Chapter 940: More Trust

As soon as Zhou Shuren got off the carriage at home, he saw the carriage of Ninghou Mansion. He was even more unhappy and his face was particularly dark. "The little brat wants to come here every day. He really thinks this is his home!"

Jianyan was stunned after hearing this. The adults were particularly angry today. They would never say this before, although Rongchuan really wanted to come every day.

Zhou Shuren walked with a look on his face saying "I'm not happy, no one should mess with me". Butler Ding followed him cautiously without saying a word, and turned back from time to time to ask what was going on.

Jianyan shook his head. How would he know what had happened? The adults would not tell him everything!

Zhou Shuren's expression improved when he saw his wife, but he still sat on the chair somewhat depressed without even changing out of his official uniform.

Zhulan signaled the maids and servants to go down, "Who made you angry?"

Zhou Shuren sighed, "I'm just depressed. Can you understand that when you get a large sum of money, it's gone when you want to put it away?"

Zhulan really had never experienced this before. "I don't know what happened. I can only say that what is yours will not go away, and what is not yours cannot be forced. Don't be depressed."

As he said this, he pulled Zhou Shuren to change into his official uniform. He had worn the uniform for a whole day and it was hot, so he smelled of sweat.

Zhou Shuren leaned on his daughter-in-law's shoulder, not wanting to move, as if seeking comfort and acting coquettishly.

Unfortunately, it was ruined. Zhou Laoda had already entered and the door was not closed. He saw his parents leaning against each other. It was too late for him to leave. Zhou Laoda looked at his father's expressionless face and said, "Dad, don't look at me like that. I'm shaking."

It has been a long time since he last enjoyed this kind of treatment, and he still can't bear it!

Zhou Shuren retracted his gaze, "What are you doing here?"

Zhou Lao Da was secretly annoyed that the girls didn't stop him. Then he thought, how could the girls know how sick their parents were? They were already so old. He felt that his father's face was getting colder and colder. He quickly explained the purpose of his visit, "Dad, I want to tell you about Minghui. Minghui followed me to the Wu family."

Zhou Shuren twitched his lips, thinking that his son must have taken Minghui away. "Got it."

After hearing this, Boss Zhou felt relieved and was secretly happy. Wu Ming was the top scholar. Although his own brother was not bad either and the teacher he hired was also OK, the top scholar was more attractive. If his younger brother took his son to Wu's house, Wu Ming would not leave him alone. When he thought about getting Wu Ming's teachings, he would wake up with a smile in his dreams.

After Boss Zhou left, Zhou Shuren changed his clothes. Dinner was ready. While eating, Rongchuan felt a cold knife.

Rongchuan didn't even dare to go see Uncle Zhou, wondering if he came too often.

After dinner, Rongchuan couldn't stand the glares anymore and left quickly. When he left, he decided to change his visit from every four days to five days!

As summer approaches, the days become longer. Even after dinner, the sky is still bright. Zhou Shuren likes to sit in a chair and enjoy the evening breeze.

The servant came in quickly, "Master, the eunuch from the palace is here."

Zhou Shuren thought that he was not being asked to enter the palace, so he sat up and wondered why the eunuch in the palace had come. Soon, Butler Ding brought the eunuch in.

The eunuch is an acquaintance. He is now the second-in-command in the Zheng Palace. Eunuch Liu always keeps him by his side. I just don’t know if he will continue to use him when the prince ascends the throne.

Eunuch Qi greeted the guests first. Eunuch Liu was always very polite to Lord Zhou, so he needed to be more cautious and polite. "Lord Zhou, this is from the Emperor."

Zhou Shuren's eyes had long been drawn to the box. Was this a belated reward? But the box was a little small!

Eunuch Qi didn't know what was in the box, it was so light, he weighed it deliberately, now that his mission was completed, he said goodbye.

Zhou Shuren signaled Butler Ding to pass the purse, and Eunuch Qi took it with a smile.

Zhou Shuren carried the box back to the house and opened it. On the top of the box was a letter, and underneath were banknotes with a face value of one thousand taels each.

Zhulan was puzzled, "Why did the emperor give you a banknote?"

Zhou Shuren grinned and was counting the money. Just by looking at it as he was counting the bills, Zhulan silently looked away. If anyone didn't know, they would think that the Zhou family was very poor!

Zhou Shuren was good at counting, and he felt good counting banknotes. He then curled his lips and said, "Only 20,000 taels."

Zhulan grabbed the banknote and asked, "Tell me, what did you do?"

Zhou Shuren then remembered that he had not told his wife yet. He then asked the maid to go downstairs and close the door, and then whispered what he had done, "This is a belated reward."

Zhulan took out the letter and pointed at it. "You'd better read it first."

The emperor, who was usually stingy, was so smart to give money directly so generously!

Zhou Shuren then picked up the letter, read it carefully, and handed it to his wife. "I was wondering why you were so generous with the banknote. It turned out that you asked me to write down what I said today in detail, but the credit cannot be displayed in public."

Zhulan put down the letter and said, "I think this is good. The emperor gave me a reward and he must remember your kindness."

"Yes, and it can also prevent me from being drawn into a deeper vortex. The Emperor's actions are also the result of many considerations."

Zhulan took the banknote and said, "You are in charge of money, simple and clear. Even if the princes value it, they are more interested in getting information now, and it won't involve too much power and interests."

Although the emperor did this with a balance of considerations, he also did so with the intention of protecting Zhou Shuren.

As for whether or not it will be said in the future that it was Zhou Shuren’s credit, it is unknown. But now the Zhou family has gained the favor of the emperor and the prince, which cannot be bought with any amount of money. She and Shuren are very pragmatic.

The next morning, Zhou Shuren was smiling when he went to court. When the emperor came, he felt the emperor glanced at him. Zhou Shuren thought to himself that he was not the kind of person who would be unwilling to lose his achievements. The emperor was really worrying too much.

In fact, if you think about it carefully, the Zhou family has many advantages, not to mention himself.

Now the emperor cannot reward him openly, but he can pay more attention to Chang Lian. When Chang Lian is sent out in the future, his starting point will be higher and better.

The emperor silently withdrew his gaze. This was just a test. This was a great achievement. If Zhou Shuren was unwilling, he would think too much. Now, the emperor was thinking that he should trust Zhou Shuren more. Was the reward yesterday too little?

Zhou Shuren was in a good mood. He didn't know the emperor's dilemma. If he knew, he would be happier. Who would complain about having too much money?

After the morning court session, Zhou Shuren was humming a tune and walking at a leisurely pace.

Li Zhao is a die-hard fan of the imperial power, so he doesn't have so many concerns. Instead, he walks beside Zhou Shuren generously, "Any good news?"

Last time, there was a misunderstanding, but Li Zhao would not think about the child.

Zhou Shuren stroked his beard. Ever since the application form was available, the Ministry of Revenue would provide money as long as it was really needed. Li Zhao rarely cheated and argued with the Shangshu.

Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "Indeed, there is good news, but unfortunately I don't want to share it."

Li Zhao, "......."

Zhou Shuren looked like he deserved a beating, so he stretched out his hand and thought, never mind, Zhou Shuren was now the emperor's close minister, so he had to endure it.

(End of this chapter)