Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!-Chapter 534 Rejoicing in Others’ Misfortunes_1

Zhulan finished speaking cautiously and left, "Granny Song, I didn’t miss anything, did I!"

Granny Song smiled, "Mistress has thought of everything."

Eating, drinking, and using everything has been prepared properly, and a dagger has also been prepared for the grown-up, cough cough, including the knockout drug she got from her own hands.

Zhulan sat down and felt drained, truly an unexpected situation, she just hoped that Zhou Shuren would be safe, and the children and she would wait at home for his return.

Zhulan looked outside; it had already grown dark, the night black and the wind high, phooey, what was she thinking!

At the Government Office, Zhou Shuren had already arranged for manpower with Officer Wei, and the carriages were also ready. In this bitter cold, Zhou Shuren really couldn’t endure riding, he was no longer young, and this ordeal would surely make him fall ill, but Zhou Shuren wouldn’t torment himself. Since danger was always present, it was better to treat oneself nicely.

Zhang Jinghong was also very satisfied; after all, he was a Prince and really did not want to suffer.

Zhou Shuren boarded the carriage, and a group of people grandly left the city before the gates closed. The news about the false Fifth Prince was not sealed; the entire Jinzhou Province knew about it.

Zhou Shuren sat inside the carriage, the driver was Song Xing, and Cautious Words and Shen Xing rode horses on both sides of the carriage, all the Emperor’s men. Zhou Shuren was eating meat pies inside the carriage, how thoughtful his wife was, they would be past mealtime on the way to the capital and, with the matter of the Fifth Prince, he would definitely end up hungry. Eating meat pies and drinking hot water, comfortable.

As for the Fifth Prince, Zhou Shuren had some to give, but as to whether he would eat was unknown; after all, the Fifth Prince was very delicate.

Inside the bundle, Zhulan had also prepared for Cautious Words and Shen Xing, which Zhou Shuren handed over to a few people, receiving their touched expressions. Zhou Shuren smiled; Zhulan was truly good at winning favor.

At the Zhou residence, Zhulan counted the time. From when they left the city gate, she had been silently calculating and was relieved to see that as darkness fell, no one came to inquire about the news.

The children of the Zhou family had heard the news and all came to see Zhulan, but she sent them back.

In the main house, Lady Li and Eldest Master Zhou were no longer simpletons. They intuitively felt that there was danger going to the capital. Anxiously, Lady Li said, "Father is so capable, he will definitely be fine."

Eldest Master Zhou uttered a sound, even though his wife sounded certain, he still heard the tremor in her voice, "Mmm."

Lady Li frustratedly grabbed a handful of hair, power and influence were said to be good things, and indeed she had felt it, but there were also many dangers.

Eldest Master Zhou hugged his plump wife, comforting her by patting her back, all flesh when touched. He fell silent; Lady Li had gained more weight this winter.

The couple from the second wife’s house sat opposite each other, neither speaking, each lost in their own thoughts, and the second wife’s residence was especially quiet for a time.

In the third house, Lady Dong exclaimed, "How can there be a fake Fifth Prince? Oh my, I am writing a letter to big sister now, asking brother-in-law to find out more."

Chang Lian held back his wife, "The city gates are closed now, even if you write a letter, it can’t be sent, and moreover, this matter involves the real and fake Fifth Prince, it’s better for brother-in-law not to get involved in investigating. Trust father, he must have everything under control."

Chang Lian had long learned to observe calmly. After the initial shock, he had gone to see his master. Although the master did not say much, his attitude said everything, and he understood that father had everything under control.

In the fourth house, Su Xuan sighed. Hearing the decree of the marriage grant, she felt sorry for Yao Yao. Now that the real and fake Fifth Prince had been brought to light, Yao Yao had met the fake Fifth Prince in Jinzhou City; hence, not only would Yao Yao be talked about, but she might also face confrontation.

Su Xuan would have preferred the Fifth Prince to secretly return, rather than to be exposed, but she knew her hope was wishful thinking.

Chang Zhi didn’t like Su Xuan’s sighs; he preferred her lively expressions, holding Su Xuan’s hand, "Father will be fine."

