Chapter 1785: Not Scared

The next day, Zhou Shuren went to the morning court and had some feelings. As expected, several ministers were retained, including Rongchuan. Then the expansion of the academy was decided, and the money was provided by the court.

Zhou Shuren silently thought that one can be poor in anything but education, and answered very happily, "You can come to the Ministry of Revenue to collect the money in the afternoon."

The emperor looked at Zhou Shuren a few more times. He was sure that it was not because Rongchuan gave it so readily. It seemed that Zhou Shuren was also quite willing to give money for educating him.

The Minister of Rites was jealous, and then muttered, "Next year's spring exam."

Zhou Shuren looked straight over and said, "You also said next year."

The Minister of Rites moved his lips but made no sound, but he was thinking in his heart that Lord Zhou had very sharp ears.

The Minister of War, Lord Gong, dared not say a word and even tilted his body to show that he was not in the same group as the Minister of Rites.

Minister of Personnel, "."

He also wanted to ask for some silver, but after looking at Marquis Zhou's expression and then at the Minister of War, he decided not to mention it for the time being.

The emperor also wanted to look up to the sky. He understood Zhou Shuren's feelings. He had saved some money with great difficulty, but it was gone before he could even warm it up. It was a very sad feeling.

Zhou Shuren withdrew his gaze and silently said to himself again that it was fortunate that the dam was completed and there was no news of floods in the south.

Looking down at the ground, he knew that the more changes he made, the more money he would need, so he should talk to the Ministry of Commerce about adding some taxes or breaking down taxes more finely.

At Zhou Hou Mansion, Zhulan did not go to the academy today and planned to rest at home for two days. Xuehan got the news and returned to her parents' home.

Xue Han brought a lot of supplements, all of which were tributes. "Mom, you have lost weight, you must take good care of yourself."

Zhulan thought it was good to be thinner. She had been feeling much lighter these days. She really didn’t like supplements. She felt a headache looking at the table full of supplements. “You didn’t bring them all, did you?”

Xue Han really had no shortage of tributes. "There are plenty in the storehouse at home. You also know that there are only a few masters in our palace. We don't eat much, so we have stored a lot of tributes."

When my father and mother were alive, they remembered to send food and other things to the Qin Palace. After my father and mother passed away, my brother poured all his love into the Qin Palace and would send some of the good things in the palace.

What Xue Han said was not an exaggeration at all. Every year, the palace would build one more warehouse.

Zhulan: "You brought back too much."

She and Shuren had no shortage of supplements. They were gifts from the emperor and gifts from her sons and daughters. She accumulated more and more things.

Xue Han smiled and said, "Eat slowly."

Bamboo orchid, "."

She can’t finish eating it even if she dies. You can’t take supplements all the time!

Zhulan motioned Qingxue to take the supplements away, "Lu Jiaqing hasn't come back yet?"

Xue Han replied, "The letter he sent back said he has set off for Beijing. He should arrive in a few days."

Zhulan was worried about whether she had met Changzhi or not.

Xue Han asked, "When your sisters-in-law are at home, they will come to accompany you when they have nothing to do. Why didn't I see any of them today?"

Zhulan, "Your eldest sister-in-law is out for a social event, your second sister-in-law has an appointment with Mrs. Hu, and your fourth sister-in-law is out checking the shop."

"I am becoming less and less fond of banquets. I have only been to the Prince's Mansion once recently."

Zhu Lan asked curiously, "How is Taisun?"

Xue Han smiled and said, "The Crown Princess is very good at raising children. The grandson is very healthy. I held him in my arms for a while and he felt very heavy."

"As long as the child is fine."

That's Shu Ren's future apprentice.

Xue Han waited until all the supplements were taken away and there were no maids in the room before she said, "I heard from the Crown Princess that the Third Prince's mother's family secretly inquired about the young lady from the aristocratic family."

Zhu Lan was excited when she heard this, "The prince knows all about his brothers."

