Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!
Chapter 933 Persuade with Reason, Don’t Use Force

Chapter 933: Chapter 933 Persuade with Reason, Don’t Use Force

Zhou Shuren gestured for Wong Ju to sit down, "The title has been determined, the Tao family is too late to get off the ship now."

Wong Ju’s face showed some embarrassment. The head of the Tao family was his elder brother-in-law, a relative by marriage, and he too looked down on them, but there was nothing he could do. If elder brother-in-law reached out to his wife, and he didn’t intervene, the elder brother-in-law would keep pestering her relentlessly.

He used to think the Tao family was easy to deal with, but now, oh, he truly missed the days when his father-in-law was alive. His father-in-law had passed away too soon. He sighed, "I also know it’s not easy to disembark once you’ve boarded the ship."

Zhou Shuren curled his lip, "You know yet you still come to me? What can I do?"

This was the truth; he personally never felt that he had enough power to contend with the princes. The princes were polite to him, but that was due to his capabilities and the Emperor’s regard for him. It didn’t mean he truly had the power to make the princes wary. He had no family support, and although he appeared formidable, to some noble families, he genuinely wasn’t that frightening. They all knew the Zhou family would be finished if he were. Thus, they were more interested in currying favor with him than fearing him.

Wong Ju became silent upon hearing this, "I wasn’t expecting you to help me."

Zhou Shuren rolled his eyes. Knowing he couldn’t help was one thing, but it was different when you blatantly said it, "If you’re not counting on me for help, then why are you here?"

Wong Ju gave a dry laugh, "My father said you’re full of ideas, and I’ve come to ask for your help in thinking of a solution."

Zhou Shuren pursed his lips, sipping his tea in silence, "You should know, the Tao family is just the bait, the real target is the Wong family."

The Wong family laughed bitterly, "That’s why my father doesn’t bother. As soon as the Wong and Tao families got on the ship, my father cut off ties with the Tao family."

Zhou Shuren thought to himself that the old man was truly decisive, "There is not without a solution."

Wong Ju, "Tell me."

He had thought of quite a few methods, none of which had worked.

Zhou Shuren coughed, "Before I say, I think you should be aware of something."

Wong Ju had a bad feeling, "Go ahead."

"When rumors about me were being spread in the capital, the Tao family spent five hundred taels to inquire about my whereabouts."

Wong Ju’s heart skipped a beat as he truly hadn’t known this. He cursed internally and said dryly, "I’ve never heard of it."

Zhou Shuren smiled, "I guess the Tao family didn’t expect you would come asking for my advice."

Wong Ju rubbed his face, "Let’s pretend I never mentioned it today, let’s just drink tea."

Did Zhou Shuren have a big heart? No, his heart had never been large; he was a man who could be petty, holding grudges. Yet he was also calculating. He couldn’t truly not help Wong Ju, who was not only a friend but whose granddaughter was to marry into the Wong family.

Furthermore, there was Wong Ju’s wife from the Tao family. Wong Ju might not care, but what about Mrs. Tao? He wouldn’t dare gamble on a woman’s heart. If the Tao family truly ran into trouble, it wouldn’t be good if they blamed his granddaughter, causing her distress in private or even worse, sending her a few more concubines to add to her woes.

Wong Ju truly had no face left to seek advice, considering how brazenly the Tao family had acted. But Zhou Shuren—wasn’t it clear what kind of man he was?

Zhou Shuren looked at Wong Ju, having weighed his reasons for being there when he first guessed them. So he agreed to meet today, but he still felt unhappy inside, "The Tao family does have a way to get off the ship, in fact, it’s quite simple. The Tao family just needs to understand what to give up, and they can get off the ship. However, everyone must bear the consequences of their actions."

The ship might be hard to abandon, but with the courage to leap into the water, it was possible to get off—only, a price had to be paid.

A thought struck Wong Ju. He understood that his brother-in-law must have something caught in the Fourth Prince’s grasp; otherwise, he wouldn’t be so anxious. He also understood the implication of Zhou Shuren’s words: a desperate situation called for drastic measures.

