Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!-Chapter 587 Picked up a Bargain_1

At night, Zhulan waited for Zhou Shuren to return and asked, "What’s the worst outcome for Jiang Ming’s matter?"

Zhou Shuren couldn’t be entirely sure either, "If no one else is involved, the best I’m hoping for is his being demoted out of the capital, and the worst is the loss of his official post. I’m just afraid that if others are involved, they may be after his life."

Zhulan took the clothes that Zhou Shuren was about to change into and remarked thoughtfully, "It’s still better for only Jiang Ming to be in trouble than for the whole Jiang Residence to be implicated. Dong Yiyi still has the Dong family to return to, and Jiang Muchen won’t lose his life."

Zhou Shuren changed his clothes, "The Jiang family’s assets will be confiscated, but, Dong Yiyi’s dowry belongs to her, and she should be allowed to take it with her."

Zhulan’s hand paused as she held the handkerchief, "Although I haven’t heard from Lady Dong about Dong Yiyi’s situation, I’ve observed that there might not be much left of her dowry."

Zhou Shuren washed his face, "Then, that’s Dong Yiyi’s own concern. I have already done all I could for the Jiang family."

Zhulan put down the handkerchief, "I just hope Jiang Ming will come to his senses while in jail."

Zhou Shuren snorted, "If he doesn’t, there’s no saving him."

Zhulan tugged at Zhou Shuren, "Let’s not talk about him anymore, let’s go eat."

In the capital, at the Jiang Residence, Dong Yiyi watched as the sky darkened and the city gates closed, a despondent look in her eyes. The steward hadn’t returned, and no one from the Zhou family had come either. Were they not planning to save the master?

Jiang Muchen pressed his lips together, "Mother, why hasn’t anyone from the Zhou family come? Aren’t we relatives?"

Dong Yiyi looked at her young children, "Your father plotted too much against the Zhou family; he went too far, and damaged the bond between the two families long ago."

Jiang Muchen opened his mouth, unaware of what his father had done, but knowing that they had become wealthy and his father was no longer as gloomy as before. His father had changed, but his mother had become even more despondent. Had his mother known all along that trouble was brewing?

He knew his mother wouldn’t lie to him, but he couldn’t accept it, "Mother, father can’t be in trouble."

If his father was in trouble, what would he do? What about his sister? His mother?

Dong Yiyi felt panicked. She was just a girl from a small place and had never encountered such a situation before. The servants, not from noble families, were already panicking; only an old maid from her dowry remained by her side, "Mother doesn’t know either."

Indeed, she didn’t know; she didn’t understand these matters and had already decided not to think about her husband. All she could think about now was her children’s future. She just hoped they wouldn’t be implicated. With her sister in the future, there might still be some connection with the Zhou family that could protect the three of them.

In the prison cell, Jiang Ming’s gaze was no longer vacant. In the dim cell, he had finally come to his senses. In the capital, he was just an insignificant official. It was too easy for someone to snuff him out. Look, his joy hadn’t lasted long before it all ended.

Jiang Ming no longer wished to guess who was behind it. Having come to his senses, he realized just how reckless he had been. Having implicated the Prince, how had he ever been so audacious?

Jiang Ming thought of Zhou Shuren; surely he wouldn’t come to rescue him. Zhou Shuren detested being manipulated and didn’t like trouble. The Jiang family clan had long since declined; even less likely would anyone come to his aid—perhaps they had already fled upon hearing the news.

The next morning, Zhou Shuren arrived at the government office and Wong Ju approached him, "Mr. Zhou, I’ve heard about everything. If you need help, just let me know."

For someone of the fourth rank, with not much clout, getting someone out could still be possible.

Zhou Shuren had no intention of rescuing anyone; his only wish was for the Jiang family to leave the capital. However, "This official thanks you for your kindness, but as for today’s events, they are purely the result of Jiang Ming’s own doing."

