The Emperor paused and then said to the Crown Prince, "You take care of it."
The Crown Prince raised his eyebrows. His father was asking for his involvement; it seemed the Emperor had noticed his fondness for Mr. Zhou. Indeed, having a few more ministers like Mr. Zhou would make things easier for both him and his father. "Yes."
At the Yao Residence, Yao Wenqi's mind was buzzing. Jiang Ming had gone in—it was his people's doing, but not by his command. Jiang Ming was meant to be a grand gift for Zhou Shuren; he had even prepared the trap, but then the prey had disappeared.
Moreover, the Second Prince was at the Ministry of Justice. He was being very cautious, and now he was exposed. Yao Wenqi was not stupid; thinking back on Yao Zheyu's previous visit, he gritted his teeth—Zheyu was truly the Emperor's sharp blade.
Zhou Shuren was very steady. Aside from the Emperor and the Crown Prince, no one guessed he was the hidden hand behind.
