Chapter 1809 Care

It turned out that there was an argument downstairs and it ended in a fight. In the chaos, someone hit the third son of the Duke of Yong'an with a teapot. Many people ran away in fear of being implicated.

Changzhong fanned his palms. If he remembered correctly, this young man from a noble southern family had only been in Beijing a few days ago.

It is said that the Yong'an Duke's Mansion was in the limelight in this year's autumn examination. Except for one young man who was too young to make the list, all the other young men who took the exam passed.

Cheng Xiang also knew about the Yong'an Duke's Mansion. "I've heard a lot about the Duke's Mansion having a successor. How long has it been since then that something bad happened?"

Chang Zhong smiled, "You don't believe it's a coincidence?"

"How can there be so many coincidences? Most of the coincidences are carefully designed. Obviously someone is targeting the Yong'an Duke's Mansion. Looking at your expression, do you know who did it?"

Changzhong stood up and said, "You'd better stop asking questions."

Cheng Xiang took it to heart. Another of his strengths was that he knew when to stop.

Changzhong waited for a while and went downstairs. Everything had been cleaned up and the third son of the Yong'an Duke's Mansion had already left. He thought there must be something else going on. He didn't believe it was just for the sake of breaking his head.

Sure enough, a few days later I heard that the Duke's Mansion had spent a large sum of money to hire a doctor, and I heard that the Third Young Master, who had his head broken, had a headache and would not be able to take part in the imperial examination next spring.

Chang Zhong heard the news and said, "Mother, these noble families are really cruel. The third son of the Duke's Mansion who was injured was the best student, but now he is useless."

Zhu Lan's heart skipped a beat. "It's only been a short time since the Duke's Mansion was founded, but its secret methods are no match for those of the aristocratic families. I estimate that the Duke's Mansion's backyard will become a sieve."

She didn't believe that a broken head could be so serious. It was obvious that he was either poisoned or drugged.

Chang Zhong, "This time the Duke's Mansion didn't get any evidence at all."

Zhulan never looked down on any servant, which was why she could build her own fences tightly. The Duke's Mansion had always been high and mighty, and they looked down on the servants. "Alas, the southern family didn't want the Duke's Mansion to stand out, and this was just the beginning."

Chang Zhong said quietly, "This is what the emperor wants to see. The emperor is using the Duke's Mansion to fish."

Zhulan looked at her little son, who was now a young man. She was proud but also worried that her son would have to enter the whirlpool of officialdom at such a young age. "Try to stay out of the house as little as possible before the Spring Examination."

Changzhong understood, "Yeah."

In the Hanlin Academy, Chang Zhi observed Zhuo Guyu for two days. If Zhuo Guyu had not been born in the Yong'an Duke's Mansion, he would have had a good future. It's a pity that it's hard to say where he will end up.

Lord Qi came over and asked, "What are you looking at so intently?"

Changzhi, "Appreciating the Snow Scenery."

Lord Qi looked and said, "It's snowing."

"What do you want from me?"

Lord Qi said, "I'll treat you to tea tomorrow when you have a day off?"

Changzhi smiled and said, "Should I bring one more person?"

Lord Qi nodded in agreement. Just as he was about to leave, he saw Gu Sheng coming back and couldn't help asking, "Are you too nice to Gu Sheng?"

Changzhi has a good relationship with Lord Qi, so he speaks more casually. "Why do you think so?"

"When you came back, Gu Sheng was recruited into the palace. I don't believe you didn't speak up for him."

Chang Zhi spread his hands and said, "You are wrongly accusing me. I really didn't help to speak up. I only went into the palace once after I came back."

Lord Qi snorted, "You take too good care of him anyway."

Chang Zhi thought to himself, my future son-in-law, if I don’t take care of him, who will I take care of?

Lord Qi said again: "It's been another three years, and most people have found their way. Why don't you help Gu Sheng?"

Chang Zhizhen didn't want to help, "He has his own way."

Gu Sheng has a good relationship with his future prince consort!