She didn't think the Du family would be careless since they knew such a secret matter. It was obvious that the prince had been keeping an eye on them, and they had never underestimated even their brother who had no sense of presence.

Xue Han felt exhausted. "The Emperor seldom mentions the Third Prince. He really has no presence."

Zhu Lan asked, "Have you met the Second Prince's wife recently?"

Xue Han shook her head, "I haven't seen it. If I go to the Crown Prince's Mansion, no one will talk about it. Since the Queen is not around, I am the legitimate aunt and it is my duty to take care of me. If I go to the Second Prince's Mansion, people will speculate."

"I haven't heard any news about the Second Prince's wife either. The last time I saw her was at the Queen's funeral."

Xue Han, "The Li family girl is very smart. It would be good for her to keep a low profile for the next one or two years."

Zhu Lan also thought so, "I don't know if your little brother's test questions are enough, you give Rongchuan some time to come up with a few more."

Xue Han chuckled, "It's hard for others to even get a set of questions, I'm just afraid there are too many questions."

Zhu Lan also laughed, "Your father and I are also ordinary people. We have too high expectations for you, my little brother."

For those who have taken the college entrance examination, doing more exercises is effective. All they can think of is to come up with more sets of questions.

Xue Han smiled and said, "I think my little brother is living quite well in his hometown."

"He is doing well indeed. He especially enjoys teaching at the tribal school."

Xue Han blinked her eyes and said, "If my father opened a private school in the Marquis's Mansion, many people who wanted to enroll would be vying for admission."

Zhulan chuckled, "Do you know how much someone would pay for your fourth brother and Mingyun's notes?"

Xue Han really didn't know, "How much?"

Zhulan, "Exchange it with the only copy."

Xue Han was no longer surprised after thinking about it. Everyone knew that the Zhou Marquis Mansion had a way to educate children. "Then you must keep it."

Zhu Lan nodded, "Of course I'll keep it."

After a few days, Changzhi and his party finally arrived outside Chuanzhou City. The thirty or so men had fought on the battlefield and killed enemies before, and they had a strong murderous aura. They were also well-trained and had just been sent out of the barracks. Before they even reached the city gate, they alerted the soldiers guarding the city.

Qian Jiang was a little excited. His hands were never idle. He tugged at the jade pendant and grabbed the fan. Everyone could see that he was in the mood to watch a show.

We soon arrived at the city gate and were allowed to enter after inspection, and then we saw the appointment.

The soldier guarding the city gate hurriedly greeted him, "Hello, Lord Zhou."

The tone was quite excited, and I finally met the protagonist of the discussion.

Changzhi saw a few servants dressed up and ran away secretly, thinking they were going to report the news.

Sometimes it's just a coincidence. Changzhi wanted to meet Ansan somewhere, but now they meet face to face. Ansan is leaving the city, while Changzhi is entering the city.

An San looked at Qian Jiang in confusion, and was very surprised to see Qian Jiang's smug look. At this time, An San noticed the more than 30 guards and the man standing in the front. The soldiers guarding the city looked respectful.

An San reminisced, and then remembered who it was. The last time he saw him, he was dressed like a scholar in ordinary clothes. Today, he felt a little uneasy.

An San was familiar with the soldiers guarding the city. He stopped the carriage and walked over. "Who is this?"

Qian Jiangqiang smiled before anyone could answer, "Guess."

Ansan, "???"

Father Qian understood his son and didn't want to explain, so he just stood there quietly and watched the show.

An San took a deep breath and didn't bother to talk to Qian Jiang. He took a step forward and wanted to ask again, but was stopped by the guards, "!!"

The soldiers defending the city remained silent at this time. They were not stupid and they could tell that the atmosphere was not right.

Qian Jiang smiled, "Let me introduce you. You must listen carefully. This is Mr. Zhou, the chief examiner of this autumn examination."

An San's pupils constricted, "!!"

(End of this chapter)