Chapter 1772: Every Profession Has Its Champion

Zhulan asked the housekeeper to send Lu Jiaqing away, and said to Yuwen: "I don't know where your father is now. He hasn't sent any letters back recently."

Yuwen was very worried about her father. The more she understood, the more she realized the danger of the mission. "If Dad doesn't send the letter back, the chances of him being exposed will be reduced."

Zhu Lan also knew, "I've been thinking about it in my heart. Your father has been under my nose all these years. This mission is dangerous. I have to think about it for a few days."

Yuwen: "My granddaughter is worried too."

Zhu Lan added: "All the information I know is told by your grandfather. I don't know if Lu Jiaqing can meet your father when he returns to Chuanzhou this time."

Yu Wen thought for a moment and replied, "My granddaughter doesn't want Lu Jiaqing to see my father."

What if I reveal something and my dad gets exposed?

Zhulan said again: "It's getting late, you should go back and rest."

Yuwen was indeed a little tired. She thought that just because Miss He had been out more often, it didn't mean she liked going out. She preferred to stay in the house and take a rest. "Yes, Grandma, take a rest too."

Zhulan waited for her granddaughter to leave and then sat for a while. Just as she was about to lie down, someone from the Prince of Qin's Mansion delivered a letter. Zhulan saw that it was from her grandson, and she understood that someone was following Lu Jiaqing.

After leaving the government office, Zhou Shuren came back and told about Changzhi's situation. Zhulan said, "What a coincidence. I also have something to tell you."

After hearing that Lu Jiaqing had a grudge against the An family, Zhou Shuren frowned and said, "The An family is really arrogant."

"Aren't you curious about what grudge Lu Jiaqing has against the An family?"

Zhou Shuren raised his eyebrows, "I heard from Changzhong that Lu Jiaqing doesn't like scholars?"

Zhulan recalled, "I think I mentioned it before, oh, I don't remember it clearly."

Zhou Shuren didn’t remember clearly, “It seems to be before the last spring exam. I don’t want to think about it anymore. I’ll know sooner or later anyway.”

Time passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye it was time for the imperial examination. Changzhong had been living in the provincial capital, and during that time he only accepted the invitation from the prefect's son, and declined all other invitations on the grounds that he had to take part in the imperial examination. The Zhao family also invited him.

The Zhou family had a house, and the topics of conversation in the taverns where the students lived were mostly about the Zhou family, with Changzhong and Minghui being the first to be affected.

When queuing for entrance, Changzhong and Minghui attracted everyone's attention as soon as they appeared, and there was a lot of discussion.

"This is the youngest son of Marquis Zhou. He has already won two first places in a row. It seems that he is almost certain to win the third place."

"Mr. Zhou has the lowest odds in the opening bet."

Someone else said with envy, "The people in Zhouhou Mansion are either the runner-up or the Jinshi. Growing up in such an environment, it would be strange if they didn't get one of the top three."

"Yeah, it can't be compared, it can't be compared."

Suddenly someone asked, "Have you ever been to the Zhou family to look at the books? I went there on purpose and saw that the collection is very extensive. It is said that most of the books were sent back by Marquis Zhou. It is really a great honor for the Zhou family to open up their collection of books."

All the subsequent words were praising the Zhou family, because those who were hostile to Changzhong had to hide their words even deeper. Except for those with rich family backgrounds, most of the students present had borrowed the books to read.

Changzhong moved his ears and curled up the corners of his mouth. The other members of the Zhou family also straightened their backs. This was the confidence given to them by the family.

In the capital, Zhulan chatted with several daughters-in-law and talked about the entrance examination today. Whether or not she could get the top three prizes depended entirely on the examination.

After chatting for a while, Zhulan changed the subject: "The day after the college entrance examination is over will be the day for the second prince's wedding."

Su Xuan was well-informed about the news in the capital. "Mrs. Li has been there many times to burn incense and add money for incense."

Zhao continued, "The Liu family also went to worship Buddha a lot."

Zhu Lan thought, one is the second prince's future in-laws, the other is his mother's family, both families are worried that the queen will not survive, "I can rest assured this time."

There are only a few days left since the college entrance examination ended. It is said that the empress is able to get out of bed and walk around. Even if she is not fully recovered, she can at least hold on for a few more days.

Li frowned, "I don't know whether to say Miss Li is lucky or unlucky."

Not everyone can marry into the royal family if they are lucky. Although the Second Prince does not value Miss Li, there are still many people who are jealous and envious of her. If one is unlucky, if something happens to the Queen and some rumors spread, it will be even more difficult for Miss Li to be the prince's consort.

Zhulan: "Poor Lord Li has such a kind heart."

The room was quiet for a while, until Butler Ding brought in a letter, "Madam, a letter from the Third Master."

Zhulan motioned Qingxue to take it, opened it and smiled, "Oh, it's born, a boy."

Li also laughed, "Third brother also added two good words."

Zhao: "Mother, how is the child?"

Zhulan had quickly read the letter and said, "Okay, both adults and children are fine."

This is what was written in the letter. I don't know the specific circumstances. According to the third child's personality of only reporting good news and not sorrow, he would not tell anyone even if there was something wrong. However, the letter said that mother and child were safe, and no matter what happened, the result was good.

The gifts for the children had already been prepared, and Li went to arrange for them to be sent away.

Time flies, and in a blink of an eye the entrance examination is over and it is time to wait for the results.

The Minister of Rites and Zhou Shuren stayed today. Zhou Shuren was drinking tea outside and didn't hear what the Emperor and the Minister of Rites said. When the tea was finished, the Minister of Rites came out with a pale face.

Zhou Shuren nodded to the Minister of Rites. Before he could enter the study, the emperor came out and said, "Accompany me to the garden for a walk."

Zhou Shuren understood that the emperor had kept him here just to chat, and the Minister of Rites had already left quickly.

In fact, the garden of the palace is not very big, and you can reach the end at a faster pace in a short while.

The emperor had long been tired of the garden. "I had wanted to repair a royal garden this year."

Zhou Shuren, "The Ministry of Revenue has no money."

The emperor laughed angrily, "I'll take the money myself."

Zhou Shuren coughed unnaturally, then said enviously: "The emperor is really rich."

The emperor sneered, "The house you live in was renovated by the royal family."

Zhou Shuren, "The emperor's grace is great."

The emperor stood with his hands behind his back. He was poor when he was the crown prince, but after taking over his father's private treasury, he was rich. This was not counting the map he got from the Rong family. Thinking of this, the emperor felt a little uncomfortable. "This autumn harvest, the imperial estate will calculate the yield of each acre. I will announce to the world that I have cultivated good varieties."

Zhou Shuren's face was filled with joy. "This is a great joyous event."

The emperor was in a much better mood. "This is the result of many years of hard work."

Zhou Shuren said: "So talents who know how to plant are very important. Every field can produce top talents."

The emperor sighed, "The fertilizer used in the imperial manor was developed by them. I have tried ordinary seeds and found that they can increase production. When the time comes, the fertilizer will be promoted along with the grain seeds."

Zhou Shuren really didn't know. He never went to the Imperial Manor after the death of the retired emperor. Mingteng never mentioned anything about the Imperial Manor when he returned home. It seemed that there were many good things in the Imperial Manor.

The emperor suddenly became excited and asked: "Does Lord Zhou want to go with me to the imperial manor?"

Zhou Shuren wants to go, "I want to go."

The emperor smiled and said, "I will take you there during the autumn harvest."

Zhou Shuren, "."

So the emperor is playing tricks on him?

The emperor laughed heartily, and the anger in his heart finally dissipated.

(End of this chapter)