Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!

Chapter 690: Chapter 690 The Pill Ah_1

By the lake, Zhou Shuren, with his sleeves rolled up, was catching fish, splashing water all over himself, while Chang Zhong laughed heartily, calling out, ”Dad, you’re so skilled.”

Zhou Shuren put the fish into the bucket, ”Dad will catch another one for you.”

Chang Zhong’s clothes were also a bit wet, with his chubby little hands still touching the fish in the bucket.

Mingyun had finished school and was returning with his brothers; they followed the voices to the lakeside.

Mingyun and the others, ”....”

They saw a fake grandfather!

When Chang Zhong saw his nephews, he waved his little chubby hand, ”Come over quickly, there are so many fish.”

Mingyun cleared his throat, yeah, the grandfather was real, and so was the little uncle, except for the grandfather’s appearance, which was hard to believe belonged to Lord Zhou!

Ming Teng had already run over first, first inspecting the fish in the bucket, then standing by the lake, Ming Teng was puzzled, ”How come there are more fish in this lake?”

Ming Rui leaned in for a closer look, the lake usually had plenty of fish because the grandfather would come fishing from time to time. Now, upon inspection, it was more than just a lot; the lake in this garden wasn’t very big, ”I think it’s getting a bit crowded for the fish in the lake.”

Ming Teng, ”You also noticed how many fish there are, right?”

Mingyun looked to the sky, speechless, brother, it’s obvious that the grandfather has put in more fish again. Look at the little uncle’s happy face, and then at Shen Xing, who is standing in the water, Mingyun thought to himself, the grandfather really dotes on the little uncle too much.

Ming Teng couldn’t help wanting to get into the water, glanced at his big brother, and dashed down, ”Grandfather, let me help you.”

Ming Rui, always active, began to step forward but retracted his foot; he couldn’t, if Ming Teng went into the water, his aunt would at most slap his second brother a few times, but as for him, his mother would fuss over him.

Lately, his mother had finally stopped keeping such a close watch on him, and he didn’t want to be watched that closely again.

Mingyun looked at Ming Teng’s glum face, feeling that this lad didn’t just want to catch fish but also wanted to fall ill to escape tomorrow’s test, ”Ming Teng, if you get sick tomorrow, I won’t ask for leave on your behalf.”

Upon hearing this, Ming Teng almost fell into the water. He sharply turned his head to see his big brother’s stern face. His big brother’s expression had darkened recently. He had been playing rather wildly with the third son of the Ran family. Oh no, and with father not at home, and mother preoccupied with her pastries, yes, his big brother had also relaxed a bit due to his betrothal; he hadn’t studied seriously for a long time.

Ming Teng gasped, ”Ah, big brother, let’s study by lamplight together tonight, shall we?”

Mingyun, ”Hehe.”

Zhou Shuren stroked his beard, ”Ming Teng, let grandfather divine your fate!”

Ming Teng fearfully asked, ”Fortune-telling?”

Zhou Shuren, ”Yes, fortune-telling. Grandfather thinks you are doomed tomorrow!”

Ming Teng, ”...”

Mingyun and Ming Rui, seeing Ming Teng’s dumbfounded face, couldn’t help but laugh out loud, even Mingyun’s stern face softened with a smile.

Ming Teng felt a cool breeze blow over, chilling his heart. Ah, he was indeed doomed; his big brother would watch over him twice as strictly, his mother would surely give him a beating, and his little sister would definitely watch silently until he was scared enough to make promises.

In the end, there was the grandfather. Oh no, the experience of being watched by the grandfather while studying every day two months ago was too painful. It wasn’t just that he watched him study, but he also loved to ask questions. It was truly bothersome!

Zhou Shuren grunted, Ming Rui had become much more steady now, but this lad Ming Teng, the moment he was out of sight, slacked off, ”Tomorrow, I will have a talk with Mr. Ran about his grandson.”