In the afternoon, at Zhou Hou Mansion, Zhou Laoda came back from outside the city, "Mom, I sent vegetables and various meats to uncle, so uncle doesn't need to buy any more."

Zhulan, "Well, you should worry more about it. It's rare for your uncle to come to the capital."

If it weren't for the fact that her eldest brother and his family wanted to spend the New Year with her, they would have set off for home long ago. Thinking of the New Year, Zhulan felt very depressed. She understood what her eldest brother meant. This year would be the last time they would spend the New Year together. In the future, she would not be able to leave the capital, and her eldest brother would not come to the capital anymore.

Zhou Lao Da sensed his mother's mood and quickly changed the subject: "I'd like to invite my uncle and aunt to stay at the hot spring villa for a few days. My uncle said he'll go in a few days."

Zhulan wanted to go too, but unfortunately she had a lot of things to do if she didn't leave the house. "Take good care of your uncle."

"Don't worry, mother."

Zhulan was relieved about the eldest son. Now the eldest son and his wife could afford the mansion. Her eyes fell on the temples of her eldest son, "You actually have white hair."

Boss Zhou stroked his temples and said, "My son is not young anymore."

Zhulan knew that the eldest son was not only old, but also tired from worrying about everything. "You are tired from taking care of the whole family. Go home and rest early."

Boss Zhou was indeed tired from the ride, "Mom, I'm going to go back and rest."

"Go ahead."

Zhulan waited for the boss to leave, then said to Qingxue, "I have been saving leather and fabrics for many years. Please pick some out and distribute them to each family."

Her private treasury had income every year. She was considered frugal among the ladies in the capital, and she saved a lot of money.

Qingxue was thinking about what to take, and then she went out.

In the evening, Zhulan and Shuren talked about the eldest brother's gray hair. Zhou Shuren said with emotion: "When Changzhong gets married, our mission will be completed."

As for the rest of his grandchildren, he has planned everything he needs to do and will have to rely on himself in the future.

Zhulan: "Yes."

The two have been together for more than 20 years. The old couple looked at each other and smiled.

The next day, Changzhi went to the teahouse for the appointment. When he arrived, he saw Gu Sheng waiting at the door. It didn’t snow for long yesterday, but it started snowing again early this morning. A lot of snow fell on Gu Sheng’s shoulders. “Look at the snow on your shoulders. Have you been waiting for so long?”

Gu Sheng felt a little embarrassed. Lord Zhou was the first one to bring him out. He was so excited that he didn't get a good rest the whole night. He got up early to wash up and came early because he couldn't wait at home. "I was afraid of being late."

Chang Zhi was still very pleased. Gu Sheng looked at him with respect and said, "Let's go in."

After going upstairs to the private room, Lord Qi saw Gu Sheng and said, "It seems that I guessed right. The one extra person you brought was Gu Sheng."

In the Hanlin Academy, he seldom spoke to Gu Sheng. He was confident and proud. When he saw Gu Sheng at the door of the teahouse, he made some guesses but didn't ask any questions and went straight into the teahouse.

Chang-chi had already untied his cloak and sat down, "You guessed it, don't bring him up."

Master Qi snorted and laughed, "He can only show his talent if I don't bring him up, right?"

Changzhi, "So I thank you?"

"You should thank me. You didn't bring him to my appointment to pick up a junior. Did you take him home because you saw him?"

Lord Qi finally understood everything at this time, and everything became clear after he figured it out.

Changzhi raised his eyebrows, "Isn't it good?"

Master Qi was speechless, "I thought you."

He didn't say the rest. He believed Zhou Changzhi understood. He really thought Zhou Changzhi would choose a son-in-law from aristocratic family.

Changzhi smiled and said, "I only care whether it is suitable or not."

Lord Qi stopped talking and looked at Gu Sheng with a much kinder look, no longer as rude as before.

Today we not only drank tea, but also discussed academic matters. Gu Sheng learned a lot and personally served tea and water.

(End of this chapter)