn't listen to him and even avoided him!

Zhang Yang looked at Zhou Shuren who turned and left. Thinking of the several times Zhou Shuren had plotted against him, he felt that he could not stay in the Ministry of Revenue any longer!

Xiao Qing was well aware of the Ministry of Revenue's movements. After he knew the conversation between Zhou Shuren and Zhang Yang, he waited for Zhou Shuren to come over and said, "Today is not like your character."

Zhou Shuren knew that the Shangshu was talking about the Fifth Prince, and lowered his head, "The Fifth Prince has been in the Ministry of Revenue for some time."

This time Zhang Yang dared to reach out to Qiu Yan. He felt that Zhang Yang should not continue to stay in the Ministry of Revenue. Some of the lower-level officials in the Ministry of Revenue had already been influenced by Zhang Yang. It would be better for Zhang Yang to get rid of this trouble as soon as possible.

Xiao Qing also had a headache. The Fifth Prince was no longer the same prince he was when he first came to the Ministry of Revenue. He was now making a lot of small moves.

Zhou Shuren had cheated Zhang Yang several times, but this time he didn't do it secretly. He told Zhang Yang openly that he also hoped that Zhang Yang would leave on his own. He thought the emperor was also tempted by the idea, but he just didn't have a suitable reason.

Ministry of Rites, Wu Ming saw off Lord Tao. He felt that he should have a good talk with his godfather when he returned home tonight.

Gu Zhuomin already knew what happened in the morning court today. He was speechless to Lord Zhou and looked at Wu Ming, "You knew it a long time ago?"

Wu Ming, "I really don't know."

He was also a little amused and helpless. He was not lying. He really didn't know that his godfather was upset because he lost the game of chess!

Gu Zhuomin no longer has any trust in Wu Ming. In his eyes, Wu Ming is a man of deep thoughts despite his young age.

Wu Ming spread his hands, "I'm telling the truth, and you don't believe me?"

Gu Zhuomin smiled and said, "I believe it."

Wu Ming, "......."

His expression clearly showed that he didn't believe him!

In the afternoon, Zhou Shuren left the account department, and Wang Ju chased after him, "Don't run."

For the first time, Zhou Shuren got on the carriage flexibly and urged the driver to hurry up. Wang Ju was so angry that he jumped to his feet as he watched the carriage speeding away. Zhou Shuren actually did not approve his application for leave!