Years of experience told him that father was also growing; he had been formidable before and now was even more unfathomable.

With complex emotions, Su Xuan looked at her husband, better not frighten him, ha, to the other princes, a fake Fifth Prince was more useful than a real one. Too many people did not want the real Fifth Prince to return to the capital. There was danger on father-in-law’s journey to the capital, she leaned on her husband’s shoulder, "Mmm."

Zhulan, on her end, was both amused and helpless when Xue Han and Wu Ning, the two maids, returned to the courtyard and came back with their bedding. "I really don’t need company," she insisted.

With a touch of mischief, Xue Han took off her shoes, "It’s been so long since I slept with Mother; I want to sleep with Mother tonight."

Wu Ning, feeling a bit shy, also took off her shoes. She didn’t just come to keep her aunt company; she wanted to sleep with her as well.

Understanding that she couldn’t send them away, Zhulan was relieved that the bed at home was big enough and signaled Liu Ya to spread out the bedding for the two girls.

Back in the capital, the Emperor had already received the message, "Quick to react and clever, too. There must be a mastermind behind this."

The Emperor’s face remained stoic. This mastermind had indeed played a good game; playing with the Jade Pendant, he didn’t actually wish to take Jinghong’s life—it was bait, vital bait. He wasn’t inclined to protect Jinghong overly much; as long as he remained alive, that was sufficient. Unfortunately, the situation implicated Zhou Shuren, who was in the midst of critical investigations; thus, Jinghong had to be spared.

The Emperor spoke to Eunuch Liu, "Is the Crown Prince still at the Fifth Prince’s residence?"

Eunuch Liu bowed his head, "Yes."

If the Crown Prince didn’t leave, the other princes wouldn’t either. They’re all hanging around at the Fifth Prince’s residence!

The Emperor, with a crooked smile, said, "Go and cool off the Second Prince and the others. Tell them to retract their claws; otherwise, I will have to act."

Eunuch Liu responded, "Yes."

The Emperor paused before continuing, "After waiting for two hours, have the Crown Prince and the others come to the palace." frёeweɓηovel.coɱ

Eunuch Liu replied, "Yes."

At the Fifth Prince’s residence, the Crown Prince sat without moving, watching as everyone from the Second to the Fourth Prince left and then returned. Sipping his tea, the Crown Prince asked, "Did you all receive some news? You all look excited. Share it so I, your elder brother, can hear it as well."

The Second Prince felt a twinge of frustration, noticing the Crown Prince’s increasingly direct speech. He missed the old Crown Prince, "Elder brother is joking. What news could we possibly receive?"

The Crown Prince uttered, "We?"

The Second Prince shut his mouth; why couldn’t he learn from his mistakes?

The Fourth Prince was thrilled; the Fifth had appeared in Jinzhou City. But then he frowned, why was Zhou Shuren also involved? Still, it would be good to resolve it all at once.

The Third Prince looked left and right, feigning ignorance as if he didn’t understand a word the elder brother was saying.

At that moment, Eunuch Liu arrived and delivered the message. Before the princes could react, he had swiftly departed.

The Second Prince’s head buzzed. The Emperor was openly letting them know he was aware of what they were up to. The Second Prince swallowed hard. The Emperor was indeed considerate, even giving them two hours’ time... Damn this false consideration! Agitated, he gave the order, "Elder brother, I must attend to an urgent matter at my residence. I’ll see you at the palace gate shortly."

The Third Prince hurriedly rose, "Second brother, wait for me. It’s on my way; give me a lift."

The Fourth Prince clenched his fists, his heart pounding with fear. The Emperor hadn’t said a word for a while, but the moment he did, it was terrifying, "Elder brother, I need to return as well."

The Crown Prince commented dryly, "Indeed, you should hurry. Otherwise, it’ll be too late to rescind the orders, oh dear."

From the Second to the Fourth Prince, all cursed internally at the Crown Prince’s all too evident schadenfreude.

On the journey back to the capital, Zhou Shuren dared not sleep, silently calculating the distance. They had been traveling swiftly and had left the city for nearly two hours. All seemed well and still.