Mr. Wong gave a long "oh" and felt sure it was Zhou Shuren’s doing. Now confirmed, he said, "Then the lower official will get busy."

"Hmm."

After leaving the room, Wong Ju inwardly remarked that Zhou Shuren really was a person who disliked trouble. Come to think of it, Zhou Shuren had also saved Jiang Ming!

At Zhou’s Residence, Dong Chuchu was holding her child, "Mother, Elder Sister must be panicking by now, should I send a maid over to help?"

Zhulan took Yu Yi from her, playing with the child without lifting her head, "My intention is for you to send someone to help after everything has ended, not right now."

Going now would offer no help; at worst, you might end up being blamed. Once it’s over, it would be different; the Jiang family clan will definitely want to divide up the remaining Silver Coin, and at that time Dong Yiyi will need the most support. They will only be grateful to Lady Dong.

With years of understanding, Dong Chuchu knew her mother-in-law’s vision and capability went beyond what they saw. Sometimes, she felt like she was looking at her own father when she saw her mother-in-law. She never went wrong following her mother-in-law’s advice, "Mother, I understand."

Zhulan finally looked up, noticing Dong Chuchu’s pallor—not well-rested through the night, "It’s good you came. The nurse arrived today; you should take a look too."

Dong Chuchu put her sister out of mind, her thoughts shifting to the nurse, "Mother, you’ve taken a lot of trouble." freewebnoveℓ.com

And trouble Zhulan had indeed taken. She had long since found three nurses. First, she investigated their families thoroughly—to see if there were any illnesses in their children, any hidden ailments in the nurses themselves—leaving no stone unturned.

She even sought the best doctor in the capital to nourish and take the pulse of the three, letting a few days pass before bringing them back.

In fear of the child becoming too attached to any one nurse, Zhulan picked two out of the three, rotating them so that the child wouldn’t grow close to a single person.

After a while, the old servant Song brought in the nurses, dressed in new clothes. Right, the three nurses also took medicinal baths for several days. Zhulan, wary of any skin issues, had really put her heart and soul into this preparation.

From the three, two were selected, both in their twenties, strong-bodied women—rather big boned, clearly not lacking in strength at a glance.

Dong Chuchu was quite satisfied. As long as the nurses were healthy, it was good. Once old servant Song took the nurses away, she said, "Mother, you’ve worried about us."

After having her own child, Zhulan fully embraced the role of a mother, "Who am I but a mother? It’s all as it should be. Yu Yi, you and your spouse need not worry with me here. Don’t trouble yourselves too much. When you return, I’ll make sure to give you back a plump little girl."

Dong Chuchu looked at her daughter, her heart softening. If not for knowing it would be difficult to return to her maternal home in the future, she wouldn’t leave her child behind to go back.

In the capital, the Second Prince perusing Jiang Ming’s case was amused. Jiang Ming hanging on his decision, both he and the Third Prince were irate yet hadn’t lost their tempers, as they shared the same thought: this man was being reserved for Zhou Shuren. They both knew Zhou Shuren would surely come to the capital.

At this stage, there were no major conflicts, but who knew about the future? Keeping Jiang Ming could be well-utilized to cause trouble for Zhou Shuren.

Twirling a String of Pearls in his hand, the Second Prince contemplated whether it should be said that Jiang Ming had let ambition cloud his judgement, or whether it should be said that Marquis Yao had hidden his depth well?

The Second Prince laughed. It was a bargain for him. Just when he had caught no news at the Ministry of Justice, one of Marquis Yao’s men could be reported!

In the palace, the Emperor had a thorough understanding of Zhou Shuren. Zhou Shuren’s actions had not avoided his spies. He was indeed decisive. How quickly had Jiang Ming been imprisoned.

The Emperor appreciated Zhou Shuren’s straightforward approach to extinguishing troubles. To the Crown Prince, he said, "Let’s close this case. Confiscate Jiang Ming’s estate, strip him of his official post, and banish him from the capital."