Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!-Chapter 549: One Against Three Plus One Spectator Filling In
Chapter 549: Chapter 549: One Against Three Plus One Spectator Filling In
The door of the private room opened, and the Second Prince walked in with a small look of satisfaction, "Mr. Zhou has indeed proven to be a man of his word."
Zhou Shuren was very polite, "This humble official has always had a good memory, please take a seat, Second Prince."
The Second Prince looked at the table and saw nothing was there, "Has Mr. Zhou not ordered yet?"
Zhou Shuren closed the window, "This humble official has also just arrived; however, the Second Prince will have to wait a bit longer, not everyone has arrived."
Having said that, he took pleasure in watching the Second Prince’s changing expression, hehe, let them put me in a difficult position, now it’s my turn to watch their show.
The Second Prince scoffed, "Mr. Zhou is quite capable."
Zhou Shuren smiled beamingly, "You flatter me, you flatter me."
The next to arrive was the Third Prince, who walked in with a hint of coldness in his eyes, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment, "Second Brother isn’t too busy? It appears that Second Brother’s tasks are quite leisurely."
The Second Prince sipped his tea languidly, "If you don’t like it, you can file a complaint in the palace, I’ll wait."
Feeling bad, huh, just wanting to pick a fight.
The Third Prince choked, lately he didn’t even want to enter the palace, wishing the Emperor would forget him altogether, to avoid being the target of anger.
The Fourth Prince entered at this time, "It’s been a few days, and Second Brother’s eloquence has grown."
The Second Prince snorted coldly, "I can’t compare to Fourth Brother, the smiling tiger."
Zhou Shuren touched his teacup, today’s Second Prince seemed quite irritated, snapping at anyone who opened their mouth!
The Fourth Prince narrowed his eyes as he sat down, casually pouring himself a cup of tea, "Now that everyone’s here, can we order now?"
He had come with an empty stomach.
The Second Prince turned his head, "Mr. Zhou, is everyone here now?"
He had received word yesterday that Zhou Shuren had received more than just three invitations.
Zhou Shuren smiled, "Ah, not yet."
After hearing the sounds from upstairs, he hooked up the corner of his mouth, "Now we are complete."
No sooner had he spoken than Marquis Yao pushed the door and walked in, all three Princes turned their eyes on Marquis Yao, their expressions amused. Wasn’t this the master of the Fifth Prince?
There was a chill in Marquis Yao’s eyes, he had been outplayed by Zhou Shuren today, he knew who was in the room as soon as he got to the entrance of the tavern, but he couldn’t just leave, could he? With the Princes there, could he as a marquis afford not to show up?
Marquis Yao’s expression was slightly exaggerated, surprised at the sight, "Mr. Zhou, to think you have invited three Princes today, I am truly honored."
Zhou Shuren replied indifferently, "Marquis Yao has always been perceptive, it is enough that you know in your heart, no need to speak it aloud."
Marquis Yao choked and then greeted the Princes.
The Second Prince looked at Marquis Yao with interest, "I thought Marquis Yao would be visiting the Fifth today, to think, the Marquis is rather at leisure." freёwebnoѵel.com
The Third Prince, "Mr. Hou, aren’t you going to check on your apprentice? Hey, hey, Number Five fainted at the palace gates yesterday, and today, it’s said he has fallen ill again from catching a chill."
The Fourth Prince rarely spoke so directly, "Mr. Hou really hides his depths well."
Zhou Shuren squinted his eyes, enjoying the play tremendously; he had always been one to hold grudges. And Marquis Yao had his day too, oh, how satisfied he was with the three Princes. Although he felt they were not as skilled in their barbs as the Crown Prince was, still, three against one was a sure win.
Zhou Shuren saw that Marquis Yao was about to speak and hooked his mouth to a close, "Mr. Hou, did you invite me here to probe for information? Look, the Second Prince is in charge of the interrogation, and I have invited him over for you. Please, Mr. Hou, feel free to ask."
The Third and Fourth Princes, in a good mood, were sipping tea. The irritation they felt upon seeing Marquis Yao had dissipated, but now, after listening to Mr. Zhou’s words, they almost choked. Mr. Zhou, no wonder Emperor is so fond of you; your words have indeed inherited the Emperor’s craftiness.