Zhou Shuren saw that Wong Ju was taking his words to heart and continued, "I think it’s not bad to serve as an official outside the capital, don’t you agree?"

A once-and-for-all solution, so as to avoid the Tao family from seeking Wong Ju every time there’s a minor issue, the Tao family’s head being demoted from the capital, the entire Tao clan will become thoroughly compliant, after being sent away from the capital, the Fourth Prince would not fixate on the Tao clan either, killing someone is never done to the extreme, the Fourth Prince seeing the determination of the Wong family, will not hold on to the Tao clan.

Wong Ju stroked his beard, he still wasn’t ruthless enough, without his father’s involvement, the Tao family would definitely not show mercy, and no ideas would come forth, after contemplating Zhou Shuren’s words, he took the teapot and poured tea for Zhou Shuren, "Thank you."

Not only did he provide ideas, but he also helped him solve future troubles.

Zhou Shuren sipped the tea, "You’re just not ruthless enough."

He was an outsider, but Wong Ju was different, getting involved with those close to him, his thoughts were inevitably more complex, but there were truly no perfect solutions.

What Wong Ju actually thought was that his father said he lacked decisiveness; he never felt that he was indecisive, but now he understood that he indeed wasn’t decisive enough, "I’ll remember your kindness."

Zhou Shuren coughed, "Don’t forget what you just said about not taking any leave."

The smile at the corner of Wong Ju’s mouth stiffened, "....Hmm."

Zhou Shuren continued, "The kindness must indeed be repaid, and you also know our family, I as the Family Head lead by example, my sons are all devoted men, ah, it’s somewhat my fault, growing up in such an environment, it’s inevitable for the children to have certain hopes."

He wasn’t worried about Yushuang after her marriage, as long as the Zhou family existed, Gu Liufeng wouldn’t dare, but Yu Lu was different, he and his wife were truly worried.

Wong Ju had heard Zhou Shuren repeatedly talk about it more than once, he didn’t take it seriously, only making a note to have his wife treat Zhou family’s granddaughter well in the future, now, Wong Ju stroked his beard, "I can’t give any other promise, the Wong family’s descendants have thin fate, I can only give you a time limit, five years, as long as I have a son, I will extend for another five years."

Ten years, just two sons born would suffice, and he would let his wife not interfere in the future, he would also instruct his son to manage his daughter-in-law well, but he wouldn’t tell Zhou Shuren, speaking too confidently wasn’t good.

Zhou Shuren was satisfied, for the Wong family, it was already a difficult promise to make, he lifted the teacup, "Thank you."

Wong Ju smiled, "You’re the most considerate grandfather towards your granddaughter that I’ve ever seen."

He also doted on his own daughter, but as the Family Head, he had to consider more about the future of the family, not to mention his granddaughter.

Zhou Shuren thought to himself, I have the mindset of a modern person, everyone in the family is precious, and grandchildren are even more treasured.

In the afternoon, Zhou Shuren returned home, Zhulan heard about Wong Ju’s promise, "The time limit Wong Ju mentioned is also the bottom line of Old Master Wong."

Zhou Shuren grunted in agreement, "Wong Ju will be the future Family Head of the Wong family, he understands Old Master Wong."

Zhulan breathed a sigh of relief, "I’m thinking that after Xue Han gets married, to bring all granddaughters by my side, teaching them how to be mentally strong, even if they lack their husband’s affection, they can still live a good life."

Zhou Shuren, "That’s a good idea."

Zhulan, "Women have it too hard."

Especially women in ancient times, being mentally strong is too important.

Two days later, Wu Ming finished his duties at the government office and came home, Zhou Shuren found out that the Tao family had a confirmed incident at the Ministry of Rites, and their position had already been demoted.

Zhou Shuren hadn’t heard from Wong Ju, the result in just two days indicated Old Master Wong’s efforts, "With the Tao family out of the Ministry of Rites, it’s also good for you."

Wu Ming smiled; of course, it was good, without Doctor Tao pestering him, he could also be more assertive.

Zhou Shuren saw his wife wasn’t looking and leaned close to Wu Ming, whispered, "In the future, try to persuade Chang Xhong with reason and avoid using force as much as possible."