Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!-Chapter 1208: Coma

Ministry of Revenue, when Zhou Shuren heard the news, he was holding his tea,

with a crack, the teacup in his hand shattered. Seeing everyone looking at him, Zhou Shuren’s tone was full of astonishment, "How is that possible? Doesn’t the Emperor highly value him?"

Yes, this reaction, this act, he almost convinced himself.

Qiu Yan was also shocked, "That’s right, recently the one who has frequented the palace most is Mr. Hou Rong, and Mr. Hou Rong is the legitimate bloodline of the Rong clan, how could he be thrown into the prison."

Zhou Shuren thought to himself that it was all for show, Gu Ren had been sending ointment to the Emperor through Rong Enqing for a long time, and the Emperor’s health was deteriorating; it was only natural he had begun to suspect something and had Rong Enqing arrested.

Zhou Shuren was dazed, "You’re all looking at me, how would I know?"

Yes, give a like for his own acting skills!

Xiao Qing stared straight at Zhou Shuren, his expression natural, and his tone right—it seemed Zhou Shuren really didn’t know. Xiao Qing felt a headache coming on; recently, issues arose one after another.

Qiu Yan said dryly, "Aren’t you going to inquire or go and see for yourself?"

Zhou Shuren replied, "I also want to inquire, but the Rong family has assisted the Emperor a lot, and they have donated to the treasury for the construction of roads across the nation; as long as they’re not plotting rebellion, they shouldn’t be thrown into the prison for any crime!"

Qiu Yan’s heart was pounding, right, what kind of crime could lead to imprisonment?

Zhou Shuren felt his acting was good enough, so he called for Qing Feng and Jin Yan, having one go to gather information, and the other to visit the prison—if they could see Rong Enqing in person and inquire directly, that would be even better.

At the Zhou residence, Zhulan had just woken up when she heard crying. She put down the chilly cloth in her hand, "Who is it?"

At this moment, the maid had already parted the bamboo curtains, and Yao Yao entered crying, "Wu wu, save me, save me."

Zhulan was baffled, looking at Yao Yao’s swollen belly, filled with alarm, and hastily had Granny Song help her sit up, muttering, "Oh my, what’s the matter? You must also think for yourself, you’re carrying two lives; if something happens to you, that’s three lives gone."

Yao Yao was truly terrified; her husband hinted to her this morning when he left that no matter what happened, she should think of the children. Pregnant with twins, she didn’t think much of it, assuming her husband was just worried about her and the children, but then her husband was thrown into prison, "Mr. Hou, Mr. Hou has been imprisoned by the Emperor."

Zhulan paused, imprisoned? This meant it was a critical moment in the plan, soothingly patting Yao Yao’s hand, "Don’t panic, take deep breaths, calm your breathing down."

She watched Yao Yao’s protruding belly move back and forth; her own heart felt like it was about to jump out of her throat.

Yao Yao tried to calm her breath, and after recuperating a moment, she said, "The young servant outside the palace said that Mr. Hou was carried onto a carriage, and there was blood on his pants. I’m worried about Mr. Hou, I have no one to ask for help, right, Fourth Grandfather, there’s still Fourth Grandfather!"

Zhulan responded, "I will immediately ask the old master for help, and you shouldn’t worry, I’ll send someone to gather information too."

Yao Yao stirred her hands anxiously, she was fearful, even though she remembered her husband leaving that morning with a calm expression, as if he knew something, she was still afraid. Already burdened by the twins, her thoughts became even more numerous.

Zhulan kept comforting Yao Yao; Rong Enqing was carrying out tasks for the Emperor, they were putting on a big show for Gu Ren to watch, but poor Yao Yao. Given that Rong Enqing was the legitimate heir of the Rong clan, Yao Yao never felt secure, and now she was even more frightened.

Yu Dang arrived swiftly, and after understanding the situation, said, "I will petition the Emperor right away."

Yao Yao stood up to greet him, "I’m grateful, Fourth Grandfather, I really had no other choice."