As he spoke, Zhou Shuren raised his head to observe the sky, ”It’s getting late; send all these fish to the kitchen. We’ll have a fish feast for dinner tonight; Shen Xing, catch some more.”

”There are too many fish; if we don’t scoop some out, many will die.”

Zhou Shuren, holding his son’s hand, asked, ”Are you happy today?”

Chang Zhong nodded, ”Yes, happy.”

Zhou Shuren felt his son’s somewhat cold little hand, ”Let’s go take a bath.”

Chang Zhong hopped and skipped along, ”Okay!”

Ming Teng came up from the lakeside, arms crossed over his shoulders, ”Big brother, I feel cold.”

Mingyun sneered and turned away, ”Cold my ass—this kid just got out of the water!”

Ming Teng was cold in his heart. Grandfather was too harsh. Why did he keep finding his friend’s grandfather? Was it to say he had led the third son of Ran astray or that the third son of Ran had led him astray? Woohoo, no matter which it was, both he and his friend were in for it.

In the capital, inside the Palace, at the government hall, the fifth Prince had arrived.

The Crown Prince wasn’t in the government hall. The Emperor looked at the kneeling Zhang Jinghong, ”Rise.”

Zhang Jinghong raised an eyebrow. Ever since he had risked his life for himself, the Emperor hadn’t troubled him anymore. It had been a while since he felt the unpleasantness of a long kneel without permission to rise, and this sensation was surprisingly good, ”Thank you, Emperor.”

The Emperor, Zhang Yu, gestured for Eunuch Liu to bring over a chair and then signaled for Zhang Jinghong to sit.

Zhang Jinghong was shocked by the favor, which had escalated sharply, and took his seat with caution.

After Eunuch Liu had left, the Emperor began, ”Even if I don’t make it clear, you should have guessed some things by now. How do you feel about encountering Shen Yang twice?”

When Zhang Jinghong had arrived, he had wondered what the Emperor wanted with him. He had been very honest and hadn’t done anything outrageous. Only today’s meeting with Shen Yang left him unsure of why the Emperor was asking him. Mulling it over internally, he carefully said, ”A very proud person, and one with a strong desire to perform. His manners can be said to be passable at best.”

Take today’s greeting, for instance. He could put on an act without a problem, but it would be over in a moment.

The Emperor threw a thunderbolt, ”This person is a fake, just like you. You are an overt piece on the chessboard, whereas he is a hidden one. You have succeeded, so a chance for the hidden piece never arose. However, I think they never held much hope for you in the first place, always waiting for you to reveal yourself.”

Zhang Jinghong’s heart thudded wildly. He had thought he would have to keep guessing, but the Emperor had told him outright, ”What should your servant do?”

The Emperor was quite fond of the current Zhang Jinghong, of course partly because Rongchuan had returned, and he was willing to be more lenient for his son’s sake, ”What you need to do is have more contact with him. As for what to do in the future, Bodyguard Qi by your side will tell you.”

Zhang Jinghong, ”....”

He was stunned; Bodyguard Qi, the one he trusted most, was someone he had groomed himself. Many of his affairs went through Bodyguard Qi!

The Emperor calculated the time, knowing that the Crown Prince should be returning from the Empress’s palace, ”Alright, you may go.”

Zhang Jinghong walked out as if on air, bumping into the Crown Prince, and quickly composed himself respectfully, ”Crown Prince.”

The Crown Prince, Zhang Jingchen, was feeling better about Zhang Jinghong lately, ”You look quite pale. Are you feeling unwell?”

Zhang Jinghong, ”....No, your servant is in good health and must excuse himself for another matter.”

He had just realized that he had been skirting the edge of death before. Now he didn’t dare to look at the Crown Prince—terrifying!

The Crown Prince narrowed his eyes. What had the Emperor said? Zhang Jinghong seemed nearly out of his wits!

The next day, Zhulan was preparing to take her daughter out shopping. She intended to buy some fabric to make some clothes for her son. In truth, she just wanted to find something to do, to distract her mind!