sovbooks Chapter 1145: A Bad Premonition
Chapter 1145: A Bad Premonition
Chapter 1145: Chapter 1145: A Bad PremonitionFor a moment, the Ministry of Revenue’s front gate fell silent, everyone’s eyes fixed on Zhou Shuren. Zhou Shuren took another step back, and after ensuring a safe distance, he left without a word, flinging his sleeves as he went.
Shi Qing breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, Mr. Zhou did not press the matter further.
Gu Ren also hurriedly tucked away his purse, sweating all over. He thought today would have been disastrous!
Shi Qing spoke in a low voice, feeling he had some understanding of Mr. Zhou, "In the future, do not act rashly like this. It was fortunate Mr. Zhou did not dwell on it."
Gu Ren, still anxious, asked, "Can I still register today?"
His heart was still in turmoil, drumming with bad premonitions.
"Inconsequential," whispered Shi Qing. "Mr. Zhou is very busy; he will not nitpick over trifles."
Gu Ren’s anxiety dissipated. Right, Zhou Shuren was busy. Bowed his head to conceal the emotions in his eyes, and in a low voice said, "I’ve heard the Ministry of Works is re
Su Xuan reached out and gently touched the chubby little feet of Ming Jung, her eyes full of smiles, "This child is so much like my elder sister. I wonder where she has gone?"
Since the break was short and she had left abruptly after simple preparations, Zhulan said, "I don’t know either."
In the tavern, Yao Zheyu sat at a table facing the street, drinking his wine, deeply disillusioned. The confident spirit of his early years was gone, and his furrowed brows had not relaxed for a long time. His recent plea had been denied, and he thought about his bleak future.
Yao Zheyu poured his wine. Everyone in the Ministry of War was busy, except for him who was again being pushed to the margins. Watching the bustling crowds on the street and the patrolling capital guards, he downed another cup of wine in one gulp, then his gaze suddenly sharpened. Narrowing his eyes, he called over a young servant, "Follow that carriage, and be cautious."
The young servant returned quickly, "I lost it."
Yao Zheyu looked deeply at the young servant beside him and dismissed him with a wave of the hand, "Go."
Yao Zheyu let out a sneer after finishing his wine. So that’s how it was. He wondered why no one had been caught. Not even the servants of many years could be trusted.
At the Ministry of Revenue, Chang Yi stood at the entrance, here to collect the second installment of silver. He cursed the officials of the Ministry of Rites in his mind, but still went inside. He needed the silver.
Zhou Shuren saw his son and pointed to the approved memorials, "Take them and go collect the silver."
Chang Yi looked at the stack of memorials on his father’s desk, his heart trembling. It was the same large number as last time, "Father, you should balance work with rest."
Zhou Shuren waved his hand, "Hmm, I am busy here, you should go too."
An hour later, Zhou Shuren saw a eunuch from the Palace leading Ning Zhiqi in, "What brings you here?"