Yu Dang had always disregarded Yao Yao, but seeing her now, pregnant with twins and worried about En Qing, his tone softened considerably, "You don’t need to worry about this, just take good care of yourself."

Yao Yao bit her lip, "Yes."

Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren received news here, Jin Yan didn’t even get into the prison, even after offering silver and revealing their identity, it was no use.

Qing Feng returned shaking his head, having only managed to find out that Rong Enqing had been carried out of the palace, unconscious from the beating by the time he was taken out.

Qiu Yan, "This, this leg is covered in blood. If no medicine is applied, won’t it be ruined?"

Seeing Zhou Shuren looking at him, Qiu Yan hastily closed his mouth.

Zhou Shuren stood up, straightened his official robe, and said to Qing Feng, "You go buy some top-quality wound medicine. I will go to the prison myself."

As for going to the palace to plead for mercy, his uncle should have already gone by now.

Besides, if he didn’t plead, he could still go to the prison to take a look. If he really went to plead, even if it was just for show, the Emperor would not allow him to go to the prison.

Qiu Yan wanted to speak but ended up closing his mouth. He truly feared that Zhou Shuren would bring disaster upon himself. And then he thought, if Zhou Shuren didn’t care, he would feel even more afraid following Zhou Shuren.

Xiao Qing acted as if he hadn’t seen Zhou Shuren getting ready to leave, remaining silent the whole time.

Gu Ren had already received the news and was murmuring excitedly, "The old Emperor is really going down now. It’s too late now that he’s found out. It’s a pity we didn’t find out earlier and make Rong Enqing suffer more."

The Imperial Physician in plain clothes, "Precise information, the Emperor fainted from raging anger and it’s been kept a secret all along."

Gu Ren clenched his fist and said, "Good, very good. Even if he wakes up, the old Emperor won’t be able to preside over affairs anymore. The Empress has been poisoned, and now all the nets have been cast."

The Imperial Physician, bowing his head, "It’s getting late. I should get back."

Gu Ren, "Alright, you go first."

After the Imperial Physician left, Gu Ren asked Gu Er, "Still no movement from Zhang Jinghong?"

Gu Er, "Last night, Zhang Jinghong and his wife were already frightened, and today Zhang Jinghong is conducting himself as usual."

"Hurry things along a bit, he’s also critical. Yes, and make sure Gu Wu keeps a close eye on Zhang Yang."

Gu Er, "Yes."

In the prison, Zhou Shuren’s face was too recognizable. As soon as Zhou Shuren disembarked from the carriage, the government officer at the gate of the prison stopped him, "Lord Zhou, you cannot enter."

Zhou Shuren coolly said, "The Emperor has not directly convicted Mr. Hou. I heard that Mr. Hou has been severely beaten. If this man is ruined, can you bear the responsibility when the Emperor asks?"

The government officer hesitated, but remembering the orders from above, "My lord, you still cannot enter. However, if it is medicine, I will deliver it to Mr. Hou."

Zhou Shuren touched his beard. Not letting him in, he didn’t believe the Emperor wouldn’t know he would come to the prison. Knowing and still not allowing him to see could only mean the Rong Enqing inside was a fake. The Emperor had revealed some things to him, only it appeared some details were withheld, "Very well, then I thank you for your assistance."

The government officer didn’t dare to accept the thanks, hastily waving his hands.

Zhou Shuren still handed over the purse, his recently saved private silver used up in playing along with the act.

At the palace gate, Yu Dang entered the palace and arrived at the government hall. Yu Dang felt the room was eerily quiet; within the entire chamber, only the Emperor lay on the bed.

Yu Dang stood still, suddenly afraid to move, sweat breaking out on his forehead. He knew the Emperor was playing a big game and was about to close the net, so he wasn’t worried about En Qing. But facing the lying Emperor, he still felt a chill in his heart.

Just then, footsteps were heard from behind. Yu Dang’s back broke out in a cold sweat and goosebumps, his body tensing up immediately.