Chapter 939: Poisoning

The emperor had also thought about how to better control foreigners. He had a rough idea in his mind and was constantly improving it, but Zhou Shuren's was more detailed. "Go on."

Zhou Shuren continued, "I think we need to let foreigners know that once they land, they must follow our rules."

The emperor liked Zhou Shuren's words and laughed, "I like to hear this."

Zhou Shuren frowned, but some ministers would not think so. What a country of etiquette, he could imagine that once it was sorted out and put on the court, there would be another debate.

Zhou Shuren sighed, "There are still many details to be worked out. This matter cannot be rushed."

There are really too many details, and the court needs some officials who can speak multiple foreign languages. Zhou Shuren's eyes lit up. Changyi has a high talent for languages. He lowered his head and didn't look at the emperor. He thought he should send a message to his son. It is true that more people learn.

The emperor fiddled with the beads in his hand. If he wanted to be tough, the navy must be perfected. The current progress of ship construction was good, and the navy was also being trained. There were also gunpowder weapons. Long-range gunpowder weapons were needed at sea. He fiddled with the beads in his hand faster. He had been controlling the gunpowder weapons. There was no rush. The ships and navy were not yet perfect.

The emperor was somewhat helpless. He was old. If he were ten years younger, "it would be the same as before."

Zhou Shuren also knew that there were too many things involved, so of course he had to deal with them one by one. He sat there feeling somewhat frustrated, having been tricked into giving him the reward.

The emperor looked at Zhou Shuren and asked, "Why are you sighing, my dear?"

Zhou Shuren, "I just thought about it. I have five grandsons and six granddaughters. The betrothal gifts and dowries are really a lot. I am under a lot of pressure."

emperor,"......."

You just want a reward!

Before the emperor could speak, Eunuch Liu came in hurriedly, "Your Majesty, the fifth prince has been poisoned."

The emperor sat up and looked at Zhou Shuren, who understood immediately, "I will take my leave."

Zhou Shuren left the Zheng Palace, cursing his mother in his heart. The reward was almost in his hands, but when he touched the banknotes, it flew away. He felt that Zhang Yang really had a grudge against him. However, Zhang Yang was poisoned. Looking at the reactions of the emperor and eunuch Liu just now, it was not the emperor who did it.

Zhou Shuren walked away, feeling really upset. It would have been a shame for him to be poisoned at any time, even five minutes later. It was so heartbreaking.

In the Zheng Palace, after hearing this, the Emperor asked, "Was he poisoned in the Fourth Master's residence?"

Eunuch Liu's forehead was covered in cold sweat. "Yes, the Fifth Prince followed the King of Liang on an errand. Today, the King of Liang entertained the Fifth Prince, and he was poisoned when he ate the fruit."

The emperor asked, "Did anyone around the fourth brother find anything?"

Eunuch Liu lowered his head, "No, nothing was found. This poison should not be aimed at King Liang."

The Emperor has been on guard against poisoning, and the Crown Prince and several other princes are accompanied by people who are all highly skilled in medicine, so there will be no mistakes.

The emperor had a gloomy face and said, "Check it for me."

At Zhou's house, Zhulan looked at the happy Song Lan, then at Wang Ling, and felt deeply moved. The two brothers Wu Ming and Wu Yong were really amazing. It had only been a short time since they got married, but Song Lan and Wang Ling were both pregnant, and the months of pregnancy were almost the same.

Zhulan was happy for the Wu family, "Today is a double blessing. Next year, we will have two big fat boys."

Song Lan didn't expect that she was pregnant. The doctor who was originally found for her younger brother and sister-in-law was the one the maid beside her asked the doctor to check on her. Only then did she know that she was also pregnant. After hearing her godmother say it was a fat boy, Song Lan also hoped it was a son. The eldest brother is like a father, which can be seen from the Wu family. She hoped that the lady would come later, as a lady should be pampered.

Song Lan said, "I'd like to borrow Godmother's good words."

Zhulan asked again, "Have you told your mother?"

Song Lan replied, "I have sent someone to announce the good news."

Zhulan heard this and said, "You must hurry back. Your mother must have gotten up to see you."

Song Lan shook his head, "No, I said I would come to my godmother's place."

Wang Ling looked at her eldest sister-in-law with envy. She did not have her eldest sister-in-law's confidence. Their first branch was still relying on their eldest brother for living. Even though their eldest brother divided the property, he would give the income to the second branch every year. But she still did not have enough confidence. When she thought about her own dowry, her family's dowry was not much, while those in the clan had more. She was still worried about the future.

Zhulan and Wang Ling didn't have much contact. After they got married, Wang Ling didn't come to see them often. This was the fourth time they met. Zhulan asked Wang Ling, "Did you bring back good news?"

Wang Ling nodded, "I have sent the letter back."

Zhulan nodded. She knew in her heart that Wang Ling's mother would not come, and Wang Ling still had a younger brother to take care of. Seeing Wang Ling's lost look, she could do nothing.

Song Lan didn't have any opinion about his sister-in-law. On the contrary, he liked her personality very much. She was a strong-willed person, but she worried too much. Song Lan patted her hand to comfort her.

Zhulan nodded with satisfaction. A harmonious family brings prosperity. If Song Lan and Wang Ling get along well, the Wu family will have fewer troubles.

At the Ministry of Rites, Wu Ming was chatting with Gu Zhuomin. Gu Zhuomin felt that something bad was about to happen. "Have you noticed anything?"

Wu Ming asked knowingly, "What did you notice?"

Gu Zhuomin was too lazy to say anything. In the six months they had been together, Wu Ming never took the initiative to say anything. He was a master at playing dumb. If he didn't explain clearly, he wouldn't be able to get anything out of Wu Ming's mouth. "I'm talking about the Right Assistant Minister. He has made several mistakes these days."

Wu Ming knew it because he was scared. "You said that. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. Maybe something happened at home."

Gu Zhuomin's intuition told him that it was not simple. They were all old foxes in the officialdom. Family affairs really would not have such a big impact. He looked at Wu Ming in doubt and quickly denied it in his heart. Wu Ming did not have such great ability. He was a little worried, "If there is really something, I just hope it will not involve me."

Wu Ming looked at Gu Zhuomin. He had been using Gu Zhuomin to cooperate a lot in recent days, and Gu Zhuomin found it normal.

In the afternoon, Zhou Shuren in the Ministry of Revenue had not heard any news about Zhang Yang being poisoned. He specifically asked Jianyan to inquire about it, but no news came out. Stroking his beard, he thought that the matter should have been suppressed.

While waiting at the yamen, Zhou Shuren was still in a bad mood and the pain in his heart was still there.

Wang Ju trotted over and stopped Zhou Shuren who was about to get on the carriage. "Why do you seem to have lost some money today?"

Zhou Shuren, "Don't talk nonsense, there is no news."

Wang Ju let go of her hand and said, "I'll help you get on the carriage."

Zhou Shuren hummed, "I'm not even seventy or eighty years old yet!"

Wang Ju let go of her hand, "You are a bit angry today. I didn't say anything. It's wrong for you to be angry with me."

Zhou Shuren snorted. Wang Ju was becoming less and less afraid of him. She used to call him Lord Zhou, but now she just called him "yours" and "yours". "Please call me Lord Zhou."

Wang Ju was too lazy to pay attention to Zhou Shuren and just turned around and left. He still had half a year to wait until he was no longer under Zhou Shuren's command!

Zhou Shuren, ".......I was so kind to Wang Ju that he even dared to turn his back on me."

In other words, "......."

He was used to it, and thought, it's you who has gotten used to it!

(End of this chapter)