Bab 921: Chapter 921: Squeak If You Need Help

Ning Xu's heart skipped a beat, "Surely not."

Duke Ning said somberly, "The lessons of history compel me to worry."

Especially recently, aside from the Second Prince, the third and fourth Princes have also extended their claws towards the Ning family. This is a test, a mad probing.

After Zhou Shuren regained his spirits, he noticed the Officials of the Ministry of Revenue covertly observing him. Seeing Qiu Yan wanting to speak but hesitating, Zhou Shuren's eyes deepened as he stroked his beard. Without needing to think much, he knew what these people were thinking. He felt that misunderstandings, even if they arose from an unlikely series of events, could be beneficial - whether someone was genuine or deceitful would be put to the test.

Inside the Palace, after the Emperor reprimanded Zhou Shuren, his mood improved. After Zhou Shuren left, the Emperor slept for four hours, and upon waking, he learned of the rumors about Zhou Shuren.