The Second Prince laughed, "Mr. Zhou is right, Mr. Hou, don’t be shy, ask anything you like, and if you want to save someone, you can mention it too."
Marquis Yao cursed inwardly; he had to be cautious around any Prince, and now there were three, not to mention a filler-in. He forced a dry laugh, "The Second Prince jests."
Zhou Shuren was surprised, "Could it be that Marquis Yao wants to commit murder? That would be quite inappropriate."
The room fell silent with the end of his remark. The Second Prince, playing with the String of Pearls on his wrist, realized something. Mr. Zhou suspected that Marquis Yao was the higher-up involved with Mr. Lin. True, after reviewing the documents, he hadn’t found any sign of who Mr. Lin’s superior was—the trail was wiped too clean, without a speck left. And given that Marquis Yao was Number Five’s master, if it were really the Hou Residence’s doing, it would be too obvious. Yet, Mr. Zhou’s words were never casual; could it be that Emperor also had such suspicions?
The Third and Fourth Princes exchanged a glance and smiled. Marquis Yao used to put on such a good act; it was merely after sending his legitimate daughter to the Jinzhou Residence and the true and false Number Fives that they started to perceive Marquis Yao differently. An excellent wolf in sheep’s clothing, Marquis Yao was truly amusing.
Marquis Yao, Yao Wenqi, thought of stabbing Zhou Shuren with a knife. The man’s words always hit the nail on the head, yet he couldn’t show his frustration. Laughing awkwardly, "Mr. Zhou, you went too far with that comment. I have no dealings whatsoever with Mr. Lin, and there are things you can’t just say."
Zhou Shuren had no ulterior motive; he simply wanted to add fuel to the suspicions in the Princes’ minds. Yao Wenqi had been caught in a trap set by Emperor and it was better for him to become preoccupied. Zhou Shuren himself was looking forward to a good rest after all this was over; since arriving in Jinzhou Province, he hadn’t had a single day of peace.
Zhou Shuren clutched his stomach, "Look, I got so caught up talking that I forgot to order. Waiter, take our order."
The Shopkeeper, waiting outside with a forehead full of sweat, hurried in, extremely cautious, "What would you like to order?"
Just as the Second Prince was about to speak, the Fourth Prince had already ordered, "Bring us all the signature dishes of your restaurant, and make it fast."
The Second Prince’s words were stuck in his throat, unuttered. The Third Prince noticed this and laughed, "Number Four, you’re too impatient. Anyone who doesn’t know better would think you did it on purpose."
The Fourth Prince snorted with laughter, "Number Three, don’t think for a second that I didn’t see you moving your lips."
Zhou Shuren squinted his eyes; somehow, he found the Emperor’s biological sons quite amusing—this was definitely not an illusion!
Marquis Yao was the one who truly suffered a blow, as Zhou Shuren had not responded to his remark. How he regretted it! If he had known about today, he would have killed Zhou Shuren first. But alas, there was no medicine for regret. Marquis Yao never considered recruiting Zhou Shuren; after observing him for several years, he realized that Zhou Shuren was too astute, and such astuteness meant he would only be loyal to Emperor.
The Shopkeeper left the private room drenched in sweat, relieved. His hunch had paid off; he’d had the dishes prepped early, not daring to keep the patrons waiting.
The Second Prince glanced at Mr. Zhou. It was best not to provoke this fox in the future. Since he couldn’t be swayed, it was better not to offend him; this was a fox that held grudges.
The Second Prince turned his head, "Mr. Hou, I haven’t had the chance to congratulate you."
Yao Wenqi was on high alert. None of these Princes were pushovers. It was depressing to think that none of Emperor’s sons were incompetent. The perfect chance to use a Prince as a pawn had never come, "Heh, please do tell, Second Prince."
The Second Prince stated, "To become in-laws with Marquis Shen, that’s a joyous occasion indeed. It’s a pity there was no opportunity to offer congratulations earlier. Today, it’s a rare pleasure to see Mr. Hou, so congratulations, Mr. Hou."
Although it was a congratulation, the sarcasm was deeply layered. The affairs of the Yao Hou Residence continuously topped the gossip charts of the capital.
